Eleni Coffinas, Medical Malpractice Attorney in New York
focused on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
New, NY
Trusted medical malpractice attorney serving New York.
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Eleni Coffinas is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury.
- Based in
- New York, NEW YORK
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
- Handles Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (New York City) (2026).
About Eleni Coffinas: Eleni Coffinas is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury.
Areas of practice
Eleni's practice areas in New York
Eleni concentrates on medical malpractice and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eleni 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 New York
Eleni takes medical malpractice matters in 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 Eleni agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in New York
Eleni takes personal injury matters in 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 Eleni agrees to represent you.
Biography
Eleni Coffinas, medical malpractice attorney serving New York
Eleni Coffinas is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Eleni works from New York and takes on medical malpractice matters across the region.
She is one of the leading authorities on medical malpractice in New York and is sought after as a lecturer on medical malpractice issues and serves on numerous bar committees in this area. The judiciary in New York has recognized her expertise, inviting her to lecture them on issues related to her specialty. And Ms. Coffinas is active in the New York State Trial Lawyers Association as a board member and dean of its continuing legal education programs. She joined Sullivan Papain just after graduating law school and has been a member of the firm since 1993.
Areas of Practice- Plaintiff’s Personal Injury
- Litigation
- Medical Malpractice
How Eleni handles medical malpractice matters
Eleni Coffinas is a member of the firm and in charge of one the firm’s medical malpractice units. An experienced and highly effective trial advocate, Ms. Coffinas has won many seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements in medical malpractice cases. She is one of the leading authorities on medical malpractice in New York and is sought after as a lecturer on medical malpractice issues and…
Who Eleni represents
Eleni reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and personal injury matters across New York.
Credentials
Credentials — where Eleni studied and practices
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. · 1985
Eleni studied at J.D. in Brooklyn Law School.
Law school and academic background
Eleni completed J.D. in Brooklyn Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Eleni runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Eleni's legal honors and published work
Eleni has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (New York City)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (New York City)
2017
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named in New York magazine and Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top lawyers in New York
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (New York City) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (New York City) (2017). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026).
Locations
Eleni Coffinas's office in New York
Eleni's primary office is at 120 Broadway, 27th Floor, New York, New York, 10271. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Eleni Coffinas — 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 Eleni usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Eleni charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eleni'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; Eleni will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in 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 Eleni
Eleni 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. Eleni confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Eleni'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 Eleni Coffinas
How much does it cost to hire Eleni for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eleni walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Eleni offer a free consultation?
Eleni charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eleni's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Eleni'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. Eleni gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Eleni take my case if I'm outside New York?
Eleni 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 — Eleni 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 Eleni?
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. Eleni will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Eleni accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
Eleni's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Medical Malpractice attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
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