David Joseph DeToffol

David Joseph DeToffol

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 31 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Personal Injury

125 Maiden Lane - Suite 5C, New York, NY

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 50%

Sexist Behavior, Supervisor Harassment, Religious Rights, Sexual Harassment, Requests for Sex, Criminal Sexual Conduct

50%
Personal Injury 50%

Crane Accidents, Product Liability, Slip and Fall, Brain Injury, Bike Accidents, Railroad Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Car Accidents, Catastrophic Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Head Injury

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 31 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

DeToffol & Gittleman, Attorneys at Law

125 Maiden Lane - Suite 5C, New York, NY, 10038

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David Joseph DeToffol's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by Luca | April 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

DeToffol & Gittleman handled everything for me! Mr. DeToffol was fantastic! He kept me in the loop at all times about my case. Without them, I wouldn't have won my case!

Posted by Oliver | April 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trucking Accident

He's worth more than 5 stars!!!

I'm grateful for reaching out to Dave because when I got rear-ended by a truck, he took care of everything. Not only did he connect me with exceptional doctors who facilitated my recovery and improved my well-being, but he also went head-to-head with the insurance company to negotiate a better settle...ment. Dave and his team provided reassurance, kept me updated every step of the way, and ensured I understood the process. Thanks to their efforts, I received five times more compensation than the insurance company's initial offer, leaving me completely satisfied!!

Posted by Marie Lopez | April 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Top Notch Team!

While some lawyers turned me away, Dave really listened and understood my situation. Working with him felt more like a friendship than a typical attorney-client relationship. This firm has a knack for making your voice heard, giving me the confidence to stand up for others in similar situations. The... whole team, Joshua, Rachel, Waleska were fantastic to work with from start to finish. They made what was an incredibly stressful time in my life into a surprisingly positive experience. I can't thank them enough. They're a top-notch team, and I highly recommend them to anyone in need.

Posted by Emma | March 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Extremely Professional and Knowledgeable

David's awesome! He knows his stuff inside out, treats you right, and keeps you in the loop every step of the way. I'd totally recommend anyone to David. When nobody else cared for me or my case, David did.

Posted by William Bowery | March 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

The best in the game

My husband and I wholeheartedly recommend David for anyone looking for a injury attorney. His level of professionalism and helpfulness is unmatched! He was always available to address all of our questions and to listen to any concerns we had about the process. We ultimately settled our case and are i...mmensely grateful for David's expertise and dedication throughout the entire journey.

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David Joseph DeToffol's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Schmidt

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have know David for years, and he is skilled, diligent, and has a great bedside manner!"

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Peter Nissman

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is a fantastic lawyer! I have worked along side him for years."

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David Beke

Litigation lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Highest Categorical Verdict Bronx County, Thomson Reuters

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Founder and Principal Trial Attorney, DeToffol & Gittleman, Attorneys at Law

Associations

1994 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Member

1994 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Member

1994 - Present

Association of the Bar of New York City

Member

1994 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1994 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1994 - Present

New York County Lawyers' Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Torres v. Cent. Ave. Nissan, Inc.

Favorable for our Client

Donadio v. VELIS ASSOCIATES, INC., Dist. Court, ED New York 2019

Favorable for our Client

Spence v. Bukofzer

Favorable for our Client

Larkin v. Sanorubin Constr. Co., Inc.

Favorable for our Client

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Education

1994

Saint John's University

JD

1987

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Publications

2012

New York Law Journal Wilfredo Rodriguez v. Akam Associates Inc.

2008

National Jury Verdict Reporter Jackolyn Hutchinson v. The City of New York and Francine Ciccimarro

2007

National Jury Verdict Reporter Seva Fokina v. Mohammed Nayeem

2007

National Jury Verdict Reporter Jill Pesca, Individuaully and as Administratrix ad Prosequendum of the Estate of Patrick Pesca, Deceased v. City N.Y., York Hunter City Services Inc., A.J. Contracting Co., Inc. and Regional Scaffolding & Hoisting Co

Languages

English

Spanish

Polish

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