Why Block O’Toole & Murphy?

Jeffrey founded what became our firm in 1989, determined to make his mark in the courtroom on behalf of the underdog. His commitment to outworking his adversaries has led to many multi-million dollar outcomes for injured New Yorkers. Making things right for the injured brings him great satisfaction.

One of New York’s premier construction injury lawyers, he has obtained a number of landmark verdicts, including one that totaled more than $32 million. In the last five years alone, Daniel has secured more than $350 million in verdicts and settlements.

Stephen has made his mark in the courtroom, tenaciously pursuing financial compensation for the victims of construction accidents and catastrophic work injuries. He has achieved many professional accolades, including being named a “New York Super Lawyer,” one of the “Best Lawyers In America” and winning “The National Trial Lawyer Award.”

His reputation as a trial lawyer has earned him many awards and recognition, including being selected to “New York Super Lawyers” from 2011-2018. Joseph has achieved more than $100 million in jury verdicts and settlements, including a $10,875,000 verdict in a work injury case.

Known for his skillful and compassionate representation of the seriously injured, David has obtained many large settlements for the injured, including a $12 million settlement for a worker who suffered catastrophic injuries after a Manhattan construction site accident.

An aggressive and experienced trial attorney, Scott focuses his practice on handling complex injury cases. His successful record at our firm includes obtaining a $13.5 million settlement for an accident victim who suffered brain damage and other severe injuries.

Practicing for over 20 years, Frederick has vast experience in the courtroom litigating personal injury cases. His prior experience working for defense firms provides him with a keen insight into his adversaries, helping him build the strongest cases possible for injury victims. He has amassed an impressive array of results, including multi-million dollar settlements on behalf of workers and their families.

Michael has spent his career exclusively representing injury victims in areas of practice such as work accidents, construction accidents, premises liability and auto accidents. His verdicts include a multi-million dollar verdict for a non-union construction worker who suffered a partial amputation of a finger in addition to shoulder and neck injuries.

Christina is well known for her superior writing and analytical skills, a critical skill when pursuing settlements and verdicts in complex work accident cases. She handles a wide range of injury cases and has obtained millions of dollars in recoveries for our clients.

A native New Yorker and former prosecutor at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Kristian graduated from Fordham University and Brooklyn Law School. He has investigated and prosecuted hundreds of cases while working at the D.A.’s office, bringing invaluable trial experience to the firm.

Well known and respected by his clients and adversaries alike, George spends nearly every day in New York City courtrooms. He advocates zealously on behalf of our clients and has been honored by the Institute for Jewish Humanities for his dedication to his community and the legal profession.

With more than a decade of experience litigating in state and federal courts, Ravi brings a tremendous record of success to our firm. Driven by a desire to make things right for those who have been wronged, he has obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients in New York.