also known as Peter DeFilippis
Peter DeFilippis & Associates is an experienced, trusted, and successful personal injury, medical malpractice, and business law firm located in midtown Manhattan and Southern Westchester (Ardsley). We have been successful in resolving our clients' cases 99% of the time. We have an established track record of obtaining high-value settlements and million-dollar jury verdicts for our clients and their families. Our NYC injury attorneys charge no fee unless we win your motor vehicle accident, trip and fall or medical malpractice case. New Yorkers have trusted us for more than 30 years because our lawyers possess the skill and knowledge to obtain the results you expect. Injured persons dealing with a serious personal injury claim need aggressive NYC lawyers willing to fight to win for them. In order to reach that goal, choosing the right legal counsel for the job is a crucial component.
We have been independently recognized as one of New York City’s best personal injury law firms. Peter DeFilippis has been selected to the prestigious Super Lawyers magazine list for the past ten years in a row. That is an honor limited to no more than five percent of the Attorneys in the entire State of New York. He has also been recognized as one of the "Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys" by The National Trial Lawyers.
We know how to professionally and effectively settle New York personal injury accident cases, involving a car, truck, pedestrian, motorcycle, medical malpractice and slip and fall or trip and fall incidents. Our skilled lawyers have extensive courtroom experience in Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, Putnam, and Westchester.
The large insurance companies pay defense attorneys in an effort to deny just compensation for personal injury and medical malpractice claims even when they are well documented and substantiated. When seriously injured due to another’s fault, you should hire a proven, top-notch, New York City and Westchester personal injury lawyer to stand up for you and battle for your interests.
Hire One of the Best NYC Law Firms and Safeguard Your Legal Rights.
We have been acknowledged by the legal industry as a leader in the personal injury and medical malpractice fields. Mr. DeFilippis's skill rating was recently increased again to “Superb” attorney(10/10) by Avvo. Peter DeFilippis and Associates was named to the “Verdicts and Settlements Hall of Fame” in 2011-19 by the New York Law Journal.
We are Lawyers Who First and Foremost Care About You. We don’t just handle cases. We represent people. Our firm’s now long-standing reputation is built on winning almost every one of our clients’ cases while treating them with compassion and respect along the way. You are our top priority and we will not be satisfied until you are satisfied with the results.
Our loyalty and ethical commitment to our client's needs were recognized when our attorneys and staff earned the “Client Distinction” Award from Martindale- Hubbell in 2012 and 2015-19.
Partner with hardworking, honest, and dependable lawyers willing to go the full distance required to obtain the best results possible for you. We battle for your right and your family's right to a fair and just settlement for wrongful death, physical injuries, pain and suffering, lost work wages, medical bills, and all other related harms and losses. Experience the peace of mind which comes from having a prominent legal team in the personal injury and medical malpractice fields standing by your side throughout this challenging time.
Email us at or call or for a free consultation. Please visit our website at . Thank you and we look forward to helping you and your family in your time of need.
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Acquired: 1989
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450 7th Avenue, Suite 2205, New York, NY, 10123
547 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 2D, Ardsley, NY, 10502
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Posted by Jeff | December 29, 2021 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Honest, Compassionate, Experienced, Expert
I met Pete maybe 30 years ago, before I even attended law school. He always was there for me, while in law school, after, and working in conjunction with me on coming up with innovate legal solutions to complex problems. Pete is selfless, diligent, strong, and capable. He is that rare fusion of s...
Posted by Matthew | March 06, 2021
Highly Recommended
I had the opportunity to work in Peter’s office for about two years. He is an outstanding attorney who has 30+ years of experience practicing law. During my time working with Peter, I witnessed the amount of time and dedication he puts into each case. He holds himself and those who work with him to a...
Posted by Michael | February 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Tax
A reliable, knowledgeable and professional attorney
I've hired Peter DeFilippis multiple times since the 1990s. He's my go-to guy for a variety of legal matters. He's provided helpful legal advice for me in the areas of taxes, bankruptcy, immigration, not-for-profit corporations and for-profit corporations. He and his firm are consistently relia...
