He first gained courtroom experience as a student at Cardozo School of Law, working in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. After obtaining his J.D. in 1994, he began his career as working at a large plaintiff’s personal injury firm where he tried numerous cases to verdict. On this experience, Mr. Hecht says, “in my first two years of practice, I had 10 years’ worth of trial experience, which has left me miles ahead of my contemporaries in courtroom skills.”
Mr. Hecht focuses his practice on catastrophic injury cases involving workers hurt in construction accidents, victims of careless drivers, and persons injured by property owners and landlords. He also represents those who have been harmed by violations of their civil rights.
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1995
- New Jersey, 1995
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court of New Jersey
Education
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., 1994
- George Washington University, B.A., 1991
His courtroom philosophy is “to be the most prepared attorney in the courtroom at every trial. This lets us present the case that we want, and not the case the defendant wants to present.” So if you are looking for an aggressive NY personal injury attorney who will advocate for your right to compensation in court, reach out to Mr. Hecht at Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. right away. With years of experience, he is ready to help you.
Professional Associations & Memberships
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- New York County Lawyers Association, Tort Litigation Committee
- New York City Bar Association, Member
- New York State Bar Association, Member
- Grieving Families/Wrongful Death Committee, Chair
- Labor Law Committee, Member
