Marijo C. Adimey

Bar / Professional Activity

• New York County, Independent Judicial Screening Panel 2025, 2025
• U.S District Court, District of Columbia, 2024
• New Jersey Bar Association
• Appellate Division, First Department Attorney Disciplinary Committee, 2021
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Association of the Bar of the City of New York
• New York State Bar Association
• U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 2005
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 2003
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 2003
• The LGBTA Bar Association of Greater New York, 2013
• New Jersey, 2005
• New York, 1999
• New York State Trial Lawyer's Association, Board of Directors
• In 2013, I was appointed by the Administrative Judge for Civil Matters-First Judicial Department, as an attorney member of the Medical Malpractice Advisory Committee for the Supreme Court, Civil Branch, New York County. This appointment is reserved for attorneys whom the court considers to be “prominent.” I work with the Justices who preside in the New York County Medical Malpractice Parts to help the court function as effectively as possible. I am a strong voice for everyday people who have been victims of negligent medical care, 2013
• NJAJ: Member, 2013
• Member: New York City Bar, Committee on the Judiciary, 2012
• New York Women's Bar Association: Diversity Committee, 2012

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• $1,200,000 settlement on behalf of the daughter of an 85 year old Brooklyn woman who suffered an ischemic stroke following abdominal surgery at a major New York hospital.  Due to the failure of her medial providers to timely diagnose her stroke, she was left with permanent neurological deficits. , 2019
• $1,000,000 settlement on behalf of the spouse of a 64 year-old woman who died after complications resulting from a perforated bowel during an unnecessary gynecological surgery that was contra-indicated. , 2020
• $1,900,000 settlement in New Jersey on behalf of a 60 year-old woman who died following a routine pain management procedure.  Due to the failure of her medical providers to timely and properly identify and manage her intra-operative condition, she went into cardiopulmonary arrest and died shortly thereafter, leaving a husband and young daughter., 2020
• $2,900,000 settlement on behalf of a Suffolk County woman and her two adult children whose husband died as a result of the failure of his medical providers to timely diagnose a post-operative hemorrhage, resulting in prolonged pain and suffering, and his demise. , 2020
• $2,750,000 settlement immediately prior to jury selection on behalf of a Kings woman whose 74 year old husband and father of 4 adult children died after radiologists failed to identify a lesion in his lung on a chest x-ray.  As a result of the failure to properly interpret the radiological studies, his lung cancer went undiagnosed for almost two years, resulting in distant metastatic disease and his early demise. , 2020
• $10,000,000 settlement obtained on behalf of the wife of a Queens crane operator who was killed while working on a construction site in Queens when while hoisting a steel beam the sling broke causing the beam to fall onto the cab of the crane crushing the operator to death. The trial court, in a 66 page decision, granted summary judgment in our clients  favor under New York Labor Law section 240(1). , 2020
• $2.3m settlement, the maximum allowable coverage, on behalf of a 42 year-old Brooklyn resident who underwent a routine sinus surgery at a local NY hospital.  Due to the failure of the ENT to utilize mapping, a procedure that allows for direct visualization of the sinus cavity and surrounding structures, the ENT perforated the young man’s skull resulting in permanent neurological deficits., 2021
• $1.9m settlement in this NJ action involving a failure to provide adequate anesthesiological care to a 60 year-old mother and grandmother undergoing a routine outpatient pain management procedure, resulting in her cardiac arrest and eventual death., 2021
• $1,500,000 settlement on behalf of a 64 year-old gentleman when radiologists from a local NY hospital failed to properly interpret multiple radiology studies leading to a delay in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma. , 2021
• $1,010,000 settlement on behalf of the estate of a Brooklyn man who was killed in a residential elevator when the braking mechanism failed.  A post-death inspection revealed that the elevator had insufficient counterweight for it to properly balance, resulting in excessive wear and tear on the brakes that was not identified by either the building owners, property manager, or elevator inspection company., 2021
