About Us
The firm was established in 1996, after Mr. Chakmakian left a well respected plaintiff’s firm to open his own office. His first “seven figure” verdict was obtained one year later and, since that time, he has won many seven figure verdicts and settlements, a claim few lawyers can make. These include many cases published in the New York Law Journal and the New York Jury Verdict Reporter.
He has also obtained several verdicts and settlements that have set records in their respective categories, including one of the largest automobile verdicts rendered in a given year ($7.8 Million Dollars), and one of the largest settlements ever obtained in an auto case in Suffolk County ($11.325 Million Dollars).
He has tried cases in the New York State Supreme Court, the Federal District courts, as well as the Court of Claims, which hears cases against the State of New York. If you hire Mr. Chakmakian as your attorney, he will be the only attorney you deal with. He and his dedicated, professional staff will work tirelessly to obtain the results your matter calls for, whether at trial or by a settlement that you find to be fair and just. You will be kept apprised, at all stages of the litigation, of all appearances and events as they occur. You will be prepared for depositions and, of course, for the trial itself if the case progresses to that stage before resolving. In short, you can expect, and will receive, professional, aggressive and effective handling of your matter from inception to trial.
We do not handle wills, real estate closings, criminal matters, or anything else, except for litigation. Just as one does not consult a dentist for a broken bone, a sophisticated client seeks out a litigator when a claim arises that calls for representation of the highest degree.