One of the preeminent malpractice attorneys in the nation, James R. Duffy is the senior trial partner at Duffy & Duffy. He brings more than 35 years of experience representing plaintiffs in cases involving complex medical malpractice and negligence resulting in catastrophic injury.
During his career, he has won more than 30 verdicts in excess of one million dollars, and has negotiated more than 250 multi-million dollar settlements. He also holds the distinction of having obtained the largest medical malpractice award on Long Island ($80 million) on behalf of a brain-injured child.
Recognized by both The Best Lawyers in America and Who’s Who in America, Mr. Duffy is extremely active in championing the rights of injured persons and advancing their cause. Mr. Duffy is a founding member of the New York Academy Trial Lawyers and currently sits on the academy’s Board of Directors.
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.