Christopher Holbrook

With over two decades of experience taking cases to jury verdict, Christopher Holbrook is a formidable trial advocate at Schwartzapfel Holbrook P.C. in Garden City, New York. He focuses his practice on complex negligence matters involving catastrophic injury and wrongful death. His exceptional record extends to alternative dispute resolution, where he secured the largest American Arbitration Association award in New York state history for damages in a Supplemental Underinsured Motorist (SUM) motor vehicle case.

Earning his license in New York in 2006, Mr. Holbrook honed his high-stakes trial experience as a homicide prosecutor with the Nassau County District Attorney’s office. During his tenure, he prosecuted a wide array of complex cases, taking numerous high-profile murder trials to verdict with an astounding success rate. Today, he channels that relentless courtroom precision and proven investigative skill into securing justice and rightful recovery for victims of catastrophic personal injury.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Holbrook has secured historic outcomes in high-stakes negligence litigation. He represented a wrongful death victim in the federal Amtrak derailment litigation, contributing to a landmark $265 million recovery. Continuing his trajectory of consistent results, he obtained a $26.5 million recovery in 2025, marking one of the largest negligence outcomes in Suffolk County Supreme Court history and solidifying his reputation as a reliable advocate for catastrophic injury victims.

Mr. Holbrook’s inclusion in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and selection as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers reflect his unyielding commitment to high standards. Beyond industry honors, his practice is rooted in a deeply client-centric philosophy. He prioritizes personal attention, open communication and tailored advocacy for every individual, ensuring that his relentless pursuit of top-tier legal results is matched by compassionate support throughout the entire legal process.