Jerry Katz, who joined the firm in 1971, specializes in investigating and preparing cases, especially those involving vehicular accidents, premises liability and general tort cases.

He has litigated numerous cases to verdict and has settled several multi-million dollar and high-profile cases. In recognition of his knowledge of the personal injury field he has been appointed a mediator in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Active in several bar associations, Mr. Katz has served on committees reviewing the New York Courts, legislation, professional responsibility ,  ethical issues and alternative dispute resolution. He also assisted the Association of the Bar of the City of New York in drafting new rules relating to the administration of the court system.

 He is currently chairman of the prestigious Tort Litigation Committee of the Association of the Bar, a committee which consists of members of the judiciary, plaintiffs and defendants attorneys, and is also a member of the New York Supreme Court Tort Advisory Committee.