Pound Ridge, NY

Jay S. Hausman

Jay S. Hausman was born in New York City. He attended the State University of New York at Albany, graduating in 1989. Thereafter, he attended the University of Bridgeport School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1992. He was subsequently admitted to practice law in the State of New York in 1993, at the age of 24. As the founding partner of Hausman & Pendzick, Mr. Hausman is lead trial counsel and has tried numerous cases in the courts of the State of New York. Mr. Hausman’s training and experience have provided him with the ability to prepare and try high-level negligence cases in such areas as Labor Law, medical malpractice, premises liability, and motor vehicle accidents. Some examples of the substantial verdicts and settlements Mr. Hausman has obtained on behalf of his injured clients are: Negotiated a settlement of $3 million for a woman who had sustained burns as a result of the improper maintenance of a building. Obtained $1.75 million for a laborer who fell from a ladder sustaining injuries to his elbow and shoulder. Negotiated a $1.5 million for a construction worker who suffered shoulder and back injuries as a result of a worksite accident. Obtained a verdict of $430,420 for a client injured in a motor vehicle accident, sustaining a torn meniscus in his knee. This verdict was published in New York Magazine as one of the highest verdicts of the year (2010) for an injury of this type.

Elizabeth M. Pendzick

Elizabeth M. Pendzick was born in eastern Long Island. She attended the State University of New York at Geneseo, graduating in 1992. She attended Hofstra University School of Law, receiving her Juris Doctorate in 1995. As the managing partner of Hausman & Pendzick, she is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the firm, as well as overseeing a team of lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants in preparing many of the firm’s cases involving catastrophic injuries for trial. These cases include many matters involving Labor Law, medical malpractice, premises liability, and motor vehicle accidents. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Pendzick was an associate at Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker focusing on medical malpractice and motor vehicle liability defense. She then served as a Senior Court Attorney at the New York State Appellate Division - First Department. Her years of experience handling insurance defense, and numerous appeals, give her an invaluable advantage in handling and preparing the firm’s plaintiffs’ cases for trial. Ms. Pendzick presently heads the firm’s appellate department. Since taking over the handling of the firm’s motion & appellate practice, the firm has had several successful appeals.