Kahn, Gordon, Timko, & Rodriquez, P.C.
Premier New York Personal Injury Attorneys
Firm Overview
The firm of Kahn Gordon Timko & Rodriques is a premier New York Personal Injury Law firm promoting public safety through the civil justice system by holding corporations, businesses, government agencies, individuals, hospitals and doctors accountable for full and fair compensation for harms, injuries and losses resulting from unsafe conditions in buildings, sidewalks, subways, products, construction sites, scaffolds, ladders, cranes, equipment, tools, unsafe driving of cars, trucks, buses, taxis, trailers, trains, boats and airplanes and unsafe medical care.
The firm was founded in 1998 when Nicholas Timko joined the firm of Kahn & Gordon to become managing partner. The firm of Kahn & Gordon had represented seriously injured parties for over 25 years. Founding partner Myron Kahn is well known throughout the Courts in New York City as a fierce advocate for his clients.
Gloria Doomes v Best Transit et al - lead counsel for the plaintiffs in a claim of unsafe bus operation and defective manufacturing of a mini-bus resulting in a roll-over crash causing serious injury to multiple plaintiffs. The trial resulting in a verdict for the injured plaintiffs totaling approximately $25 million, which was reduced on post trial motions to approximately $10 million.
Barbara Walton, as admisnistrix etc v Yonkers Hospital, et al - medical malpractice claim for unsafe medical care provided to a young mother that resulted in her death. The trial resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff of approximately $14 million.
Diouf v New York City Transit Authority - claim of unsafe condition of subway stairs resulting in a fall and serious injury to a man entering the station. The trial resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff for approximately $1 million.
Main Office
Main
20 Vesey Street
Suite 300
New York NY 10007
Phone
(212) 233-2040
Fax
(212) 732-4666
Fees
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes.
Services Offered For Fixed Fees?
We represent clients on a contingency fee basis.
Hourly Rates
Not applicable.
Office Information
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Languages Spoken
Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, and Slovak.
Personal Injury
We represent seriously injured people hurt in motor vehicle, trip and fall, construction, medical malpractice, nursing home and many other types of accidents.
We are a fully staffed firm experienced in handling serious personal injury claims. Because we select our cases carefully, we can provide the detailed and personal service necessary to insure that your case will be prosecuted effectively and we are not afraid to go to trial if the defense refuses to provide a reasonable settlement offer. Our managing partner, Nicholas Timko, has been selected to the New York Superlawyers, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has received the highest ethical and professional rating, AV, from Martindale Hubbell. He is also a Past President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and a member of the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice.
How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?
I find personal satisfaction in helping individuals in their fight for full and fair compensation. I also enjoy the trial process in a well-prepared case.
What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
While it is critical to retain a skilled and experienced attorney to represent you, I find that educating my clients about the general requirements of the law helps the client make more informed decisions and provide me with the information needed to prove the claim.
Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?
All legal documents are prepared by the attorneys. Documents prepared by clients are reviewed by attorneys to obtain necessary information.
Is your firm willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
We have, on occasion, advised clients in prosecuting small claims or similar matters. However, we recommend that on substantial matters an attorney should be retained.
Nicholas Timko
Prior to joining my current firm, I represented seriously injured parties through the law office of Nicholas I. Timko, P.C. for over ten years.
While obtaining my education, I worked in many different positions from paper boy and restaurant bus boy to sanitation worker and postal worker. I believe that all these experiences have shown me the value of hard work and taught me to respect everyone for their unique contribution to society. Since I represent individuals from all walks of life who have suffered serious injuries, I can understand their struggles and be a better advocate for them in court.
I believe that we provide the highest quality representation for our clients in a generally relaxed atmosphere. While not every case can result in a recovery, being fully prepared for every case we are not intimidated by the prospect of a trial and can get the most favorable settlement or verdict for our clients.
Personal interests:I enjoy all sports, especially skiing, scuba diving, bicycling and also theater, arts and reading.
License
Bar Number: 1840107
New York, 1983
Bar Number: 38044
Pennsylvania, 1983
Education
New York Law School
Juris Doctor, 1982
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Arts, 1979
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