Michael J. Hurwitz

Michael J. Hurwitz

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Personal injury Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Trucking Accident ... +2 more

1 Penn Plaza, Suite 4850, New York, NY

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 65%

Significant Multi-Million Dollar Results for Clients, Including $11 Million, $6 Million, and $4.6 Million Settlements

28 years

65%
Car Accident 20%

Experienced Lawyer with Top Verdicts and Settlements for Auto Accident Clients, Including $4.6 Million for Car Crash Victim

28 years

20%
Slip and Fall Accident 5%

Premises Liability Lawyer with Top Results in Slip/Trip and Fall Cases, Including $2.7 Million and $2.25 Million Settlements

28 years

5%
Spinal Cord Injury 5%

Top Results in Spinal Cord Injury Cases, Including $4.6 Million and $2.64 Million Settlements

28 years

5%
Trucking Accident 5%

Significant Results, Including $2.1 Million, $2 Million, and $1.85 Million in Trucking Accident Cases

28 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 26 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Block O'Toole & Murphy

1 Penn Plaza, Suite 4850, New York, NY, 10119

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Michael J. Hurwitz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Renata | November 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

I highly recommend !

First and foremost, I have to thank Mr. Michael Hurwitz and the entire team at Black O’Toole and Murphy. They truly put their clients needs as their top priority. I wouldn’t be here today without them. I was referred to their firm by a good friend of mine who’s family member had suffered a terrible ...car accident and had a very successful case. What stood out the most from my friends referral was that she stated “you are treated as family”. Unfortunately, I had endured a terrible ankle fracture injury by way of a faulty property. This resulted with with four major reconstructive surgeries within two years. A grueling process it has been, and all along the way Mr. Hurwitz and the entire team at Black O’Toole and Murphy has treated me as if I were their own family. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. From day one they make you feel like you’re family. Any problem, anytime, if I had any questions they would always respond quickly with genuine caring compassion. Mr. Hurwitz was always there for me. What truly made me feel so special was when they took the time to check in and make sure that I was feeling better, especially after my surgeries. When I had follow up visits with my doctors they would check in to make sure that I were healing and that all my procedures went well. With the direction of Mr, Murphy whom made sure that my case was not only proceeded in a timely fashion, but he fought diligently to make sure that I received maximum compensation for my case. I’m eternally grateful for the help of the entire firm, because without them I wouldn’t be where I am today. Truly from the bottom of my heart, I couldn’t have asked for anyone better! Renata K

Posted by Christopher | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

I highly recommend this attorney! Life changing!

After my accident, my life had changed drastically-for the worse. If it wasn’t for the support, knowledge, and dedication of Block O’Toole and Murphy, I don’t think I would have made it through this tough, life-altering tragedy. Besides the pain and suffering that I endured, there were many other obs...tacles that needed to be overcome. Michael Hurwitz went above and beyond to guide me through this difficult time. Michael was not only my attorney, but he became a good friend I needed to keep me strong when there were times I didn’t think I would make it through. I couldn’t be happier with the decision I made to hire Block O’toole and Murphy. I can promise you that if you are ever in need of an law firm , Block O’Toole and Murphy is the the way to go. They are a powerhouse, grade A law firm.

Posted by Jeffrey white | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Thank you

Sir thank you for everything thank you for fighting for me and always assuring me that everything was going to be ok I can't show enough appreciation for what you have done for me you have changed my life for the better all things are possible because you sir thank you again from the bottom of my hea...rt.

Posted by Samuel | September 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trucking Accident

The Best Lawyer

Michael. J. Hurwitz words cannot express what you have done for me and my family during my Truck accident and surgeries. We are and will be forever grateful to have had you as my lawyer. Persistent, Intuitive, Compassionate and Empathetic are some of the traits he shows towards his clients.

Posted by Courtney Taylor | June 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Lawyers with integrity

Michael hurwitz was my lawyer he acted with integrity very compassionate very honest he did everything and Beyond his Call of Duty I appreciate block O'Toole Murphy and I appreciate Michael hurwitz

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Michael J. Hurwitz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm pleased to endorse Michael. He is a top-notch personal injury attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Howard Cogan

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Glidden

Litigation lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I think Michael is one of the best attorneys I have ever worked with. Although we have been opposing counsel he is the most respectful and competent attorneys I have ever had the pleasure to work with."

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Daniel Seiden

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frederick Aranki

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Brennan

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christina Mercado

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Partner, Block O'Toole & Murphy

2013 - 2020

Associate, Block O'Toole & Murphy

2008 - 2012

Litigation Manager, David Horowitz PC

2000 - 2008

Senior Litigation Associate, Barton Barton & Plotkin

Associations

1999 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

$11,000,000 Settlement for Baby Injured at Birth

$11,000,000

$6,600,000 for Student Burned in Art Studio

$6,600,000

$4,600,000 Settlement for Car Accident Victim

$4,600,000

$3,750,000 Settlement for Construction Worker Injured from Ladder Fall

$3,750,000

$2,700,000 Settlement in Trip and Fall Case

$2,700,000

$2,640,000 For Construction Worker Injured on Job Site

$2,640,000

$2,250,000 Settlement For Apartment Tenant

$2,250,000

$2,200,000 Settlement for Pedestrian Struck by NYC Transit Bus

$2,200,000

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Education

1998

St John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Northeastern University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

1998

New York State Bar Association “Recent Decisions in Environmental Law,”

1997

New York State Bar Association “Recent Decisions in Environmental Law,”

Languages

English

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