New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: Boris Zivotov
- Experience: 30 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Estate Planning ...
- Jurisdictions: New York
- Website: https://zivotovlaw.com
Education
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Brooklyn
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Brooklyn Law School
J.D. (1994) | LAW (1991 - 1994)
Honors: top 20% -
City University of New York - College of Staten Island
B.A. (1991) | Psychology (1991)
Honors: Valedictorian
Experience
- Trial Lawyer: Boris Zivotov, Esq., P.C. (1996 - Current)
Associations
- Brooklyn Bar Association: Current
- Bay Ridge Lawyers Association: 1996 - Current (Activities: Former President)
- New York State Bar # 2646925: Member (1995 - Current)
Jurisdictions
- New York (Since 1995)
- U.S. Supreme Court
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice: Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Estate Planning: Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Real Estate Law: Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Languages
- Hebrew: Spoken
- Russian: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Ukrainian: Spoken
Contact Info
US
| Monday: | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Thursday: | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Friday: | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Saturday: | Closed (Today) |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Biography
Zivotov Law is a renowned legal practice specializing in representing individuals injured in accidents in New York City and the State of New York for over two decades. The firm has successfully handled numerous groundbreaking personal injury cases, with several of its appeals setting precedent in legal decisions. Zivotov Law is known for taking on challenging cases and consistently delivering exceptional outcomes.
Notable Cases:
- $22,000,000 Settlement for Boxing Injury: Magomed Abdusalmov awarded $22 million in damages from the State of New York for injuries sustained during a boxing match.
- $14,000,000 Verdict in Auto Accident Case: A car service driver initially blamed for an accident was found not liable after a trial, resulting in a $14 million verdict.
- $9,000,000 Verdict for Injured HVAC Repairman: An HVAC mechanic who was accused of causing his own injuries in a fall through an attic ceiling was awarded $9 million in damages.
- $5,250,000 Settlement for Pedestrian Hit by Truck: A pedestrian struck by a truck in a crosswalk, initially blamed for the accident, received a $5.25 million settlement after being found not at fault.
- $1,000,000 Settlement for Airport Worker Injury: An airport cargo loading employee, held responsible for injuries while trying to prevent cargo from falling, received a $1 million settlement.
In the aftermath of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks, Zivotov Law participated in the Trial Lawyers Care initiative, providing pro bono legal representation to a grieving Russian-speaking family who lost their daughter in the World Trade Center tragedy. Apart from his legal work, Boris is an active member of various State and local Bar Associations, including the New York State Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Brooklyn Bar Association, Catholic Lawyers Guild of Brooklyn, United States Supreme Court Bar Association, and the Bay Ridge Lawyers Association. Since joining in 1996, Boris has chaired committees, served as a director, and held various leadership positions within the Bay Ridge Lawyers Association.
However, Boris's most cherished role is that of a dedicated parent to his two sons, David and Joey Zivotov.