July 22, 2011 – The National Trial Lawyers, an organization composed of the nation’s top trial lawyers, selected Jerome H. Block, mesothelioma lawyer and partner at the law firm of Levy Konigsberg LLP as a member of its Top 100 Trial Lawyers list.
NEW YORK, New York, July 22, 2011 – Jerome Block, a partner and trial lawyer with Levy Konigsberg LLP has been selected as a member the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Mr. Block’s has represented families affected by mesothelioma for more than ten years.
The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization of America’s top trial lawyers. Membership into the National Trial Lawyers is by invitation and is extended only to those who exemplify superior qualifications and trial results. Membership is limited to only 100 trial lawyers from each state.
As a result of his work representing mesothelioma victims, Mr. Block has also received the highest rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell, and is annually recognized by the Best Lawyers in America and SuperLawyers.
Mr. Block has obtained large settlements and jury verdicts on behalf of people who have developed mesothelioma from a variety of different exposures, including pipefitters, shipyard workers, auto mechanics, drywall workers, construction workers, industrial workers and family members who were exposed to contaminated work clothing.
Mr. Block’s firm has been representing mesothelioma patients and their families for more than 25 years. The firm also includes numerous other nationally recognized mesothelioma lawyers including Moshe Maimon and Robert Komitor, who have obtained some of the largest jury verdicts in mesothelioma cases nationwide.
Levy Konigsberg LLP is also proud to be a top supporter of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, the largest non-profit organization seeking a cure for mesothelioma.