Howard Raphaelson
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in New York, New York
Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm , PC
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in New York since: 1992
Education: Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2025 Call today:
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At Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm, PC, located in New York City, Howard Raphaelson is highly esteemed by his peers, judges and leaders within the legal community for his exceptional contributions to personal injury law. He is frequently entrusted with handling the most significant and life-altering cases, including those involving catastrophic personal injuries, wrongful deaths, severe burn injuries, toxic exposures, amputations, spinal cord injuries, construction and tractor-trailer accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability and major motor vehicle accidents.
Mr. Raphaelson is widely recognized in numerous New York households as a man of integrity and a staunch advocate for justice. His professional accolades include being listed among "New York’s Best Lawyers" by New York Magazine. He is an alumnus of Lafayette College and earned his Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York. Since being licensed in New York in 1992, he has also been admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Additionally, he is proficient in Spanish, which enhances his ability to serve a diverse clientele.
Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Raphaelson chose to forgo the security of joining an established firm, opting instead to pursue his vision by founding Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm, PC, in 1992, just months after completing his studies. His courage, passion and leadership have been instrumental in establishing the firm as a cornerstone of plaintiff advocacy in New York City.
Mr. Raphaelson’s approach in the courtroom is characterized by a deeply human perspective, ensuring that every accident victim is treated with dignity, respect and personalized care. He insists that defendants and insurers recognize clients as individuals rather than mere case files, a philosophy that has consistently resulted in verdicts and settlements that exceed industry standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Informed Consent, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 30% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1992, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.raphaelsonlaw.com/attorney/howard-raphaelson
Bar / Professional Activity
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Director
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- American Association For Justice, 2013
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
Representative Clients
- Automobile Accident Victims Construction Accident Victims Personal Injury Accident Victims Medical Malpractice Victims, 2014
Pro bono / Community Service
- Attended and Presented at the New York Labor Day Parade, 2014
- Pediatric Cancer Fundraising, 2014
- Organized and Lead a Breast Cancer Run for the LI2day Breast Cancer Foundation, 2014
- Pro Bono legal Aide/Family Law, 2014
- Labor Press, 2014
Educational Background
- Lafayette College, B.A., Major: With High Honors, 1988
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- NYSTLA Presenter, Mediation Seminar
- Intern Advisement, Presenter, 2014
- Blog Writer, Voice Of The Injured, 2014
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Together with Spouse raised three Beautiful Adult Children, 2015
- Founded and Built one of New York's Premiere Personal Injury Law Firms, 2015
- A leader in New York's Voice of The Injured, 2014
Honors
- New York Law Journal as 2012
- Top Personal Injury Litigator, 2012
- New York Top Litigator Award, New York Magazine, 2014
- New York Magazine, Best Lawyers Award, 2010
- Super Lawyers, New York State (2014 - current)
Industry Groups
- American Alliance For Justice
- Labor Press
- New York State Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- New York State Trials Lawyers Association
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Mr. Raphaelson is the founder and senior partner of one of Manhattan's most dynamic and substantial tradional personal injury firms responsible for top results. He is a highly qualified attorney.”
“Howard Raphaelson is the founding partner of one of the more professional, respected and dynamic personal injury law firms in New York. Many lawyers respect him. His clients are consistently pleased with his representation. They prepare and try cases. He is also truly a gentleman.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2025
