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Jeffrey Aaron Block

Personal injury Attorney at New York, NY

5.0   6 reviews
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  • State Years
    New York - NY 35 years
    Florida - FL 34 years
  • Licensed for 35 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1988
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 34 years
    State FL
    Acquired 1989
    Status
    Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Jeffrey

Learn Jeffrey’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Personal injury
    75%
    Catastrophic personal injury cases from inception through trial. Counsel to the profession.

    35 years

  2. Trucking accident
    9%

    35 years

  3. Car accident
    6%

    35 years

  4. Brain injury
    5%

    35 years

  5. Wrongful death
    5%

    35 years

FOUNDING PARTNER AT BLOCK O'TOOLE & MURPHY: 300+ CASES WITH $1 MILLION OR MORE FOR INJURY VICTIMS

Jeffrey A. Block is the Founding Partner of top-rated personal injury law firm Block O’Toole & Murphy. The firm garnered multiple awards and top verdicts and settlements, including 4 of the Top 5 Settlements in all of New York State in 2016. Year after year, Block O’Toole & Murphy attains more case results exceeding $1,000,000 than any other law firm in New York.

Mr. Block is highly regarded for his skill in the courtroom and his results in numerous personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, tractor trailer accidents, and premises liability. He consistently reports some of the largest verdicts in New York, including a $14,000,000 result in Nassau County, reported to be the highest non-medical malpractice verdict ever in Nassau County by the New York Jury Verdict Reporter, and a recent trial that resulted in a verdict in excess of $9,000,000 in Kings County.

Since 2014, Mr. Block has been selected to the prestigious Best Lawyers list for Personal Injury - Plaintiffs. The honor is given only to the top 4% of practicing attorneys in the country for specific practice areas. Additionally, since 2008, Block has been elected as a "Super Lawyer" in New York State, recognizing him as one of the top 5% of New York personal injury trial lawyers.

Mr. Block is heavily involved in many charities and is an active sponsor of the Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholarship Program, which has helped educate schoolchildren of various ages.

Recent notable case results include:

  • $14,000,000 Recovery for Motorcyclist Struck by a Truck
     After being struck by a truck, plaintiff sustained a below-the-knee amputation and was required to undergo a total of 11 procedures.
  • $12,000,000 Settlement for Child Hit by Car
     A child was standing on the sidewalk when he was struck by a vehicle that jumped the sidewalk. The expected payout is $71,643,000 of his structured settlement annuity, based on the initial $12 million settlement.
  • $10,875,000 Settlement for Union Construction Worker Injured On Job Site
     Plaintiff, a 35-year-old union laborer, was working on a construction project in Brooklyn when he fell and suffered multiple internal injuries.
  • $9,263,326 Verdict for Man Hurt in Taxi Cab Collision
     Our client was a passenger in a New York City taxi cab when another taxi rear-ended his cab.
  • $7,300,000 Settlement For Construction Laborer Injured in Demolition Accident
     Our client was removing a 10,000 pound steel beam 30 feet above ground at a construction site in Brooklyn when the column supporting the beam collapsed, causing our client to fall, with the steel beam landing on top of the right side of his body.
  • $6,793, Verdict for Union Worker Injured in Water Treatment Plant Accident
     Our client was a union laborer working on a rooftop of an electrical building at the time of the incident. He fell and was impaled on vertical uncapped rebar.
  • $6,000,000 Settlement for Infant Who Sustained Serious Injuries
     The pregnant mother was admitted to a New York hospital for labor and delivery. During the next 50 hours, her labor failed to progress, and despite repeated signs, the hospital failed to perform a timely caesarean section. As a result, the infant suffered a stroke and was subsequently diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

 

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Block O'Toole & Murphy
1 Penn Plaza
Suite 5315
New York, NY, 10119-0002

