Jeff Korek
Jeff Korek | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | State University of New York at Binghamton,[1] Maurice A Deane School of Law at Hofstra University |
| Occupation(s) | trial lawyer and partner at Gersowitz Libo & Korek |
Jeff S. Korek is a New York City-based trial lawyer and partner at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, a personal injury law firm.[2][3][4][5][6] He is a past president of the New York State Trial Lawyer’s Association and former commentator on Court TV.[2][5][7][8]
Korek was selected to SuperLawyers and to Best Lawyers in America for the years 2006-2014.[7][9] He was also included in New York Magazine’s New York's Best Lawyers from 2006-2014. He was admitted to the New York and New Jersey state bars and the United States District Court for both Southern and Eastern Districts of New York in 1986.[10] Korek was admitted to the bar for the United States Supreme Court in 2013.[11]
Career
After graduating from the Maurice A Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, Korek worked as a chauffeur, receptionist and file clerk for F. Lee Bailey and Aaron J. Broder.[1] Korek was admitted to the New York bar in 1986.[1]
Korek joined Gersowitz Libo & Korek in 1992.[1] He previously worked for Weitz & Luxenberg and Leahey and Johnson.[1]
In 2006, Korek served as the president of the New York City chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.[5][7] He also served as president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association from 2007-2008.[2][5][7] Korek was 45 at the time of his election as president of the NYSTLA, making him the youngest president in the association’s history.[8]
Prior to becoming president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Korek served as that body’s first vice president.[12]
Korek also served on the Committee on Character and Fitness for the Ninth Judicial District, Second Judicial Department of the State of New York.[5] The committee examines state bar applicants to ensure they are fit to practice law in the state of New York.
Education
Korek has an undergraduate degree from State University of New York at Binghamton.[1] He received his juris doctor from the Maurice A Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.[1]
Philanthropy
Korek sits on the board of Hoops 4 Hope.[1] He also supports the Gardiner Foundation.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Bob Rozycki (May 3, 2010). "Profits & passions: Jeff Korek; Court squared". The Westchester County Business Journal.
- ^ a b c Winter Miller (September 13, 2007). "Four State Judges Sue Over Lack of Pay Raises". The New York Times.
- ^ Michelle Andrews (November 22, 2011). "N.Y. court program aims to ease malpractice bottlenecks". The Washington Post.
- ^ "Expert: Inadequate guardrails on Bronx overpass where seven died". U.S. News on NBC News. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Gersowitz Libo & Korek, PC". December 9, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ^ Brendan Pierson (January 7, 2013). "City, State Settle Car Wreck Suit for $18 Million". New York Law Journal.
- ^ a b c d "Jeff S. Korek". Best Lawyers. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ^ a b "Jeff S. Korek". The Crain’s Insider. July 22, 2007.
- ^ "Jeff S. Korek". Super Lawyers. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ^ "New York Attorney Fights for Victims of Medical Malpractice". Global Good Group. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ^ "Senior Partner Jeff S. Korek Is Sworn In As a Member of the Supreme Court Bar". GLK Law. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ^ Mark Johnson (June 16, 2006). "Assembly committee blocks bill to stop `double dipping'". Associated Press Newswires.