Theodore F. Goralski, Jr.

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Massapequa Park, NY 11762

adej1g@r.postjobfree.com

516-***-****

Admitted to NY Bar, 1992; US Southern and Eastern Districts, 1992; US Court of Federal Claims, 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman and Dicker, NY, NY 2018 – present

Of Counsel

Litigation of medical malpractice cases on behalf of physicians and hospitals. Responsibilities focus on independent management of full caseload for hospital client including coordination with hospital risk manager, insurance representatives and individual clients.

Shaub Ahmuty Citrin and Spratt, Lake success, NY 2017 - 2018

Senior Associate

Litigation of medical malpractice cases on behalf of physicians and hospitals. Responsibilities focus on independent management of full caseload for hospital client including coordination with hospital risk manager, insurance representatives and individual clients.

Sanders, Sanders Block, Mineola, NY, 2013 - 2017

Trial Attorney

Responsible for caseload of 90-100 plaintiffs’ cases consisting of primarily nursing home negligence, and medical malpractice as well as motor vehicle and slip and fall accidents with successful negotiated settlements and trial verdicts.

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Cullen and Dykman, NY, NY, 2012 -2013

Senior Trial Attorney

Responsible for full caseload of General Liability cases from answer through trial in all Metropolitan area venues.

Law offices of Theodore F Goralski Jr., 2011 - 2012

Personal Injury practice included working of counsel to various firms. Handled medical malpractice, nursing home liability and personal injury cases from inception to trial.

McHenry, Horan and Lapping, Syosset, NY, 2008 -2011

Senior Trial Attorney

Tried cases on behalf of physicians, as well as high exposure construction cases. Additionally handled significant caseload from inception to trial. Other areas of practice included nursing home liability and representation of physicians before NYS Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC).

Santangelo & Slattery, Lake Success, NY 2000-2008

Senior Trial Attorney

In-house counsel for Physician Reciprocal Insurers. Management of caseload of over 60 files, from answer through trial. Conducted hundreds of depositions. Responsibilities included coordination with claims staff of strategy for handling and disposition based on analysis of medical records and consultation with experts.

Rivkin, Radler & Kremer, Uniondale NY, 1993-2000

Associate/Trial Attorney and Managing Attorney

Litigation and trial of medical malpractice and general liability cases. Responsibilities included assisting Senior Partner in the day to day operations of the medical malpractice department including supervision of junior associates.

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Furey, Furey, et al. Hempstead NY 1991-1993

Associate

Defense litigation of medical malpractice, construction accident and general negligence cases.

EDUCATION

Cornell University, BS Industrial and Labor Relations, 1987

Louis Hollander and Dr. Elias Macropoulos Scholarships

NYS Assembly Intern Committee on Labor, 1986 Legislative Session

Representative for Coalition of Private University Students lobbying organization.

St. John’s University School of Law, JD, 1991

National Institute for Trial Advocacy, Intensive trial skills program, 1997

PUBLICATIONS

“An Introduction to Nursing Home Litigation“, AHRMNY Quarterly, summer, 2009

“Preparing for an OPMC Interview“, AHRMNY Quarterly, spring, 2009

PERSONAL

Wife, Marianne, Public School Teacher; two adult sons.

References furnished upon request

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