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Michael Eliot Jaffe

Personal injury Attorney at New York, NY

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About Michael

Learn Michael’s areas of practice.

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Practice area
  1. Personal injury
    100%
    My practice is focused on accidents, medical malpractice and wrongful arrest / malicious prosecution / deprivation of civil rights. I handle complex personal injury litigation from inception through verdict and act as trial counsel to other firms.

    30 years

Licensed for 28 years
State NY
Status Currently Registered
Acquired 1995
Updated 11/17/2022
State NJ
Status Active
Acquired 1994
Updated 03/09/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Cost

Rates
  • Contingency 33%-33%

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, PC
  • 2008 - Present
  • Partner
  • Pazer & Epstein, PC
  • 2000 - 2008
  • Associate
  • Pazer & Epstein, PC
  • 1994 - 2000

Education

  • Benjamin N Cardozo
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1994
  • Washington University in St. Louis
  • BA
  • 1991

Legal Cases

  • Anonymous v. Unnamed Hospital
  • Settlement - $5 million
  • Kyo-To v. Triangle Equities
  • $2 million
  • Rodriguez v. Anonymous Defendant
  • Settlement - $5 million
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Associations

  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Co-chair Labor Law Task Force
  • 2013 - Present
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Immediate Past President
  • 2013 - Present
  • American Association for Justice
  • Member
  • 1995 - Present
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • President
  • 2012 - 2013
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • President Elect
  • 2011 - 2012
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • First Vice President
  • 2010 - 2011
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Chair - Automobile / No-Fault Committee
  • 2008 - 2011
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

Honors and Awards

  • Best Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2020
  • Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawerys
  • 2020
  • Best Lawyers
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2019
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2019
  • Best Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2018
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2017
  • Dignity Award
  • Make the Road
  • 2013
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Speaking Engagements

  • New York State Bar Association
  • Auto / No-fault litigation
  • 2012
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Auto / No-fault litigation
  • 2011

Attorney endorsements

Received (4)
Given (2)
Endorse Michael
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mike is a knowledgeable, talented and aggressive litigator who has built an impressive reputation of success in NY Courtrooms. He is incredibly smart, has a firm grasp of the law and able to comprehend complex topics and issues. Without hesitation, I recommend and endorse this Mike."
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Sincerely compassionate for his injured clients, Mike Jaffe is also highly skilled in the courtroom. The combination makes Mike a truly elite personal injury attorney. I'm proud to call Mike a friend and colleague."
Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney | Jul 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I worked with Michael on a traffic ticket matter. He was responsive, professional and helpful."
Personal injury Attorney | Nov 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have great respect for Michael Jaffe (no relation). Insightful, articulate, professional, Mr. Jaffe never fails to respond, and his response is never off-point nor overbearing. On several occasions, I have used Mr. Jaffe as a resource for finding answers to questions on novel legal issues. It is no wonder why he is so well regarded by the bench and bar."
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New York Personal injury Lawyer Michael Eliot Jaffe
Michael Eliot Jaffe
Personal injury Attorney
New York, NY
Licensed for 28 years