• $3m settlement on behalf of a victim of a horrific train accident who sustained severe and permanent injuries. , 2021
• $4.5m settlement on behalf of a young man with metastatic throat cancer.  The pathologist from a local NY hospital misinterpreted the pathology slides from the biopsy as being benign, when in fact, he had a positive lymph node.  As a result of the failure to diagnose the cancerous lymph node, this then 46 year-old married man with 4 children did not receive any oncological care, resulting in metastatic disease to his lungs and bones.  , 2021
• $1,050,000 on behalf of a NY County man who underwent a pancreatectomy for his underlying pancreatic cancer.  An intraoperative perforation of his bowel was not diagnosed by his clinicians until approximately one week postoperatively, causing our client to develop septic shock and multi-system organ failure, and requiring an emergency bowel resection and colostomy., 2022
• $3,500,000 on behalf of the husband and adult children of a Dutchess County wife and mother of adult children who was prescribed a contraindicated diabetes medication by her PCP despite severe warnings from multiple, nationally recognized sources warning of the high risk of hypoglycemia in patients similarly situated to our client.  As a result, she went into an irreversible anoxic encephalopathy secondary to prolonged hypoglycemia, and remained in a protracted vegetative state until her death one year later., 2022
• $5,000,000 in this Kings County construction accident case involving a 52-year-old husband and father who fell from an unsecured ladder at a construction site; our client was not offered any personal protection equipment to secure him in the event of a fall.  Our client sustained a TBI (traumatic brain injury) as well as multiple fractures of his ribs and pelvis. , 2021
• $1,000,000 on behalf of the adult children of a Bronx woman whose Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma went undiagnosed for more than a year, despite classic radiological findings on imaging.  As a result, her disease advanced and she was deprived of the opportunity for curative treatment. , 2022
• $2,500,000 settlement on behalf of the parents of a young NJ resident who drowned in a residential swimming pool while the on-duty lifeguard watched him struggling in the water for a period of several minutes without intervening.  By the time the lifeguard got up from his chair to investigate, our client had already been submerged under water for several minutes, leading to irreversible brain damage and his ultimate demise., 2021
• $2,900,000 settlement on behalf of a young Manhattan resident who presented to the ER with classic clinical and radiographic evidence of a myocardial infarction (or heart attack).  Due to the delay in diagnosis, our client sustained extensive myocardial damage to his heart and will be at increased risk of progression of his coronary artery disease., 2022
• $1,150,000 settlement on behalf of a 39-year-old Kings County woman who sustained multiple small and bowel lacerations during the performance of a cesarean section, resulting in multiple bowel resections, salpingectomy, and increased risk of future complications. , 2022
• $2,175,000 settlement on behalf of a 31-year-old Nassau County wife and mother whose local Ob/Gyn negligently attributed a palpable breast mast as a benign cyst, leading to a considerable delay in the diagnosis of her breast cancer and the development of metastatic disease., 2022
• $1,100,000 settlement on behalf of a 65-year-old Brooklyn woman for the failure of her clinicians to timely act upon suspicious lung lesions identified on imaging for more than a year, resulting in distant metastasis of lung cancer and her early demise.  , 2024
• $1,200,000 on behalf of a young Queens County woman who sustained a tracheal laceration during a hemithyroidectomy resulting in sepsis, multiple surgical operations, and prolonged hospitalization., 2024
• $1,245,000 settlement on behalf of the estate of a 68-year-old Brooklyn school teacher for her Gyn’s failure to timely diagnose and treat vulvar carcinoma, resulting in distant metastasis and her early demise., 2024
• $1,550,000 settlement on behalf of a 66-year-old Rockland County resident who died as a result of the failure of her treating physicians to timely diagnose and treat a pulmonary embolism (PE), resulting in her premature death., 2024
