Peter DeFilippis
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in New York, New York
Law Offices of Peter DeFilippis & Associates
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Business Litigation
Licensed in New York since: 1989
Education: Seton Hall University School of Law
Languages spoken: Chinese-Cantonese, Chinese-Mandarin, English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2025 
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Peter DeFilippis is a highly respected and compassionate litigator with over 35 years of experience advocating for victims of serious injury and wrongful death. At our firm, we specialize in personal injury, medical malpractice, and business law, combining exceptional legal expertise with a client-focused approach. Our reputation is built on meticulous preparation, tireless advocacy, and an unwavering pursuit of justice—qualities that have led to a strong track record of success in high-profile cases.
Recognized as a leading legal practitioner, Mr. DeFilippis is frequently sought after for expert analysis in the media. The Daily News has described him as "a prominent New York litigator," underscoring his distinguished standing in the profession. Our firm’s commitment to achieving outstanding results has secured numerous multimillion-dollar recoveries for clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries due to negligence.
- American Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
- New York State Bar Association
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- New York County Lawyers Association
- The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Awards and Recognitions:
New York Super Lawyers Mr. DeFilippis was named to the prestigious lists of Top-Rated Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyers and Top-Rated Business Litigation Lawyers from 2011 to 2024.
National Trial Lawyers Civil Plaintiff-Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Civil Plaintiff-Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers.
National Association of Distinguished Counsel included as “Nation’s Top One Percent of Attorneys.”
In the New York Law Journal’s “Verdicts and Settlements Hall of Fame: Medical Malpractice,” the $3,500,000 verdict in Stothart v. Montefiore Medical Center is listed as #7 in the Negligent Treatment category.
Martindale Hubbell AV rated “Preeminent” by peers “Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards.” AV Preeminent: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards.
Martindale Hubbell “Client Champion Gold” award. This recognition is based on the lawyer’s quality of service, ethics, responsiveness, communication, and overall value.
Martindale-Avvo Rated “Top Lawyer” 2025
New York Magazine list of “NYC Firms with AV Rated Attorneys” (very high legal abilities and ethical standards)
Premier Lawyers of America rated a “Silver Attorney” (five stars). Top 1% in America for Personal Injury and Civil Litigation.
Avvo an independent attorney rating service, graded Mr. DeFilippis “Superb” Attorney” (10 of 10) Top Attorney Personal Injury.
America’s Most Honored Professionals (Top 10%).
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys received the “10 Best for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service Award.”
American Institute of Trial Lawyers named “Litigator of the Year.”
American Society of Legal Advocates rated as the “Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in the State of New York.”
The Association of America’s Top Lawyers (AOATL) “Top 100 Lawyers”
Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating of A+
New York Law Journal “Top Settlements” for Premises Liability: Negligent Repair category in 2014 and 2016. Three of our Firm’s settlements/verdicts were listed in 2018 for premises and auto cases.
Attorney and Practice Magazine “New York’s Top 10 Attorneys List.”
Elite Lawyer Award
Expertise “The Top 17 Personal Injury Lawyers” in Mount Vernon, New York.
Lawyers of Distinction Recognizing excellence in the practice of law.
National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys listed as “Top 10 Attorney Award” recipient for the State of New York.
American Academy of Attorneys recognized Mr. DeFilippis as one of the “Top 100 Attorneys” of personal injury lawyers nationwide.
American Institute of Legal Counsels “Ten Best for Client Satisfaction” award.
American Institute of Legal Advocates “Elite Advocate in the Field of Personal Injury Law.”
American Trial Academy “Top Tier Lawyers.” Only 2% of attorneys in the U.S. are chosen for membership.
Top Attorneys of North America
Top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlements in New York in 2023 Top Verdict Estate of Willis: $4,050,000 (#3).
Top 50 Wrongful Death Settlements in the United States in 2023 Top Verdict Estate of Willis (#39)
Top 50 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlements in the U.S. in 2023 Top Verdict Estate of Willis (#48)
Top 100 Personal Injury Settlements in New York in 2017 Top Verdict (#61)
Top 100 Personal Injury Settlements in New York in 2018 Top Verdict (#85).
