Jonathan R. Ratchik
Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik PLLC
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.
- 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
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- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- 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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- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik PLLC
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- Partner
- Kramer & Dunleavy, LLP
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- 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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- 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
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
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- Association of the Bar of the City of New York
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- New York State Bar # 2856607
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- Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1995
- American University Journal of International Law and Policy
- 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
- Q. What steps should I take if my child reports being scratched by a teacher?
- A: So sorry to hear what happened to your son. You should certainly report the teacher's conduct to the school's principal and perhaps even the school district's administrator, in writing. With regard to potential legal action, if this occurred in a public school, you have to file a notice of claim within 90 days of the occurrence to preserve your right to sue. That said and without minimizing what your son went through, scratches, without more, would not likely justify the time and expense of a lawsuit.
- Q. What are my options after a missed diagnosis of osteoporosis led to severe health issues?
- A: Sorry to hear what you've gone through. If the original misdiagnosis occurred in 2020, it is likely that the statute of limitations has expired as it is only 2.5 years from the date of malpractice. Even assuming you had received a correct diagnosis, you would still have to demonstrate that you were harmed by the misdiagnosis which may be difficult given that there is no known cure for osteoporosis. As such, even with an earlier, correct diagnosis, you may have ended up in the same condition. If you still wish to speak with a medical malpractice attorney, you can find many excellent attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage.
- Q. Is it legal for attorney to base fee on original judgment after a reduction in NY?
- A: It's not so much illegal as it is unethical. As my colleague correctly advised (and as is likely set forth in your retainer agreement), the attorney's fee is calculated based upon the actual recovery obtained by the client, not the judgment which is later reduced by an appellate court upon review. Otherwise, there could theoretically be a scenario in which the attorney's fee eats up the entire recovery.
