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Jonathan R. Ratchik
Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik PLLC
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Cari B. Rincker
August 19, 2020
Rating:
10
He is an extraordinarily talented attorney and anyone would be lucky to have him as counsel on a personal injury matter.
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Biography
Over two decades of experience devoted exclusively to the practice of personal injury law
Has recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf negligence victims and their families
Frequent lecturer for New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Growing up, Jonathan Ratchik knew that he wanted to make a difference. To help people get back up when life knocked them down. To be their voice when no one seemed to listen or care.
In hindsight, it seems only natural that Jonathan went to law school and, after graduating, immediately became a personal injury attorney.
Jonathan lives in New York City with his wife, Hollie, and their two children. When he’s not fighting in the courtroom, Jonathan enjoys coaching his son’s little league team, listening to the Yankees on the radio, and being a great husband (and an even better dad). He’s also a proud supporter and volunteer for Transportation Alternatives, an advocacy group that is committed to making NYC a safer, more enjoyable place for all New Yorkers to walk, bike and live.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Video Conferencing
- Google Meet
- Skype
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 2856607
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- 2nd Circuit
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- United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
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- United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Partner
- Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik PLLC
- - Current
- Partner
- Kramer & Dunleavy, LLP
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Education
- American University Washington College of Law
- J.D. (1997) | Law
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- New York University
- B.A. (1994) | Political Science, French
- Honors: cum laude
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Awards
- Super Lawyers
- Thomson Reuters
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
- Selected: 2019-2020 Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
- Client Champion - GOLD
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
Professional Associations
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Current
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- Association of the Bar of the City of New York
- Current
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- New York State Bar # 2856607
- Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1995
- American University Journal of International Law and Policy
Speaking Engagements
- Ethics, Decisions 2015
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Ethics, Decisions 2014
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Ethics, Decisions 2013
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Pleadings and Filings, Decisions 2012
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Pleadings and Filings, Decisions 2010
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Legal Answers
316 Questions Answered
- Q. Passenger in accident considering personal injury claim due to mental and physical damage.
- A: So sorry to hear what happened to you. As my colleagues correctly advised, the best course of action would be to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. You can find many excellent attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage. Keep in mind that in to get your hospital and medical bills paid, you must first file an application for no-fault insurance benefits within 30 days of the occurrence. With regard to damages for pain and suffering, you need to have sustained a "serious injury" within the meaning of the law.
Here's an article I found online which you might find helpful, https://www.justia.com/injury/motor-vehicle-accidents/
- Q. Seeking compensation for unauthorized organ donation after father's death.
- A: I'm so sorry for your loss. Your first step in seeking legal redress would be to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. You can find many excellent attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage. Although New York's highest court has answered in the negative the issue of whether New York Public Health Law gives an intended recipient of an anatomical gift a private cause of action, it's unclear whether the decedent's estate can bring a lawsuit for the negligent disposition of his organs, https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/court-of-appeals/2006/2006-09320.html
- Q. Seeking legal review for potential medical negligence after robotic valve surgery in NY.
- A: Sorry to hear what happened to you. Without minimizing what you're going through, given the cost of malpractice cases, they usually only make sense if there's been a serious, permanent injury. An injury which, in your own words, does not seriously affect your daily activities, might not justify legal action.
Regardless, if you're still interested in pursuing something, get copies of your medical records and speak with an experienced malpractice attorney. You can find many excellent medical malpractice attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage. Given how long ago the incident occurred, you should not delay in speaking to someone as the statute of limitations ... Read More
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