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