Nick  Gjelaj

Associate

Phone:    212-736-5300
Fax:    212-971-9840
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Nick Gjelaj, a New York construction accident lawyer, is an associate at Block O'Toole & Murphy. He joined the firm in 2008.

Mr. Gjelaj, a first generation Albanian American, received his undergraduate degree from New York University and received his juris doctorate from Pace University Law School in 2001.

Mr. Gjelaj was admitted to practice law in 2002. Since graduating law school, Mr. Gjelaj has worked tirelessly on behalf of injured workers, earning a reputation as a fierce but fair advocate.

Mr. Gjelaj is recognized as an experienced New York construction accident attorney. He has litigated countless commercial and residential construction accidents and is well respected by the bench and bar for his familiarity of the Labor Law. In recognition of his skills and experience, Mr. Gjelaj was appointed as a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association Labor Law Committee. This committee is comprised of a select number of lawyers that have the responsibility of making sure that the laws impacting the safety and welfare of construction workers in New York are applied evenly and fairly. Mr. Gjelaj has represented various trades, including carpenters, laborers, steamfitters, sheet metal workers, plumbers and electricians.

Mr. Gjelaj also has litigated automobile accidents, elevator accidents and tractor-trailer collisions. He has been involved in trials and settlements that have generated millions of dollars for his clients.

Recently, Mr. Gjelaj has been instrumental in resolving the following cases:

• $2,600,000 on behalf of an injured Local 3 Electrician that sustained an electrical injury on the job.


• $2,025,000 in a traumatically induced seizure case.


• $2,000,000 on behalf of a woman that sustained a spine injury against the City of New York.


• Mr. Gjelaj has also been responsible for nearly $7,000,000 in resolutions in less than three months in 2009.

Mr. Gjelaj has been elected and now proudly serves as a member of the Board of Directors with The New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr.Gjelaj is married and has two beautiful children. Mr. Gjelaj is also politically active at the state and local level and devotes a great deal of time and effort to advocating on behalf of and the advancing the cause of workers and unions alike.

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