New York Lawyer Robert L. Conason

The senior partner, he took over from founder Harry Gair in 1975. Like many of the firm's attorneys, he joined the firm upon graduation from law school in 1960. Consistently ranked one of the top personal injury lawyers in America, Robert Conason's extensive experience over four decades includes representing clients who have been injured in catastrophic accidents involving motor vehicles, airplanes, construction sites, elevators, explosions, medical malpractice and products liability.

As a successful and reputable trial attorney, Mr. Conason appreciates the dedication and individualized attention each case demands and every injured person deserves. Accordingly, in terms of the volume of cases accepted, he has advanced the firm on the philosophy that less is more and assists in the careful selection of only the most serious and substantial personal injury cases: "My satisfaction comes from knowing that absent a successful recovery of a claim, our clients wouldn't have the ability to secure appropriate medical care and equipment, economic freedom and the ability to live a dignified life."

With equal attention, Mr. Conason assigns matters to the firm's trial attorneys according to their individual areas of expertise. As the firm's leader, however, he maintains a "hands on" approach and remains intimately familiar with each and every case as it proceeds through all phases of litigation.

A strong believer in sharing his knowledge and giving back to the legal community, he routinely chairs local and national programs designed to educate lawyers on the skills they need to represent their clients effectively and try their cases successfully. Among his many teaching credits is his annual "Decisions" lecture, which advises New York lawyers about recent changes in the substantive and procedural law in the area of personal injury trial practice. Robert Conason co-author Warren's Negligence in the New York Courts, Second Edition published by LexisNexis Matthew Bender.

He is a member of many premier bar associations including: the America College of Trial Lawyers, the Inner Circle of Advocates, the American Trial Lawyers Association, the American Board of Trial Advocates, a diplomat of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, numerous state bar associations and was an adjunct Professor of Law at NYU teaching courses in his field.. Repeatedly listed in Best Lawyers in America, he's been named an outstanding advocate in New York magazine's article on "The Best Lawyers in New York."