• $3,000,000.00 settlement, the maximum insurance coverage available, on behalf of the wife and son of a 56-year-old Westchester County resident who died as a result of an Urgent Care Center’s care’s failure to timely diagnose an aortic dissection, resulting in its fatal rupture days later., 2024
• $1,000,000 million settlement on behalf of a Queens county man who lost his 23-year-old wife after developing sepsis from an unrecognized and undiagnosed iatrogenic small bowel perforation during a salpingectomy procedure for an ectopic pregnancy. , 2025
• $1,100,000 million settlement in Kings County on behalf of the daughter of a 64-year-old resident who succumbed to advanced stage lung cancer when a lung lesion was identified on routine imaging, but not acted upon.  The delay in diagnosis and treatment of her then curable lesion caused her cancer to go undiagnosed and untreated for more than a year, leading to widespread metastasis, incurable disease, and her early demise., 2024
• $1,245,000 million settlement for the adult children of a 63-year-old woman who sought treatment from a Brooklyn physician for a vulvar lesion. While a diagnosis of lichen sclerosis was correctly diagnosed, the physician failed to send her for a biopsy to check for carcinoma when her condition progressed and worsened despite treatment.  The delay in diagnosis caused her underlying cancer to progress and metastasize, resulting in her untimely death., 2025
• $1,300,000 million settlement in New York County on behalf of the family of a 23-year-old recent college graduate who died while receiving routine treatment at a NY hospital for an underlying congenital condition.  When her cardiac monitors alerted clinicians to respiratory insufficiency, they went ignored.  Several hours later, she suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism resulting in her untimely death., 2025
• $1,550,000 million in Rockland County on behalf of the daughter of a 66-year-old woman who presented to her local ER with signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism. Her symptoms were dismissed as asthmatic in origin, depriving her of treatment for preventative treatment for further thrombotic disease.  The failure to receive that treatment resulted in her suffering a fatal pulmonary embolism., 2025
• $2,300,000 million settlement in Nassau County on behalf of a woman who lost her 58-year-old husband from an undiagnosed bacterial infection caused by microtrauma to his back while waxing his boat. The ED physicians treating him failed to obtain a basic medical and medication history, failed to perform a complete physical examination, and prematurely discharged him. Had they worked him up properly, his contained infection would have been treated conservatively.  Instead, the infection spread throughout his whole body, resulting in his untimely death just days later., 2025
• $2,300,000 million settlement in Kings County, the total coverage available, on behalf of a 57-year-old woman who suffered multiple bowel perforations during a gluteal augmentation surgery. Her surgeon dismissed her repeated postoperative complaints, communicated to him by phone and email, until it was too late and she went into septic shock. She underwent multiple, extensive exploratory abdominal surgeries to repair her bowel and was hospitalized for months, leaving her permanently weak, fatigued and unconditioned., 2025
• $2,500,000 million settlement in an Orange County matter involving a 54-year-old woman who sustained an iatrogenic injury to the spinal accessory nerve during a lymph node biopsy in her neck.  The nerve injury was not identified or recognized for several months later, causing her to require extensive surgical intervention, and permanent disability to her shoulder., 2025
• $2,900,000 million settlement in Monmouth County on behalf of a NJ resident who lost his 29-year-old wife and unborn daughter from an undiagnosed pulmonary embolism. Her OB Team repeatedly ignored her pulmonary related complaints, passing them off as pregnancy-related.  By the time they recognized the severity of her condition, it was too late.  Before they could bring her into the OR for an emergency C-section, she went into a cardiac arrest.  Neither she nor her unborn daughter could be revived., 2025
• $2,900,000 million settlement in Monmouth County on behalf of a NJ resident who lost his 29-year-old wife and unborn daughter from an undiagnosed pulmonary embolism. Her OB Team repeatedly ignored her pulmonary related complaints, passing them off as pregnancy-related.  By the time they recognized the severity of her condition, it was too late.  Before they could bring her into the OR for an emergency C-section, she went into a cardiac arrest.  Neither she nor her unborn daughter could be revived., 2025
