Kareem R. Vessup

Kareem R. Vessup

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 21 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Jamaica, NY
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Personal Injury

89-31 161st Street, Suite 705, Jamaica, NY

About Kareem

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 55%

Represent victims of discriminatory treatment at the hands of government entities including state and local police and departments of corrections.

17 years | 75 cases

55%
Personal Injury 45%

Handle plaintiff only work in the areas of automobile negligence, premises liability and other general tort work. Handle all aspects of litigation from inception through trial.

21 years | 50 cases

45%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Kareem R. Vessup Esq.

89-31 161st Street, Suite 705, Jamaica, NY, 11432

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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...em is his unwavering commitment to social justice, civil rights, and serving as a voice to his community right in the heart of Queens. His integrity is beyond reproach. I consider him an inspiration to this day.

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

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 Association

Treasurer

2009 - Present

Metropolitan Black Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Queens County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2008

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

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

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Education

2004

St. John's School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

St John's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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