About Flanzig & Flanzig, LLP

Flanzig and Flanzig carries on a 60-year tradition of representing seriously injured New Yorkers. The firm’s roots date back to 1956 when our predecessor firm was founded on lower Broadway in Manhattan. Over a half century later, Cathy and Daniel continue this New York legacy of effectively and aggressively representing seriously injured New Yorkers.

The firm's reputation as aggressive trial attorneys combined with a wealth of resources, experience, and willingness to try our cases places us in a unique position as being one of the most respected personal injury trial firms in the New York Metropolitan Area.

Our own personal experiences help shape our firm. Daniel's experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and in the area of Federal Law Enforcement has increased their ability to handle the cases of uniformed officers, Fire Fighters, and other first responders. As an avid cyclist and competitive duathalete, Daniel has created a focused practice in representing cyclists and other vulnerable road users such as runners and pedestrians.

Cathy remains in charge of the firm’s appellate practice, no-fault department, and the prosecution of uninsured and under-insured (SUM) motorist claims. She is dedicated to legal issues medically unique to women such as failure to diagnosis breast cancer and other medical malpractice claims. She assists the firm’s clients in a variety of other insurance claims including the negotiation of medical liens, such as Medicare, Medicaid and Workers Compensation.

New York Bike Crash and Accident Lawyers

A large percentage of the firm’s practice involves representing the rights and interests of New York Cyclists and other vulnerable road users such as pedestrians. Daniel Flanzig, and avid cyclists and duathalete, serves on the Board of Directors and is a legal advisor of the New York Bicycle Coalition, the State’s leading bicycling advocacy group. He also serves on the Boards legal advisory committee helping to shape pro-cycling and pedestrian legislation in New York. Daniel is the founder and Chair Person of the New York State Trial Lawyers Bicycle Litigation Sub-Committee and a member of American Associations of Justice's Bicycle Litigation Group. He is a founder and Board Member of Long Island Streets, a non-for-profit advocating for safer streets in Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn and Queens.

As New York bicycle accident and crash lawyers, Flanzig & Flanzig, LLP has developed New York's first FREE bike crash app.

What Sets the Firm Apart?

There are plenty of personal injury lawyers in the New York Metropolitan Area. So why should you choose Flanzig & Flanzig, LLP? The firm combines the experience and expertise of larger firms with the personal attention of a boutique practice. Because Flanzig & Flanzig, LLP is 100% focused in the area of personal injury litigation, the firm’s attorneys are highly selective in the cases they handle and prepare every matter as if it is going to trial.

As seen in an impressive record of victories, the firm’s long history and dedication pay off. Most insurance companies and defendant’s attorneys know that Flanzig & Flanzig, LLP is prepared to try cases in the courthouses of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Nassau and Suffolk counties. This has led to million-dollar verdicts and settlements in the past. Most clients are referred by the firm’s former clients who know they have received the best possible results and attention. Others are referred by lawyers in the area and around the country who trust the reputation the firm has built or and are familiar with the quality work the firm’s lawyers perform.

The law firm is staffed by a strong team of paralegals and legal assistants who are knowledgeable about all of their clients’ cases and individual needs. This means clients’ needs are met, all phone calls returned, and everyone knows the status of their case. It is the ultimate goal of the firm to provide aggressive representation as well as a comforting atmosphere as clients go through what is often a difficult and stressful period in their lives.