Top 100 Settlements in New York in 2019 Top Verdict list included two of our Firms’ settlements (#73 and #74).
Top 100 Premises Liability Settlements in the United States in 2019 Top Verdict (#57) Cortez v. City of N.Y. for $550,000 and (#59) Garber v. J.J.P. Coleman LLC, for $525,000.
VerdictSearch for “Top Verdicts” in 2010-23. Three of our top verdicts/settlements were listed in 2018.
Appointed:
Former Member of Community Board 8 in Manhattan
Former New York County Judicial Delegate
Referee for the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Past Board Member of “Days of Wonder” a Not for Profit Preschool, Dobbs Ferry, New York
Member of the Parish Council of Sacred Heart/Our Lady of Pompeii Churches, Dobbs Ferry, New York
Volunteer Work:
Covenant House Mentor Program
New York Cares Volunteer Program
The Law Offices of Peter DeFilippis & Associates have been unwaveringly committed to aiding victims of medical malpractice, negligence, and wrongful death in New York City and Westchester County since Peter DeFilippis was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1989. Our dedicated team is fully prepared to offer you the same level of unending support. If you have been involved in an accident and suffered a significant injury, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at: [email protected] or 24/7 via phone at (212) 227-4001 (Manhattan Office) or (914) 478-7777 (Ardsley Office).
First Admitted: 1989, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.legalrightsadvice.com/founders-resume
Bar / Professional Activity
- The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- American Bar Association
- New York County Lawyers Association
- The New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- 1. A diabetic 68-year-old retired security guard suffered a burning sensation in his foot following cardiac surgery. The contraindicated compression devices placed on his foot in the Hospital caused blistering and tearing of his skin which worsened, requiring skin grafts. Additional complications led to eight separate surgeries. A total damages verdict was rendered in The Bronx County Supreme Court for $3,500,000. , 2021
- A 58-year-old Brooklyn cook died from infection after a New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation surgeon left part of a stethoscope inside the suture line of his stomach after weight loss surgery. The medical negligence case, which was filed in Brooklyn Supreme Court, was resolved by a settlement before depositions for $675,000., 2018
- In Brooklyn, a four-month-old infant was mistakenly given an adult heart medication instead of a simple antibiotic. The pharmacist filled an illegible prescription, leading to the wrong medicine being administered by nurses on duty four times over twelve hours. The child suffered near-fatal convulsions, resulting in permanent nervous system damage and brain injury. A medical malpractice suit was filed in Kings County Supreme Court, and the parties reached a substantial settlement just before jury selection. The significant award amount is subject to a confidentiality agreement upon the request of Defendant New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation., 2013
- A pregnant 25-year old Mamaroneck woman had a sonogram in her final week, revealing a baby weighing in excess of 10 lbs. with a very large head circumference. During the early stages of delivery, meconium staining was present as was fetal distress. The doctor opted not to perform a Caesarean section, though both parents repeatedly requested that she do so. Subsequently, the baby’s head became stuck in the birth canal for ten minutes. Emergency measures were needed to resuscitate the non-breathing baby. An expert OBGYN reported that excessive traction was used in pulling on the baby at the roots of the brachial plexus and the doctor failed to use known methods for extracting the child with shoulder dystocia. Further, a C-Section should have been scheduled at the onset. The baby was left with a mild Erb’s Palsy resulting in decreased shoulder flexion and grip strength, requiring years of physical therapy. The case was filed in Westchester County Supreme Court, and it settled after depositions were held for $600,000. , 2015
