Joseph Lanni

Joseph Lanni is a senior trial attorney and partner at the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm in New York City. With over 39 years of experience, he represents plaintiffs in complex cases involving medical malpractice, product liability, construction and vehicle accidents, premises liability, civil rights, and fraud. Known for his courtroom skill and attention to evidence, Mr. Lanni has earned a reputation for taking on the firm’s most serious and high-stakes cases. Forbes has named him one of the “Best Personal Injury Lawyers in NYC” for four consecutive years—2022 through 2025.

Mr. Lanni earned his J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey, and holds a B.A. from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the District of New Jersey.

Throughout his career, Mr. Lanni has recovered multimillion-dollar awards for individuals suffering from life-changing injuries and injustices. His work includes landmark victories for clients with spinal cord damage, brain injuries, amputations, and wrongful death claims. He has held hospitals, health systems, and large corporations accountable for negligence and misconduct—often uncovering hidden or suppressed evidence that proves critical to a case. Notably, he has also led high-profile whistleblower and Medicare fraud cases in collaboration with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

In addition to injury litigation, Joseph Lanni has a strong record in civil rights cases, including representing victims of police corruption and racial profiling. He was lead counsel in the “Dirty Thirty” NYPD scandal cases, securing justice for wrongfully convicted individuals. His deep experience and unwavering advocacy make him one of the most trusted trial lawyers in New York.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm

Licensed State

• New York
• New Jersey

Education

• Rutgers University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Rutgers University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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