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David Joseph DeToffol
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Biography
We formed this law firm in 1995 because we understand the importance of fighting for justice for those who have been subjected to sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, or catastrophic injuries.
Advocating for the rights of New Yorkers we have successfully recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Our nimble team provides personalized attention and care, combining the aggressive approach of our lawyers with the expertise of our highly experienced "of counsel" attorneys to win big cases.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, or suffered a catastrophic injury, we are here to fight for you.
Millions Recovered for our Clients. If you or a loved one has experienced sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, or suffered a catastrophic injury, our firm is here to fight for you.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
50%
Personal Injury
50%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Awards
2024
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 31 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC
The Nelson Tower, 450 7th Avenue, 30th Floor, New York, NY, 10123
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Wrongful Death
Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Injury Settlement Won
Attorney David DeToffel was very persistent and successful in winning an injury settlement for the estate of my sister. The process began before her death from a sudden heart attack. But he was not aware of her death until I received a notice in her forwarded mail that several attempts to reach her...
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Experience
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 AssociationMember
1994 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New YorkMember
1994 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of New YorkMember
1994 - Present
Association of the Bar of New York CityMember
1994 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1994 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
New York County Lawyers' AssociationMember
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
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