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Chat withState: New York
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
State: Florida
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
41 East 57th Street., New York, NY, 10022
13 Client Reviews
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Posted by Robert | January 16, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Jay is a wizard in a courtroom
I had previously retained jay dankner to handle a matter on my behalf. I was extremely happy with his representation. Jay was very knowledgeable, highly skilled, caring and achieved an excellent result. The jury loved Jay. I think Jay could sell ice to a jury in the winter. Hire him!!! He gets my...
Posted by Maureen | December 19, 2014 | Personal Injury
Excellent Personal Injury Attorney
I was in New York on vacation, fell and fracture of my wrist. I needed surgery including the placement of a metal fixation devises to hold the bones of my wrist in place. I live in California. Despite the distant, Jay is always emailing update reports and keeping me posted on what is happening. He...
Posted by Lauren | December 18, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional personal injury attorney
Jay was an adversary on a case which I was defending. He was professional, courteous and we were able to resolve the case on very favorable terms for his client. This was due, for the most part, to the manner in which he conducted himself in a very difficult litigation with difficult facts and parti...
Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawyer's Lawyer
From my perspective as an experienced trial lawyer who, on occasion, has reached out to a colleague for assistance in high value, complex matters, Jay Dankner is invariably my first choice. He has earned the excellent overall rating noted above, and then some. I would add to the list of attributes th...
Posted by Alan | December 18, 2014 | Personal Injury
Hire Him!
Jay Dankner became my attorney a year after being in the legal hands of another firm, who had unfortunately mishandled my case. What a breath of fresh air! This man is on top of everything. Absolutely everything. And while I'm not easily impressed by "Best Lawyer" awards, I now understand why he has ...
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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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."
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,"
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."
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."
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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The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Products Liability CommiteeMember
1992 - 1993
New York State Trial Lawyers Association ,Products Liability CommitteeMember
1992 - 1993
New York County Lawyers Association ,Products Liability CommitteeMember
1987 - 1989
New York State Bar Association, Special Committee for Judicial DisciplineMember
1973
JD - Juris Doctor cum laude
1970
BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude
1988
1988
English
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