Marc L. Rich

Throughout his illustrious career, Marc L. Rich has handled a wide array of complex legal matters. He has achieved significant success in catastrophic injury cases, securing multimillion-dollar recoveries for clients affected by traumatic brain injuries, birth-related neurological injuries and wrongful death. At Rich & Rich P.C., based in New York, New York, his experience also covers a broad spectrum of personal injury cases, including those related to motor vehicle incidents, pedestrian accidents, premises accidents and construction site mishaps.

Committed to ensuring the welfare of his clients, Mr. Rich’s proficiency in litigation extends to nursing home negligence, where he has successfully resolved cases involving severe conditions like bedsores that lead to sepsis, and falls causing fractures or critical head injuries. As a founding partner of Rich & Rich, P.C., he brings over three decades of trial experience to the firm, representing clients in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, as well.

Mr. Rich, a cum laude graduate of Tulane University and an alumnus of The London School of Economics and Political Science, began his distinguished legal career upon earning his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 1989. That same year, he was admitted to the New York State Bar and the New Jersey State Bar.

In addition to his work in injury and negligence cases, Mr. Rich has a robust record in medical malpractice litigation. He has effectively advocated for clients in cases involving birth injuries, vascular and neurological damages due to improperly conducted surgeries, and failures in diagnosing critical medical conditions in a timely manner.

Mr. Rich is an active member of several prestigious legal associations, including the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and the New York Criminal & Civil Courts Bar Association. His unwavering commitment to legal excellence and ethical practice has earned him a peer-review rating of AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell and a rating of “Very Good” on Avvo. Recognized for his accomplishments on a national level, he has been selected among America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys for 2024.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license 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 anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.