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Since 1975, Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C. has provided large-firm, full-service, quality legal work for a broad range of clients with a wide variety of legal problems. Decades later, we are still big enough to do it all – and small enough to care.

The KGG law offices serve residents of Rockland, Bergen and surrounding counties in New York and New Jersey. The expert legal help you need and attentive personal service you deserve are as close as your phone: (866) 969-1960, toll free. Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation.

Whatever made you realize that you needed legal assistance – a car accident on a busy highway, a serious workplace injury, a business dispute or marital conflict – we can help you reach a successful resolution. At KGG, our injury attorneys, divorce attorneys and class action lawyers have the skills and versatility to help you handle any legal challenge.

Personal Injury

Bergen County injury lawyer Barry S. Kantrowitz heads our accident and personal injury practice. Personal injury clients receive our quality legal services on a contingency fee basis – no attorney fee is owed unless we win your case. Home and hospital visits are available to recovering victims of accidents and medical malpractice.

• Back and Spine Injuries – Serious spinal and back injuries caused by accidents or negligence that result in chronic pain, limited mobility, or permanent disability.
• Bicycle Accidents – Claims involving cyclists injured by negligent drivers, dooring accidents, or collisions due to preventable hazards.
• Burn Injuries – Claims for serious thermal, chemical, or electrical burns caused by another party’s negligence or a defective product.
• Car Accidents – Motor vehicle collision claims involving injuries to a driver or passenger due to recklessness or negligence on the part of another.
  – DWI Accidents – Injury claims arising from collisions caused by an impaired or intoxicated driver.
• Construction Site Accidents (Labor 240) – Pursuing compensation for construction site injuries due to unsafe conditions, lack of safety gear, defective equipment, and reckless actions.
  – Fire and Explosion Accidents – Claims for injuries caused by fires or explosions at construction sites or other hazardous locations.
  – Forklift Accidents – Injury claims stemming from forklift collisions, tip-overs, or other industrial equipment accidents on work sites.
  – Roof and Ladder Falls – Claims for workers injured in falls from rooftops, ladders, or elevated surfaces due to unsafe conditions.
  – Scaffolding Accidents – Injury claims involving collapses, falls, or other accidents caused by defective or improperly erected scaffolding.
• Dog Bites – Claims filed against pet owners for injuries and harm caused when their animal bites or attacks.
• Head Injuries – Claims for traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and other head trauma sustained due to another party’s negligence.
• Hoboken Train Crash – Injury and wrongful death claims connected to the Hoboken train crash and related mass-transit accidents.
• Motorcycle Accidents – Claims filed by motorcyclists injured in traffic collisions or due to unsafe road conditions.
• Pedestrian Accidents – Accident claims when someone walking is injured by a negligent driver or due to hazards on the road or walking path.
• Premises Liability – Claims against property owners who fail to keep their premises safe for visitors, including slip-and-fall and negligent security claims.
  – Shopping Mall Injuries – Claims for injuries sustained in shopping malls, retail centers, or commercial properties due to negligent maintenance or security.
• Product Liability – Injuries caused by a flawed product design or manufacturing error that made a consumer item unsafe.
• Rideshare Accidents – Traffic collision injuries caused by negligent rideshare drivers and rideshare companies.
  – Lyft Accidents – Claims involving injuries suffered in a traffic collision involving a Lyft driver.
  – Uber Accidents – Traffic collision injury claims involving Uber drivers and the Uber company.
• Slip and Fall – Premises liability claims for injuries caused by slippery, wet, or otherwise hazardous walking surfaces.
• Third Party Claims – Injury claims brought against a third party, separate from a workers’ compensation claim, when another party’s negligence contributed to a workplace injury.
• Truck Accidents – Serious motor vehicle accident injury claims involving oversized and commercial vehicles, filed against the driver and trucking company.
• Work-Related Injuries – Assistance with workplace injury claims under the workers’ compensation system to secure medical and other benefits for injured employees.
  – Work-Related Car Accidents – Claims for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident that occurred in the course of employment.
• Wrongful Death – Civil suits brought on behalf of surviving family members after the death of a relative due to negligence, wrongful actions, or misconduct.

