Scott A Harford

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Scott A Harford

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Personal injury Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products

299 Broadway., Suite 1310, New York, NY

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 67%

Harford, P.C. represents people harmed by toxic exposures from e coli, legionella pneumophila, harmful chemicals, and industrial waste.

26 years

67%
Defective and Dangerous Products 33%

Harford, P.C. represents people harmed by dangerous pharmaceutical drugs and household and industrial products.

26 years

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 25 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 25 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Harford, P.C.

299 Broadway., Suite 1310, New York, NY, 10007

harford-law.com

Online Presence

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Scott A Harford's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Daniel | October 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Personal Injury Representation

Scott represented me in a personal injury case, and I am highly satisfied with his competence, professionalism, and communication. His transparent and enlightening translation of complicated legal jargon and procedure into understandable English inspires confidence. He was very helpful in all aspects... of the case and I recommend him highly.

Posted by Melvin | August 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Legionella Bacteria

In Aug. of 2015 I was hospitalized for legionella bacteria until sept.2015. When I returned home my wife contacted a law office, that is when I met Scott A Hartfort .I Told him about my illness and he took my case. The case startted with one defendant ,but it turned out not to be them, but Scott Hart...ford did not close the case he was very presicted and fond the right Party . I thank Scott A Hartford because he really cares for his clients to go the full distance for them

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Elliot Olsen

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. A trustworthy and hardworking lawyer. I have worked side-by-side as co-counsel with Scott Harford on a wrongful death truck accident case and on a Legionnaires’ disease case. We split up the work on both of the cases and I always found Scott to be willing to do more than his share of the work. When we strategized together on the cases, Scott was a very creative and quick thinker. His decision-making instincts were impeccable. Scott also has a very smart and responsive staff to assist his clients. In the end, we achieved very good results for our mutual clients in both cases. Scott was an integral part of the effort. I give him my highest recommendation and hope to work with him again in the very near future."

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Patrick McArdle

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Without hesitation, I endorse Scott. I worked with Scott on a dangerous product, personal injury case. I learned that Scott is an outstanding, hard-working, aggressive trial lawyer. His preparation and work ethic are unparalleled. He is the kind of attorney I would want representing me, and it was a pleasure to work alongside him."

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Jeffrey DeCarlo

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Without hesitation, I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on several complicated tort cases with Scott over the years. Scott knows the law and has proven repeatedly that he is an outstanding and reliable trial lawyer. He was always prepared, always professional and obtained great results for our clients. Scott is one of the few lawyers I feel confident delegating responsibilities to on important matters. Keep up the excellent work Scott!"

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David Chandler

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Scott for more than 10 years and highly endorse him as an advocate in the defective products, toxic tort, and personal injury areas of law. He is focused, determined and dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients. I have worked with him on several matters and have been impressed with his work on each and every one."

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Ian Millican

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Scott Harford is an excellent attorney. This endorsement is for his work in personal injury, as well as for his effective handling of mass tort matters involving defective and dangerous products, pharmaceutical drugs, and medical devices."

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Elliot Olsen

Personal injury lawyer

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David Chandler

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey DeCarlo

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Ian Millican

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

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2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyer

2000

Cali Award for Excellence, Duquesne University School of Law

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Founding Owner, Harford, P.C.

2005 - 2014

Partner, Lynch Daskal Emery, LLP

2003 - 2005

Associate, Flemming, Zulack & Williamson

2000 - 2003

Associate, Schulte Roth & Zabel, LLP

Associations

2016 - Present

NYC Bar Product Liability Committee

Committee Appointment

2015 - Present

New York City Bar Association

2009 - Present

American Association for Justice

2001 - Present

American Bar Association

2001 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Pharmaceutical Litigation

Confidential

Toxic Exposures

Confidential

Premises Liability Cases

Confidential

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Education

2000

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Boston College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Multi-District Litigation-New York Style: Methods of Coordinating Similar Cases Mass Tort Consolidations

Publications

1999

Duquesne Law Review (38 Duq. L. Rev. 109) It's Time to Loosen Rule 23's Belt: Problems with Class Action Lawsuits

Languages

English

Activity

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