Bill Gianaris

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    Bill is a trial attorney who has litigated and tried numerous high-exposure cases in the fields of medical malpractice and general liability. He draws from his more than 20 years of experience in the area of medical malpractice defense to assist clients in achieving optimal outcomes.

    Bill has successfully defended a broad range of cases, including obstetrical, gynecological, surgical, oncological, pediatric, orthopedic, urologic, neurologic, gastrointestinal, psychiatric, ophthalmologic, emergency medicine, dental, podiatric and nursing. He has also represented health care providers in disciplinary  hearings. Bill effectively defends clients from the inception of the case, laying the groundwork for success through motion practice, settlement and trial.

    Prior to focusing his practice on medical malpractice defense, Bill worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County in various bureaus, including Homicide/Investigations, Organized Crime, Appeals, Supreme Court Trial, and also as Chief of the Airport Investigations Unit. As an Assistant District Attorney, Bill tried numerous cases, argued appeals before the Appellate Division, and oversaw complex criminal investigations involving airport cargo theft and organized crime. He regularly lectured at training and education programs at the National Cargo Security Council, the Global Maritime Transportation School and the United States Merchant Marine Academy. He has also lectured before hospital staff regarding the defense of medical malpractice actions.

    In addition to his firm responsibilities, Bill also serves as an Administrative Law Judge in Westchester County.

    Admissions
    New York
    1988
    U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
    1989
    U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
    1989
    U.S. Supreme Court
    2002
    Education
    Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1988)
    New York University School of Law (LL.M., 1992)
    Fordham University (B.A., summa cum laude, 1985)
    Honors & awards
    New York Metro Super Lawyer
    2013-2014; 2017; 2021
    Associations & memberships
    Hellenic Lawyers Association, Board Member 1998-present; President 1994-1998
    Year joined
    2021