• $500,000 settlement for a woman who sustained a permanent foot drop after a resident, under the supervision and control of an attending surgeon, misplaced three (3) pedicle screws during a laminectomy procedure, 2015
• $3,925,000 million settlement in Monroe County on behalf of a young 34-year-old Rochester laborer who was seriously injured while working on a radial arm saw.  The saw, which was not OSHA compliant, was defective in that it did not have proper machine blade guarding. In addition, the saw failed to have any automatic reversal mechanism, allowing it to slide toward the operator in between cuts, causing the man’s hand to be traumatically amputated above the wrist., 2025
• $5,300,000 million settlement in Richmond County on behalf of a young man who lost his 36-year-old wife just days after she delivered their first-born child.  Her clinicians in both NY and NJ venued cases failed to timely diagnose and treat an infection, causing her to become septic, go into multi-system organ failure, and die an untimely death., 2025
• $60+ million unanimous jury verdict on behalf of a 65-year-old Nassau County husband, father and full-time laborer who suffered permanent paralysis after a routine epidural injection, believed to be the highest medical malpractice verdict in Nassau County.  The physician used a particulate steroid, not recommended for use in lumbar epidural injections, and negligently injected the steroid into an artery leading to the spinal cord causing a spinal infarct. , 2025
• $2,500,000 unanimous jury verdict in Queens for a woman who underwent an EGD procedure, during which the endoscopist perforated her intestine, requiring her to undergo an emergent exploratory laparotomy to repair the damage, 2017
• $2.5 million settlement for a young woman who lost her husband when his treating physicians failed to advise him of an abnormal finding observed on a CT scan for almost 10 months, leading to an advanced stage illness and causing him untimely death, 2015
• $2.3 million settlement on behalf of a 53-year-old woman whose breast cancer went undiagnosed by radiologists who performed her mammograms. The delay of a year and a half resulted in metastasis and a diminished life expectancy, 2012
• $300 Arbitration Award for a woman who sustained a Right Rotator Cuff Tear during in an MV accident in which she was the passenger. She required surgical intervention and extensive physical therapy following the accident but was still left with limited mobility and range of motion, 2015
• $1,270,000 verdict from a Kings County jury after trial of a 64-year-old woman who went in for a screening colonoscopy and suffered a ruptured spleen, requiring her to undergo exploratory laparotomy and total splenectomy, 2016
• $750,000 jury verdict in a medical malpractice action venued in NY County involving an arterial injury during spinal surgery, resulting in massive hemorrhaging, placement of stent, infection and prolonged pain and suffering, 2012
• $7.5 million settlement on behalf of an infant who suffered brain damage during delivery at a hospital in Long Island
• $750,000 settlement for an elderly man who sustained a perforated intestine during a Fleet Enema performed in an ER, where the man presented with complaints of constipation. As a result of the malpractice, the gentleman is left with a permanent colostomy, 2015
• $1.2 million settlement in New York County for a 34-year-old man whose synovial sarcoma went undiagnosed for more than two years, despite radiological studies indicating cancer in the differential workup and the need for further workup. As a result of the delay in diagnosis, cancer spread to the young man's lungs and rendered his disease incurable, 2015
• $650,000 jury verdict in Kings County involving a fractured hip sustained when a patient who required one on one supervision was left unattended and fell from her hospital bed. The plaintiff underwent surgical repair of the hip, revision surgery, impairments of daily living and prolonged pain and suffering, 2010
• $675,000 Settlement in Richmond County on behalf of the adult children of a 51-year-old man after a negligently performed chest tube insertion, resulting in bronchopneumonia and anoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, and ultimately death, 2014
• $275,000 settlement on behalf of the adult son of an elderly woman who was strangulated when her head became lodged in bedrails of her bed at a nursing home. After evidence revealed a coverup by the nursing home, the case settled before depositions had concluded, 2013

