New York Lawyer Stephen H. Mackauf

The head of the firm's medical malpractice department, Stephen Mackauf joined the firm in 1970 and specializes in the evaluation, preparation and trial of cases involving obstetrical, surgical, and anesthesia malpractice, and the failure to diagnose breast and other cancers. His talent for understanding medicine, medical terminology, anatomy and diseases and his consequent ability to decipher voluminous patient medical records renders him virtually indispensable to the success of the firm's medical negligence practice.

Among his notable court victories are exceptional verdict for $103 million and for $92 million that is among the largest ever awarded in a medical malpractice case.

Frequently, he chairs seminars and teaches the art of preparation and trial of medical malpractice cases to both plaintiffs  and defendants attorneys across the country. Recently, in recognition of his skill and knowledge in the field of medical malpractice, Mr. Mackauf was asked by senior members of the Judiciary to participate in a seminar for judges.

He is listed in the prestigious Best Lawyer's in America and has developed a national reputation as a leader in the medical malpractice field.

He resides in New York with his wife Carol who is a practicing psychologist.

A noted author, Stephen Mackauf has written extensively on medical malpractice, and his books and textbooks include: Trial of An Obstetrical Malpractice Case, Failure to Diagnose Fetal Distress, Failure to Diagnose Cancer, and Advanced Medical Malpractice Trial Techniques.