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Edward A. Ruffo
also known as Edward Ruffo, Edward Anthony
About Edward
Biography
I have dedicated my practice to restoring the lives and dignity of those injured by others. I have been rated Pre- Eminent by Martindale Hubbell , 10/10 by Avvo, designated a National Top 100 Trial Lawyer and Top 100 Super Lawyer If you or a loved one has been impacted by the negligence of another please contact me at or. I specialize in all injury cases including MVA, Slip & Fall , Construction, Medical Practice, Nursing home, Police Brutality and many others. Hundreds of Millions in recoveries for clients. Client recommendations available, Unlimited Consulsultaion always free and all cases are taken on contingency basis so never any out of pocket expense. Available 24/7. Member and Borad of Director New York State Trial Lawyers Association, NYC Bar Legal Referral Service Panel
Past results do not guarantee a future result.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
10%-33%
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Licensed in New Jersey for 33 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 33 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo & Plotkin, LLP
551 Fifth Avenue 29th Floor, Park Ave, New York, NY, 10176
Edward Anthony, LLC
141 White Plains Road, Bronxville, NY, 10708
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Edward A. Ruffo's Reviews
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Posted by Anne. T | June 29, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
Extremely Professional & Thorough
Edward Ruffo represented my Mother in a medical malpractice case Thankfully we found him. We were told by other Lawyers that our case was very hard to prove and very time consuming! Well, Mr..Ruffo did it, he proved all the others wrong. He kept my Mom updated constantly and never gave up, even when...
Posted by Raymond | November 10, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
So for so good
Mr Ruffo is currently representing me in a medical malpractice case. I came across this website and felt compelled to sure my experience. All of his previous reviews are spot on . Mr Ruffo is very knowledgable and has always returned my phone calls. His support staff is also very professional and cou...
Posted by Deborah | May 01, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
An excellent Choice
In 2012 I was recommended to Mr. Ruffo. It turned out to be an excellent piece of advice. At the time, I was very nervous since I had never been involved in a lawsuit. From the very start of my case Ed was clear of our objective, confident of the outcome and caring of my needs. I knew he was o...
Posted by Phyllis | April 30, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Getting the best without knowing it
I met Mr. Ruffo when he took on my mother’s malpractice case in 2010. It was a very complex case because there were multiple defendants (a hospital, a nursing home and a doctor) having been named in a negligence/malpractice suit that included one defendant declaring bankruptcy and my mother, the plai...
Posted by Michael & Marilyn | October 18, 2011 | Medical Malpractice
When all appeared lost, Edward Ruffo put our lives back on track.
Mr. Ruffo represented my wife and myself in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit when no one else would, because it was thought this case was unwinable. Mr. Ruffo reviewed all the facts of the case in great detail, spoke to all involved and made the decision to take on the challange. Mr. Ruffo was at all ...
Edward A. Ruffo's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ed, is one of the Top Trial Lawyers in the Country."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Ed is one of the finest young attorneys praciticing in the field of personal injury and medical malpractice in the New York Metropolitan area. He is a tenancious advocate who utilizes an excellent legal mind with wonderful skills as a trial lawyer."
"Edward Ruffo is a fantastic attorney whose client-focused approach ensures excellent outcomes in his cases."
"I endorse Edward. He is one the the top trial attorneys i have come to know."
"He is top one of the best PI attorneys out there."
"I wholeheartedly recommend Ed Ruffo. He and his team at Danker Milstein & Ruffo, P.C. are feared in the New York medical malpractice industry. I know this from working on the defense side and since starting my own firm refer high exposure cases to Ed regularly. My clients speak highly of him."
"Edward is extremely knowledgeable in his field and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. He's smart, tough and capable."