Videos

• In the latest episode of the Trial Bible podcast, host Gennady Volz sits down with Adimey to unpack how she transformed a tragic spinal infarct following a routine procedure into a case study in storytelling and strategy. She explains how she ruled out every alternative cause, simplified complex medical issues through visual evidence, and connected jurors emotionally to the lasting impact of her client’s injuries. The discussion offers a rare look into the art of trial advocacy—how preparation, clarity, and empathy can turn medicine into narrative truth., "Trial Bible" Podcast, Legal, 2025

Representative Clients

• "My father sustained a spinal cord injury which has turned his life upside down. In these past years, the only bright spot that has helped me and my family has been this firm. At the beginning of our process, after researching firms, my family and I decided to put our trust in Marijo (MJ) Adimey and Aaron Ser who have now become family to us. These two angels spent all their time, energy and attention on working on our case. As a result of MJ and Aaron, the firm was able to secure a historic verdict. It’s almost impossible for me to convey how hard MJ and Aaron fought…it’s one of those things that can only be understood by seeing it up close. They’ve spent countless hours and sleepless nights researching and studying our case, which was extremely complicated. It’s clear that for these lawyers, they’re not doing this just because it’s a job. Instead, they are doing this because they felt invested in the justice that me and my family deserved. Overall, to any of those seeking legal representation, please feel free to do your research, but as someone who has already gone through this, I am confident in saying that there is no better firm than Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf. In our time with them, we've interacted with a countless number of other people at their firm (such as Howard, Richard and Polina) who were all warm and welcoming to us. Thank you MJ, thank you Aaron and thank you to everyone at their firm; my family will always think about how much you’ve done for us." Elliot Gangaram, 2024
• "Marijo I would highly recommend. She took on my moms case it was a long process but she never gave up and she showed great support and always encouraged us and was there for us. Cannot thank her enough for what she did for us. Deissy Ortiz, 2019
• "Gain Gair is the only firm you should consider if you're looking for a legal firm that will put you and your family needs first! Marijo and the team always made themselves available to answer our questions, took the time to explain the process, but most importantly they never wavered in their support and belief that our situation warranted the maximum support and financial protection for future medical intervention. Don't let the warm exterior fool you. This firm is tough! They will fight the Good Fight and Win! Marijo is the friend for life you call at 3am! Go with Gair Gair and trust that they will advocate, care and provide true and honest legal protection for you and your loved ones. It has been a privilege to have them as our legal counsel. Can't recommend them enough! The Gordon Family.", 2023
• "Marijo Adimey was our attorney and we cannot say enough wonderful things about her. Her wisdom, care and concern for my mother exceeded all of our expectations. Anyone would be lucky to have her representing them." Ella Gorodischer, 2017

Pro bono / Community Service

• ASPCA: Volunteer, 2012
• American Cancer Society, Top Fundraiser Determination 2023 Season, 2023
• Member: Women Interested in Cystic Health (WIICH): An organization in Western New York, my hometown, managed and made up of women who work to raise money for children and adults who have been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, 1998
• The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: Fundraised over $10,000 towards the Society's mission to find a cure for blood cancers from 2008-2012, 0000

Educational Background

• Syracuse University, B.A., 1991-1995
• Western New England University, School of Law J.D., 1995-1998