Medical Malpractice

KGG represents plaintiffs harmed by medical errors, misdiagnoses, and other forms of negligent care. Our attorneys handle all aspects of medical malpractice litigation in New York and New Jersey.

• Birth Injury – Medical malpractice claims involving injuries suffered by the mother, baby, or both during pregnancy, labor, and delivery due to medical errors or oversight.
• Failure to Diagnose Cancer – Claims arising from a physician’s failure to identify cancer in a timely manner, resulting in delayed treatment and worsened outcomes.
• Medical Malpractice – Claims on behalf of persons harmed by medical negligence, misdiagnoses, medication mismanagement, surgical errors, and other oversight that results in patient harm.
• Medication Errors – Claims for patient injuries caused by incorrect prescriptions, dosing errors, or improper medication management by healthcare providers.
• Surgical Errors – Malpractice claims stemming from mistakes made before, during, or after a surgical procedure that result in patient harm.

Nursing Home Abuse and Elder Law

Elder abuse is a continuously growing problem. We protect the rights of vulnerable seniors and their loved ones, and extend our representation to matters of estate and Medicaid planning as well.

• Bedsores and Pressure Sores – Claims filed against long-term care facilities for failing to prevent or treat painful and dangerous pressure ulcers in residents.
• Nursing Home Injuries – Claims filed on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities, including physical abuse and neglect, financial abuse, and sexual abuse.

Family Law

Matrimonial and family law clients benefit from divorce attorney Paul Goldhamer’s decades of experience and compassionate approach to their most personal legal issues.

• Alimony, Spousal Support and Maintenance – Establishing or modifying a court order for one party to provide financial support to another following separation or divorce.
• Child Custody and Visitation – Legal determination of parental rights, possession, and access when a child’s parents are separated or otherwise unable to agree.
• Child Support – Court-ordered financial support paid by one parent to another to cover a child’s living expenses and needs.
• Division of Marital Assets – Legal proceedings to equitably divide property, accounts, and other assets accumulated during a marriage.
• Divorce – Legal dissolution of a marriage, addressing division of marital property, child custody and support, and spousal support.
• Domestic Violence – Legal representation for victims of domestic abuse, including restraining orders, protective orders, and related family court matters.
• High-Net-Worth Divorce – Divorces involving assets, earnings, and property in excess of $1 million, with complex property division and often business interests and investment holdings.
• Matrimonial Law – Comprehensive legal services addressing all aspects of marriage, separation, and dissolution under New York and New Jersey law.
• Parental Relocation – Legal representation for parents seeking to relocate with a child or opposing a proposed move that affects custody arrangements.
• Paternity Law for Unmarried Parents – Establishing or contesting legal paternity to determine parental rights, custody, and child support obligations.
• Post-Divorce Modifications – Legally modifying existing court orders due to changes in income, circumstances, or a shared child’s needs.
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements – Drafting and reviewing pre- and post-marital contracts addressing how assets and debts will be divided if the couple divorces.

Class Actions

Our class actions department is led by attorney Gary S. Graifman, who received a favorable decision in the widely publicized Spot-On Pesticide matter. We are currently accepting clients who may qualify as claimants in the following matters.

• Brother Laser Printers – Class action investigation into defective Brother laser printer products that may have caused financial harm to consumers.
• Consumers – Class action litigation on behalf of consumers harmed by deceptive trade practices, defective products, or other violations of consumer protection law.
• Hyundai Sonata Brake Defect – Class action matter involving alleged brake defects in Hyundai Sonata vehicles that posed safety risks to drivers and passengers.
• Meningitis Contamination and Resulting Injuries – Class action claims for individuals injured by contaminated medications linked to a meningitis outbreak.
• Nissan 2005 Pathfinder Radiator Defect – Class action matter involving a defective radiator design in the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder that could cause transmission failure.
• Oppenheimer Rochester National Municipals Fund – Securities class action resulting in a court-approved settlement for shareholders of the Oppenheimer Rochester fund.
• Securities – Class action litigation on behalf of investors harmed by securities fraud, misrepresentations, or other violations of federal securities laws.
• Spongetech Delivery System, Inc. – Shareholder class action arising from alleged fraud and misrepresentations by Spongetech Delivery System executives.

Employment Law

Our team of attorneys, led by partner Randy Perlmutter, represents both New York and New Jersey employees victimized in the workplace and employers seeking to protect their businesses.

