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Yehoshua (Shua) Gelbstein is a New York personal injury attorney and founder of Gelbstein & Associates, where he dedicates his practice exclusively to representing victims of serious accidents and catastrophic injuries throughout New York.
Gelbstein & Associates continues a family tradition in the legal profession spanning decades. Mr. Gelbstein’s father, a former judge and longtime attorney whose legal career began in 1973, helped establish a foundation centered on advocacy, integrity, and personal attention to clients. That tradition continues today through a modern plaintiff-focused practice dedicated exclusively to helping injury victims and their families.
Mr. Gelbstein focuses on helping individuals and families whose lives have been changed by car accidents, commercial truck crashes, construction accidents, pedestrian accidents, rideshare accidents involving Uber and Lyft, premises liability claims, catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death matters, and other serious injury cases throughout New York.
After an accident, many injured individuals find themselves overwhelmed by pain, medical treatment, lost income, insurance paperwork, and uncertainty about the future. Insurance companies often attempt to minimize claims and pressure injury victims into accepting less than they deserve. Gelbstein & Associates works to level the playing field by helping accident victims pursue the compensation available under New York law.
The firm handles serious injury matters involving commercial vehicles, tractor trailers, construction site accidents, delivery vehicles, and major corporate fleets, including Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and other transportation-related incidents. The firm also represents victims suffering injuries requiring surgery, rehabilitation, long-term treatment, and ongoing medical care.
Clients throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau County, Rockland County, and communities throughout New York seek out Gelbstein & Associates because of the firm’s hands-on approach and commitment to personal attention. Every client and every case matters.
Gelbstein & Associates is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Consultations are free, and there is never a legal fee unless compensation is recovered.
Multilingual support is available for clients who speak Spanish, Russian, Hebrew, Yiddish, Ukrainian, Albanian, and additional languages.
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State: New York
Acquired: 2008
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Showing 11 - 15 of 23 reviews | Insurance
Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2025
Incredible Experience with This Firm
I’m a business owner and needed someone smart enough to handle commercial insurance. Mr. Gelbstein broke down the policy details and built a case that ended with a serious payout. I’d refer any client of mine to him.
Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I was pleasantly surprised with Gelbstein & Associates.
Was hit by a commercial vehicle in Queens. Other lawyers said the policy was limited. Not Mr. Gelbstein — he found an umbrella policy and pushed for full payout. They don’t give up.
Posted by Clara Weinstein | August 30, 2025
My Favorite Legal Experience
After a bad fall in a parking lot, I wasn’t sure I even had a case. Gelbstein & Associates reviewed everything, explained my options clearly, and then made the property owner’s insurance settle without dragging it out. These guys are top notch.
Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended Law Firm
Mr. Gelbstein is a force. The insurance company played games for months, but once he got involved, everything changed. We ended up with a $750,000 payout. If you want someone who doesn’t back down, this is your guy.
Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2025
top service !
I had a pretty complicated case with overlapping insurance policies and medical liens. Berel was on top of every document, and Ezra made sure I got proper treatment. Mr. Gelbstein navigated the whole thing like a pro. Highly recommend.
"Shua Gelbstein is an effective personal injury attorney serving New York. He handles serious car and truck accident cases and other significant injury claims with skill and dedication, fighting for strong results for his clients. I highly recommend him."
"I have known Mr. Gelbstein professionally for 20 years. He is dedicated to his clients and getting them the best possible result. I have also worked jointly with him on certain matters and recognize his talents first-hand. I highly recommend him."
"Yehoshua Gelbstein is a spectacular traffic and speeding ticket lawyer. Due to his overwhelming knowledge, intelligence, and experience, Shua Gelbstein is my #1 recommendation for clients requiring Speeding and Traffic Ticket Advice. I highly recommend Yehoshua Gelbstein as an attorney. Please call my office at 212-920-5224 for additional information."
"Shua Gelbstein, Esq. is one of the finest attorneys in the industry. If you're looking for a smooth and easy transaction, you have found the right attorney. He will make a difficult deal easy. I endorse this lawyer."
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2016 - Present
Managing Partner, Gelbstein & Associates
2011 - Present
Jewish Community Council of Marine ParkPresident
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
2026
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