- A 53-year-old married mother of one was riding in the backseat of a taxi on the West Side Highway in Manhattan when the cab was violently rear-ended by a Jaguar motor vehicle traveling at high speed. The impact was so severe that it cracked the plastic divider in the cab. As a result, she sustained multiple herniated discs in her neck and back, as well as a shoulder injury that required injections. She was unable to return to her longstanding employment as an OSHA inspector. The case was settled during jury selection in Westchester County, Supreme Court for $750,000., 2024
- A 17-year-old student was nearly crushed and suffocated to death in a crowded stairwell of a gymnasium alongside her best friend who died along with nine other wrongful death victims. The tragedy occurred while they were attending an oversold rap show organized, promoted, supervised, and managed by Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs. Her injuries included post-traumatic stress syndrome, the onset of Graves Disease, and fear of death while trapped in the stairwell for nearly fifteen minutes. A Court of Claims Judge ruled after a trial in a 73-page decision that Combs was one of those legally responsible for causing the deaths and injuries by deciding to close the gym’s stairwell doors sealing the victims’ fates. Please go to our “Firm in the News” section to view some of the print media coverage of this tragic case. The case settled in favor of our client during jury selection in a companion trial in the New York County Supreme Court. The significant amount was one of the largest settlement awards for her type of injury in New York State. , 2000
- A 78-year-old Bronxville resident faced a brush with death when a commercial van struck her in Westchester County while she walked lawfully in a crosswalk with the right of way. The impact sent her into the air before she landed several feet away against a nearby wall. The consequences were dire: she endured catastrophic injuries, including 18 fractured ribs, a broken collarbone, 2 shattered shoulder blades, a fractured pelvis, and torn labrums. Additionally, she suffered severe head wounds, a traumatic brain injury, extensive internal bleeding, and excruciating pain. Through rigorous litigation and negotiation, our firm secured justice for her and her family when she was 82, settling for $1,800,000., 2023
- A devastating collision in Brooklyn between a negligently left-turning private garbage truck and a high-speed BMW resulted in the wrongful death of a 22-year-old construction laborer, who was a seat-belted passenger. Left behind were his fiance and a 9-year-old daughter. Evidence indicated the deceased experienced approximately 2 seconds of pre-impact terror and endured approximately 10-18 minutes of conscious pain and suffering. In the aftermath, claims were filed to seek compensation for lost earnings, the profound loss of parental guidance for the young daughter, the deprivation of inheritance, and the void in household services left by the deceased. Following a challenging 19-day trial, the defense agreed to Plaintiff’s full settlement demand, and the matter was resolved for $4,050,000., 2024
Videos
- Peter DeFilippis has been selected as a 2022 Elite Lawyer. Only the most outstanding and experienced attorneys receive the Elite Lawyer Award. The Elite Lawyer Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes an attorney's achievements, skills, and experience in their areas of practice. Peter is a leading personal injury attorney in New York., Peter DeFilippis Named a 2022 Elite Lawyer, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Automobile Accidents, Trip And Fall Incidents,, 2022
- Peter DeFilippis provides legal commentary to the WB11 News after Lindsay Lohan sued E*TRADE for defamation over a Super Bowl commercial. , Peter DeFilippis, Esq. comments on the Lohan v. Etrade lawsuit for the NY WPIX News, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Automobile Accidents, Trip And Fall Incidents,, 2010
Special Licenses / Certifications
- State of New York, Attorney and Counsellor at law in all the Courts , 1989
- New York U.S. District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York., 1991
Pro bono / Community Service
