Four Key Strategies to Finding the Right New York Personal Injury Lawyer

You may know lawyer Dominic Barbara from his multiple appearances on the Howard Stern show. Or from representing infamous Long Island names like Joey Buttafuco, Jessica Hahn, and Michael Lohan. New York Magazine once called him the "biggest, brassiest lawyer on Long Island." But a court recently called him incompetent and suspended his license for 18 months. The jurists noted that Barbara had an "avalanche" of Grievance Committee sanctions levied against him since 1988, including nine letters of caution, nine admonitions, and two advisements. That's a lot.

So is this the type of lawyer you want? The Barbara Law Firm's website boasts that they are "always cognizant of the personal and emotional nature of our work, our attorneys are renowned for their unparalleled dedication to detail as well as our passion in handling our clients' many unique and sensitive issues."

Really? Because among the charges was that Barbara neglected to return a large retainer after a client changed lawyers, that he did not properly supervise the lawyers in his office, and that he engaged in conduct that adversely reflected on his fitness as a lawyer by failing to adequately communicate with a client.

So if it's not fancy clients and media-seeking attention you want from a lawyer, what should you look for in legal counsel?

1.) Communication is Key. Find a lawyer you are comfortable talking to and who seems to make time to talk to you and learn first-hand about your case. A lawyer should be willing to fully discuss any questions or concerns you have.
2.) Satisfied Clients. Research the past work of an attorney. Check with past clients, colleagues, and judges and look for press coverage of past cases. In addition, you can search peer-review online databases such as martindale.com
3.) Experience. Make sure that any lawyer you're considering has adequate experience, not only in law, but also in the specific cases of your type. In addition, make sure that he has adequate trial experience. Many lawyers don't actually try lawsuits.
4.) Specialty. Some law firms will claim they specialize in nearly everything under the sun. Try to find a lawyer that truly handles cases in the area your lawsuit falls under.

The law firm of Goldstein and Bashner has been around for more than 40 years, serving clients on Long Island and New York in personal injury cases. We take time to meet with each client, answer all their questions, guide them through the legal process and let them know what to expect from their case. In fact, we have been criticized by our colleagues for spending too much time with our clients. We have handled numerous cases and consider ourselves experts in the following specialties:
• Premise Liability
• Car Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Drunk Driving Cases
• Construction Accidents and Labor Law
• Sexual Assault Cases
• Concert and Club Accidents
• Railroad Cases

If you or someone you know has been injured, contact us today for a free consultation. We'll take time to discuss everything you need to know and help determine if you have a case.

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Nassau Office: 1778 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow, NY 11554
Suffolk Office: 320 Carleton Avenue Central Islip, NY 11722
New York City Office: 420 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10170

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