Roman J Shakh

Roman J. Shakh, Esq. brings over 15 years of successful litigation experience to the plaintiff’s side, specializing in high-stakes personal injury and medical malpractice cases. A magna cum laude graduate of CUNY–Queens College and St. John's University School of Law, Mr. Shakh has earned recognition from Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, AVVO, and the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. Fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, he's a standing member of the NY Trial Lawyers Association and local bar associations. Notable jury verdicts exceed $1 million, and settlements include amounts up to $3.5 million, underscoring his ability to deliver results in complex, high-exposure matters.

Mr. Shakh began practicing in 2009 and has since developed a robust trial practice across Long Island and New York City, representing clients in catastrophic personal injury, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and nursing home abuse.

Before law, he gained valuable clinical insight through work in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with the FDNY and on Long Island—experiences that inform his litigation of medically complex injury claims.

Notable Verdicts & SettlementsVerdicts (Jury Trials)

$1,250,000 verdict — Estate of C.P v.  Rehab & Extended Care Center (nursing-home negligence leading to bed sores and amputation); ranked among Top 100 Personal Injury Verdicts in New York (2023); Top 1 Nursing Malpractice Verdict in Queens County (2023) 

$1, 257,670 verdict — S.C. v. Driver (motor vehicle accident); placed in Top 100 Verdicts in New York and Top 50 in NYC (2023)

Settlements

$3,500,000 settlement — AVC v. Construction Co., et al. (serious motor vehicle/spinal injuries); featured in both the Top 20 Personal Injury Settlements in NY and Top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlements (2023) 

$1,750,000 settlement — Pedestrian vs. single-vehicle accident; among the Top 50 Personal Injury Settlements in NY (2023) 

$1,450,000 settlement — Lopez v. Truck Owner (truck collision); included in NY’s Top 50 Settlements (2023) 

$1,000,000 settlement — L.N. v. Landowner (trip-and-fall premises liability); also among NY’s Top 50 Settlements (2023)