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Stephen J. Donahue
also known as S. Joseph Donahue
About Stephen
Biography
S. Joseph Donahue is a Partner at the premier personal injury firm Block O’Toole & Murphy and has obtained over $100 million in jury verdicts and settlements in personal injury cases for his clients since joining the firm in 2005. He focuses his attention on personal injury cases involving motor vehicle accidents, tractor trailer accidents, construction accidents, and medical malpractice cases.
Mr. Donahue is a skilled trial attorney, first serving as a Brooklyn prosecutor handling violent felony offenses and later as a trial lawyer representing individuals who have suffered catastrophic personal injuries. His experience and results earned him various industry awards, including being selected as one of the top 5% of lawyers in his field by "New York Super Lawyers" from 2011-2016. Additionally, Mr. Donahue has been named as "Top 1% Trial Counsel for Medical Malpractice" in New York State.
Recent notable case results include:
- $10,875,000 Settlement for Construction Worker Who Sustained Internal Injuries
- $9,792,412 Verdict for Medical Malpractice Victim
- $7,300,000 Settlement For Worker Injured During Demolition Accident
- $7,000,000 for Union Carpenter Struck by Falling Object
- $6,793, for Laborer in Workplace Accident
- $6,000,000 Settlement for Infant Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy
- $5,850,000 Settlement for Tenant Injured in Apartment Ceiling Collapse
- $5,500,000 for Man Injured in Freight Elevator
- $5,160,000 Verdict for Man Injured in Queens Car Collision
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New York for 28 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Block O'Toole & Murphy
1 Penn Plaza, Suite 4850, New York, NY, 10119
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Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney
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I had an excellent experience working with Mr. Donahue on my injury case. From the very beginning, they were professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about helping me through a difficult time. They kept me informed throughout the entire process, answered all of my questions, and made sure I u...
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Partner, Block O'Toole & Murphy, LLP
1997 - 2003
Senior Assistant District Attorney, Kings County District Attorney
Associations
2008 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
New York State Trial Lawyers Labor Law Committee
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
$10,875,000 Settlement for Construction Worker Who Sustained Internal Injuries
$10,875,000
$9,792,412 Verdict for Medical Malpractice Victim
$9,792,412
$7,300,000 Settlement For Worker Injured During Demolition Accident
$7,300,000
$7,000,000 for Union Carpenter Struck by Falling Object
$7,000,000
$6,793,881.17 for Laborer in Workplace Accident
$6,793,881.17
$6,000,000 Settlement for Infant Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy
$6,000,000
$5,500,000 for Man Injured in Freight Elevator
$5,500,000
$5,160,000 Verdict for Man Injured in Queens Car Collision
$5,160,000
$5,850,000 Settlement in Bronx Ceiling Collapse Case
$5,850,000
Education
1997
City University of New York School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Loyola University Maryland
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English