- 2017-present served as an active Board Member for the "Days of Wonder" not for profit, pre-school in Dobbs Ferry, New York. Softball coach for Dobbs Ferry Girls Youth Little League 2016-present. , 2021
Educational Background
- Seton Hall University Law School, 1988
- Fordham University , 1985
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- If it is proven they supported or sponsored the 9/11 attacks, the Saudi government has to pay reparations and a Bill allowing claimants to sue for damages should not be vetoed. , Author, Don't Mess with 9/11 Suit Law, New York Daily News, 2018
- Our accident attorneys at Peter DeFilippis & Associates can offer you additional guidance and assistance and walk you through the necessary steps following an auto, truck, motorcycle, bus, bike or pedestrian accident., What You Should Do If You Are In a NY Car Accident, Peter DeFilippis, Esq., 2017
- The author, a seasoned trial attorney, urges New York state judges to consider allowing our jurors to submit written questions of witnesses during trials, as codified in New Jersey. They should promote this open, interesting and interactive procedure even absent the consent of all sides, as defense counsel may oppose juror questions strictly as a display of caution or matter of custom. Increased juror participation will aid our judicial system in achieving its stated, ostensible goal: seeking to provide justice for all., Author, Jury Rigged, New York Post, 2013
- Defense discovery demands have caught up with the digital age. Attorneys defending against personal injury and medical malpractice lawsuits are now readily requesting printed copies of Plaintiffs’ social media posts. They are asking for any and all comments or images uploaded on social media, medical or online forums relevant to the alleged incident or injury. The questions are: is the mere possession and utilization of an online media account sufficient basis to inspect such usage or must the Defense first prove that the materials are factually relevant to Plaintiff’s claims thereby protecting against an invasion of protected privacy?, Author, Can Social Media Be Used Against a Plaintiff in a Court of Law?, LinkedIn, Personal Injury And Trials, 2014
- This article includes some recent pain and suffering verdicts and settlements dealing primarily with plaintiffs suffering from trimalleolar ankle fractures requiring at least two surgeries., Author, How to Determine the Reasonable Settlement Value of Traumatic Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures, LinkedIn, Personal Injury And Trials, 2016
Other Outstanding Achievements
- American Institute of Trial Lawyers “Litigator of the Year” , 2019
- Some articles involving our Firm: 1. Verdicts and Settlements Hall of Fame: Medical Malpractice [New York Law Journal 2014] Verdict- $3,500,000 Stothart v. Montefiore Medical Center: Negligent Treatment Category. 2. Tillie v. NYC - Waiting for $1.9M Pay Day [2005-04-04]:Chrisena Coleman [New York Daily News] A passenger who was injured when the cab he was riding in collided with a fire truck is waiting to collect a $1.9 million verdict. 3. 2014 Top Settlements [New York Law Journal] Premises Liability: Fall Down – Pizzeria door handle and and latch intentionally removed by owner – Ankle fracture. Settlement: $625,000, New York Jury Verdict Review & Analysis (2016):Premises Liability – Defendant Found 100% Negligent for Causing the Fall: Evidence Destroyed. Jury Makes Decision in 15 Minutes. 4. New York Jury Verdict Review & Analysis (2016) Negligent Repair, Calixte v. 5201 Snyder Avenue Associates, Kings Supreme Court, Janitor's mop work created hazard- shoulder injury settled for $300,000. 5. Cap to Limit Non-Economic Awards Fails in Negotiations [2011-03-29] :Joel Stashenko [New York Law Journal]. Mr. DeFilippis provides commenatry. 6. Clot Preventing Measures Led to Eight Surgeries, Plaintiff Alleged - Verdict: $3,500,000 [2010-12-16] :Staff Writer [VerdictSearch] 7. Man Bumped By Car Sustained Fractures of Leg - Settlement:$550,000 [2010-09-27] :Dan Israeli [Verdict Search] 8. Patient's Death Blamed on Surgeons' Failure to Remove Tube - Medical malpractice Settlement: $675,000 [2010-05-17] :Dan Israeli [VerdictSearch] 9. Decrepit Radiator Fell Onto Child's Foot - Settlement: $775,000[2009-12-07] :Staff Writer [New York Law Journal] 10. Fatal Mistake At Coney Island Hospital Was Never Reported, Records Show - Settlement: $675,000 [2009-07-26] :Benjamin Lesser [New York Daily News] 11. City "Whitewash" for Botched-Op Doctors [2008-12-04] :Susan Edelman, Stefanie Cohen and Cynthia R. Fagen [New York Post]. 