David J. Dean, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Garden City, New York
focused on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Garden City, NY
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David J. Dean is an attorney based in Garden City, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Dell & Dean PLLC.
- Based in
- Garden City, NEW YORK
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
- Handles Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury matters from Garden City, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (New York City) (2018).
About David J. Dean: David J. Dean is an attorney based in Garden City, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Dell & Dean PLLC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters David takes on
David concentrates on medical malpractice and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Medical Malpractice cases in Garden City, New York
David takes medical malpractice matters in Garden City, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Garden City, New York
David takes personal injury matters in Garden City, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet David J. Dean — medical malpractice lawyer in Garden City
David J. Dean is an attorney based in Garden City, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Dell & Dean PLLC.
David J. Dean is a senior trial attorney on all matters in the Firm’s practice. Mr. Dean was the Chief Trial Counsel for the plaintiffs in the Agent Orange Class Action, representing more than two million Vietnam Veterans in their claims against seven chemical companies. His work was described in published Federal Court decisions as “extraordinary” and of “exceptional quality.” David’s exceptional trial skills were evident in the civil trial of the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center, where, as the lead trial attorney, he obtained an unprecedented verdict against the Port Authority for its failure to take steps to prevent the terrorist attack. In a suit against the City of New York, Mr. Dean obtained a $92 million verdict.
David won a $25 million verdict for a laborer injured at a worksite, and a $24.5 million verdict for a man who tripped on the stairs of an apartment building causing him to become a paraplegic. He obtained a verdict against the Transit Authority for $28.5 million for a woman whose leg was severely injured when she was struck by a train. He recently won a $10.5 million verdict in a medical malpractice case. Such results are only a small sample of his work, which has earned him a respected and feared trial reputation.
David has been named in Super Lawyers magazine as one of New York’s top lawyers, and has also been listed in The Best Lawyers in America. A national legal publication recently named David as “one of America’s great trial lawyers.” David has also received the highest rating (AV®) from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings.* A 1961 graduate of Georgetown Law Center, David joined the firm in 1997 and has been a Member since 1999. He has often lectured at various law schools and bar associations on all aspects of trial practice.
Areas of Practice- Plaintiff’s Personal Injury
- Negligence
- Litigation
- Medical Malpractice
David's approach to medical malpractice cases
David J. Dean, who joined the Firm over 15 years ago as a nationally recognized trial attorney, is responsible for trying some of our largest and often most challenging and complex cases. David J. Dean is a senior trial attorney on all matters in the Firm’s practice. Mr. Dean was the Chief Trial Counsel for the plaintiffs in the Agent Orange Class Action, representing more than two million…
Clients David works with
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and personal injury matters in Garden City and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Georgetown University
J.D. · 1962
David studied at J.D. in Georgetown University.
Law school and academic background
David completed J.D. in Georgetown University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
David has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (New York City)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (New York City)
2015
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named in Super Lawyers magazine as one of New York’s Top Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — One of America’s Great Trial Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Highest Rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (New York City) (2018). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (New York City) (2015). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Named in Super Lawyers magazine as one of New York’s Top Lawyers (2026).
Locations
David J. Dean's office in Garden City
David's primary office is at 1225 Franklin Avenue, Suite 360, Garden City, New York, 11530-1693. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Dell & Dean PLLC
1225 Franklin Avenue, Suite 360
Garden City, New York 11530-1693
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How to hire David J. Dean — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Garden City, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every medical malpractice matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David J. Dean
How much does it cost to hire David for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do medical malpractice cases in New York typically take?
Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside Garden City?
David is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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