Jay Warren Dankner

Jay Warren Dankner

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 52 years

Defective and dangerous products Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Defective and Dangerous Products, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice ... +3 more

41 East 57th Street., New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 52 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1974

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 51 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1974

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Dankner Milstein PC

41 East 57th Street., New York, NY, 10022

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Jay Warren Dankner's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lisa | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Forever Grateful

Jay Dankner. You did it Jay! You saved our case. You gave us a future. I don't know if I properly thanked you after the jury verdict came in 100% for us. I was kind of stunned. In shock really. But I guess I shouldn't have been. I mean, you told us it would be OK. That we would be OK. Bu...t you were the only one who said that. The only one who believed we could win. When every other lawyer said our case was too difficult, you said not to worry. When not just the opposition, but the insurance companies, the hospitals, even the court system, all seemed to be against us, you were there. Calming. Caring. Always kind, always available. Answering every question we had. Addressing all our concerns. And so ridiculously knowledgeable in EVERY aspect of the law that we knew we would be OK. That we would win, even when everyone else said it couldn't be done. And you didn't just win for us Jay. You crushed it! You guided us through 5 years of legal quicksand after my husbands accident. You turned one of the worst times of our lives completely around. You saved us. You gave us a future. And we are forever grateful. Forever thankful. You're 1 of a kind...and simply the best!

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Superb

Jay was always responsive and great in the courtroom. He treated me with respect and kindness and held my hand through the whole process.

Posted by Angela | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Jay Dankner is several cuts above the rest

When an injury devastated my life, his professional and personal skills allowed me to take care of my healing process, physical and mental, while he and his team took care of the rest. He was always available to answer questions and concerns throughout my case. Emails were returned right away and i...f he was unavailable, someone would contact me to let me know of when I should expect to speak with him. I was never made to feel like I was just another client, and when someone is in a situation like mine, that means a tremendous amount. Besides his caring demeanor, his knowledge as a seasoned trial attorney eased me during an otherwise nerve-wracking process. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Marion | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Defective and Dangerous Products

Top Notch

Jay Dankner is an excellent attorney who represented me in a product liability case in which I suffered physical harm due to a silicone implant. He is hard working, diligent as well as compassionate. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Sam | October 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Car Accident - Insurance Finally Paid!

My parked car was struck in Manhattan by a commercial driver. I witnessed the accident and the offending driver provided me his license and insurance details. When I contacted his employer, the story changed. I needed legal help and Mr. Dankner pursued the claim, taking witness statements, and the... insurance company responded and settled in-full as soon as Mr. Dankner got involved. The experience was great. Thank you Mr. Dankner!

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Jay Warren Dankner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rick Lasher

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jay is the best of the best when it comes to personal injury and products liability. His experience and abilities in the courtroom are second to none. You will not find a finer attorney."

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Adam Kaufman

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jay is universally recognized as one of the preeminent attorneys in the industry. In a field where reputation is everything, Jay's reputation as an aggressive, intelligent, and results oriented advocate is well deserved."

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Edward Ruffo

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. For better than four decades, Jay has proven himself a preeminent litigator in the field of personal injury and particularly product liability. He is recognized by his peers as a standard- bearer of the profession and valued by his clients for the recoveries he has afforded them. He is one of the handful of litigators whose mere involvement in a case causes the opponent to pause, take notice and likely re-think the extent of its exposure. That reputation has been well earned through hard work, commitment and unparalleled results."

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Marcelo Buitrago

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jay has impressed me with his knowledge, skills and compassion. He has a vast understanding of the law and its nuances. This has led him to become a respected and well known attorney in the products liability field. He continuously strives to exceed clients' expectations."

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Jeffrey Adams

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Simply put, as good as they come. Jay is terrific lawyer, ferocious advocate and caring person. He is roundly recognized as one of the best in our business. I highly recommend him."

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John Rosenblatt

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It is my pleasure to endorse Jay Dankner with whom I have worked on a product liability matter. Jay is the consummate professional. He is extremely attentive to detail and has an uncanny ability to anticipate his adversary's next move. Jay is a skilled negotiator as well. He promptly responds to telephone calls and emails and keeps me in the loop on all developments. This makes my job easier and puts our mutual clients at ease. I will be happy to worth with Jay on future matters,"

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Devon Reiff

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jay is unquestionably one of the best product liability trial attorneys in NYC who practices with the highest ethical ethos. I know this having worked with him, referred product liability cases to him, & brainstormed law and trial strategies with him over the past 30+ years."

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Kenneth Wilhelm

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jay is a nationally recognized lawyer of the highest caliber who is honest and competent. I enthusiastically endorse him."

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Thomas Valet

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jay as a legal colleague for more than 20 years. He has an outstanding reputation in the legal community as a lawyer who cares about his clients and as someone who practices at the top of his field. Jay is a leader in the fields of product liability, medical malpractice and personal injury law and he has my unequivocal endorsement."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

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2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

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2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

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2009

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2007

The Best Lawyers in America,

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2007

Leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers in America,

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

The New York Area's Best Lawyers,

2006

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

1985

Best Lawyers in America, Town and Country

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Member, Dankner, Milstein & Ruffo, PC

Associations

American Association for Justice

Member

American Bar Association

Member

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Association of the Bar of New York City

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

New York County Lawyers' Association

Member

Florida Bar

Member

2005 - 2007

The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Products Liability Commitee

Member

1992 - 1993

New York State Trial Lawyers Association ,Products Liability Committee

Member

1992 - 1993

New York County Lawyers Association ,Products Liability Committee

Member

1987 - 1989

New York State Bar Association, Special Committee for Judicial Discipline

Member

Education

1973

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor cum laude

1970

City University of New York, Brooklyn College

BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude

Publications

1988

Products Liability Practice Guide Trial Strategy - Plaintiff's View

1988

Masters of Trial Practice Deposing Corporate Defendants in Products Liability Actions

Languages

English

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