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Nicholas "Nick" Papain, Personal Injury Attorney in New York

focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability

New, NY

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Nicholas "Nick" Papain is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.

Based in
New York, NEW YORK
Experience
attorney
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Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from New York, NEW YORK.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (New York City) (2017).

About Nicholas "Nick" Papain: Nicholas "Nick" Papain is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Nicholas "Nick" Papain

Nicholas concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nicholas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in New York

Nicholas 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 Nicholas agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in New York

Nicholas takes product liability 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 Nicholas agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Nicholas "Nick" Papain — Attorney of New York personal injury experience

Nicholas "Nick" Papain is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.

Nicholas Papain is one of New York's most prominent personal injury and products liability trial lawyers, having won numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients killed or seriously injured by defective products, fires, unsafe premises and negligently operated vehicles. Nick played a leading and critical role in a fee proceeding before a national arbitration panel regarding the Firm's representation of the State of New York in its action against the major tobacco companies which resulted in a record $25 billion recovery for the state. Our Firm together with two other New York and three national firms were awarded an unprecedented fee for their contribution to what authorities hailed as "the most successful legal attack on a major public health hazard in the history of recorded civilization." Nick is responsible for managing the Firm, overseeing more than 40 attorneys and 70 support personnel. He was recognized by the New York Hellenic Lawyers Association in 2007 as the "Attorney of the Year", and served as President of the 4,000 member New York State Trial Lawyers Association for the 2008-2009 term. Nick joined the Firm upon graduating from American University Washington College of Law in 1978 and has been a Member since 1985.

Working with Nicholas on a personal injury matter

Nicholas Papain is one of New York's most prominent personal injury and products liability trial lawyers, having won numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients killed or seriously injured by defective products, fires, unsafe premises and negligently operated vehicles. Nick played a leading and critical role in a fee proceeding before a national arbitration panel regarding…

Who Nicholas represents

Nicholas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters across New York.

Credentials

Nicholas "Nick" Papain's legal education and bar admissions

  • American University Washington College of Law

    J.D. · 1978

  • Adelphi University

    BA · 1974

Nicholas studied at J.D. in American University Washington College of Law and BA in Adelphi University.

Law school and academic background

Nicholas completed J.D. in American University Washington College of Law and BA in Adelphi University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nicholas runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Nicholas "Nick" Papain

Nicholas has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (New York City)

    2017

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Attorney of the Year Award 2007 Hellenic Lawyers Association of New York

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Named in Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top lawyers in New York

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the highest rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (New York City) (2017). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Locations

Nicholas "Nick" Papain's office in New York

Nicholas'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.

Main office

120 Broadway, 27th Floor

New York, New York 10271

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Hiring guide

How to hire Nicholas "Nick" Papain — 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 Nicholas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

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

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in 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 Nicholas

Nicholas 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. Nicholas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Nicholas'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 Nicholas "Nick" Papain

  • How much does it cost to hire Nicholas for a personal injury case?

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

  • Does Nicholas offer a free consultation?

    Nicholas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nicholas's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Nicholas'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. Nicholas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Nicholas 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 — Nicholas 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 Nicholas?

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

  • Is Nicholas accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Nicholas'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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