Millions in Verdicts and Settlements for Our Clients
Leav & Steinberg LLP is a team of personal injury lawyers in New York City who represent injured victims by holding negligent parties accountable and pursuing maximum financial compensation under New York law.
Leav & Steinberg LLP is a leading personal injury law firm serving the state of New York and the surrounding tri-state area. Founded in 1999, our firm provides premier legal representation and excellent client care to those suffering serious injuries. It has grown to nine attorneys and a 15-person support staff; our attorneys are admitted to practice throughout New York State and in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York’s Federal Courts.
Mr. Leav and Mr. Steinberg are members of the top tier of attorneys in the Legal Referral Service of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and have been Super Lawyers winners for the last 10 years. Learn more about our team’s professional backgrounds and achievements.
Daniel T. Leav is an experienced trial attorney with verdicts and settlements over the past ten years in an excess of $40 million.
Leav & Steinberg LLP represents individuals and families who have suffered injuries caused by negligence. The firm focuses on cases involving permanent injury, disability, and wrongful death, helping clients pursue compensation for medical care, lost income, and long-term needs after a devastating accident.
The firm is trial-focused and selective, taking on cases where experience, preparation, and courtroom skill truly matter. Clients work directly with seasoned attorneys who prepare every case for litigation, not quick settlements, which strengthens both negotiation leverage and trial outcomes.
Yes. Clients work directly with their attorneys throughout the case. Leav & Steinberg does not hand cases off to non-lawyer staff, ensuring that legal strategy, communication, and decision-making remain in experienced hands from start to finish.
Yes. Leav & Steinberg has decades of experience handling complex personal injury and negligence cases, including medical malpractice, construction accidents, unsafe premises, transportation accidents, and institutional negligence involving government or organizational entities. Our results speak for themselves.
The firm’s attorneys are members of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Bar Association, the American Association of Justice, and the New York City Bar Association. They are admitted to practice throughout New York State and in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York’s Federal Courts.
Yes. The firm has been featured by New York Magazine and the New York Law Journal for its work as a personal injury litigation firm, and its attorneys are recognized members of the New York City Bar Association’s Legal Referral Service.
Each case is carefully reviewed based on liability, severity of injury, and long-term impact on the client and their family. The firm is selective and accepts cases where it believes it can make a meaningful difference through focused advocacy and trial preparation.
No. Consultations are free, and cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. Clients do not pay legal fees unless compensation is recovered through settlement or verdict.
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When you’ve been injured, count on the attorneys at Leav and Steinberg. Our expert customer service has helped clients in Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and surrounding areas get favorable results. Contact our team of personal injury attorneys today to schedule a free consultation.
