Bio

Biography
Mr. Ruffo joined the partnership in August 2016 after spending 24 years litigated the most significant Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Mass Tort, and Wrongful Death cases at two prestigious New York firms. He has a proven track record of significant seven-figure verdicts and settlements in the State and Federal Courts of New York and New Jersey. He also serves along with local counsel in cases in states throughout the United States.

Edward has been regularly featured in the NY Jury Verdict Hall of Fame for his recoveries on behalf of those injured or lost due to the negligence of others. Accordingly, he is annually ranked as a Top 100 or even a Top 10 Trial Lawyer by numerous professional societies and associations including Super Lawyers and The National Trial Lawyers Association. His track record of success has earned him membership on the Legal Referral Service Panel of New York City Bar Association where he also serves as a member of their Medical Malpractice Committee.

Ranked AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, the highest distinction bestowed for legal ability and ethical standards, Ed has been nominated and served as Board of Director of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association for the past several years. Likewise, Mr. Ruffo has lectured to continuing legal education programs on topics of Personal Injury Litigation and authored articles concerning aspects of trial advocacy.

Education
St. John's University School of Law, Jamaica, New YorkJ.D. - 1992
Honors: Civil Trial and Moot Court Competition
Columbia CollegeB.A. - 1989
Dean's List
Major: Political Science
Bar Admissions
New York, 1992
New Jersey, 1992
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1993
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1993
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1993
U.S. Supreme Court, 2010
Professional Associations & Memberships
Edward has been afforded Life Achievement and Charter Membership in several pre-eminent organization including Distinguished Judicial Advocates, America’s Top 100 Attorneys and Lawyers of Distinction and is a member of the following legal associations:

