Joseph P. Awad: A Pillar of Legal Excellence in New York's Legal Community
Sep 03, 2024
Albany, NY - The Global Directory of Who's Who proudly recognizes Joseph P. Awad, a senior partner at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C., for his outstanding contributions to the field of law. With an impressive career spanning over four decades, Mr. Awad has earned a stellar reputation for his dedication to trial and appellate advocacy, particularly in the areas of medical malpractice, construction site injuries, premise security, automobile accidents, municipal liability, and unsafe products.
Mr. Awad’s distinguished legal journey began with a Juris Doctor (JD) from Albany Law School of Union University, where he was awarded a full tuition merit scholarship for all three years. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) at the State University of New York at Binghamton, where he received the prestigious "Outstanding Academic Achievement" award, along with Departmental Honors and Honors Thesis recognition.
Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Awad has successfully secured million-dollar recoveries in more than 140 cases, including achieving the highest jury and appellate award in a single year. His relentless pursuit of justice for his clients has earned him numerous accolades, including being named one of the Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers in New York. He has also been honored with the Legal Eagle Award on Long Island as the Best Personal Injury Trial Lawyer.
Since 2001, Mr. Awad has held an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers since 2006 and was awarded the title of Attorney of the Year in 2021, 2022, and 2023 in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice.
Mr. Awad’s commitment to legal excellence is further exemplified by his board certification as a Trial Attorney by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, an American Bar Association Accredited Organization, since August 2002. His expertise in appellate advocacy is reflected in the more than eighty appeals he has written and orally argued before appellate courts.
Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Awad is deeply committed to community service. He devotes his time and resources to local charities supporting children, veterans, the elderly, and food pantries. As an educator, he teaches continuing legal education in the state trial lawyer bar, including authoring a ten-volume series on civil practice and law. He has served as President of the Trial Lawyers Association, Governor of the American Association of Justice, and Director of the Crime Victims Bar Association.
Mr. Awad was also the sole representative of patients and lawyers on the New York State Governor's Medical Malpractice Task Force. His influence in the legal community is further highlighted by his selection by two Chief Judges of the State of New York to review and interview candidates for Judicial Office.
Joseph P. Awad’s extensive experience, coupled with his unwavering dedication to his clients and community, solidifies his position as a leading figure in the legal profession. The Global Directory of Who's Who is honored to spotlight Mr. Awad’s remarkable achievements and contributions to the legal field.
About Joseph P. Awad
Throughout his career, Mr. Awad has achieved million-dollar recoveries in more than one hundred and forty cases, including the highest jury and appellate award in a single year. A highly accomplished attorney, he served three Governors on the NYS Medical Malpractice Task Force, appointed by two Chief Judges of the Court of Appeals as a member of the Chief Judge of the State of New York Judicial Screening Committee, President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Governor of the American Association of Justice, and Dean of the New York State Trial Lawyers Institute. As a trial and appellate attorney, Mr. Awad is the recipient of numerous peer review highest possible ratings for his legal ability and ethical standards including Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers in New York State, Lifetime Achievement Achievement Award by America's Top 100 Lawyers Mr. Awad and the AV preeminent rating as the pinnacle of professional excellence. Mr. Awad devotes time and financial resources to community and non for profit organizations such as Alzheimer's, Save the Children, Sierra Club, The USO for military families, Wounded Warriors and Long Island Cares food banks and services.
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