Robert Marcus
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For Robert B. Marcus, law has been his one true calling. The pursuit of justice on behalf of his clients has always been his abiding goal.
Catastrophic Personal Injury, Construction Accidents, Mass Torts, Medical Malpractice
Background
Robert was born in 1952 and attended the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1970. He then went on to the Herbert H. Lehman College of the City University of New York where he completed his B.A. degree in 1975. Following graduation he was a classmate of Steven Schwartzapfel at Pace University School of Law where, in 1979, he received his J.D. degree. In 1980 Robert was admitted to the Bar in New York and U.S. District Court in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and, in 1991, to the U. S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.
Memberships
Robert was a member and Associate Editor of the Pace Law Review from 1978-1979. He was also a Moot Court Semifinalist in 1978. In keeping with his dedication to the practice of law, Robert presently serves on the Board of Directors and is an active member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, as well as a member of the American Association for Justice and New York State Bar Association. He was recently elected Director of the 9th Judicial District of the 2006-2007 New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and was named to the New York Super Lawyers List in 2006.
Robert has been awarded the prestigious AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell. This rating, which identifies a lawyer with very high to preeminent legal ability, is a reflection of expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence. The AV rating system was established by attorneys for attorneys, and recognizes those with the highest professional and ethical standards.
Most Recent Victories
$6 Million for Union Laborers
Robert Marcus obtained $6 million at trial for two construction laborers who were hit by a vehicle. One of the construction workers sustained a right leg injury that ultimately required an above-the-knee amputation. The other client sustained crush injuries to his right foot. We were able to prove at trial, with the use of expert witnesses and video animation, that the driver who claimed a green light, failed to maintain a proper lookout and was liable for this collision.
$2.2 Million for Account Executive
Robert Marcus and Steven Schwartzapfel obtained a $2.2 million award for a 39 year old account executive who was involved in a rear-end car collision that aggravated a prior back condition. This injury required surgery and rendered him disabled from his employment. The impact was minimal and there was no visible damage to his car. We were able to prove, with a biomechanical expert, that the impact from the accident was sufficient to cause the client’s injuries and resultant surgery.
$1.975 Million for Union Laborer
Robert B. Marcus and Steve J. Schwartzapfel recently obtained a $1.975 million settlement on behalf of a 43 year old union carpenter. Our client, while sheetrocking at a retail shop, fell from a Baker’s scaffold, causing a fractured elbow that required multiple surgeries. Our firm was able to settle the case prior to the scheduling of a trial date, expediting the entire process for the client and providing much needed relief for his family.
