Scarsdale, NY

Laurence M. Deutsch

Laurence M. Deutsch is the Managing Partner and founder of Deutsch Law, PC, specializing in medical malpractice and personal injury law. With over 20 years of courtroom experience, he has recovered millions for victims across New York, securing life-changing verdicts and settlements. He is a recognized expert, frequently lecturing on trial strategy and medical malpractice law, and has authored essential legal resources. Deutsch holds a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and a B.A. from Union College. He has received numerous accolades including a "Superb" rating from Avvo, "Preeminent" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, "Super Lawyer" by Thompson Reuters, and is a Hall of Fame Inductee in NY Law Journal’s Verdicts and Settlements Hall of Fame. He is also a medical malpractice legal analyst for ABC World News Tonight.

Robert O’Hare

Robert “Bobby” O’Hare is the head of the firm’s Personal Injury Group. He began his highly successful legal career, working on complex litigation matters at large international law firms. Today, while he continues to handle high stakes business and corporate matters, Bobby passionately represents people seriously injured or killed because of the wrongful conduct of others. Bobby is a skilled trial and appellate lawyer and handles cases from intake through trial and appeal. By applying his widely esteemed legal acumen and litigation skills to personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims, he has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of clients and their families, including those killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11. In addition to Bobby’s top-tier litigation experience and training, he brings a breadth of real world experience to his work on behalf of injured clients and their families. Before joining the legal profession, he served with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) as a police officer and sergeant in some of NYC’s toughest neighborhoods. He was a member of New York City’s Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responding to calls for medical assistance in upper Manhattan and the lower east side. And, for many years, he served as an emergency medical technician (EMT) for the largest and busiest volunteer ambulance service in New York state. In these roles, he saw first-hand how injuries can change a person’s life forever. He also saw the true commitment that police officers and first responders make to the communities they serve, and developed a special admiration for these men and women of service. Bobby is dedicated to using his experience and legal skills to help those injured or killed, including in the line of duty, obtain compensation for the wrongful acts of others.

Avi Cohen

Avi Cohen is a dedicated attorney with over 17 years of experience in family law, matrimonial law, personal injury, and commercial litigation. Known for his client-centered approach, he provides skilled representation in high-stakes cases, helping clients navigate complex challenges in both personal and business matters. He is a fierce legal advocate, deeply rooted in the Five Towns community of Woodmere, known for his powerful presence in the courtroom and unwavering dedication to justice. His relentless pursuit of excellence has earned him the elite Super Lawyers’ “Rising Stars” recognition and an impeccable 10.0 Avvo rating, where he stands as “Superb”. As the founder of A. Cohen Law Firm, P.C., Avi wields years of specialized experience, delivering results that protect his clients’ interests with unyielding determination. His expertise in personal injury law is unmatched, having secured millions in compensation for clients involved in product defects, catastrophic car accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall incidents, and construction accidents. He has successfully represented clients in high-stakes commercial litigation throughout New York, including Long Island, NYC, the Bronx, and Westchester.

Veronika Reizin

Veronika Reizin is a relentless and seasoned litigator and represents families and clients who have suffered serious personal injuries or have died because of the wrongful conduct of others. She has an unwavering commitment to her clients and works tirelessly to ensure that justice is pursued and clients and families are fully compensated for their losses. Veronika handles a wide range of personal injury cases, from vehicle accidents to slips, trips, and falls. She has years of experience handling complex medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. She leverages her experience and attention to detail to secure maximum monetary compensation, reimbursement, and recovery for her clients. Whether you have been catastrophically injured or lost a loved one due to wrongful death, Veronika’s empathetic approach and remarkable legal skills will guide you through the legal process. Veronika has spent most of her legal career at the firm and also practiced at highly respected personal injury law firm.

Anthony R. Minchella

Anthony R. Minchella is the Founding Member of Minchella & Associates, LLC. He represents Fortune 50 financial services companies, physician groups, healthcare providers, small and large specialty products companies, and contractors in corporate governance, employment litigation, trade secret and non-competition litigation, unfair trade practice claims, department of labor investigations, and construction litigation. He also represents corporate shareholders and LLC members in litigation, including dissolution and receivership actions that typically involve breach of fiduciary duty claims. Tony's practice also involves representing individuals, including professionals and executives in employment, real estate litigation and other matters. He acts as local counsel and outside general counsel. Tony is an adjunct professor of law on Connecticut Civil Procedure at Quinnipiac Law School. He has been named a New England and Connecticut Super Lawyer for 14 consecutive years (2010-2024), is AV Rated Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, and is recognized in Best Lawyers in the commercial litigation practice area.

Leigh H. Sutton

Leigh is a founding partner of Sutton & Smyth, LLP. Born and raised in New York City, Leigh learned valuable lessons in street smarts, which provided him with a relentless work ethic and a tireless dedication to excel. Combined with his legal education and extensive experience, Leigh is a formidable trial attorney that does not shy away from the courtroom and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. Leigh has dedicated his practice to zealously representing hard-working New Yorkers injured as a result of someone else’s negligence and representing victims who experienced property damage due to a fire or water loss. He gained invaluable early experience as a Partner of a renowned insurance defense firm, working closely with insurance adjusters and learning the ins and outs of how insurance companies value personal injury and property damage cases. He uses this knowledge, together with excellent negotiating and litigation skills, to maximize his client’s monetary recoveries. Leigh believes that all victims deserve a lawyer that truly cares about them. To that end, he makes himself available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and will continually communicate with clients to provide updates as their case progresses. He provides his cell number so clients can contact him whenever the need arises and is committed to excellence in the representation of his clients to bring them the justice they deserve and the compassion they need.

Andrew Levitt

Andrew “Andy” Levitt is a litigator and appellate lawyer handling catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. He began his successful legal career, working on complex litigation matters at two preeminent New York City law firms. Andy is known for his attention to detail and keen intellect. While Andy continues to handle high stakes business and corporate matters, he dedicates a large portion of his practice to representing clients seriously injured or killed because of the wrongful conduct of others. Andy heads up many of the firm’s litigations and appeals and has represented clients injured at dangerous premises, in Dram Shop cases (over service of alcohol leading to crashes and injuries), auto and truck crashes, and marine-related accidents. Andy also represents families who have lost loved ones who died at the World Trade Center on 9/11.