Reviews

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Posted by Rudy | February 15, 2011
Not your average lawyer, he saved my family and I from certain peril.
I had no respect for lawyers until I was referred to Jeff Block. He won a settlement for me and my family that saved us from financial ruin. I was in a car accident that injured me for life. No longer able to work as a carpenter or a teacher I still needed to support my family ( a wife, and 5 children) and was sick with worry how that would be accomplished. It took over 5 years but worth the wait. The court awarded me with a settlement over 1 million dollars. It was enough for me to continue running a household and raise my 5 kids. He also helped me find terrific doctors and even an estate planner.
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Posted by John | November 23, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Outstanding Lawyer
Mr. Block and his team are true professionals. They really care about the people they represent. Great knowledge and experience that guided me through tough times. Mr. Block will leave no stone unturned and will help you in every way possible. Thanks again Jeff.
Posted by Joseph. | July 31, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Excellant lawyer.
Was very understanding of my situation. Very easy to talk to and genuinely concerned about my health. Never made me feel uncomfortable at any time. A very caring person who i could talk to at ease.
Posted by Nexhdet H. | January 19, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Absolutely outstanding trial attorney
I was very blest to meet Mr. Jeffrey Aaron Block to represent me after I was the victim of an accident. Mr. Jeffrey Aaron Block is honest and hard-working trial attorney and his staff were incredibly helpful, real people who treated me like family. I was extremely pleased in the  manner I was represented by a Mr. Jeffrey Aaron Block. I could not be happier with the experience from start to finish. Absolutely outstanding trial attorney, without hesitation I would 100% recommend Mr. Jeffrey Aaron Block to anyone who needs legal representation. Albanian language Une kam qene shume i bekuar kur kame njoftuar Zoteriun Jeffrey Aaron Block per te me perfaqesuar ne lenden time pasi isha victim e nje aksidenti. Zoteriu Jeffrey Aaron Block eshte i sinqerte dhe i shquar edhe stafi i tij ishin teper të sjellshem, njerez te vertete te cilet te trajtojn si familje. Isha jashtezakonisht i kenaqur ne menyren qe isha perfaqesuar nga Zoteriu Jeffrey Aaron Block. Une kame qene i lumtur me eksperiencen time prej fillimit deri ne mbarim. Avokat absolutisht i shquar, pa hezitim 100% rekomandoj zoteriun Jeffrey Aaron Block.
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Posted by Tommy | November 30, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
If you are injured and you need someone to fight for you - Call Jeffey!!!
I had a bad injury to my ankle and was initially with another lawyer, block o'toole & murphy was hired about 2 years into my case. From the moment this firm was hired I walked into their offices and I could feel the true compassion and care. I also knew they would fight for me - Jeffrey Block completely exceeded my expectations as a lawyer, not only did he continuously check in with me throughout my many surgeries but he also took the time to give me good advise and even told me to get other opinions about my care. Jeffrey would not do what is ideally good for the firm, he does what was good for me and he will do what is good for you!! I was very happy with the results of my case, thank you so much Jeffrey!!
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Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
One of the best lawyers in ny,
He was always in contact with me , answers all my questions. Made me feel secure and that everything was going to be okay. One of the best lawyers in NY.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Block O'Toole & Murphy
  • 1989 - Present
  • Partner
  • Block & O'Toole
  • 2001 - 2008

Education

  • Brooklyn Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1987
  • State University of New York at Oneonta
  • BA
  • 1984

Legal Cases

  • $53.5 Million for Paralyzed Construction Worker
  • $53,500,000 Jury Verdict
  • $14,000,000 for Motorcyclist Hit by a Truck
  • $14,000,000
  • $10,875,000 Settlement for Union Construction Worker Injured On Job Site
  • $10,875,000
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Associations

  • Bronx Bar Association
  • 2001 - Present
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • 1992 - Present
  • Brooklyn Bar Association
  • 1992 - Present
  • New York County Lawyers' Association
  • 1991 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

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  • NYC Lawyer of the Year - Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (3)
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Personal injury Attorney | Feb 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I'm pleased to endorse Jeffrey. He is a top-notch personal injury attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly endorse Jeffrey Block, Esq. I am honored and privileged to know Mr. Block. He is an outstanding trial attorney who has achieved an unparalleled level of success. His knowledge of the law is very impressive. He is very dedicated to his clients. He always obtains extraordinary results for his clients. Although he has a very busy schedule, he always freely and without hesitation gives his time and expertise when called upon."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I am pleased to endorse Jeff Block as a truly exceptional lawyer. He represents the seriously injured and is extremely dedicated as well as maximizing recovery for his clients."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 01
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 01
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Jeff is an amazing lawyer who cares deeply about his clients. I learned a great deal while working for him."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 01
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"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 01
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"I endorse this lawyer."
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Personal injury Attorney | Dec 01
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Personal injury Attorney | Dec 01
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"I endorse this lawyer."
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Personal injury Attorney | Jun 28
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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New York Personal injury Lawyer Jeffrey Aaron Block
Jeffrey Aaron Block
Personal injury Attorney
New York, NY
Licensed for 35 years
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