Arthur M. Luxenberg
Top rated Products Liability attorney in New York, New York
Weitz & Luxenberg, PC
Practice areas: Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Class Action & Mass Torts; view more
Licensed in New York since: 1985
Education: Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2025 Arthur M. Luxenberg is an attorney and co-founding member of Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., a leading plaintiff's trial law firm. With a focus on mesothelioma and asbestos, defective drugs and devices, personal injury and malpractice, environmental pollution and consumer protection, Mr. Luxenberg has built a reputation as a dedicated advocate for his clients' rights and well-being. He oversees the firm's extensive operations, including public and governmental affairs, large-scale settlements and overall firm management.
Educated at Yeshiva University, Mr. Luxenberg earned his J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1984, after graduating with highest honors from Yeshiva College in 1981. His legal acumen and dedication to justice have earned him numerous accolades, including being named the Best Lawyers 2013 Mass Tort Litigation Lawyer of the Year for New York City.
Mr. Luxenberg's legal prowess is particularly notable in appellate cases, where his innovative strategies have led to landmark decisions. A leader in the legal community, he holds memberships in several prestigious associations, including the New York State Bar Association, the America Association for Justice and the New York City Bar Association’s Committee on Professional and Judicial Ethics.
Beyond his legal career, Mr. Luxenberg is deeply committed to philanthropy. He serves as chairman of United Soup Kitchen and has played a significant role in Jewish education as past president and current chairman of the North Shore Hebrew Academy. In recognition of his contributions to law and community, he was honored as one of the Alumni of the Year by Cardozo Law in 2014. He has also been lauded with a “Very Good” rating on Avvo.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Asbestos, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 60% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 10% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1985, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.weitzlux.com/attorney-profiles/luxenberg-arthur/
Bar / Professional Activity
- U.S. District Court, 1988
- U.S. Court of Appeals
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Association of Trial Lawyers of the City of New York
- Member, DES Steering Committee for the State of New York
- New York, 1985
- Southern District Court of New York
- New York County Lawyers Association
- Board of Governors, Jewish Lawyers Guild
- Committee on Professional and Judicial Ethics for the New York City Bar Association
- Eastern District Court of New York
- New York State Bar Association
- First Vice President, New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- AMICUS CURIAE brief in Environmental Encapsulating Corp. vs. City of New York, 87-2604
- Allen vs. Abbott Laboratories, 160 A.D.2d 238, 553 N.Y.S.2d 352 (N.Y.A.D. 1 Dept., Apr 05, 1990) (NO. 38811)
- Matthews vs. CTI Container Transport Intern. Inc., 689 F.Supp. 348 (S.D.N.Y, Jul 21, 1988) (NO. 86 CIV 1420 (MGC)
- Rodriguez vs. Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care, Inc., 161 A.D.2d 692, 555 N.Y.S.2d 828 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept., May 21, 1990) (NO. 3743E)
- Matthews vs. CTI Container Transport Intern. Inc., 871 F.2d 270, 1989 A.M.C. 1232, 8 UCC Rep.Serv.2d 1 (2nd Cir. (N.Y.), Mar 23, 1989) (NO. 88-7571, 88-7573, 88-7659, 88-7689, 460, 462, 463)
- Klinghoffer vs. S.N.C. Achille Lauro Ed Altri-Gestione Motonave Achille Lauro in Amministrazione Straordinaria, (37 F.2d 44, 1991 A.M.C. 2751, 19 Fed.R.Serv.3d 1277 (2nd Cir. (N.Y.), Jun 21, 1991) (NO. 1371, 90-9060)
- Morsellino vs. Frankel, 161 A.D.2d 748, 556 N.Y.S.2d 103 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept., May 29, 1990) (NO. 3589E)
- Hymowitz vs. Eli Lilli and Co., 73 N.Y.2d 437, 541 N.Y.S.2d 941, 589 N.E.2d 1069, 57 U.S.L.W. 2589, Prod.Liab.Rep. (CCH) 12,182 (N.Y., Apr 04, 1989) (NO. 56, 57, 58, 59)
- Crawford by Crawford vs. Hospital of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 647 F.Supp. 843 (S.D.N.Y., Nov 12, 1986) (NO. 86CIV 8318 (MP), 86 CIV 7639 (MP)
Pro bono / Community Service
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
- Member, Dean's Advisory Council at Cardozo School of Law
- Trustee, Children's Medical Fund
- Board Member, United States Holocaust Memorial
- Current Chairman of the 1,000-student North Shore Hebrew Academy in Great Neck, NY
- Leukemia Society of America
- Chairman, United Soup Kitchens
Educational Background
- University of Pennsylvania, B.A., Highest Honors, 1981
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Co-Author, Practicing Law Institute Course Book, 1988
Honors
- Best Lawyer annually since 2008
- One of the two Alumni of the Year from Cardozo Law, 2014
- Lawyer of the Year in New York City
- New York "Super Lawyer" every year since 2006
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2025
