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also known as Ralph M. Kirk
I have more than 43 years of experience protecting the rights of injured and disabled workers and their families. I am the founding partner of Kirk and Teff LLP which has enabled me with my partner and associates to ensure that injured workers receive wage loss replacement and medical benefits to which they are entitled. Whether a case has been denied wrongfully of if the insurance carrier refuses to pay full benefits it is our mission to assist injured workers obtain necessary medical records and pursue their cases at hearings before law judges and the Workers' Compensation Board. As a member of the American Arbitration Association I have presided over No-fault claims. As a chairman and member of three person panels I have resolved New York Supreme court claims. I have handled Social Security disability claims at hearing, at the Appeal counsel level and before the Federal court to obtain successful determinations on behalf o disabled workers. I have handled personal injury negligence trials in Supreme Court, Criminal trials, Matrimonial trials in Supreme Court, and Family court trials. Having 12 years experience in the general practice of law I am able to bring a well rounded knowledge of the inter-relationship of various entitlements available to the injured and disabled worker and their families to ensure they are able to make ends meet after devastating injuries. I have offices in Kingston and Schenectady. We offer free no obligation consultations to enable injured workers to determine how we may be o service
I am a local attorney practicing law before local judges in the mid-Hudson and capital district of New York.
I can initiate and handle all matters in our office, online- e-mail, by telephone and fax.
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Acquired: 1978
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10 Westbrook Lane, Kingston, NY, 12401
146 Barrett Street, Schenectady, NY, 12305
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Posted by Holly | January 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney
If you are looking for a law firm with unrivaled expertise and professionalism in workers compensation and disability law, Kirk and Teff is the one to call. I received over 2 years of prompt attention, compassion, answers to countless questions and excellent representation. Recently they settled my c...
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Kirk is an excellent attorney who actually cares about his clients, is knowledgeable in Workers Compensation law and works tirelessly to get what people deserve.
Posted by Ginny | January 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I made an appointment to see an attorney to help me finish my SS Benefit application and I was so fortunate to see Drew. My appointment was in October, saw the disability doctor November (mid) by December 8th I was approved. Incredible!!!! There are not enough words to describe how fortunate I am tha...
Posted by Frances | November 4, 2013
I got a settlement of my Workers' Compensation claim. The settlement was fair and was handled professionally and quickly. I was very pleased and have recommended Mr. Kirk to my friends. My calls were returned and my question were always answered.
Posted by Rick K | July 17, 2012
The first legal firm I had hired for my workers comp case was not up to the task. Then a friend handed me a card for Mr. kirks firm stating he was very good at getting things done quickly,(comparativly speaking), for his clients. Upon meeting Mr. Kirk and his staff I knew I made the right decision to...
"I have worked with Mr. Kirk for over 25 years and without any reservation recommend him to you as an expert in the Workers Compensation and associated legal fields. He is highly regarded and respected in the Mid Hudson area on account of his skill and abilities. He and his staff are always accessible and helpful."
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AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013 - Present
Founding Attorney, Kirk & Teff, LLP
1900 - Present
Member, Kirk & Teff, LLP
1981 - 2013
Owner, Law Offices of Ralph M. Kirk
1980 - 1981
Partner, Mullany and Kirk
1978 - 1980
Associate, William C Mullany
2013 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Committee on Character and FitnessExecutive Committee Member
1997 - Present
Injured Workers' Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesSustaining Member
1978 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1978 - Present
Ulster County Bar AssociationMember
1978 - 1982
American Bar AssociationMember
Decision in favor of claimant. Board Decision reversed.
Decision in Favor of the claimant and wife
Decision In favor of the claimant
1977
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
LLB
1974
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1974
BA
1990
Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disabilty claims
2014
2013
English
Spanish