12. FDNY Hit & Run Settled for 275G [2008-11-17]:Susan Edelman [New York Post] The city is paying a man who hurt his back in a hit-and-run car collision with a fire truck $275,000, 13. Falling Debris From Tractor-trailer Blamed for Accident-Settlement:$286,000 [2008-12-21]:Nancy DeLuca [Verdict Search] . VerdictSearch - Settlement: $400,000 [2007-08-27]:Staff Writer 14. Passenger Claimed Disabling Injuries Due to Bus Rollover - Settlement: $400,000.00 VerdictSearch -Settlement: $300,000 [2006-09-18]:Staff Writer 15. Woman Claimed She Was Struck While Stepping Off Of Road - Settlement: $300,000.00. 16. Tenant Slips and Falls on Wet Stairway-No Warning Sign or Handrails - Settlement: $300,000 [2014-24-01]. Staff Writer [New York Jury Verdict Review & Analysis]. 17. What a Big Bill! [2004-10-29]:Derek Rose, George Rush and Nancy Dillon [New York Daily News]Bill O'Reilly and the decades-younger producer who claimed he tormented her with unwanted advances reached an out-of-court settlement last night. "Had tapes been produced, I think there would have been a significant backlash of public opinion against [O'Reilly]," said prominent New York litigator Peter DeFilippis. "It's one thing to read the words in a lawsuit and another to hear them played over and over again on the radio and TV." 18. For Extortion, O'Reilly's Suit Might Not Fit [2004-10-17]:Paul H.B. Shin [New York Daily News]The woman accusing Fox News star Bill O'Reilly of sexual harassment may have asked the popular pundit to pay up, but that's a far cry from extortion, legal experts [DeFilippis]said yesterday. 19. Murder Laid Out in Letter - Lawyer [2004-09-06]:Ralph R. Ortega [New York Daily News]The janitor suspected of gunning down a co-worker in the Manhattan hospital where they worked outlined the deadly plot in a letter to the woman's mother, Peter DeFilippis, lawyer for the victim's family said yesterday. 20. Money talked, Kobe walked: pros [2004-09-05]:Tracy Connor [New York Daily News] A civil settlement in the Kobe Bryant case hasn't been announced, but the young woman who dropped criminal charges against the basketball star must already know how big her payday may be, legal experts told the Daily News. Mr. DeFilippis was consulted and offered his legal opinion. 21. $1.9M Price for Animal House Crash [2004-08-25]:Gersh Kuntzman, Murray Weiss and Heidi Singer [New York Post] Bronx judge is expected to approve a $1.9 million jury award to a passenger represented by Peter DeFilippis injured in a 1995 crash between a cab and a ladder truck from the scandal-scarred Ladder Co. 33/Engine Co. 75 firehouse in Fordham. 22. Woman Shot By Ex Dies [2004-07-31]:Jose Martinez [New York Daily News] A woman who was shot by a co-worker died yesterday after being taken off life support, relatives and cops said. 23. Hospitals in Nurse Crisis; Dire Shortage Putting Many Patients in Peril [2004-05-09]:Susan Edelman [New York Post] At hospitals across New York, patients are getting hurt at the hands of overworked, understaffed nursing teams, caught in the grip of a steadily worsening nursing shortage. 24. Psycho Analyst [2003-01-10]:Kieran Crowley and William J. Gorta [New York Post] A soft-spoken Long Island psychiatrist, driven into a rage when an affair with a patient, in violation of medical rules, went sour, solicited another patient to help him get a gun and silencer to kill her and five others, authorities said yesterday. 25. Psychiatrist Threatens Rampage [2003-01-10]:Associated Press [From WPVI.Com Action News Channel 6, Philadelphia]A Long Island psychiatrist who allegedly claimed he planned to kill up to a half-dozen people had become irate after a psychologically vulnerable patient ended their affair, Peter DeFilippis, the woman's lawyer, said. 26. Doc's Killer Plan - L.I. shrink schemed to murder lover & other patients, cops say [2003-01-10]:Brian Harmon and Tracy Connor [New York Daily News] A Long Island psychiatrist is behind bars for buying a black-market pistol and ammunition with plans to murder six people - including a patient he improperly seduced, police and sources said yesterday. 