Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
Kareem R. Vessup
About Kareem
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Civil Rights
55%
17 years | 75 cases
Personal Injury
45%
21 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 21 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Kareem R. Vessup Esq.
89-31 161st Street, Suite 705, Jamaica, NY, 11432
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Kareem R. Vessup's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
1 Client Review
Filter Avvo Reviews (1)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
What Clients Mention
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Civil Rights
Posted by Joseph Russo | January 30, 2020 | Civil Rights
The Truth
Kareem was my mock trial coach years ago at St. John’s. His reputation preceded him because he was the best advocate in the country. Literally. We all looked up to Kareem. Since law school, Kareem went on to achieve tremendous success as a trial attorney in NYC. But what is most impressive about Kare...
Kareem R. Vessup's Lawyer Endorsements
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't received any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
Experience
Honors
2015
New York Metro Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
10 Best Attorneys in the Personal Injury field, AIOPIA
2014
New York Metro Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
New York Metro Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2003
Best Trial Advocate, New York State Bar Association
2003
National Best Advocate, American College of Trial Lawyers
2003
Best Advocate, National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Founding Partner, The Vessup Law Firm
2009 - 2010
Associate, Block O'Toole & Murphy
2005 - 2007
Senior Trial Associate, The Pillersdorf Law Firm
2004 - 2005
Trial Associate, Law Office of Oscar Holt III
Associations
2010 - Present
Macon B. Allen Black Bar AssociationTreasurer
2009 - Present
Metropolitan Black Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Queens County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2008
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Construction Site Accident
Case resolved at mediation for $2.6 Million
Construction Site Accident/Municipal Liability
$4,011,000 Verdict for Plaintiff
Motor Vehicle Negligence
$1.7 Million Settlement for Plaintiff
Motor Vehicle Negligence
$925,000 Settlement for the Plaintiff
Premises/Municipal Liability
$515,000 Settlement (during trial) for the Plaintiff
Education
2004
St. John's School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
St John's University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides