Thomas J. Gerspach, ESQ
New York Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney
Mr. Gerspach is committed to defending medical professionals and the health care industry.
His more then 35 years of experience helping health care professionals and institutions at trial and beyond has cultivated a specialized knowledge of what works. However, just as medical knowledge evolves on a daily basis, so does Tom.
Mr. Gerspach utilizes zealous and innovative litigation tactics to effectively and efficiently resolve complex medical-legal controversies. He had an impressive record of success at trial, mediation and in negotiation. However, equally as important, he has been able to maintain long-term relationships with his clients because he provides personalized attention to every case.
THOMAS J. GERSPACH
Email Address:
Gerspach@gerspachlaw.com
Mr. Gerspach has been trying cases throughout the New York metropolitan area for the past 35 years. He has tried cases successfully in all five boroughs of New York City and beyond. His verdicts include cases involving neurologically impaired infants, death and other catastrophic injuries. In 2005, Mr. Gerspach was recognized by the New York Law Journal for having achieved one of the top defense verdicts that year. His string of successful verdicts has comprised victories in 60 of his last 64 verdicts taken. In 2024 Mr. Gerspach was a New York Super Lawyer selectee for the eighteenth straight year and has been recognized for his achievements in Who's Who in American Law.
EDUCATION
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St. John's University School of Law, J.D., 1987
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University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1983
BAR ADMISSION
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New York, 1987
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United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, 1988
AWARDS
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Selected by his peers as a New York Super Lawyer annually since 2007
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Recognized by New York Law Journal as achieving one of the most notable defense verdicts of 2005
LECTURES
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American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons Annual Convention: "Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Case"
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Brooklyn Bar Association CLE: Jury Selection in a "New" Brooklyn: Hipsters, Transplants & Millennials
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American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons Annual Convention - "Keys to a Winning Strategy" and Mock Trial Defense Counsel
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Hospital for Special Surgery - "The Importance of Record Keeping in Defense of Medical Malpractice Matters"
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Association of the Bar of the City of New York - "Litigation Skills Workshop: Taking and Defending Depositions"
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New York State Trial Lawyers Association - Moot Court Competition Judge