Richard D. Meadow

Rick Meadow brings a unique blend of compassion, empathy and zealousness to the representation of his clients, committing himself to the vigorous protection of their rights in pursuit of the fullest remedies available under law. In his 20 years as a trial attorney, Mr. Meadow has represented the rights of individuals who have been injured by asbestos, medical malpractice, defective products, construction defects, lead poisoning, pharmaceuticals and motor vehicles, as well as the negligence of premises owners and municipalities. Mr. Meadow also has extensive experience in the representation of large national insurance companies as an insurance defense attorney. This perspective enables him to achieve efficient resolution of litigation in all types of personal injury claims.

Mr. Meadow has tried over 20 cases to verdict and settled dozens of others. He has significant experience representing clients in many personal injury, medical malpractice and toxic exposure lawsuits. In addition, he has argued appeals before the New York and New Jersey Appellate Divisions, and his work has been featured in The National Law Journal’s top verdicts in 2002 and 2003.

Mr. Meadow is licensed to practice law in New York State, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and is admitted to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court. He is a graduate of California Western School of Law (J.D. 1984) and Rutgers University (B.A. 1979).

An active participant in New York Bar Associations, Mr. Meadow currently serves on the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Meadow has lectured at numerous legal conferences and has been appointed to many committees that explore issues germane to the medical and legal communities. He is active in local politics and, in 1998, managed a statewide campaign for a candidate for New York State Comptroller. Born in New York, he currently resides in New York City with his wife, Kirsten, and has one daughter, Ruby.