Ruth E. Bernstein

Practice areas

Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury – Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts

Focus areas

Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury – Plaintiff, Premises Liability – Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Torts, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

Ruth E. Bernstein, an experienced attorney, is the founder of The Ruth E. Bernstein Law Firm, located in New York City. Her practice is primarily dedicated to safeguarding the rights of individuals who have suffered due to negligence. Ms. Bernstein is widely recognized for her profound expertise in personal injury law and her exceptional reputation, making her the go-to legal resource for clients in the New York City metropolitan area and across the state of New York seeking compensation in cases related to various matters, including:

1. Medical malpractice
2. Products and premises liability
3. Catastrophic injuries
4. Wrongful death
5. Construction accidents
6. Car and motorcycle accidents
7. Dog bites
8. Trucking accidents
9. Sexual abuse
10. Nursing home abuse

Ms. Bernstein embarked on her legal career in 1991, having obtained her law degree from Brooklyn Law School and being admitted to practice law in New York state. Over nearly a quarter of a century, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to advocating for clients and has played a pivotal role in securing favorable verdicts in numerous jury trials. Her remarkable track record has led to widespread recognition, with her accomplishments featured in print and on television.

In light of her outstanding achievements, Ms. Bernstein has received various accolades and awards from the legal community, including the prestigious Marie Lambert Award, conferred upon her by the American Association for Justice in 2011.

Beyond her role as a highly successful trial lawyer dedicated to protecting the rights of personal injury victims, Ms. Bernstein is an active member of the legal community. She has served as the chair of the American Association for Justice’s Women Trial Lawyers Caucus, where she also held positions on both the Executive Committee and the Board of Governors.