How much does it cost to hire Jeffrey for a car accidents case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jeffrey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Jeffrey offer a free consultation?

Jeffrey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Jeffrey's current terms during booking.

How long do car accidents cases in New York typically take?

Simple car accidents 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. Jeffrey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Jeffrey take my case if I'm outside New York?

Jeffrey 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 — Jeffrey 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 Jeffrey?

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. Jeffrey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Jeffrey accepting new car accidents clients right now?

Jeffrey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Jeffrey Aaron Block, Car Accidents Attorney in New York

Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, Construction, and Employment · 4.9/5 rating from 3 verified client reviews

Founding PartneratBlock O'Toole & Murphy, LLP

New, NY

Practicing car accidents in New York since 1988.

38+: Years practicing
4.9 ★: 3 client reviews
2: Bar admissions

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Jeffrey Aaron Block is a founding partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Construction, and Employment. Jeffrey has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Block O'Toole & Murphy, LLP. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.

Based in: New York, NY
Experience: over 38 years
Known for: Car Accidents · Construction · Employment

Handles Car Accidents, Construction, and Employment matters from New York, NY.
Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with Peer Reviewed.

Areas of practice

Jeffrey's practice areas in New York

Jeffrey concentrates on car accidents, construction, employment, general, and pedestrian. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jeffrey handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Car Accidents cases in New York

Jeffrey takes car accidents 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 Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Construction cases in New York

Jeffrey takes construction 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 Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in New York

Jeffrey takes employment 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 Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

General cases in New York

Jeffrey takes general 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 Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Pedestrian cases in New York

Jeffrey takes pedestrian 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 Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Biography

Jeffrey Aaron Block, car accidents attorney serving New York

Jeffrey A. Block founded what is now known as Block O’Toole & Murphy in 1989 after graduating from Brooklyn Law School. For more than three decades, he has tried and resolved complex personal injury cases involving construction accidents, motor-vehicle collisions (including commercial vehicle accidents), premises liability, and wrongful death matters.

Mr. Block has obtained over one hundred recoveries exceeding $1 million each, including several major verdicts and settlements such as a $53.5 million construction accident jury verdict in a Brooklyn case and a $14 million jury verdict in a major motor vehicle accident case in Long Island. He is regularly asked by fellow attorneys to serve as trial counsel in significant cases.

Additional case recoveries include:

$25,000,000 settlement in a Bronx case for a crane operator who fell from the first floor of a building and suffered extensive injuries
$12,000,000 settlement for a child involved in a car accident, with a structured payout in excess of $70 Million
$10,875,000 settlement for a union laborer that suffered internal injuries while constructing a rooftop at a Brooklyn construction site
$10,500,000 settlement in a Staten Island case for the family of a construction worker who tragically died in a construction accident
$9,750,000 settlement for a driver who suffered head and knee injuries, which required surgery, after he was rear-ended by a drunk driver
$9,500,000 settlement for a union roofer who fell 30 feet from a middle school roof at a Long Island construction site
$9,300,000 verdict for a 58-year-old man, involved in a car accident, who sustained knee and lower back injuries
$8,000,000 settlement for a non-union laborer who fell through rotted subflooring on a construction site
$7,000,000 settlement for a union carpenter struck in the face by a falling pipe scaffold clamp

Recognized by peers and the judiciary for his trial work, Mr. Block has been selected to New York Super Lawyers every year since 2008 and to Best Lawyers in America every year since 2014. In 2023, he was named Best Lawyers’ “Lawyer of the Year” in New York City for Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation, and in 2025 received the Excellence in Advocacy Award from the New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance (NYCTLA). He is listed in the Super Lawyers Top 100 list for New York — Metro, an honor he has held since 2021.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Block and his partners have helped raise more than $6 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and related charities supporting families of children with cancer.

How Jeffrey handles car accidents matters

Jeffrey A. Block founded what is now known as Block O’Toole & Murphy in 1989 after graduating from Brooklyn Law School. For more than three decades, he has tried and resolved complex personal injury cases involving construction accidents, motor-vehicle collisions (including commercial vehicle accidents), premises liability, and wrongful death matters . Mr. Block has obtained over one hundred…

The kind of cases Jeffrey takes

Jeffrey reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, construction, and employment matters across New York.

Credentials

Credentials — where Jeffrey studied and practices

Brooklyn Law School
J.D. · 1987
State University of New York at Oneonta
B.A. · 1984

Jurisdictions

Jeffrey's state bar admissions

Florida
1989 · ACTIVE
New York
1988 · ACTIVE

Jeffrey studied at J.D. in Brooklyn Law School and B.A. in State University of New York at Oneonta.

Law school and academic background

Jeffrey completed J.D. in Brooklyn Law School and B.A. in State University of New York at Oneonta. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jeffrey runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Jeffrey's legal honors and published work

Jeffrey has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Peer Reviewed

Legal awards and honors

Peer Reviewed.

Locations

Jeffrey Aaron Block's office in New York

Jeffrey's primary office is at 1 Penn Plaza, Suite 4850, New York, NY, 10119. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Block O'Toole & Murphy, LLP

1 Penn Plaza, Suite 4850

New York, NY 10119

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Jeffrey Aaron Block — 4.9/5 rating from 3 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Jeffrey. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing car accidents attorneys in New York.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jeffrey Aaron Block — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new car accidents attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jeffrey usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jeffrey charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey'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; Jeffrey will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in New York

A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents 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 Jeffrey

Jeffrey discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in car accidents practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every car accidents 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. Jeffrey confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jeffrey's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many car accidents practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jeffrey Aaron Block

How much does it cost to hire Jeffrey for a car accidents case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jeffrey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jeffrey offer a free consultation?
Jeffrey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Jeffrey's current terms during booking.
How long do car accidents cases in New York typically take?
Simple car accidents 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. Jeffrey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jeffrey take my case if I'm outside New York?
Jeffrey 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 — Jeffrey 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 Jeffrey?
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. Jeffrey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jeffrey accepting new car accidents clients right now?
Jeffrey'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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