Robert K. Erlanger

Robert K. Erlanger

also known as Rob Erlanger

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Personal injury Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Probate, Employment & Labor

880 Third Avenue, 5th floor, New York, NY

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 80%

Construction site injuries, mesothelioma, defective products, slips and falls, other personal injury, defamation

80%
Employment and Labor 10%

Lawsuits by union members only against their unions or employers - violation of free speech rights, hostile workplace, whistleblower actions

10%
Probate 10%

Assist executors/administrators manage estates, including acquiring, maintaining and distributing assets

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1986

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1985

License Administratively Revoked

No misconduct found

Location

ERLANGER LAW FIRM PLLC

880 Third Avenue, 5th floor, New York, NY, 10022

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Robert K. Erlanger's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marina | July 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you!

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for all your help and support regarding my father’s situation. Your dedication and expertise have truly made a difference. People are always astonished at how swiftly you resolved this case—it’s nothing short of remarkable! Your ability to navigate the ...complexities of the situation with such efficiency is impressive. I genuinely believe that you and Anna are among the small group of the best professionals I have ever met. Your compassion and commitment to your clients are evident in every interaction. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you've done!

Posted by Alan | May 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Perseverance Leading to Success

The only thing absolutely clear about our case was the injury, but Rob had to determine who was responsible among several entities. Through years of depositions and research, Rob narrowed the list to one and negotiated a substantial payment that exceeded our expectations. Rob persevered through a c...onstantly changing cast of opposing attorneys (plus the pandemic). Several times we gave up hope but Rob never did, turning dead-ends into detours that led to our destination. And he was a pleasure to work with!

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2013

Class Act: Honesty, Integrity and Fierce Advocate

Mr. Erlanger took on my case at a point when it was as he described it a "mess." I had prior counsel who were only in it for the quick settlement. Claims had been allowed to expire and the clock was running out and i found him. He was very honest from the beginning in his assessment of my case and I ...have since learned that it's best to have a lawyer give you the most honest assessment of your case than the one you may want to hear. He did that. There were challenges and there still are but I can honestly say that he has been a powerful advocate even when he was going up against a colleague of his. He's brilliant, knows the law inside and out and is a fair and decent man. When I was in the hospital for something unrelated to my case he was emailing me to inquire as to my doctor, my treatment, etc. He didn't need to do that. I had some pretty awful lawyers who had big firms and made all sorts of promises but now I can appreciate that in the end integrity and decency and ability to tell you the tough truth is so much more important. I highly recommend Mr. Erlanger and I know I haven't been the easiest client. I hope he knows how much I value his representation.

Posted by Russ | April 10, 2013

Perfection comes to mind and more about Robert k. Erlanger

At long last a lawyer I can put my trust in who understands a client and puts him at ease.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2009

Brilliant, knowledgable, intelligent and charming attorney!

Mr. Erlanger was most preofessional in handling our case and performed brilliantly. He showed great understanding of the law and made it a priority to keep us informed of the case's progress every step of the way. He is decisive, intelligent, and a real fighter, and we got better results than we ev...er hoped for!

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Robert K. Erlanger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anna Livshits

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Robert Erlanger is a highly skilled attorney who I would recommend for personal injury, trust and estates, or any other civil matter."

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Marc Berman

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Erlanger is a highly experienced attorney. He has a proven track record of success. I would highly recommend that anyone searching for a New York personal injury attorney contact him."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Eliza Grinberg

Slip and fall accident lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Erlanger is one of the best legal professionals I have ever worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to succeeding in any matter he undertakes. Robert is very courteous and he is a pleasure to work with. I recommend him highly."

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John Fazzio

Litigation lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Robert is a passionate and skilled advocate who puts his client's interests first. He is well known among his peers for getting excellent results for plaintiffs. I would recommend Robert to handle any litigation matter, and I would especially recommend him to individual clients with catastrophic injuries and to business clients with complex and ongoing litigation needs. Robert is a first class attorney who gets results, and who is comfortable with virtually any type of litigation case."

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Anthony Gair

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Having known Robert for close to 25 years I can recommend Robert as a skilled lawyer. Further, though a tough adversary he always conducts himself as a gentleman. Over the years we have been adversaries on several cases and I have always been impressed by both his knowledge of the law and ability as a lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, The National Trial Lawyers

2025

Million Dollar Advocate - Lifetime member starting in 2009, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2025

AV Preeminent Review Rating - 2011 to 2025, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Super Lawyers - Plaintiff's personal injury, NYC Metro, Thomson Reuters

2024

Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, The National Trial Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyers - Plaintiff's personal injury - NYC Metro, Thomson Reuters

2023

Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, The National Trial Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyers - Plaintiff's personal injury - NYC Metro, Thomson Reuters

2022

Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, The National Trial Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyers - Plaintiff's personal injury, NYC Metro, Thomson Reuters

2021

Super Lawyers - Plaintiff's personal injury, NYC Metro, Thomson Reuters

2020

Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters

2019

Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters

2018

Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, The National Trial Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters

2017

Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, The National Trial Lawyers

2017

SuperLawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters

2016

Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

SuperLawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff: Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters

2015

Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters

2014

Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters

2013

Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters

2013

Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters

2012

Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, National Trial Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters

2010

Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Key Professional Media, Inc.

2009

Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Key Professional Media, Inc.

2006

Super Lawyer New York Metro, General Litigation, Key Professional Media, Inc.

2003

Recognition of service as volunteer mediator, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Member, Erlanger Law Firm PLLC

Associations

2014 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

2022 - 2025

New York City Bar Association

Member Torts Committee

1998 - 2016

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Volunteer mediator

Sample of Legal Cases

Libel, major NYC daily newspaper and real estate broker

confidential five-figure settlement during discovery

Death from Asbestos Exposure, Mesothelioma

$2.7 million pre-trial settlement ($4.5 million future value)

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Education

1985

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Columbia University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Columbia School of International Affairs

Master of International Affairs

Languages

Russian

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