Profile
William Schwitzer is a partner at Dinkes & Schwitzer P.C., a leading New York personal injury law firm with a statewide practice and a history that dates back to 1931. Mr. Schwitzer focuses his practice on serious personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death claims involving various causes. In 2010 alone, Mr. Schwitzer's record of success at trial included the state's highest motor vehicle accident verdict ($10 million) and fifth highest construction accident verdict ($8.9 million), as well as one of the top 10 verdicts in the entire United States ($37 million). Under Mr. Schwitzer's leadership, the firm also frequently assists other lawyers in complex cases.
Mr. Schwitzer is a 1985 graduate of Western New England University School of Law. He was admitted to both the New York and Massachusetts state bars later that same year and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York as well. Mr. Schwitzer has also been recognized by various labor organizations as an advocate of workers' rights and construction site safety. His professional affiliations include the American Association for Justice, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association.
About William Schwitzer
Law School: University of Connecticut School of Law
Admitted: 1985, New York
Professional Webpage: www.dandsatlaw.com/schwitzer.html
Bar/Professional Activity:
- American Bar Association
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- American Association for Justice
- Massachusetts State Bar, 1985
- New York State Bar, 1985
Verdicts and Settlements:
- Schwitzer's impeccable courtroom record includes the highest verdicts in New York State in 2010. Not only has he achieved the highest motor vehicle accident verdict of $10 million and the fi fthhighest construction accident verdict of $8.9 million, he’s also been recognized for obtaining a top 10 verdict of $37 million in the country.
- Securing a $10 million verdict for an auto accident victim is a once in a lifetime achievement for any attorney. For William Schwitzer, who obtained the largest motor vehicle accident verdict in New York State in 2010, it’s part of his ongoing legacy.
Educational Background:
- Western New England Law School, Springfield, Mass.