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About
The Firm
Complex
Litigation
Known for its masterful handling of complex litigation,
the law firm of Trief & Olk has a reputation for
success in legal matters requiring high-powered trial
skills, expert research and sophisticated strategies.
Founded
in 1987, Trief & Olk has tried numerous complex
medical malpractice jury and judge trials in federal
and state courts, and has successfully continued representation
through the appellate courts when necessary.
There
is probably no greater endorsement of the caliber of
Trief & Olk’s skills than the fact that law
firms throughout New York and New Jersey not only refer
cases to the firm, but actually hire Trief & Olk
when they need a lawyer themselves.
Our
reputation in legal circles is such that it is not uncommon
for adversaries of Trief & Olk to recommend our
firm. On occasion, our adversaries on prior cases have
even hired us to represent them.
Laparoscopic
Gallbladder Surgery
We are very knowledgeable about laparoscopic gallbladder
surgeries, the kinds of complications that can result,
and the damages they cause. We have gotten significant
seven-figure settlements for our clients and we are
currently handling such medical malpractice cases.
Exceptional
Client Care
We are known for our litigation expertise, the in-depth
analysis we give all our medcial malpractice cases,
and the level of time, energy, and due diligence we
invest from the very beginning of each and every medical
malpractice case. We never avoid the hard work of discovery
in hopes of an early or easy settlement. We are exquisitely
prepared —and prepared to try the case —
every time.
About
Our Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Trief & Olk takes a team approach to every case
we accept. Every client has at least two – and
sometimes more – senior attorneys staffing the
case. Associates are never given responsibility for
a medical malpractice case without the involvement of
one or more partners. Our lawyer-to-case ratio is extremely
high, thus assuring the degree of personal attention
and thoroughness for which our firm is known.
Our
attorneys are expert litigators that have achieved consistently
impressive results in New York and New Jersey. The Trief
& Olk partners are:
Ted Trief, JD 1976
Barbara E. Olk, (Of Counsel) JD 1976
Eric Dinnocenzo
Jordan Rutsky
Arlene Stevens
Ted
Trief
Ted Trief received his J.D. from Rutgers University
Law School, graduating with honors in 1976. He received
his B.A. in 1973 from State University of New York at
New Paltz. He is a former Assistant D.A.
Practicing
law for over 27 years, Mr. Trief is a member of the
American Trial Lawyers Association President’s
Club, the NY State Trial Lawyers Association, the Association
of the Bar of the City of New York and its Committee
on Mass Disasters Planning.
He was admitted to the Bar in Massachusetts and New
York in January, 1977 and in New Jersey in November,
2000, and is certified to practice before these U.S.
District Courts: USDC/SDNY; USDC/EDNY; USDC/NDNY; USDC/NJ;
as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the
2nd Circuit and the United States Supreme Court
Barbara
E. Olk (Of Counsel)
Barbara Olk graduated from New York University Law School
with a J.D. degree in June of 1976.
Ms.
Olk completed her B.A. degree in English and Political
Science at the University of Rochester in 1973, where
she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Admitted to the Massachusetts and New York Bars in 1977,
Ms. Olk is a member of the Association of the Bar of
the City of New York, and is admitted to practice before
these U.S. District Courts: USDC/SDNY; USDC/EDNY; USDC/NDNY,
and before the United States Court of Appeals for the
2nd Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court.
Eric Dinnocenzo
Eric Dinnocenzo graduated cum laude from Boston College Law School in 2001. He received his B.A. from Fairfield University in 1995.
Mr. Dinnocenzo has been admitted to the Bar in the following states: Massachusetts (2002), New York (2006), and New Jersey (2007). He is certified to practice before these U.S. District Courts: USDC/SDNY; USDC/EDNY; USDC/NJ; USDC/MA. His professional memberships include the American Association of Justice, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York City Bar, where he sits on the Small Law Firms Committee. From 2006 to 2009, Mr. Dinnocenzo served on the Board of Directors of Visiting Neighbors, a non-profit agency that provides services for senior citizens in New York City.
He published the article, "The Use of Similar Accident Evidence In Products Liability Cases," in the Fall 2007 issue of the Bill of Particulars, a publication of the New York State Trial Lawyers Institute. In addition, he published the article, "The postclaims underwriting 'gotcha'", in the January 2009 issue of Trial, a publication of the American Association of Justice.
Jordan Rutsky
Jordan Rutsky received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in 2004. He received his B.S. and B.A. in the fields of Business Finance and Political Science, respectively, in 2001 from the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he graduated with honors and the President's Disparate Majors Award. Mr. Rutsky is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey and is certified to practice in several federal courts, including the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the District Court of New Jersey. Mr. Rutsky is also a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.
Arlene Stevens
Arlene Stevens graduated cum laude from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2008. While in law school, Ms. Stevens was a member of the Moot Court National Honor Society and was awarded the Cardozo Writing Award. In 2003, she graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Criminal Justice from St. John's University, where she was a member of the prestigious President's Society. During her college years, Ms. Stevens also qualified for and was a member of the 2000 Olympic Fencing Team that represented the United States in Sydney, Australia. Ms. Stevens is admitted to practice in New York.
For
a free, no-obligation consultation about your medical
malpractice case and the complications, treatment or
possible medical malpractice claims, lawsuits or settlements,
contact one of our medical
malpractice attorneys.
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