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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

  • St. John's University School of Law, J.D., 1987
     

  • University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1983

BAR ADMISSION

  • New York, 1987
     

  • United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, 1988

AWARDS

  • Selected by his peers as a New York Super Lawyer annually since 2007
     

  • Recognized by New York Law Journal as achieving one of the most notable defense verdicts of 2005

LECTURES

  • American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons Annual Convention: "Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Case"
     

  • Brooklyn Bar Association CLE: Jury Selection in a "New" Brooklyn: Hipsters, Transplants & Millennials
     

  • American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons Annual Convention - "Keys to a Winning Strategy" and Mock Trial Defense Counsel
     

  • Hospital for Special Surgery - "The Importance of Record Keeping in Defense of Medical Malpractice Matters"
     

  • Association of the Bar of the City of New York - "Litigation Skills Workshop: Taking and Defending Depositions"
     

  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association - Moot Court Competition Judge

What Our Clients Say

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for ensuring that I had the best representation in court with attorney Tom Gerspach. …He provided me with the mental fortitude and preparedness necessary for us to ultimately succeed in court. He was very meticulous, thoughtful, insightful, and set aside the right amount of time to meet with me and prepare for trial beforehand. During the trial, his judgement was excellent, conduct professional, and he was sharp to respond to plaintiff's stratagems. Tom valued my opinions and included me to participate in my own defense…It was truly a pleasure to work with him and a blessing to have him in my corner. I highly recommend Tom for any future claims and individuals in need of superb representation."

New York State Board Certified Gastroenterologist

- May, 2022

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Thomas J. Gerspach, Esq

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