Lawrence Rosenblatt, ESQ.
Bergenfield, NJ *****
********.**********@*****.*** 646-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-rosenblatt
MANAGING ATTORNEY & LICENSED ADJUSTER
Medical Malpractice Specialist Personal Injury Law Firm Operations Complex Litigation
Expertise in leading teams in complex litigation environments
Accomplished, forward-thinking law professional with solid track record of success litigating within the general liability, medical malpractice and personal injury claims industry. Documented success as managing partner of thriving law firm with direct oversight for all office and staff management functions.
Known for exceptional critical thinking, negotiating, and trial preparation skills; with an emphasis on organization and attention to detail. Deep understanding of medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury claims from inception through final disposition. Licensed by New York and New Jersey Bar. Licensed by State of Texas as All Lines Adjuster.
Core Competencies:
Professional Staff Oversight Negotiations Law Office Management Trial Advocacy & Litigation Support Client Relationships Medical Malpractice Law Mediation & Arbitration Cost/Benefit Analysis Research
Case Data Review Process Strategy Risk Analysis Litigation Management
Key Areas of Expertise
Extensive knowledge of medical terminology.
Developed through extensive interfacing with medical experts, when determining validity of liability theories, during complex medical malpractice cases.
Hands-on learning experience as licensed EMT for volunteer ambulance service during tenure as Law Clerk.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with strong eye for details while working under time and judicial constraints.
Methodical, highly ethical, and unbiased judgment, with excellent foresight necessary to establish effective litigation strategy while anticipating opposition’s standpoint while being mindful of costs.
Keen insight of both plaintiff and defense viewpoints established through long-term tenure in law practices with focus on liability case preparation, litigation, negotiations, and settlements.
Selected Accomplishments
Complex Litigation
Settled an estimated 70 cases annually through successful negotiations with attorneys and claims adjusters in all manner of personal injury and medical malpractice actions in various stages of litigation.
Collaborated with annuity companies on 8+ multi-million$ infant settlement cases to establish annuities, maximizing value to individual, while allowing retention of Medicaid and Social Security benefits.
Reviewed files with an eye toward finding potential additional “deep pockets” to add value to claims and reduce exposure to potential defendants.
Maximized value on cases by ensuring all clients went to required appointments and all had required and necessary treatments while verifying that services would be paid and medical offices fairly compensated.
Applied meticulous approach to case research, trial and jury prep, deposition reviews, and drafting of review pleadings, leading to minimization of backlogs, increase in timely case resolution, and overall practice efficiencies.
Ensured consistency in litigation practices across firm by conducting tri-monthly meetings with litigation staff, reviewing all open files, prioritizing workflow, and strategizing with team to adjust approach if necessary.
Licensed All Line Adjuster in Texas, able to waive into 30 states, and admitted as attorney in two.
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In short tenure as Associate (1 year), settled $100,000+ of old cases that had been on books for years and moved multiple additional files toward resolution.
Working as Law Clerk and then first year Associate, broadened law and business acumen by touching on various practice areas including landlord/tenant, Worker’s Comp., criminal law, wills, immigration, and real estate.
Law Firm Management
As Managing Partner of boutique, store front law firm, oversee all daily management activities associated with successful business venture, with settlements in excess of $2M annually over 18 year period.
Ensure consistent, efficient, and ethical law practices through development and mentorship of 3 attorneys and 5 support staff. Successfully coached past staff member from paralegal, through law school, to current status as practicing attorney.
Maintain exceptional attorney and support staff retention rate through institution and ongoing maintenance of robust staff benefits including Individual Retirement Plan that ensures long-term compensation security.
During times of financial instability (particularly during financial downturn of 07’ – 08’) maintained profitability and minimized long-term risks, without the need for extending credit line, through diligent and hands-on oversight of accounting functions.
Upgraded office systems and revised operational processes to provide needed organization and structure, leading to reduced time to case resolution, increase in fee collections, and reduction in court fees.
Employed engaging leadership methodology that followed hands-on, “management through mentorship”, approach to:
Ensure consistency of staff processes in research and case preparation.
Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements including assurance that legal staff remained in compliance with all State CLE requirements.
Professional Experience
ROSENBLATT & FRASCIELLO, LLC, New York, NY 2000 to Present
Managing Partner
Oversee all law firm functions of Domestic Professional Service LLC., including:
Leading team of 3 lawyers and 5 support staff in achievement of $2M annual settlements over 18 years.
Office communications, scheduling, vendor relations and staffing.
Compliance with payroll tax, unemployment, worker’s compensation and corporate tax requirements.
Maintenance of Individual Retirement Plans for attorneys and support staff.
Additionally, manage hundreds of professional and general liability claims, representing both plaintiffs and defendants, from inception to completion.
The Law Firm of Allan Rothenberg, New York, NY 1999 to 2000
Associate
Due to expertise in handling of medical malpractice cases, hired to explore and expand the practice of the firm to include greater focus in this area. Managed existing caseload of 75 personal injury actions from prior associate, from inception through trial.
Attended court conferences, conducted depositions, prepared and opposed motions.
Provided bank of medical experts in various fields who reviewed and opined on possible claims of medical malpractice.
Picked juries and tried cases to verdict.
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Rosenberg, Minc & Armstrong, New York, NY 1998 to 1999
Associate
Sole associate to process and appear in court for the settlement and compromise of Wrongful Death Actions and Infant Compromises, before both Surrogate’s Court and Supreme Court. Additionally, handled caseload of 50+ Personal Injury actions, complex Labor Law disputes, and Medical Malpractices claims.
Fotopoulos, Rosenblatt, Green & Frasciello, New York, NY 1990 to 1998
Associate (1997 to 1998)
Handled all medical malpractice cases, took and defended depositions, appeared for court conferences and prepared Orders. Prepared pleadings in all manner of civil actions. Conducted hearings at Alcohol Control Board. Attended settlement conferences in Landlord and Tenant Court.
Law Clerk (1990 to 1997)
Administered daily assignments and deposition schedule. Handled all facets of 50+ medical malpractice. Assisted in preparation of medical reports for Contention Panels. Scheduled depositions, hired translators and court reporters. Served and filed documents including pleadings and subpoenas.
Education
Adjuster – All Designated, Texas, License # 2409188 (2019)
Juris Doctorate, (JD) TOURO COLLEGE JACOB D. FUCHSBERG LAW CENTER, Huntington, NY
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Speech, YESHIVA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY
Associates of Arts (A.A.), Teaching of Judaic Studies, YESHIVA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY
Affiliations / Memberships
New York State Bar Association
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Association of Jewish Attorneys (AJA)
Beth Abraham Chevra Kadisha (Burial) Society