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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
303 Questions Answered
- Q. Landlord didn't disclose lead paint, child affected, options?
- A: Sorry to hear what happened to your son. There is no safe lead level in the blood which can cause developmental delays in children. Depending on your son's lead levels and whether it can be causally connected with your apartment, he could have a viable claim against the landlord for lead poisoning. Best 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 there is nothing objectionable per se about accepting $2,500 from the landlord to change apartments, make sure your acceptance of this offer does not constitute a waiver of future legal action on behalf of your son.
- Q. Do I have a case under continuous treatment if my surgeon doesn't assist further?
- A: Under the doctrine of continuous treatment, the statute of limitations is tolled until the last date of treatment where there has been continuous treatment for the condition giving rise to the malpractice action. There has to be some objective continuity between the patient's complaints and the times at issue; and further treatment has to be explicitly anticipated by both the physician and the patient, i.e. a scheduled or agreed-upon future appointment. A resumption of treatment for the condition does not toll the statute of limitations. The treatment needs to have been continuous. Given that your surgery was in 2019, it is unlikely that you will be able to satisfy the requirements for tolling ... Read More
- Q. How to obtain legal representation to access account info related to a settlement in NY?
- A: If the accounts are in your name (or for your benefit), you shouldn't need any legal representation whatsoever. Proof of identification should be sufficient, i.e. driver's license, along with a copy of the court order pursuant to which the account was opened. That said, it's likely that an executor / administrator of your mother's estate would have opened the accounts, both for the estate and for your benefit. The court files should identify who that was. In the event you need to hire an attorney to wade through all of this, you can find many excellent attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage.
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