Eric John Buckvar

Eric John Buckvar

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 37 years

Personal injury Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Trucking Accident ... +2 more

11 Broadway, Ste. #1054, New York, NY

About Eric

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 37 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1987

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Buckvar & Buckvar

11 Broadway, Ste. #1054, New York, NY, 10004-1440

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Eric John Buckvar's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Elliot | October 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Conscientiousness, Compassionate, Brilliant

I want to take the time to thank and let you all know how diligent and compassionate MR. Buckvar was in both taking my case (When it was quiet complicated). As well as his steadfast determination and erudite understanding of legalese on my behalf to help me recoup losses ...and get a settlement to ...help me move past my injuries.

Posted by Richard | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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Mr. Buckvar handled my case in a professional manner. He exceeded my expectations when he settled my case. I would highly recommend him to any of my associates.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Courteous, kind and he wins

I cannot recommend Eric enough. His professionalism and dogged determinism gained me a settlement beyond my expectations.

Posted by Fern | March 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A strong, knowledgeable advocate and a compassionate person; wonderful attorney, and a great human being

I was referred to Eric by a friend of mine who is also an attorney. My friend told me that Eric is the best, and he was right. This was an injury that resulted from a fall on uneven concrete in front of a store. I sustained permanent scarring on my face. The case was complicated in that we were re...quired to make claims against both NYC and the store owner. Eric was thorough and clear. He explained all options and potential outcomes. He kept me informed every step of the way and prepared me for several depositions. Thankfully, the case did not need to go to trial and the ultimate settlement was very satisfactory. During this period an additional issue arose. My medical insurance did not cover most of the costs related to the plastic surgery I required. The plastic surgeon charged a fee far beyond the market rate and insisted on immediate payment. Although the surgeon received some of the fee, I was waiting for the settlement to pay the balance. However, we kept getting invoices that compounded Interest at a userous rate. Eric attempted to negotiate a reasonable settlement, but was consistently refused. Ultimately, believing this was a battle worth fighting, Eric threatened court action. Based on Eric's actions, the surgeon's office waived the interest and agreed to wait for final payment until the settlement was received. Throughout this entire ordeal, Eric was a strong and relentless advocate as well as a caring and compassionate person. I would recommend him without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2015

Very tenacious prosecuting attorney - just what you want when you're suing for damages

I was referred to Eric Buckvar by an attorney in NJ in response to my request for "a good lawyer in NYC who can help me win a personal injury case". I called his office, and he spent quite a long time on the phone with me, listening to my story of falling in a pothole in a crosswalk in NYC, and ask...ing clarifying questions. After he visited the site of the accident, he told me that he felt I had a strong case. As it turned out, the case became complicated because we were suing multiple companies as well as NYC, and no one was willing to admit to any negligence. I attended several depositions, was sent to numerous doctors at the request of the defendants and had to withstand several of the companies wanting to be dismissed from the case. Mr. Buckvar was very patient with me and always accepted my calls. He kept me informed about any progress in the case. He hired two expert witnesses on my behalf. In other words, he was very thorough in his preparation. Although he told me that my case could be settled at any time, it turned out that we did have to go to trial. My husband and I had never been involved in a court case, so everything was new to us. Mr. Buckvar explained in great detail exactly what was transpiring and why, which put us at ease. During the trial, I was very impressed with how prepared Mr. Buckvar was, compared to at least one of the defense attorneys. He shared our joy when we won our case, which was undoubtedly a result of his meticulous preparation. I recommend Mr. Buckvar wholeheartedly. I hope I don't need his services in the future, but if I do, I will certainly not hesitate to give him a call.

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Eric John Buckvar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Sporn

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric Buckvar is a skilled and experienced trial attorney who combines his impressive knowledge of the law with the highest level of integrity in protecting the interests of his clients. I endorse him without hesitation."

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Gary Farrell

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I know Eric Buckvar to be an experienced, competent PI attorney who will fight very hard for his clients. He knows the law and is not afraid to try cases if that is what the particular case calls for. He has handled some very significant cases and obtained very favorable results for his clients."

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Lana Klein

Personal injury lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Eric Buckvar is a skilled and aggressive personal injury attorney who strives to obtain the best results for his clients."

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John Courtney

Personal injury lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Eric Buckvar is the SuperLawyer in Manhattan, especially for complicated personal injury and business cases. First Rate."

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Peter Gray

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer Eric Buckvar is meticulous to detail and savvy at handling any type of case. He has a knack for maximizing the value of any case. His litigation skills are top-notch. Hire this attorney."

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Hugh Rothbaum

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Eric who I have known for over twenty years. We have discussed over the years many cases and legal issues - the clients I sent him have all said they like him, that he is smart, and that their cases cases all went quite well."

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Saleem Rizvi

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is an excellent litigator and a fine human being."

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Scott Wiss

Car accident lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is a dedicated and tenacious advocate. He fights to protect the rights of injured accident victims. I Highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Partner, Buckvar & Buckvar

1987 - 1994

Senior Trial Attorney, Kings County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2011 - Present

Bronx Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

Jewish Lawyers Guild

Member

2002 - 2003

Jewish Lawyers Guild

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Bautista v. New Fulton Fish Market, J&K Seafood, et al

After dozens of depositions, the case was sent for trial before Justice Lubell, who helped negotiate a settlement totaling 5 million dollars, mostly paid by the New Fulton Fish Market.

Wayne Hallman v. State of New York

After trial, plaintiff's verdict on liability, State held to be 100% liable; $298,000 damages verdict, including interest

Nici v. Empire City Subway

Verdict after trial, 100% liability, damages awarded of $300,000 (pre-trial offer was $150,000)

Estates of Jeremiah Blackwell, Derrick Gardner, Aysia Gardner, and Brandon Daye v. The City of New York and State of New York

2.7 million dollar settlement in total.

Estate of Brandon Jackson v. The New York State Department of Corrections

Settled for 1.3 million dollars.

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Education

1987

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

State University of New York, Albany

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2020

Atticus (NYACDL - New York Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) Suing the Screws

Languages

Spanish

English

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