About Michael S. Lamonsoff, Esq. – “The Bull”

Michael S. Lamonsoff, famously known as “The Bull,” is the founder and owner of the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, PLLC. Renowned as one of the top personal injury attorneys in New York City, Michael’s legendary tenacity and reputation as a fierce advocate for justice have resulted in his winning some of the highest settlements and awards for his clients. With record-breaking, multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, Michael and his firm have cemented their status as one of New York’s most formidable legal teams.

Resilience, Success, and Excellence

The journey began in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. Inspired by his father, a career United States Army officer who rose from humble beginnings, Michael The Bull embraced grit and perseverance to overcome challenges. From working as a construction worker, garbageman, bar bouncer, and farmhand to earning two postgraduate degrees in psychology from Columbia University as well as his Juris Doctor degree in law, Michael’s rise was fueled by an unyielding drive to succeed.

In 1994, Michael founded the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff in a small, windowless office with just one employee: himself. Today, it’s recognized as one of the largest and most successful personal injury law firms in New York, representing victims of construction accidents, premises liability cases, sexual abuse, and more.

Michael’s Philosophy: Relentless Advocacy

Michael’s approach to personal injury law is rooted in preparation and aggression. He believes in preparing every case as if it were going to trial and taking control away from insurance companies that attempt to minimize just compensation to injury victims. His firm’s litigation strategy has earned the respect of his opponents; powerful insurance companies and their defense attorneys. He knows that as the cases that his firm litigates gets to trial, the higher the money awards he will achieve for his clients.

"Multinational insurance companies and their attorneys aim to control every aspect of the process, but my firm refuses to play by their rules. We aggressively and strategically litigate every case as though it’s going to trial. Why? Because the moment a case reaches the courtroom, the power shifts. Control over monetary compensation moves out of the insurers’ hands and into the hands of a jury—a jury made up of people like you and me.

Juries are far more empathetic to the suffering of our clients, and insurance companies know it. That’s why, as trial approaches, their offers get significantly larger.

To take on these powerful corporations, I’ve assembled a dedicated, expert team of aggressive attorneys, skilled paralegals, seasoned experts, and experienced paraprofessionals. Together, we relentlessly outmaneuver the insurance companies and ensure our clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve."

— Michael “The Bull” Lamonsoff, Esq.

Specializations and Expertise

Mr. Lamonsoff and his dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, and experts are leaders in several areas of personal injury law, including:

New York Construction Accidents

As a dedicated New York construction accident attorney, Michael S. Lamonsoff litigates cases on behalf of workers who are injured at hazardous construction sites. Injured construction workers can trust his skills in both navigating and leveraging New York’s unique, specialized, and incredibly powerful laws, passed by the State Legislature collectively called the Labor Law. These laws allow Michael to fight for injured construction workers and hold the owners of land, their developers and General contractors accountable for those injured at unsafe worksites. Through these laws, he fights for their compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Michael “The Bull” Lamonsoff has won hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of New York’s injured workers with his relentless fight for justice against corporations that try to take advantage of vulnerable workers.

Premises Liability

In his role as a premises liability lawyer in New York, “The Bull” represents clients injured due to unsafe conditions on others' properties, holding negligent property owners and lessors accountable for their actions. This area of law ensures that property owners maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition and warn visitors of potential dangers. Common premises liability cases include slip and falls, inadequate security leading to harm, dog bites, and unsafe building conditions. Michael is expert at handling these cases which often involves proving that the property owner was negligent in maintaining or addressing these hazards, which directly caused the injury.

Sexual Abuse Cases

With over 30 years of experience in fighting for survivors of sexual abuse, including rape and sexual assault, Michael has brought some closure to sexual assault survivors by winning punishing lawsuits against the perpetrators of the assault and the institutions that aid and abet them. Mr. Lamonsoff combines legal expertise with a compassionate understanding of trauma. As he earned both a Master of Arts and a Masters of Education in psychology from Columbia University, and has a background as a therapist for survivors.

Michael knows that he will never win full compensation and closure for the trauma that survivors have been through. Yet, his aggressive litigation style and counseling background allows him to support survivors in sharing their stories and seeking the highest monetary awards possible.

Personal Injury:

Mr. Lamonsoff also represents people who have been harmed or damaged in any type of case in which an injury to an individual’s body, mind, or emotions is caused by the negligence, recklessness, intentional misconduct, or strict liability of another party. It encompasses physical injuries, psychological trauma, or financial losses resulting from incidents such as motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, train accidents, commuter bus accidents, workplace accidents, funeral home negligence, and much more.

Accolades and Recognition Highlighting Ethical Leadership
Election to the Super Lawyers panel for six consecutive years
Membership in the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums
Recognition in VerdictSearch’s Top New York Verdicts
Serves on the Board of Directors for the New York State Trial Lawyers Association
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys: 10 Best Attorneys 2020 - 2025.
America's Top 50 Lawyers 2024
American Institute of Trial Lawyers; Litigator Of The Year
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
National Trial Lawyers Top 100

Experience Exceptional Legal Representation in New York

You have only one chance to secure the compensation you deserve for your injuries and suffering. Choose Michael “The Bull” Lamonsoff and his firm to fight for you. With a proven legacy of achieving some of New York’s highest awards for clients, they stand ready to deliver results.

Whether you need a top personal injury attorney, a construction accident lawyer, premises liability attorney or a sexual abuse attorney in New York, Michael and his team combine relentless advocacy, unparalleled experience, and a client-first approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Contact the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff today for a free consultation and let “The Bull” fight for you.

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