Founding Partner at Block O'Toole & Murphy: 300+ Cases With $1 Million Or More For Injury VictimsFounding Partner at Block O'Toole & Murphy: 300+ Cases With $1 Million Or More For Injury VictimsFounder of Law Firm with Over $1 Billion Recovered for Clients - Top Results in Accident CasesFounding Partner at Block O'Toole & Murphy - 100's of Cases with $1,000,000+ for Injury VictimsTop Results for Clients in Injury Cases - Including $14 Million for Truck Accident VictimFounding Partner at Block O'Toole & Murphy - Over $1 Billion Recovered 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:
Learn more: www.blockotoole.com
Practice areas
Catastrophic personal injury cases from inception through trial. Counsel to the profession.
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Languages spoken
Spanish, English
Block O'Toole & Murphy
1 Penn Plaza
Suite 5315
New York, NY, 10119-0002
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Inactive | 1989 | 05/16/2022 |
NY | Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday | 1988 | 02/24/2022 |
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Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers | 2016 |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
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Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Block O'Toole & Murphy | 1989 - Present |
Partner | Block & O'Toole | 2001 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Brooklyn Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
State University of New York at Oneonta | BA | 1984 |
Case name | Outcome |
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$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 |
$9,263,326 Verdict for Man Hurt in Taxi Cab Collision | $9,263,326 |
$7,300,000 Settlement For Construction Laborer Injured in Demolition Accident | $7,300,000 |
$6,793,881.17 Verdict for Union Worker Injured in Water Treatment Plant Accident | $6,793,881.17 |
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Somair Alam, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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I'm pleased to endorse Jeffrey. He is a top-notch personal injury attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Rose Day, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 1, 2016
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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.
Ava Zelenetsky, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 13, 2017
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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.
Somair Alam, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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I'm pleased to endorse Jeffrey. He is a top-notch personal injury attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Daniel Seiden, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 1, 2016
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Stephen Donahue, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 1, 2016
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Rose Day, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 1, 2016
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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.
Nikolla Gjelaj, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 1, 2016
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Jeff is an amazing lawyer who cares deeply about his clients. I learned a great deal while working for him.
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Leandros Vrionedes, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 28, 2012
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