When you experience an injury, everything can change. With many years of experience litigating on my clients' behalf, I will give you the confidence to focus on recovering, instead of finding yourself overwhelmed and worried about your injury or litigation.
I was selected as a "Rising Star" for 2014 and 2015 by Super up to 5 percent of the lawyers in New York are named to Super Lawyers, only 2.5 percent are named to Rising Stars.
I have now been a full SuperLawyer in 2023-2025.
My practice represents people who have been injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, business, government agency, doctor, hospital, nursing home, or other organization. I personally investigate each case and stay in personal contact with my clients. No attorney fee is collected on any injury case until I obtain a verdict or settlement.
I was also proud to help as a Mediator/Arbitrator with the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York.
I will work diligently for the full protection of client's rights, regardless of citizenship. status. nationality, or other unique qualities. Our staff is fluent in Spanish [Espanol] and we provide translators for speakers of all other languages.
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Acquired: 2007
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104 West 40th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10018
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Posted by Ana Diaz | March 06, 2026
communicative, informative, patient, helpful.
My experience with Mr. Thaens went very well! He was very patient and kind to my mother who was involved in a slip and fall. My mother left feeling very happy with the consultation and the information he provided. If you are looking for a personal injury lawyer he’s your guy.
Thank you Ana!
Posted by Joe | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Super Responsive !!!
Christopher Thaens has been a pleasure to work with. We hired Mr. Thaens for criminal corporate summonses. He has done an outstanding job. We are still working with him to complete and settle the summonses and we are confident he will get the best possible results. An attorney who respects the va...
"I wholeheartedly endorse this fine lawyer. Chris Thaens is a serious and adept practitioner. Careful and thorough, he devotes serious attention to detail while maintaining a clear view of the "big picture" in his handling of matters. He possesses a full panoply of the necessary skills, expertise and experience. Chris is also trustworthy and affable. He is a winner in every sense."
"Chris worked for me several years ago. He had proven himself to be an intelligent and agressive lawyer capable of getting big results! I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Litigation lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Mediator / Arbitrator, United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013 - 2015
Mediator, American Arbitration Association
2010 - 2011
Associate, Arshack, Hajek & Lehrman
2007 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
English
Spanish
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