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When people think about medical malpractice cases, they often picture a single lawyer standing in a courtroom.
The reality is very different.
The cases that come through our doors rarely belong to one attorney. They are the product of teams. Records have to be gathered and reviewed. Medical literature has to be studied. Experts have to be identified and consulted. Depositions have to be taken. Trial strategy has to be developed. Even after a case is resolved, there are often questions involving liens, structured settlements, and long-term planning for a client or family.
That reality makes this year’s Super Lawyers results particularly meaningful to us.
Duffy & Duffy is proud to announce that 14 attorneys from the firm have been selected to the 2026 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, a recognition awarded to a small percentage of attorneys statewide.
The attorneys named to the 2026 New York Super Lawyers list are:
Attorneys named to the 2026 New York Rising Stars list are:
For a firm that focuses heavily on medical negligence litigation, the recognition is notable not simply because of the number of attorneys selected, but because of what it suggests about the depth of the firm’s practice.
Medical malpractice cases are among the most demanding matters in civil litigation. A lawyer handling these cases must understand not only legal principles but also medicine. One day the issue may involve obstetrics. The next day it may involve oncology, neurology, emergency medicine, cardiology, or infectious disease. There is a reason many firms choose not to concentrate on this area of law. The investment of time, resources, and expertise can be substantial.
Over the years, Duffy & Duffy has built a practice around that challenge.
The firm has represented patients and families throughout Long Island, New York City, Westchester County, and across New York State in cases involving birth injuries, delayed cancer diagnoses, surgical errors, hospital negligence, nursing home abuse, and other serious injuries. Some cases have resulted in significant recoveries. Others have helped families obtain answers after years of uncertainty about what happened to a loved one.
Managing Partner Michael Duffy believes the recognition reflects the culture the firm has worked to build.
“This recognition, awarded to only the top 5% of attorneys in New York and the top 2.5% for Rising Stars, reflects the dedication, skill, and integrity our team brings to every client we represent,” Duffy said. “For more than 20 years, Duffy & Duffy has been committed to fighting for victims of medical malpractice and negligence across Long Island and New York. Honors like these belong to our clients as much as our team.”
The Super Lawyers selection process combines peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations by attorneys familiar with the work of other lawyers in their field. While no award can fully capture the quality of an attorney’s work, recognition from fellow members of the legal profession carries particular significance.
For Duffy & Duffy, the announcement is also a reminder that successful representation depends on more than individual accomplishments. Clients place enormous trust in their lawyers when they seek help after a serious medical injury. Earning that trust requires experience, preparation, and a willingness to take on difficult cases.
The attorneys recognized this year have different backgrounds, different levels of experience, and different roles within the firm. What they have in common is a commitment to helping injured patients and their families navigate some of the most difficult circumstances they will ever face.
We are grateful for the recognition and even more grateful for the clients who have trusted us to represent them.
No. Our injury cases are handled on a contingent retainer. You pay nothing upfront, and we recover attorney’s fees only if your litigation is successful. We don’t bill by the hour. You don’t need to worry about running up a large attorney’s bill before you see any recovery for your injuries.
Yes. Our firm is dedicated to creating a strong relationship with our clients, beginning with keeping your information and consultation confidential.
Each case we encounter is carefully screened and evidence scrutinized to make sure the claim is meritorious and may be successful at trial. We will perform an investigation, and then our partners make a final decision on whether to take on a case.
