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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 Hangouts
- 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
- Client Champion - GOLD
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
- Super Lawyers
- Thomson Reuters
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
- Selected: 2019-2020 Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
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
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik PLLC
- Blog
- The Blame Game Podcast
- Bronx Inferno
January 11, 2022 - Cold Gun!
November 10, 2021 - Flood and Fury
October 1, 2021
Legal Answers
91 Questions Answered
- Q. Can a personal injury case in supreme court be heard after 30 yrs? I have a 1,000,000 suite against the city of NY
- A: As my colleague correctly advised, you have an absolute right to look at your file. You do not need a HIPAA authorization to look at your own medical records. And you can retain any lawyer you wish. You can find many excellent personal injury attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage. If your attorney was in fact suspended in 2020, then he can no longer be your attorney (as doing so would violate the terms of his suspension) and would have to make arrangements with someone else to take over your case. Although you are free to retain a different lawyer, given the age of your case, you will likely have a lot of trouble finding anyone interested in taking it on.
- Q. Geico falsified my accident report what can I do about it.
- A: Following a motor vehicle crash, a Police Accident Report is prepared by the police responding to the scene. If the crash resulted in personal injuries or property damage over $1,000, each motorist is required to fill out an MV-104, https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv104.pdf Each driver's insurance company might also have their insured fill out their own accident report. If GEICO prepared what you believe to be an inaccurate accident report, let them know and furnish them with whatever information you believe accurately reflects how the incident occurred, i.e. the video, the Police Accident Report, etc. At the end of the day, however, there is no requirement for GEICO to correct its report.
- Q. What can I do if the hospital essentially played a part in my grandfather’s death?
- A: I'm very sorry for your loss. As my colleague correctly advised, get copies of your grandfather's medical / hospital records and speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. You can find one using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage. Keep in mind that in New York, you cannot recover damages for emotional loss or grief in a wrongful death lawsuit. Instead, the only damages recoverable are for the decedent's conscious pain and suffering and any pecuniary damages (economic loss) sustained by the decedent's surviving family members. Here's an article I found online which you might find helpful, https://www.justia.com/injury/wrongful-death/
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