Jonathan R. Ratchik

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
• Medical Malpractice

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New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 2856607

Since 1998

2nd Circuit

Since 2016

United States District Court, Eastern District of New York

Since 2002

United States District Court, Southern District of New York

Since 2002

Partner

Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik PLLC

2017 - Current

Partner

Kramer & Dunleavy, LLP

2000 - 2016

American University Washington College of Law

J.D. (1997) | Law

1997

New York University

B.A. (1994) | Political Science, French

1994

Honors: cum laude

Client Champion - GOLD

Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service

2020

Super Lawyers

Thomson Reuters

2020

AV Preeminent

Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service

2020

Selected: 2019-2020 Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Current

Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Current

New York State Bar  # 2856607

Member

1998 - Current

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1995

American University Journal of International Law and Policy

January 1, 1995

Ethics , Decisions 2015

September 2015

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Ethics , Decisions 2014

September 2014

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Ethics , Decisions 2013

September 2013

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Pleadings and Filings , Decisions 2012

September 2012

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Pleadings and Filings , Decisions 2010

September 2011

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Q. I stood in a psychiatric facility and was assaulted by another patient twice due to the negligence of staff members.

21 October 2020

A: You might be able to sue toe facility depending on whether the facility had notice (knowledge) of the other patient's vicious propensities and whether its failure to provide adequate security caused or contributed to the attack. What it all boils down to is whether the assault was foreseeable and whether better security could have prevented the incident from occurring. Keep in mind that, as my colleague correctly pointed out, depending on who owns or operates the facility, you might have strict deadlines by which to bring any such lawsuit - if it's owned or operated by the state or a municipality, you have 90 days from the incident in which to file a Notice of Claim and must do so before you can file any lawsuit. You can find a lawyer using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage.

Q. Why can't I find a lawyer to serve mold remediation co. Who already admitted guilt? In manhattan no less!

21 October 2020

A: Your question is a bit unclear. Do you want to sue the landlord for the mold problem or the mold remediation company for not performing a post-remediation assessment and for not cleaning up its equipment? Regardless, toxic mold litigation never really took off in New York after the state's highest court said there was not enough science to support a connection between toxic mold and a plaintiff's respiratory symptoms, https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/court-of-appeals/2014/16-1.html. That could partially explain why you're having such a hard time finding a lawyer to take on your case.

Q. Worksite accident liability

19 October 2020

A: So sorry to hear what happened to you. Thumb injuries can be very disabling. Generally speaking, whether a building owner is responsible for an injury depends on whether there was a dangerous condition on the premises, whether the building owner knew of the dangerous condition and if that condition caused or contributed to the injury. Although the floors at your worksite were uneven, that does not necessarily mean it was not in a reasonably safe condition. Your employer should have arguably selected a safer place on which to place the equipment. You may, however, have a case against the manufacturer of the table saw if it did not have the necessary guards to protect your thumb from coming in contact with the saw blade. Speak with an experienced products liability attorney. You can find one using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage.