Richard H. Abend is a premier trial lawyer, focusing on personal injury law. He has dedicated himself to representing individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Mr. Abend has successfully tried numerous cases to jury verdict. He was recognized by the New York Law Journal for obtaining one of the top verdicts in New York for 2010. Mr. Abend, a leader in his field, was also recently recognized by Super Lawyers as a “rising star.” He is a faculty member of , the nation’s largest provider of online continuing legal education. In addition, Mr. Abend is regularly invited to lecture on behalf of Brooklyn Law School, CUNY Law School, PLI and Hudson Valley Bank.
Mr. Abend graduated from the University of Rochester and received his law degree from Brooklyn Law School, where he served as the Notes and Comments Editor for the Brooklyn Journal of International Law. He is admitted to the bars of New York and Connecticut, as well as the United States Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. He is a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association and New York County Lawyers Association. Mr. Abend also serves as a Moot Court Judge for the American Association of Justice (formerly ATLA) and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy student trial advocacy competition.
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10 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Alexandra | August 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Steady, strategic & tireless
Richard is the lawyer you want by your side in a malpractice case. Malpractice is an incredibly stressful and painful process -- you’re forced to relive everything you’ve been through -- and Richard was my beacon of strength and source of confidence from start to finish. Richard brought a pragmati...
Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Extremely professional—Grateful and Satisfied
Richard was recommended to me by a friend of a friend of my brother's—I am not even certain how I came in contact with him but I'm very glad that I did. He was an excellent fit for my personal situation, had all the knowledge and tools necessary to help me through a very hard time. He told me from th...
Posted by Nukhet | December 07, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Lawyer
Richard is experienced, professional, knowledgeable, understanding lawyer. He helped me with my case and I only had very positive interactions with him. He is very trustworthy and take his job very seriously. I have known his for years now as he helped me to settle two accident case and he has been v...
Posted by Nukhet | August 26, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent trustworthy, responsive and knowledgable lawyer
Richard is an amazing lawyer. He puts his client's need top of everything else. He is always to the point , trustworthy, responsive and great professional to work with. I just got my settlement from a car accidents and it wouldn't happen without Richard's help. From the initial phone call until after...
"Richard is a fantastic lawyer on all issues related to Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. He is great with clients and provides great service every step of the way."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is thorough, resourceful, highly knowledgable, personable and engaging. Clients can expect the highest level of service from this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Richard is a thorough and accomplished attorney. He leaves no stone un-turned and gets my strong endorsement."
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2013
Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters
2013
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008 - Present
Member, ABEND & SILBER, PLLC
2002 - 2008
Associate, Lindenbaum & Silber, PLLC
2013 - Present
New York City Bar Association, Tort Litigation CommitteeMember
2002 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Plaintiff's Verdict
Plaintiff's Verdict
Plaintiff's Verdict
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
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