Howard S. Hershenhorn

Howard S. Hershenhorn is widely regarded as one of New York’s premier trial attorneys, representing clients in complex personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases. His career is defined by achieving groundbreaking verdicts and settlements, including some of the largest recoveries in New York State history, setting benchmarks for justice and accountability.

Howard earned his Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York at Stony Brook before completing his Juris Doctor at Brooklyn Law School, where he was honored with the Order of the Barrister. Since his admission to practice in New York and New Jersey, Howard has built a reputation for exceptional trial advocacy, later expanding his admissions to multiple federal courts across New York and beyond.

Howard has secured landmark results such as an $85 million verdict for a pedestrian struck by a sightseeing bus, a $28 million settlement for a paralyzed teenager, and multimillion-dollar verdicts in medical malpractice and construction accident cases. His results not only demonstrate litigation excellence but also provide life-changing outcomes for clients and families facing catastrophic loss.

In addition to his litigation work, Howard contributes to advancing the legal profession through teaching and writing. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at Brooklyn Law School, created and led courses on personal injury and medical malpractice, and authored the authoritative text New York Medical Malpractice, 2025. His insights are regularly sought by legal associations and national media outlets.

A leader in trial advocacy, Howard S. Hershenhorn serves on the Board of Directors and committees of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, shaping strategies for protecting victims’ rights. With decades of experience, he continues to deliver compassionate, client-focused representation while maintaining an influential role in strengthening personal injury law across New York and the nation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
• Member, New York City Bar Association
• Member, New York State Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York
• New Jersey
• District of Columbia

Education

• Brooklyn Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• State University of New York at Stony Brook
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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