Jeff Korek
Jeff Korek | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | State University of New York at Binghamton,[1] Maurice A Deane School of Law at Hofstra University |
| Occupation(s) | trial lawyer and partner at Gersowitz Libo & Korek |
| Website | https://www.lawyertime.com/jeff-s-korek/ |
Jeff S. Korek is a New York City-based trial lawyer and partner at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, a personal injury law firm.[2][3][4][5][6] He is a past president of the New York State Trial Lawyers' Association and a former commentator on Court TV.[2][5][7][8]
Korek has been selected to SuperLawyers and to Best Lawyers in America for the years 2006-2023.[7][9] He received Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, NYC" for 2016 and "Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, NYC" for 2020. He was also included in New York Magazine’s New York's Best Lawyers from 2006-2023. He was admitted to the New York and New Jersey state bars and the United States District Court for both Southern and Eastern Districts of New York in 1986.[10] Korek was admitted to the bar for the United States Supreme Court in 2013.[11]
Career
[edit]After graduating from the Maurice A Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, Korek worked as a chauffeur, receptionist and file clerk for F. Lee Bailey and Aaron J. Broder.[1] Korek was admitted to the New York bar in 1986.[1]
Korek joined Gersowitz Libo & Korek in 1992.[1] He previously worked for Weitz & Luxenberg and Leahey and Johnson.[1]
In 2006, Korek served as the president of the New York City chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.[5][7] He also served as president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association from 2007-2008.[2][5][7] Korek was 45 at the time of his election as president of the NYSTLA, making him the youngest president in the association’s history.[8]
Prior to becoming president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Korek served as that body’s first vice president.[12]
Korek also serves on the Committee on Character and Fitness for the Ninth Judicial District, Second Judicial Department of the State of New York.[5] The committee examines state bar applicants to ensure they are fit to practice law in the state of New York.
Education
[edit]Korek has an undergraduate degree from State University of New York at Binghamton.[1] He received his juris doctor from the Maurice A Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Bob Rozycki (May 3, 2010). "Profits & passions: Jeff Korek; Court squared". The Westchester County Business Journal.
- ^ a b c Winter Miller (September 13, 2007). "Four State Judges Sue Over Lack of Pay Raises". The New York Times.
- ^ Michelle Andrews (November 22, 2011). "N.Y. court program aims to ease malpractice bottlenecks". The Washington Post.
- ^ "Expert: Inadequate guardrails on Bronx overpass where seven died". U.S. News on NBC News. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Gersowitz Libo & Korek, PC". December 9, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ^ Brendan Pierson (January 7, 2013). "City, State Settle Car Wreck Suit for $18 Million". New York Law Journal.
- ^ a b c d "Jeff S. Korek". Best Lawyers. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ^ a b "Jeff S. Korek". The Crain’s Insider. July 22, 2007.
- ^ "Jeff S. Korek". Super Lawyers. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ^ "New York Attorney Fights for Victims of Medical Malpractice". Global Good Group. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ^ "Senior Partner Jeff S. Korek Is Sworn In As a Member of the Supreme Court Bar". GLK Law. 28 May 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ^ Mark Johnson (June 16, 2006). "Assembly committee blocks bill to stop 'double dipping'". Associated Press Newswires.