John Cagney

Practice areas

Personal Injury – Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury – Plaintiff, Premises Liability – Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

John Cagney is a partner at the prestigious law firm of Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore, located in New York City, New York. His legal practice extends to clients across New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, and the surrounding regions, where he passionately dedicates his efforts to helping individuals who have suffered injuries or losses due to the negligence of others, ensuring they obtain the justice they rightfully deserve.

His primary focus revolves around medical malpractice and wrongful death claims, where Mr. Cagney has an impressive track record of successfully representing individuals and families who have been adversely impacted by a range of preventable incidents, such as birth injuries, surgical mistakes, misdiagnoses, medication errors, nursing errors, and other tragic events. Additionally, he possesses extensive experience in handling cases involving cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, and shoulder dystocia resulting from birth-related errors.

Mr. Cagney graduated cum laude from Boston College in 2002 and pursued his Juris Doctor degree at Fordham University School of Law, obtaining it in 2009. He is licensed to practice law in both New York and New Jersey.

Upon obtaining his license, Mr. Cagney served as a trial assistant under the guidance of attorney Tom Moore, a distinguished senior partner at the firm and widely recognized as one of the nation’s top trial attorneys. In this capacity, Mr. Cagney gained invaluable insights into trial preparation and the art of effective trial advocacy, which now serves as the cornerstone of his commitment to securing the most favorable outcomes for his clients who bring forth legal claims.

Actively engaged within the legal community, Mr. Cagney is a proud member of the American Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.