
Practice areas: Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability; view more
Licensed in New York since: 2004
Education: University of Florida Levin College of Law
Languages Spoken: English, Polish
Details
With nearly 20 years of experience helping clients fight for the just compensation they deserve for enduring debilitating injuries due to no fault of their own, Slawomir Platta has emerged as a beacon of leadership and ethical standards within his legal community for his intense dedication and commitment to the security of his clients’ futures. The owner and president of The Platta Law Firm in New York City, New York, he is well-equipped to handle myriad personal injury law matters, including motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-falls, workplace accidents, construction accidents, workers’ compensation law and wrongful death, among many others.
Mr. Platta completed his legal studies in Poland, receiving his Juris Doctor in civil law from the University of Warsaw in 1999, as well as his Juris Doctor in canon law from the University of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski. He went on to attend the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he further strengthened his legal foundation with his shrewd legal acumen and earned his LL.M. degree in 2000. Four years later, he became licensed to practice law in New York.
A consummate professional through and through, Mr. Platta leaves no stone unturned in pursuit of peace of mind and normalcy for his clients. He emphasizes a strong work ethic, personalized attention and meticulous focus on every aspect of a case he takes on. For his many contributions, he has been recognized as one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators for obtaining mammoth monetary damages for his clients, as well as holding a rating of “Excellent” on Avvo.
Outside his law practice, Mr. Platta maintains close affiliations with many legal organizations, including the American Association for Justice and the New York State Bar Association. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.
Practice areas
Workers' Compensation: Claimant, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Social Security DisabilityFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
- 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Social Security Disability
First Admitted: 2004, New York
Professional Webpage: https://plattalaw.com/our-attorneys/slawomir-platta/
- New York State Bar, 2004
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 2007
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, 2007
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 2007
- Court of Appeals for the State of New York, 2011
- American Association for Justice, Member
- “Top NY Verdicts″ and “Top New York Settlements”
- Grand Marshal of the Pulaski Day Parade
- “Excellent” rating on Avvo
- Annual Recognition Award – Polish American Congress New Jersey Division, 2018
- Award of Appreciation from Consulate General of the Republic of Poland – New York Section, 2018
- Super Lawyers – New York Metro
- University of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, Juris Doctor, Canon Law, 1994 – 1999
- University of Warsaw, Juris Doctor, Civil Law, 1994 - 1999
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2013 - 2014