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Howard Scott Hershenhorn is a distinguished attorney based in New York City, specializing in Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Rail law at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf. Recognized as the youngest lawyer to be selected by his peers for inclusion in *The Best Lawyers in America* and *New York Magazine's Best Lawyers in New York*, he has achieved some of the largest verdicts and settlements across New York and New Jersey. Hershenhorn's impressive track record includes a landmark $26 million settlement for the family of a renowned financial analyst tragically killed by a truck in Manhattan, marking one of the largest wrongful death settlements in New York State history. His notable jury verdicts include a $12.5 million award in a wrongful death elevator negligence case, as well as multimillion-dollar settlements for construction workers and medical malpractice claims. These achievements underscore his prowess as a trial lawyer. Since 1996, Hershenhorn has exclusively represented victims of serious accidents and medical malpractice. His prior experience as a litigator at DLA Piper, one of the world's largest law firms, provides him with a unique perspective on how personal injury cases are defended. His first trial as a plaintiff's attorney resulted in a remarkable $4.9 million verdict, paving the way for him to become a partner in his current firm in 2000. He now leads a dedicated team of lawyers and support staff to manage cases from inception to trial. Hershenhorn's expertise has garnered recognition beyond the legal community, with appearances on CNN, ABC News, CBS News, and WPIX. He has been quoted in major publications like *The New York Times*, *Daily News*, *Newsday*, and *New York Post*. In addition to his practice, Hershenhorn serves as an Adjunct Professor at Brooklyn Law School, teaching Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice. His leadership extends to various committees within the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and the New York State Bar Association. He is also actively involved in his community, serving as a Park Commissioner and coaching local youth sports.

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