Richard Steigman
About Richard Steigman
Steigman's association with the firm spans nearly 25 years, beginning as a paralegal. After graduating "With Distinction" from Hofstra University School of Law (where he served on the Hofstra Law Review) and earning his degree from Franklin and Marshall College, he joined as an attorney in 1997.
As partner, he manages all facets of personal injury litigation, from case preparation through trial and appellate work in State and Federal Courts. Colleagues recognize him as a "problem solver" whose innovative approaches drive successful client outcomes. He lectures regularly to bar members through the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and Practicing Law Institute, and teaches at law schools including Hofstra and Cardozo. He is "widely recognized as one of the most knowledgeable attorneys in the State."
Notable case results
After a Westchester jury found Metro-North 71% at fault for the 2015 Valhalla grade-crossing disaster, a settlement exceeding $182 million resolved the claims of roughly 30 victims and their families.
After on-call residents missed a stroke on a CT scan and delayed lifesaving treatment for hours, Gair Gair Conason won a $120 million verdict against Westchester Medical Center for William Lee, the largest medical-malpractice award in the county's history.
Wrongful-death matter in which a pedestrian was struck and killed by a truck in a crosswalk; Steigman handled the appeal in a $26 million recovery, believed to be among the largest in New York for a single wrongful-death claim.
Bicyclist struck by a police car.
Infant who suffered permanent brain damage as a result of a delayed cesarean section.
Wrongful death of an 8-year-old child killed through the negligence of a truck driver.
Woman who lost her hearing and developed meningitis after a misdiagnosed acoustic neuroma.
Man left legally blind after an optician's failure to refer him for treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.
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Litigation record
Richard Steigman is counsel of record on the firm's appellate matters, including the published decisions below — official court records, verifiable and not self-reported.