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• “Taking a Meaningful Defendant Deposition”: New York State Bar Association, Faculty, Taking a Meaninful Deposition, American Bar Association, 2019
• CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS FROM THE TRENCHES: STRATEGIES TO WIN YOUR LABOR LAW CASE 2024 EDITION, Faculty, Construction Accidents from the Trenches, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Legal, 2023
• CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS FROM THE TRENCHES: STRATEGIES TO WIN YOUR LABOR LAW CASE 2024 EDITION, Faculty, Construction Accidents from the Trenches, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Legal, 2024
• Guest lecturer in this Retail and Distribution Annual Conference, highlighting the plaintiff's perspective of litigation., Faculty, Retail and Distribution Risk Conference, Willis Retail Symposium, Legal, 2025
• How do some of the most talented lawyers in New York consistently achieve the very best results for their clients? How do they deal with problems that have the potential to destroy their case?  Over the last 35 years a small group of lawyers have repeatedly attained the very best results for their clients at trial. Learn the answers to these questions:  Why did the jury return such a large award? How did the lawyer ask for money damages? How did the lawyer work with favorable and unfavorable trial evidence? How did the lawyer deal with problem areas during jury selection?This seminar will demonstrate what these lawyers do and say in Opening Statements and Closing Arguments to achieve spectacular results. It will also focus on the way in which they dealt with tough and problematic issues during jury selection. Every member of this renowned faculty has obtained multiple million dollar verdicts.  Trial demonstrations are what this program is all about. As an added bonus a portion of this program will be devoted to legal ethics at trial., Faculty, Masters Series, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Legal, 2025
• The New York City Bar Association is pleased to present an all-day Conference addressing the latest in medical malpractice litigation. The Conference will offer valuable perspective and experiences from plaintiff counsel, defense counsel, appellate counsel, and the judiciary on the changing landscape of medicine, our juries, and best practices as we look forward. Please join us for what is expected to be a robust discussion of the present and future for medical malpractice litigation., Faculty, NYCBA Medical Malpractice Program, New York City Bar Association, Litigation, 2025
• The New York City Bar Association is pleased to present an all-day Conference addressing the latest in medical malpractice litigation. The Conference will offer valuable perspective and experiences from plaintiff counsel, defense counsel, appellate counsel, and the judiciary on the changing landscape of medicine, our juries, and best practices as we look forward. Please join us for what is expected to be a robust discussion of the present and future for medical malpractice litigation., Faculty, NYCBA Medical Malpractice Program, New York City Bar Association, Litigation, 2024
• How do some of the most talented lawyers in New York consistently achieve the very best results for their clients? How do they deal with problems that have the potential to destroy their case?  Over the last 35 years a small group of lawyers have repeatedly attained the very best results for their clients at trial. Learn the answers to these questions:  Why did the jury return such a large award? How did the lawyer ask for money damages? How did the lawyer work with favorable and unfavorable trial evidence? How did the lawyer deal with problem areas during jury selection?This seminar will demonstrate what these lawyers do and say in Opening Statements and Closing Arguments to achieve spectacular results. It will also focus on the way in which they dealt with tough and problematic issues during jury selection. Every member of this renowned faculty has obtained multiple million dollar verdicts.  Trial demonstrations are what this program is all about. As an added bonus a portion of this program will be devoted to legal ethics at trial., Faculty, Masters Series, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Legal, 2023
• Invited to be a guest lecturer on a nationally syndicated Podcast concerning personal injury and medical malpractice Trials.  This invitation followed a $60m+ unanimous verdict in Nassau County, the highest reported verdict to date., Invited Guest Speaker, "Trial Bible" Podcast, Litigation, 2025
• “Keep Current with NY Automobile Litigation”, February 2018 

Other Outstanding Achievements

• Co-author of the 2025 Edition of "New York Medical Malpractice", a comprehensive treatise on the complexities of medical malpractice law in New York State, published by Lexis Nexis.  This essential resource is designed to serve legal practitioners and scholars navigating the complex landscape of medical malpractice law in New York State., 2025

Honors

• Excellence in Practice, 2013-present, Super Lawyers
• Top Women Attorney, Super Lawyers, 2021
• “Best Lawyers” in New York in the specialties of medical malpractice and personal injury, The Best Lawyers in America and New York Magazine
• Named one of the “Top Women’s Litigators” in New York by Super Lawyers in 2017
• Chosen as one of America's Best Lawyers for 2016 Edition in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
• This honor has been made possible by former clients who have taken the time to compliment the recipient in the following areas: ✓ Communications Ability ✓ Responsiveness ✓ Quality of Service ✓ Value for Money The results have been compiled and the recipient has earned a Client Review Rating Score of 4.5 or higher on a scale of 1-5. Less than 4% of the 900,000+ attorneys listed on martindale.com and lawyers.com have been accorded this Martindale-Hubbell honor of distinction, Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell, 2012
• AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, New York Super Lawyers
• Excellence in Practice, Super Lawyers, 2013

Awards

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Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

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AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

Industry Groups

• Law