• Business Divorce – Legal representation for business partners or shareholders seeking to dissolve a business relationship or resolve ownership disputes.
• Breach of Employment Agreements – Claims arising from an employer’s or employee’s failure to honor the terms of a written or implied employment contract.
• Employer Classification of Employees – Counsel for employers on proper worker classification and defense of misclassification claims filed by employees or agencies.
• Employer Representation – Comprehensive legal services for employers navigating workplace regulations, disputes, and compliance obligations.
• Employee Handbooks – Drafting and reviewing employee handbooks to ensure legal compliance and clearly communicate workplace policies.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – Representation for employees and employers in claims involving minimum wage, overtime, and other rights protected under federal labor law.
• Hostile Work Environment – Claims on behalf of employees subjected to severe or pervasive harassment that creates an abusive and intolerable workplace.
• In-House Training – Customized workplace training programs designed to educate employees and management on harassment prevention and legal compliance.
• Overtime Violations – Legal action filed against employers who fail to pay proper overtime wages, seeking appropriate damages on behalf of affected employees.
• Sexual Harassment – Representation for employees subjected to unwanted sexual conduct, discrimination, or quid pro quo harassment in the workplace.
• Workplace Discrimination – Claims for employees subjected to unfair treatment based on a protected class characteristic, including in hiring, promotion, and termination decisions.
• Wrongful Termination – Violation of employment laws and EEOC regulations in the termination of employees, resulting in damages claims on their behalf.

Estate Law

Arnold Reiter, Esq. is our resident estate law practitioner, helping individuals, families, and retirees safeguard their assets and plan for their family’s future.

• Advance Health Care Directives – Legal documents specifying an individual’s medical treatment wishes and designating someone to make healthcare decisions if they become incapacitated.
• Business Succession Planning – Strategies and legal arrangements to ensure a smooth transfer of business ownership and leadership when an owner retires, becomes incapacitated, or passes away.
• Durable Powers of Attorney – Legal documents granting a trusted individual the authority to act on another’s behalf in financial or legal matters.
• Elder Law – Legal services focusing on the unique needs of seniors, including estate planning, asset protection, Medicaid planning, nursing home issues, and guardianships.
• Estate Planning – Arranging the legal distribution of assets after death and establishing protections including trusts and power of attorney designations.
• Financial Powers of Attorney – Drafting custom legal authorization permitting one individual to make financial decisions on behalf of another.
• Guardianships – Legal proceedings to establish a guardian for a minor or incapacitated adult who is unable to manage their own personal or financial affairs.
• Healthcare Directives – Additional legal documents directing medical care preferences to ensure that an individual’s healthcare wishes are honored.
• Life Insurance Planning and Trusts – Integrating life insurance policies into an estate plan through trusts to protect beneficiaries and minimize tax exposure.
• Medicaid Planning – Strategies to structure assets and income to qualify for Medicaid benefits while preserving wealth for a spouse or heirs.
• Probate – Court-supervised process of validating a will and legally transferring property from a deceased individual to their heirs.
• Supplemental Needs Trusts – Trusts structured to provide for a disabled individual’s needs without disqualifying them from government benefits programs.
• Trusts – Legal arrangements allowing a trustee to hold and manage assets on behalf of designated beneficiaries, often used to avoid probate and reduce estate taxes.
• Wills – A legal document outlining how an individual’s property and assets are to be distributed to their heirs, including funeral plans and guardian designations for minor children.

Corporate, Commercial and Real Estate

In the courtroom and at the negotiating table, our lawyers forcefully safeguard your business interests across a range of complex civil and commercial matters.

• Corporate and Commercial Litigation – Representation in business disputes, breach of contract claims, partnership conflicts, and other complex commercial litigation matters.
• Real Estate Development and Transactions – Legal counsel for buyers, sellers, developers, and investors across residential and commercial real estate deals.
• State and Federal Criminal Trials – Defense representation in serious criminal proceedings at both the state and federal court levels.

Contact Our Lawyers for an Initial Consultation

One toll-free phone call to (866) 969-1960 connects you with the New York or New Jersey law offices of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C. You may also fill out our online contact form to reach our office. We always respond promptly to your messages, even those left with us after business hours.