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Thomas J. Gerspach, Esq.

New York Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

Mr. Gerspach is committed to defending medical professionals and the healthcare industry.

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With nearly 40 years of experience, he has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to successfully navigate complex medical-legal cases. His approach combines proven litigation strategy with the ability to adapt in an ever-evolving field.

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He is known for delivering strong results at trial, mediation, and negotiation, while maintaining long-term client relationships through a personalized and hands-on approach.

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About Thomas J. Gerspach, Esq.

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THOMAS J. GERSPACH

Mr. Gerspach has been trying cases throughout the New York metropolitan area for nearly 40 years.

 

He has tried cases successfully in all five boroughs of New York City and beyond. His verdicts include cases involving neurologically impaired infants, death and other catastrophic injuries. In 2005, Mr. Gerspach was recognized by the New York Law Journal for having achieved one of the top defense verdicts that year.

 

His string of successful verdicts has comprised victories in 60 of his last 64 verdicts taken. In 2024 Mr. Gerspach was a New York Super Lawyer selectee for the eighteenth straight year and has been recognized for his achievements in Who's Who in American Law.

AWARDS

  • Selected by his peers as a New York Super Lawyer annually from 2007 to 2024

  • Recognized by New York Law Journal as achieving one of the most notable defense verdicts of 2005

EDUCATION

  • St. John's University School of Law, J.D., 1987
     

  • University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1983

BAR ADMISSION

  • New York, 1987
     

  • United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, 1988

LECTURES

  • American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons Annual Convention: "Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Case"
     

  • Brooklyn Bar Association CLE: Jury Selection in a "New" Brooklyn: Hipsters, Transplants & Millennials
     

  • American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons Annual Convention - "Keys to a Winning Strategy" and Mock Trial Defense Counsel
     

  • Hospital for Special Surgery - "The Importance of Record Keeping in Defense of Medical Malpractice Matters"
     

  • Association of the Bar of the City of New York - "Litigation Skills Workshop: Taking and Defending Depositions"
     

  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association - Moot Court Competition Judge

What Our Clients Say

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for ensuring that I had the best representation in court with attorney Tom Gerspach. …He provided me with the mental fortitude and preparedness necessary for us to ultimately succeed in court. He was very meticulous, thoughtful, insightful, and set aside the right amount of time to meet with me and prepare for trial beforehand. During the trial, his judgement was excellent, conduct professional, and he was sharp to respond to plaintiff's stratagems. Tom valued my opinions and included me to participate in my own defense…It was truly a pleasure to work with him and a blessing to have him in my corner. I highly recommend Tom for any future claims and individuals in need of superb representation."

New York State Board Certified Gastroenterologist

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- May, 2022

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