27. Ex-Net Could Face Suits 'Accident' Remark Seals Jayson's Fate [2002-02-24]:Austin Fenner [New York Daily News] As former Nets star Jayson Williams awaits likely criminal charges from prosecutors in the death of his limo driver, liability attorneys predicted his lawyer's proclamation that the shooting was an accident dooms his chances in a civil case. Mr. DeFilippis commented upon Williams' reckless conduct. 28. Puffy Settles '91 Crush Case [2000-05-25]:Salvatore Arena [New York Daily News] Rap impresario Sean (Puffy) Combs agreed yesterday to pay an undisclosed sum to a woman represented by Peter DeFilippis who was badly hurt in a deadly stampede during a 1991 charity basketball game he organized at City College. 29. Puffy Settles Stampede Suit - Payoff Is Last Chapter Of '91 Tragedy [2000-05-25]:Laura Italiano and Eric Lenkowitz [New York Post] Sean "Puffy" Combs agreed to pay a secret settlement yesterday to a Bronx secretary, represented by Mr. DeFilippis, caught in a stampede at a City College charity basketball game the rap mogul sponsored in 1991. 30. Judge Nixes Puffy Bid To Halt Negligence Trial [2000-05-16]:Salvatore Arena [New York Daily News]Sean (Puffy) Combs' attorneys failed yesterday to stop a multimillion-dollar negligence case against the embattled rap music mogul from going to trial this week. 31. Beat the Rap - Will Sean 'Puffy' Combs Pay $2 Million to End His City College Nightmare? [1999-11-29]:Robert Kolker [New York Magazine]After eight years of legal maneuvering, only one final lawsuit from the deadly 1991 City College rap-show riot still plagues Sean "Puffy" Combs. But just as Puff Daddy's annus horribilis is finally winding down -- the wimpy album sales, the cash-hemorrhaging record label, the rumored payoff to stop that nasty assault charge -- this last bit of business could prove more damaging than all the others combined. 32. Puff Daddy Keeps a Father Waiting [1999-05-17]:Matt Fleischer [The New York Observer]"I think that Puffy Combs has been very, very conservative in terms of settlement negotiations and is really treating this as more of a business situation and less of a human situation," contended Peter DeFilippis, who is representing Nicole Levy, a onetime acquaintance of Mr. Combs now suffering from a thyroid disease said to be triggered by the incident. 33. Puffy Found Guilty in Stampede Case [1999-01-12]:Associated Press [New Jersey Star-Ledger]Sean "Puffy" Combs and rapper Heavy D are found 50 percent responsible for a stampede at a party that left nine people dead in 1991, a state judge has ruled. Plaintiff's lawyers claim victory. 34. CCNY Shares Liability In '91 Stampede Deaths [1999-01-12]:Associated Press [New York Newsday] City College of New York was found to be 50 percent liable for the deaths of nine students crushed in a stampede during a celebrity basketball game sponsored by rapper Sean (Puffy) Combs. 35. Judge Says Rappers and State Share Blame in a Fatal Crush [1999-01-12]:Anthony Ramirez [New York Times] In a blistering decision, a state judge has found New York State and two well-known rap performers equally responsible for a 1991 stampede at a City College gymnasium that killed nine young people and injured 29 others. 36. Victims' Families Relieved By Ruling [1999-01-12]:Bill Hutchinson [New York Daily News]Loved ones of those who died in the 1991 City College stampede said yesterday's finding that Sean (Puffy) Combs, Heavy D and City University were negligent was long overdue. 37. Rap Producer Testifies on Fatal Stampede at City College [1998-03-24]:John Sullivan [New York Times] In 1991, Puffy Combs was a largely unknown rap promoter whose celebrity basketball game became forever linked to a horrible event: the stampede that killed nine people at City College. 