Introduction
For more than 60 years, Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, LLP has been a trusted advocate for injured New Yorkers. With offices in Manhattan and reach across the metropolitan area, the firm is known for handling some of the most challenging personal injury, construction accident, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases in the state. Over the decades, the attorneys of Queller Fisher have secured more than $1 billion in recoveries for clients, achieving both high-value settlements and record-breaking jury verdicts.
The firm’s partners and senior litigators—including Barry Washor, Jonny Kool, Dallin M. Fuchs, Christopher L. Sallay, Matthew Maiorana, David L. Engelsher, Brian S. Schwartz, Pablo A. Sosa, Henry Man, and William A. Gallina (Of Counsel)—bring extensive trial experience and a reputation for uncompromising advocacy. With a reported 99.9% client satisfaction rate, Queller Fisher is consistently recognized as a leader in New York personal injury law, offering a blend of courtroom tenacity and client-focused representation that distinguishes it from high-volume settlement firms.
Areas of Practice
- Vehicle Accidents
The firm handles cases across the full spectrum of traffic incidents, including car collisions, drunk driving accidents, head-on crashes, hit-and-run claims, no-fault insurance disputes, rear-end collisions, and SUV rollovers. Attorneys work with accident reconstruction specialists to establish fault and pursue damages for medical expenses, wage loss, and long-term impairments. - Construction and Labor Accidents
Queller Fisher is particularly strong in construction accident litigation. Cases often involve scaffold failures, ladder falls, crane accidents, hoist malfunctions, falling objects, electrocutions, and Labor Law §240 and §241 violations. The firm has recovered tens of millions for union workers, undocumented laborers, and municipal employees injured at job sites. - Premises Liability
Their attorneys prosecute slip and fall, trip and fall, negligent security, lead poisoning, electrocution, elevator accidents, escalator failures, and defective sidewalk claims. Whether the hazard is snow and ice, poor maintenance, or building code violations, Queller Fisher holds property owners and management companies accountable. - Medical Malpractice
The firm is widely recognized for handling highly technical malpractice litigation. Examples include birth injury cases such as cerebral palsy and Erb’s palsy, failure to diagnose cancer, negligent monitoring during labor and delivery, surgical errors, anesthesia complications, and wrongful death stemming from hospital negligence. Settlements and verdicts in this area often reach eight figures. - Wrongful Death
Families turn to Queller Fisher when negligence causes a fatality. The attorneys pursue recovery for funeral costs, lost financial support, and the value of services provided by the deceased. High-profile verdicts include multi-million-dollar awards for deaths caused by medical malpractice, vehicle crashes, and unsafe premises. - Catastrophic Injuries
The firm represents clients with traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, amputations, burns, and permanent disabilities. These cases require extensive expert input and long-term life-care planning. The firm’s attorneys ensure juries and insurers understand the profound physical and financial consequences of catastrophic harm.
Case Results
Queller Fisher has secured some of the largest verdicts and settlements in New York:
- $46,000,000 – Verdict for a college student who suffered hypoxic brain injury after a failure to timely intubate
- $27,500,000 – Verdict for infant brain damage caused by nursing negligence
- $16,900,000 – Settlement for a construction worker who fell from a ladder
- $14,500,000 – Verdict in municipal liability case involving police negligence
- $13,200,000 – Verdict and settlement for maternal death due to malpractice
- $10,500,000 – Settlement for a paralyzed construction worker injured by falling debris
- $9,600,000 – Settlement for a brain-damaged child due to delayed C-section
- $8,700,000 – Malpractice recovery for undiagnosed internal bleeding after a car accident
- $6,000,000 – Settlement for infant brain injury during delivery
- $5,500,000 – Settlement for a stroke victim after childbirth complications
These results highlight the firm’s ability to handle both catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims with precision and persistence.
Legal Philosophy
The attorneys at Queller Fisher adhere to a trial-first model, preparing every case as if it will proceed to a jury. This approach ensures thorough investigation, aggressive motion practice, and comprehensive expert engagement from the outset. Defendants and insurers recognize the firm’s courtroom readiness, which often forces fairer settlements before trial.
Their client-centered philosophy emphasizes communication, education, and advocacy. Clients work directly with trial attorneys who explain legal developments in plain language, making the process transparent and manageable. The firm operates exclusively on a contingency fee basis—clients owe nothing unless compensation is secured.
Queller Fisher also places heavy emphasis on expert collaboration, retaining medical professionals, engineers, accident reconstructionists, economists, and vocational rehabilitation specialists to build fact-driven, persuasive cases. This multidisciplinary approach strengthens both settlement negotiations and trial presentations.
Recognition
- Consistently recognized in Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America
- Named among National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Featured in Top Verdicts publications for multiple record-setting outcomes
- Known for multilingual services (including Spanish and Chinese) to meet New York City’s diverse client needs
- Widely regarded in New York’s legal community as a premier plaintiff-side litigation firm with a history of integrity and excellence
Client Experience
Queller Fisher prioritizes personal connection. Clients report feeling informed, supported, and respected throughout the litigation process. Services include:
- Bilingual communication in Spanish and Chinese, ensuring accessibility for immigrant and multilingual communities.
- Individualized attention from attorneys who are directly involved in case preparation rather than delegating to junior staff.
- Compassionate representation, treating clients with dignity during the aftermath of devastating injuries or wrongful deaths.
- Regular updates and responsiveness, with attorneys returning calls and emails promptly and guiding clients through each step of litigation.
Offices and Contact Information
Manhattan Office
233 Broadway, Suite 1800
New York, NY 10279
Phone: (212) 406-1700
Website: www.quellerfisher.com
Conclusion
Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, LLP has established itself as a premier New York City personal injury law firm with over six decades of proven results. With more than $1 billion recovered, a 99.9% satisfaction rate, and consistent recognition from the legal community, the firm represents a powerful advocate for accident victims and their families. By combining trial readiness, client-centered advocacy, and an impressive track record of multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, Queller Fisher remains one of the most formidable plaintiff-side litigation firms in the region.