Posted by Iovonna | April 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Very Satified
Peter came highly recommend to me by a very good friend of mine. I hired him for my daughters personal injury case. Every step of the way, he was very professional, clear, and concise about what his goals were and what our expectations should be regarding the case. His experience and extensive knowl...
Posted by Liz | April 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Highly recommended
Mr. DeFilippis was retained to represent in an automobile accident case. He came highly recommended and I must say he superseded my expectations. He was very knowledgeable and kept me informed every step of the way. He was always available to take my calls and answered all of my questions. I was very...
"I endorse this lawyer and I highly recommend Peter. He is a consummate professional and a very knowledgeable attorney. When I worked for Peter, I valued his high standards of integrity and his professional generosity. He is a great mentor. Peter is dedicated to getting the best results for his clients and an asset to the legal profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. As Appellate Counsel, I have worked closely with Peter DeFilippis who has achieved enviable results for his clients. Peter’s success for clients stems from meticulous and skillful case preparation for trial. Peter’s dedication to clients is shown by an unyielding determination to uncover favorable evidence through investigation and masterful questioning of witnesses. These very qualities make Peter a fierce advocate for his clients. Joshua Annenberg, Esq. Appellate Counsel"
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2024
NYC Firms with AV Rated Attorneys, New York Magazine
2024
Gold Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2024
Top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlements in New York in 2023, TopVerdict
2024
Top Verdicts & Settlements, VERDICTSEARCH
2024
AV rated “Preeminent” by judges and peers, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Civil Plaintiff-Top 100 Personal Injury Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2023
Rated, Elite Lawyers of America
2023
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Top Medical Malpractice Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2022
Nation’s Top One Percent of Attorneys, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2022
Rated, Top Attorneys of North America
2022
Civil Plaintiff-Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers., National Trial Lawyers Association
2022
Member, Lawyers of Distinction
2022
Top 100 Attorneys in personal injury law nationwide, American Academy of Attorneys
2022
"Top 10 Attorney Award” for the state of New York, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2022
Top Attorney in NY Metro Area, American Registry
2022
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2022
America's Most Honored Professionals: Top 10%, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
10 Best Lawyers in New York State, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2022
10 Best Lawyers in New York State, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
Top 100 Personal Injury Settlements in New York in 2019, TopVerdicts.com
2015
Nation's Top Attorneys-Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
Verdicts and Settlements Hall of Fame: Medical Malpractice, New York Law Journal
2014
Verdicts and Settlements: Hall of Fame, New York Law Journal
2014
Top Settlements of 2014, New York Law Journal
2014
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2012
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Top 1% Trial Counsel, Medical Malpractice Lawyers
2011
Top 10 Verdicts of 2010 (breach of contract), VerdictSearch
2011
Top Verdicts & Settlements, VERDICTSEARCH
2011
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2011
Top Lawyers: New York Metro Area, Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers
1991 - Present
Lead Trial Attorney, Law Offices of Peter DeFilippis & Associates
1989 - 1991
Associate, Harmon and Marks
1987 - 1989
Law Clerk, Jeffrey Margolis & Associates, P.C.
1995 - 1998
New York County Lawyers' Association, Supreme Court CommitteeCommittee Member
$500,000 settlement in Queens, N.Y.
$4,050,000 settlement in Kings County Supreme Court
$750,000 settlement for pain and suffering in Westchester Supreme Court
$1,800,000 settlement for pain and suffering in Westchester County Supreme Court
$625,000 recovery for pain and suffering only
Settlement in Kings County Supreme Court after jury selection for $300,000
The matter settled for $400,000 in The Bronx Supreme Court
A total damages verdict was rendered in The Bronx County Supreme Court for $3,500,000.
The case was tried in New York Supreme Court and a settlement was reached after three days of trial for $550,000.
The matter was settled after depositions were conducted for $775,000.
The case, which was filed in the Kings County Supreme Court, was settled before depositions for $675,000.
A total damages verdict was rendered in The Bronx County Supreme Court for $1,900,000.
A Judge ruled Combs was at fault for causing the deaths and injuries. The case settled during trial in a companion case for a significant amount subject to a confidentiality agreement at the request of Combs.
The case, which was filed in the Kings County Supreme Court, settled before depositions began for $1,250,000.
Jurors awarded a total damages verdict for $598,500
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