"Mr. Ruffo provides insightful, helpful and accurate advice. His knowledge and experience are clearly evident. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse Ed Ruffo. He's a fantastic lawyer and a very nice guy."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have followed Attorney Ruffo's responses on AVVO. They are well reasoned and sound. He is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have the pleasure of working with Mr. Ruffo and his reputation precedes him. Many of the judges I appeared before in Supreme Court have gone out of their way to speak highly of Mr. Ruffo. His knowledge and experience have made him stand out in the Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury fields. The treatment he offers his peers and most importantly his clients makes it easy to understand why he stands out."
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ed for many years and he is an outstanding, skilled and professional litigator and attorney. I highly recommend him."
"I highly recommend Ed Ruffo. He is an excellent attorney who cares deeply about the law and his clients. His reputation in the legal community is outstanding and his ability as a trial lawyer is well-known."
"I definitely endorse this lawyer. Simply put, Edward A. Ruffo is a great attorney. If a friend or family member of mine needed a medical malpractice attorney he is the only lawyer I would entrust with their case. Not only is he a wonderful trial attorney with a mastery of complicated medical issues, but he also has the personal touch required to guide clients through the entire litigation process. I truly cannot endorse Edward A. Ruffo strongly enough."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ruffo is an exceptional attorney. Having personally seen Mr. Ruffo on trial, I can attest that he has a remarkable courtroom presence and has the ability to simplify and get to the heart of complex medical issues in a way that juries can understand and respond well to."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ruffo is highly experienced and extremely able attorney. His reputation in the legal community is stellar. He and his firm are held in the highest esteem by the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Best Law Firm, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Top Metro Attorney, New York Times
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Metro Lawyer, New York Times
2016
Top 100 USA Trial Lawyer, NTLA
2016
Top 100 Attorney, SuperLawyers
2016
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, NAOPIA
2015
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Top 100 National Attorney, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates
2015
Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Fellow, American Bar Foundation
2015
Medical Malpractice Committee, Association of The Bar of NYC
2015
Legal Referral Preferred Attorney Panel, Brooklyn Bar Association
2015
Jury Verdict Hall of Fame, NY Jury Verdict Reporter
2014
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
NY Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Top 100, Super Lawyers
2013
US News Top Tier Law Firm, Best Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Legal Referral Serice Preferred Attorney, New York City Bar Association
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Member since 2009, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011
NY SuperLawer, NY SuperLawyer
2010
NY SuperLawyer, NY SuperLawyer
2010
Best In Medical Malpractice Winner, New York Law Journal
2010
Tier One Medical Malpractice & Product Liabilty, US News & World Report
2009
NY SuperLawyer, NY SuperLawyer
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Member, Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo & PLotkin, LLP
2010 - Present
President, Edward Anthony, LLC
2009 - Present
Special Trial Counsel, Mallilo & Grossman, Esqs.
1994 - 2016
Partner, Dankner , Milstein & Ruffo, P..C.
Associations
2017 - Present
International Society of BarristersAssociate Member
2014 - Present
Brooklyn Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Columbian Lawyers SocietyMember
2012 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
NY Trial Lawyers AcademyMember
2010 - Present
Association of the Bar of the City of New YorkMember
2009 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
American Bar Association
Member
New York State Bar Association
Member
New York County Lawyers' Association
Member
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
2016 - 2019
American Board of Trial AdvocatesAssociate Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Phillips v. John Doe
$ 3,000,000
Tipu v NYCHHC
5 million dollar award
Nicolosi v. Plestis
Verdict for Plaintiff 2.1 Million Dollars
James v QLIMG
Verdict for Plaintiff
Laboy v. Bronx Lebanon
Verdict(firm) 8 million
C.T v Confidential
12 Million
C.T v Confidential
12 Million
Mahr V. Sate of NY
Verdict for Plaintiff
Wilcheck v. Doctor G,
$3,000,000.00 recovery for Plaintiff
Education
1992
St. John's University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Columbia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
LawLine CLE Series
Pitfalls of the Young Associate
Publications
2012
Bills of Particulars
Depositions of the Medical Malpractice Plaintiffs
2010
Lawline
Young Associate Pitfalls
Languages
Italian
Spanish
French
Russian
Yiddish
Hebrew
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