American Bar Association, Member
New York State Bar Association, Member
New York City Bar Association
Brooklyn Bar Association
New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Former Board of Director
American Association for Justice
National Trial Lawyer Association
New York Academy of Trial Lawyers
New York County Lawyers Association
The American Association for Justice
Million Dollars Advocate Forum
International Society of Barristers 2018- present
American Board of Trial Advocates 2015- present
Honors & Awards
Top 100 USA Trial Lawyer, NTLA, 2016 - Present
Super Lawyer Thomson Reuters, NY Metro Super Lawyer 2008 – present
Top 100 Attorney, Super Lawyers 2016
Best Lawyers 2018- present
Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2009- present
America’s Top High Stakes Litigator 2020 – present
Expertise.com Top NY Personal Injury Attorneys 2020- present
Expertise.com Top Motorcycle Accident Attorneys 2020- present
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2015 - Present
Jury Verdict Hall of Fame, NY Jury Verdict Reporter, 2015 - Present
Legal Referral Preferred Attorney Panel, Brooklyn Bar Association, 2015 - Present
Medical Malpractice Committee Association of The Bar of NYC, 2015 - Present
American Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2015 - Present
Top 1% National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015 - Present
US News Top Tier Law Firm, Best Lawyers, 2013 - Present
Legal Referral Service Preferred Attorney, New York City Bar Association , 2011 - Present
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2011 - Present
Tier One Medical Malpractice & Product Liability, US News & World Report, 2010 - Present
Best In Medical Malpractice Winner, New York Law Journal, 2010 - Present
Recent Results
$12,000,000 for brain injury after surgery.
$9,000,000 after structured settlement for a child with a hand injury after an improperly treated fracture.
$6,000,000 for lack of security.
$5,000,000 for a child with neurological impairment after an undiagnosed viral illness.
$3,500,000 for failure to diagnose and treat post- operative bleeding.
$3,000,000 for leg dysfunction after hernia surgery.
$3,000,000 for a lady with partial leg amputation after failure to diagnose a blood clot.
$2,750,000 for a survivor of an automobile accident.
$2,200,000 for a lady sustaining a cardiovascular injury during heart surgery.
$2,000,000 for workers burned as a result of improperly labeled floor polish.
$1,500,000 for a gentleman sustaining visual disturbance after gland surgery.
$1,175,000 for the estate of an elderly man who lost his battle to untimely diagnosed prostate cancer.
$1,050,000 for an elderly lady with complications after carotid artery surgery.
Testimonials
June 6, 2020 - "I am so pleased with the legal services and representation afforded to me by Mr. Ruffo and all the legal professionals at Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo & Plotkin, LLP. They obtained a great result for me. I am proud to highly recommend their legal services to anyone who might have a personal injury or medical practice claim they wish to pursue” - Mary M.
March 29, 2017 - "Mr. Ruffo is a master trial attorney. He is professional, personable, and dedicated to fighting for your rights. Mr. Ruffo kept me informed during each step of the process. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a medical malpractice attorney."
July 10, 2017 - "In July 2012 my mother was diagnosed was rare cancer. After consultations with a surgeon, she decided to go ahead with a noninvasive surgery to prolong her life and to ensure her quality of life. January 2013, after the surgery, my mother was left paralyzed from the waist down and had to be in a diaper. Although my mom's cancer was rare, she was a young vibrate woman of 62, able to drive and be self-sufficient. As a family, we consulted & hired Mr. Ruffo. My mother was left unable to care for herself and he was prepared to fight for what she needed. Because of the errors that go wrong during her procedure, she was unable to continue her regular course of cancer treatment. She passed away a month later. Mr. Ruffo continued to fight for my mother. From the time my family hired Mr. Ruffo until the settlement, he treated this case with kindness and the utmost compassion. We are very grateful for the settlement we received. The monies will go towards all her grandchildren's education, just how she would have wanted." - Jennifer
October 24, 2015 - "I'd spoken to several lawyers who weren't interested in my case before Mr. Ruffo was recommended to me. He is the pinnacle of professionalism in his field. In the past, I had heard people talk about lawyers who didn't return their communication and who couldn't remember the details of their case. Mr. Ruffo is exactly the opposite. He was meticulous in responding immediately to my many, many e-mails, and was astounding in his ability to recall even the most minute details of my case. Under the very upsetting situation of a malpractice case, his demeanor was always calming and empathetic. When the circumstances of the case seemed unlikely to warrant a positive outcome, he was able to negotiate a great settlement. I was very satisfied with the result, and would highly recommend Mr. Ruffo without hesitation." - Rita
September 10, 2015 - "Mr. Ruffo is a knowledgeable attorney, with years of experience. You can be assured that he has your best interest in mind at all times; he takes the time to discuss all options with his client. I can personally attest to the fact he is attentive and sympathetic to your needs, but more importantly, understands without a shadow of a doubt all the complexities that go into a medical malpractice case. He will get you the results you need! He is honest about the process, timeline, trial, settlement, etc. Do not hesitate to hire this attorney. I will forever be grateful to him and his firm for their hard work and dedication to myself and my family; after an ordeal that could only be described as a nightmare." - Elizabeth
June 29, 2015 - "Edward Ruffo represented my Mother in a medical malpractice case Thankfully we found him. We were told by other Lawyers that our case was very hard to prove and very time-consuming! Well, Mr. Ruffo did it, he proved all the others wrong. He kept my Mom updated constantly and never gave up, even when we began to think the hospital would prevail. He worked diligently to prove them wrong and gave my Mother the piece of mind she had been searching for. He is an amazing lawyer. A true seeker of truth & fairness." - Anne T.
May 1, 2014 - "In 2012 I was recommended to Mr. Ruffo. It turned out to be an excellent piece of advice. At the time, I was very nervous since I had never been involved in a lawsuit. From the very start of my case, Ed was clear of our objective, confident of the outcome, and caring of my needs. I knew he was only a phone call away should I have any questions. He always returned my calls. The case was settled and I received a generous settlement beyond my expectations. I am certain that this result was due to his excellent negotiation skills. I would not hesitate to recommend him." - Debora

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