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The Global Directory of Who's Who Celebrates Joseph P. Awad and the Launch of Awad Baker PLLC

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Feb 04, 2025

Bay Shore, NY — The Global Directory of Who's Who is proud to recognize Joseph P. Awad, a seasoned trial attorney with over four decades of legal excellence, for the opening of his new law firm, Awad Baker PLLC. This milestone marks another chapter in Mr. Awad’s illustrious career, which has been defined by exceptional achievements in trial and appellate advocacy across multiple legal disciplines.

A Legacy of Legal Excellence

Mr. Awad earned his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School of Union University and served as a senior partner at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. before establishing Awad Baker PLLC. His extensive experience includes handling cases in medical malpractice, construction site injuries, premises liability, automobile accidents, municipal liability, and unsafe products.

Joseph Awad's Honors

Best Lawyers in America, 20 consecutive years, 2006-Present

Best Lawyers in New York, 20 consecutive years, 2006-Present

Super Lawyers in New York, 20 consecutive years, 2006-Present

Who’s Who in American Law Lifetime Achievement Award 2019

America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Award, New York City

Best Personal Injury Lawyer Award, Long Island 2016

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2015-Present

U.S. News & World Report - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”

Featured Law Firm, Forbes Magazine, June, 2009

Featured Law Firm, Forbes Magazine, May, 2011

Lifetime Appointment, Registry of Who’s Who

America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, Lifetime Achievement Award

Public Service Appointments

New York State Governor’s Medical Malpractice Task Force, Member,

Appointments 2007-2011

New York State Court of Appeals Judicial Screening Committee for Nassau and

Suffolk Counties, Member, 2006-2011

New York State Trial Lawyers Association Court of Appeals Judicial Screening

Committee 2003-Present

Community Service Awards 

Chair, Dominico-American Society of Queens, 2008-2015

New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators, Inc.

Recognition for Protecting New York’s Civil Justice System, 2009

Dominico-American Society of Queens’ Philanthropic Leadership and

Volunteerism Award, 2007

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 3, New York City

Preferred Legal Provider

Governor George Pataki’s Proclamation “beyond a remarkable show of support,

compassion and respect for human life for acting swiftly for so many through

Trial Lawyers Care.”

The Governor’s Pen and Official Seal enacting Lavern’s Law for cancer victims

together with NYSTLA’s Champion of Justice Award

Governor’s Pen & Proclamation for Passage of Laws in the Civil Practice Law &

Rules

Governor’s Pen & Proclamation for Passage of Laws in the Surrogate Court Acts

Governor’s Pen & Proclamation for Passage of Laws in the Judiciary Law

Certificate of Appreciation for Extraordinary Service through Trial Lawyers Care to the Victims of Unprecedented Attacks on our Country on Sept.11,

2001

The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Award for outstanding service and

selfless efforts to families and individuals for the September 11 Victim

Compensation Fund and the larges pro bono legal services program in history

Publications

Awad, Discovery of New York State Appellate Decisions Publications Annual Review, 10 Vol. Series, 2014-2023 and continuing, New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Awad, New York Medical Malpractice Answers to 100 Common Questions, (pending publication)

A distinguished team of experienced successful lawyers 

Who are dedicated to providing excellent and ethical legal representation in construction site injury, medical malpractice and other personal injury cases

Jeff Hellerman

Juris Doctor from Cardozo School of Law (1990)

Specializes in Medical Malpractice, Labor Law/Construction Site Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, and General Personal Injury

Member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and New York State Bar Association

Veronica Sewnarine

Juris Doctor from Saint John’s University School of Law (2010)

Focuses on Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice

Member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, Queens Women’s Bar Association, New York State Women’s Bar Association, and New York State Bar Association

James E. Baker

Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law (1980)

Expertise in Construction Site Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Dental Malpractice, and General Personal Injury

Former member of the Judicial Screening Committee of the Queens County Bar Association

About The Global Directory of Who's Who

The Global Directory of Who's Who is a premier networking platform that highlights professionals across various industries for their outstanding achievements. By showcasing individuals like Joseph P. Awad and his team at Awad Baker PLLC, we celebrate excellence and inspire future leaders in their respective fields.



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.

Name: Joseph P. Awad

Phone: (516) 373-0355

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