New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: Michael Kaplen
- Experience: 45 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse
- Jurisdictions: District of Columbia, Florida, New York
- Website: https://www.brainlaw.com
Education
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Brooklyn Law School
J.D. (1979) | Law (1979)
Experience
- Partner: De Caro & Kaplen, LLP (Current)
- Professorial Lecturer in Law: The George Washignton University Law School (Current)
Associations
- American Association of Justice: Member (Current)
- New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers: Board of Directors (Current)
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association: Member (Current)
- Melvin Belli Society: Board of Directors (Current)
- National Board of Professional Liability Attorneys: Board of Directors (Current)
- New York State Bar # 1662634: Member (1980 - Current)
Jurisdictions
- District of Columbia (Since 2014)
- Florida (Since 1981)
- New York (Since 1980)
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
- Nursing Home Abuse
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Contact Info
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Biography
Michael V. Kaplen is a respected Legal Scholar at The George Washington University Law School where he instructs the sole course nationwide dedicated to traumatic brain injury law. Michael is an esteemed member of the New York State Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council, having served as council chair from 2007 to 2013 and again from 2019 to 2021. He holds the prestigious position of president at the American Academy of Brain Injury Attorneys. Michael holds dual certifications as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and as a specialist in medical malpractice by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. Michael was an esteemed guest and participant at the 2014 White House Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit. He has held the title of Vice President at the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and remains an active member on their board of directors. Additionally, he sits on the Board of Governors at the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys and has previously served on the Board of Directors of the Melvin M. Belli Society. Michael has held the esteemed position of three-term past president at the Brain Injury Association of New York State and has chaired the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Automobile, Highway, and Premise Liability Section, as well as the AAJ Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group. Noteworthy roles include Co-Chair of the Tort Section at the New York County Lawyer’s Association and a position on the Board of Directors at Public Justice. Michael has been recognized as a New York Super Lawyer for the past 12 years and named among the top 100 trial lawyers in New York State by the American Association of Trial Lawyers. Michael's legal practice specializes in personal injury cases, advocating for individuals who have sustained traumatic brain injuries due to negligence and medical malpractice across the United States. He is licensed to practice law in New York, Florida, and the District of Columbia.