Martin Block, Personal Injury Attorney in Mineola, New York
Over 61 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Senior PartneratThe Sanders Firm
Mineola, NY
Practicing personal injury in Mineola since 1965.
- 61+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Martin Block is a senior partner based in Mineola, NY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Martin has over 61 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Sanders Firm. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Mineola, NY
- Experience
- over 61 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Mineola, NY.
- Over 61 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Martin Block: Martin Block is a senior partner based in Mineola, NY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Martin has over 61 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Sanders Firm. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Martin Block
Martin concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Martin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Personal Injury cases in Mineola, New York
Martin takes personal injury matters in Mineola, 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 Martin agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Mineola, New York
Martin takes product liability matters in Mineola, 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 Martin agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Martin Block — Over 61 years of New York personal injury experience
Martin Block is a senior partner based in Mineola, NY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Martin has over 61 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Sanders Firm. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Martin Block is a senior partner of the firm and is one of the few trial attorneys in the State of New York that has been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Specialist, which requires recommendations from at least three Judges and attorneys against whom he has tried cases. Mr. Block has been with the Sanders firm since 1985.
Mr. Block has handled numerous cases that resulted in recoveries in excess of $1 million dollars including a case for an infant who suffered lead poisoning which resulted in a jury verdict of $2,000,000.00 which was affirmed by the Appellate Division of the State of New York. He obtained a jury verdict of $1,660,000 for a young motorcyclist injured in a motor cycle accident. He recovered an award of $3,000,000.00 for a young boy blinded by a defective toy.
In 2008, 2009 and again 2010, Mr. Block was listed in New York Super Lawyers Metro Edition. He was elected Chairman of the Trial Lawyers Section of the Nassau and Suffolk County Bar Associations for the years 2002-2003. He is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association of Justice.
Mr. Block received recognition from the Association of Trial Lawyers of America for his efforts as a member of Trial Lawyers Care, a collective of experienced trial lawyers who provided free representation to the families of victims of the World Trade Center disaster on September 11, 2001. Mr. Block represented a young man whose mother perished on that date.
Mr. Block is featured in Who's Who is American Law 4th and 10th Editions; Who's Who in the East, 21st Edition; Who's Who in America, 2000, Who's Who in the World, 8th Edition, and Who's Who in Society, 1986. He is admitted to practice in all of the New York State Courts and has argued in the State's highest Appellate Court, the Court of Appeals as well as the Appellate Division's First and Second Department. He is also admitted in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.
In the course of his career, he has handled a myriad of the firm's civil litigation trials, but now focuses on cases involving construction accidents, product liability, and infant lead poisoning.
Martin's approach to personal injury cases
Martin Block is a senior partner of the firm and is one of the few trial attorneys in the State of New York that has been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Specialist, which requires recommendations from at least three Judges and attorneys against whom he has tried cases. Mr. Block has been with the Sanders firm since 1985. Mr. Block has handled numerous cases…
The kind of cases Martin takes
Martin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Mineola and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Martin Block's legal education and bar admissions
Brooklyn Law School
LL.B. · 1965
Brooklyn College New York University
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Jurisdictions
Martin's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1966 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1966 · ACTIVE
New York
1965 · ACTIVE
Martin studied at LL.B. in Brooklyn Law School and — in Brooklyn College New York University.
Law school and academic background
Martin completed LL.B. in Brooklyn Law School and — in Brooklyn College New York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Martin runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Martin Block
Martin has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Martin's professional memberships and bar associations
New York County Lawyers Association New York State Trial Lawyers Association
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Locations
Martin Block's office in Mineola
Martin's primary office is at 100 Herricks Road, Mineola, NY, 11501. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Martin Block — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Martin. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing personal injury attorneys in Mineola.
4.4
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How to hire Martin Block — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Martin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Martin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Martin'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; Martin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Mineola, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Martin
Martin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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. Martin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Martin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Martin Block
How much does it cost to hire Martin for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Martin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Martin offer a free consultation?
Martin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Martin's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Martin's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in New York typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. Martin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Martin take my case if I'm outside Mineola?
Martin 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 — Martin 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 Martin?
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. Martin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Martin accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Martin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Mineola and Albany in New York
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