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Morris E. Barenbaum
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Morris E. Barenbaum
Law Office of Morris E. Barenbaum, Esq. PC
1205 47th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11219-2502
Phone: (718) 871-8700 | Fax: (718) 436-7936
Recovering just compensation since 1978
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
Automobile, slip and fall, intentional torts - preferably some form of serious injury.
I encourage my clients to read Nolo's "When You Need a Lawyer to Handle Your Personal Injury Claim."
Sub-Categories
Personal Injury
- Dangerous Property
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury - Defense
- Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Construction Site Injuries
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
- Whiplash
- Felony Auto Accident
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
- False Charities
- Frauds, Scams, Hoaxes
- Identity Theft
- Assault & Battery
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Police Misconduct
- Legal Malpractice
- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Birth Injuries and Defects
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Dental Malpractice
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- Emergency Room Errors
- Lasik Eye Surgery
- Medication Malpractice
- Optometry Malpractice
- Prescription/Drug Malpractice
- Surgical Errors
- Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Bar Admissions
NY, Dec 1978
Bar Number: 1599802
Other Court Admissions
New York State Courts.
Association Memberships
New York State Bar.
Continuing Education
I attend legal education seminars.
Example Cases
Slip and fall cases; automobile accident cases - soft tissue to serious injury. We usually try to settle within 60 days of receipt of medical reports, depending upon various other factors (number of parties involved, etc.).
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
University of Baltimore School of Law
City:
Baltimore
State:
MD
Year:
1977
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
School:
Brooklyn College
City:
Brooklyn
State:
NY
Year:
1974
Honors:
Cum Laude
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
New York
Firm Focus and History
I've been in practice since 1978, focusing on personal injury, litigation, real estate, and general practice.
Previous Employment Summary
I have been self-employed continuously except for a short 1-2 year employment with a small firm where I handled matters directly.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I advise clients to seek professional advice. I will answer their questions and inform them of my comments and/or critique thereof.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I will review documents for them and offer my advice.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Rarely.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
To help people and to find job satisfaction therein.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Helping people who have suffered distress due to various problems they faced.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Enjoyment.
What do you like best about your career?
Achieving a positive result for a client, and the client acknowledging it with a thank you.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner, and work with clients directly. However, my paralegal, Goldie, is attentive to my clients' immediate needs, and handles significant aspects thereof.
What are your strengths and style?
A caring attitude towards clients, and the ability to resolve most of their problems satisfactorily.
Personal Interests:
Physical activities, touring, and reading.
Office Manager/Assistant
Goldie
Fax
(718) 436-7936
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Russian
Additional Offices
Brooklyn, NY
2172 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 252-8600
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
If it is a negligence matter, 1/3 of any recovery.
Hourly Rates
$300 - $350 per hour, depending upon the nature of the case.
Free Initial Consultation?
Initial consultation is based on hourly rate.
Typical Retainer
There is no typical retainer.
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