Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Kingston, NY

As a partner at Rusk Wadlin Heppner & Martuscello, LLP, John G. Rusk is committed to representing clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries throughout the Hudson Valley and New York State. His practice is focused on personal injury cases involving automobile crashes, construction and dangerous premises accidents.  John handles cases involving traumatic brain injuries and other life altering trauma.

In 1985, John received a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and graduated cum laude from St. Lawrence University. He then attended Boston College Law School, where which he received a Juris Doctor in 1988.

For decades, John has been dedicated to representing the rights of the injured. The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification has recognized him as a board certified civil trial attorney. He routinely secures compensation for clients by building a strong personal relationship with his clients and fiercely advocating on their behalf. In one notable case, Mr. Rusk obtained a $3.3 million judgment for his clients, which was recognized as one of the largest in New York.

John has been included in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100; he holds an Avvo "Superb" rating; he is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Elite Lawyers of America; and he holds the rating of BV Distinguished* from Martindale-Hubbell.

John is a member of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the Brain Injury Association of New York State, the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice.

In his spare time, John volunteers with church groups and local organizations.  He previously served as coach for the Marlboro High School's mock trial team.

* AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.