38. Puffy Recalls Deadly Benefit - Suit over tragedy at City College [1998-03-24]:Associated Press [New York Newsday] Long before Sean (Puff Daddy) Combs became one of the music industry's biggest stars - before the Grammys, the videos on MTV and the magazine covers - he promoted a 1991 celebrity charity basketball game in which nine people died. 39. Puff Daddy Gives Testimony Says Stampede Wasn't His Fault [1998-03-24]:Salvatore Arena [New York Daily News] Rap music king Sean (Puff Daddy) Combs says he's not to blame for the 1991 stampede at City College in which nine people were killed and dozens injured at a celebrity basketball game he organized. 40. Stampede Trial Smokes Puffy's Plan For Oscars [1998-03-21]:Salvatore Arena [New York Daily News]Rap music king Sean (Puffy) Combs' plans to attend the Academy Awards on Monday were scuttled by a judge who threatened to jail him for contempt if he doesn't show up in court. 41. Best Of '99 Puff Daddy, Heavy D Found Liable For Deadly Stampede. VH1.com [January 12, 1999] Chris Nelson and Randy Reiss [VH1] Hip-hop producer Sean "Puffy" Combs and rapper Heavy D are equally responsible, along with the City University of New York, for a stampede that killed nine people and injured 29 at a charity basketball game in 1991, a judge has ruled. , 2019
- New York Super Lawyers list in 2011-2022. "Top 10 Best Attorneys in New York State" list by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, VerdictSearch for "Top Verdicts " over numerous years. “Verdicts and Settlements Hall of Fame: Medical Malpractice.” by New York Law Journal 2014 for the verdict of $3,500,000 in Stothart v. Montefiore Medical Center: Negligent Treatment Category. "Top Settlements of 2014” by New York Law Journal for Premises Liability: Negligent Repair category. In 2016-19 Mr. DeFilippis also received the“Top 100 Trial Lawyers” Award from the National Trial Lawyers. ", 2021
Honors
- Peter DeFilippis is proud to be added to the list of “Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in the State of New York” by the American Society of Legal Advocates. , “Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in the State of New York”, American Society of Legal Advocates , 2018
- AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank Mr. DeFilippis at the highest level of professional excellence for his legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards., Preeminent Attorney Rating, Martindale Hubbell LexisNexis, 2025
- Martindale Hubbell Client Champion Gold (2018-26) awarded to lawyers/firms with at least 6 reviews, with an average score of 4.2 or higher., Client Champion Gold, Martindale Hubbell, 2026
- Top 1% in America for Personal injury and Civil Litigation 2019., “Silver Attorney” (five stars), Premier Lawyers of America , 2018
- Listed by the Association of American Trial Lawyers as a “Top 100” lawyer in New York 2019-21., “Top 100” lawyer in New York, Association of American Trial Lawyers, 2021
- Avvo rates attorneys based on performance, peer/client reviews, and ethics. Our unblemished reputation and consistently high level of results in the personal injury field garnered us a 10/10 rating. , Rated a “Top Attorney” (10/10), Avvo, 2025
- Peter DeFilippis is honored to be named by the National Trial Lawyers, as a Civil Plaintiff-Top 100 Trial Lawyers. , Civil Plaintiff-Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2025
- Peter DeFilippis is named by New York Super Lawyers list as one of the “Top Rated Medical Malpractice Lawyers.", “Top Rated Medical Malpractice Lawyers”, New York Super Lawyers, 2025
- New York Super Lawyers list in 2011-25, Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine Metro Area, 2025
- Peter DeFilippis received from Martindale Hubbell LexisNexis, the “Client Distinction Award.” We have an impeccable reputation for client satisfaction in our business and have never had a single complaint or grievance filed against us. , “Client Distinction Award”, Martindale Hubbell LexisNexis, 2025
- Our Firm has had multiple million-dollar settlements included on the New York Law Journal's annual Top Settlements list. , “Top Settlements”, New York Law Journal, 2025
Industry Groups
- automobile collision cases
- bicycle/motorcycle accidents
- Business Law
- Medical Malpractice Law
- pedestrians struck by motor vehicles
- Personal Injury Law
- specialty involving fractured ankle cases with surgery
- Trip And Fall Incidents
Office location for Peter DeFilippis
450 7th Ave. Suite 2205
Suite 507
New York, NY 10123
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2025