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Howard Gerard Frederick
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Biography
Howard G. Frederick is a seasoned NYC personal injury attorney and partner at Silbowitz, Garafola, Silbowitz, Schatz & Frederick, L.L.P. Attorney Frederick has personally achieved numerous million- and multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements and has handled all types of complicated and difficult personal injury and wrongful death cases. Attorney Frederick was recognized for having the #1 Medical Malpractice Verdict and the #1 Motor Vehicle Passenger Verdict in the State of New York by the 2012 New York Law Journal. He has also been selected as a Top Attorney in the New York Metro Area and a selectee for Excellence in Practice by New York Super Lawyers® every year from 2012 to present. Attorney Frederick works to provide his clients with compassionate and personalized legal services with an emphasis on achieving results. Call Silbowitz, Garafola, Silbowitz, Schatz & Frederick, L.L.P. today to schedule a free initial case evaluation.
Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Products Liability; Trial Practice; Medical Malpractice; Dangerous Drugs; Heavy Truck; Aviation; Securities & Stock Fraud; Nursing Home; Labor Law; and Complex Litigation. Medical Malpractice; Litigation.
Public Sector: Former Assistant District Attorney, Bronx County 1990-1994.
Admitted: 1991, New York; 1996, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Law School: Western New England College School of Law, J.D., 1990
Associations:Member: American Bar Association; Dutchess County Bar Association; New York State Trial Lawyers Association.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Car Accident
30%
34 years
Personal Injury
25%
34 years
Slip and Fall Accident
20%
34 years
Spinal Cord Injury
10%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
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Licensed in New York for 34 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Silbowitz, Garafola, Silbowitz, Schatz & Frederick LLP
25 W 43rd St, Suite 711, New York, NY, 10036-7406
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Posted by David | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Motorcycle Accident
The Best
Howard is a very dedicated, professional and corteous Lawyer. He took great care of my Daughter's motorcycle accident and got great results for her as far as the compensation. I would highly recommend him.
Posted by Gina | July 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Howard Frederick - Best attorney with the greatest knowledge base for every need. Family dedication and professional all the way
I have used Howard Frederick as a personal injury lawyer for myself and my Children. He was honest from the beginning asking all the pertinent information to be sure he would be able to help me before I even hired him. He was courteous and professional through every step of the process. Being a famil...
Posted by Suzanne | July 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Honorable , Honest & Hard working
I casually knew Howard and his family as our sons competed against each other , wrestling for rival High Schools . I started out knowing the personal side of the family. How nice they were , supportive, cheering for my kid who could ultimately go up against their son. All I knew was a wonderful suppo...
Howard Gerard Frederick's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Howard is a law school classmate of mine. I know Howard to be an excellent attorney. However, I know him to be a better person. Law school is difficult and competitive. Yet, Howard was always a good friend and person to all his classmates. I have had the occasion to refer several clients to Howard through the years. Everyone has been extremely happy with the work Howard has performed on their behalf. He displays his professionalism and integrity in all his work. It is with the utmost enthusiasm that I recommend Howard as your attorney!!"
"You don't come across attorneys like Howard very often in this field. He has all the accomplishments, experience, and knowledge of an all-star level trial attorney, minus the ego. Howard is the kind of lawyer all attorneys should aspire to be: motivated, aggressive, and a master of his field - but a gentleman to clients, judges, and colleagues every step of the way."
"Excellent trial attorney. Works tirelessly for his clients and obtains fabulous results."
"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. Howard Frederick, Esq. is also a fellow lawyer in our community. I first met him as opposing counsel and have respected him ever since. Since then I have worked along side him and opposite him and my opinion not only has remained unchanged, but has gotten even stronger. I consider him a friend, but also a zealous, intelligent and well-mannered attorney who truly cares for his clients and their well-being. As opposing counsel he keeps me on my toes and has be constantly challenging myself. Whereas there are many attorneys that make it hard for me to tell strangers I am an attorney without getting a grimace, attorneys like Howard help make that easier. I have no reservation when speaking of Howard Frederick, Esq.!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Attorney's in New York Metro Area, American Registry
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top Attorneys in New York Metro Area, American Registry
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top Attorneys New York Metro Area, American Registry
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top Attorneys in New York Metro Area, American Registry
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Attorneys in New York Metro Area, American Registry
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Silbowitz Garafola Silbowitz Schatz & Frederick LLP
1990 - 1994
Assistant District Attorney, Bronx County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2003 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1996 - Present
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New YorkAdmitted
1991 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Dutchess County Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Robert Favors v. Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
$6,615,717.00 Awarded to Plaintiff
LaVette Poinsette v. Amerada Hess Mart, Inc.
$2,000,000.00 Awarded to Plaintiff
Mandel v. Brookler
$8,600,000.00 Awarded to Plaintiff
Shauntel Williams v. NYCTA
$2,937,120.00 Awarded to Plaintiff
Education
1990
Western New England College School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Below the Standard of Care
When Doctor's Go Wrong -- Below the Standard of Care
Publications
2017
New York Law Journal
Injured Cab Driver Awarded 6.6 Million for Crash Near JFK
2017
2013
2012
Stabroek News
Guyanese NY student dies after choking in cafeteria
2011
2011
New York Post
Mother of Bronx Boy who Choked Plans to Sue City
Languages
Spanish