Michael Jaffe Appointed President of New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C., announces that Michael Jaffe has been named president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA). Mr. Jaffe is a partner with Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, a prominent plaintiffs’ personal injury firm based in Manhattan and Huntington, N.Y.

Michael Jaffe will serve as the 45th president of the NYSTLA, which has grown to 4,600 members since its founding in 1953.

“I look forward to leading an organization that has worked for more than 55 years to protect New York's civil justice system and stand up against those who would limit the rights of injured consumers,” says Mr. Jaffe. “Our unwavering vision is to promote a safer and healthier society by advancing representation of the public by ethical, well-trained lawyers."

Michael Jaffe joined Pazer & Epstein in 1995 and became partner in 2000. His practice focuses on catastrophic injury matters, including construction site/workplace injuries, medical malpractice and civil rights violations.

Mr. Jaffe’s partners at Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe share his dedication to NYSTLA. Perry Pazer is a past president of the association and Mark J. Epstein is a member of the organization’s board of directors. Mr. Epstein also has been recognized as one of state's Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

Mark J. Epstein comments on the appointment, “This position is a reflection of Michael’s commitment to ensuring proper access of injured people to the civil justice system. He is a tireless advocate for this mission.”

Michael Jaffe received his J.D. from Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York and his B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. He is admitted to the bar in New York and New Jersey. Mr. Jaffe resides in Syosset, NY.

About Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C.

With offices in Manhattan and on Long Island, Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C., are leaders in the practice of personal injury law. For more than 40 years, they have defended the rights of New Yorkers who have been hurt through many types of accidents, including vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, premises accidents, construction accidents, and wrongful death. By providing trustworthy representation, the firm has developed a reputation for obtaining substantial results for a wide range of clients. For more information, please visit www.pazerandepstein.com.