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Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C.

United States 2025

Overview

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Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. is one of New York's largest personal injury firms with more than 40 attorneys devoted to the representation of those who have been seriously injured or have lost a loved one as a result of negligence, medical malpractice, defective products and other wrongful acts. Our size, organization and wealth of resources place us in a unique position to provide immediate and expert service in all areas of personal injury law. Our verdicts and recoveries speak for themselves and are consistently among the highest in New York state. Since 2000, we have recovered more than $2 billion on behalf of accident victims and their families. More than 400 of our clients have recovered a million dollars or more.

Skilled Advocates Working for You

We offer a team of skilled trial lawyers who are deeply committed to each of our valued clients. Thirteen of our Members have been listed in Us News & World Report's The Best Lawyers in America. SPBMC has advocated passionately on behalf of thousands of injured clients throughout New York and New Jersey. We have extensive experience in personal injury claims involving: Medical Malpractice Motor Vehicle Accidents Construction and Work Site Accidents Firefighters Injured or Killed Municipal Liability General Negligence/Personal Injury Mass Torts/Disasters/Complex Litigation 9/11 Related Illness Product Liability Serious Injuries and Wrongful Death In addition to handling thousands of individual claims, we have been retained to handle some of the most complex personal injury litigation involving mass disasters, public health issues and other causes of multi party injuries. Visit our firm overview to learn about our success taking on the big tobacco companies, helping victims of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks, helping victims of major fires and explosions, and helping hundreds of injured firefighters and their families. Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. and its work on behalf of World Trade Center responders and victims of medical malpractice is currently featured on Insider Exclusive's "New York's Finest First Responders - Barbara Burnette's Story" and "When Doctors Go Wrong - The Tobias Story."

Committed to Your Recovery

We know that the individuals and families that come to us have had their lives disrupted and deserve to be treated with compassion, courtesy and respect. We also know that we owe our reputation to the excellence of our lawyers and their single-minded purpose: to help our clients through difficult times and to maximize their financial recovery. We hope to be given the opportunity to handle your matter with the same competence, care and concern that have helped build our reputation in the legal community and among our thousands of clients over the years.

Rankings

Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. is metro ranked in 3 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Long Island
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
New York City
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Long Island
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
New York City
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. has 11 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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