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Rothstein Law PLLC
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Your Case Is Important to Me

I will handle your case from start to finish; you will never
be passed from associate to associate.

Meet Attorney Eric Rothstein

Eric E. Rothstein

Former Assistant District Attorney and Former Special Assistant United States Attorney.

Eric E. Rothstein is former Assistant District Attorney for Queens County, New York, and a former Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Practicing law since 1991, Mr. Rothstein specializes in personal injury/accident cases and criminal defense. ... Read More

A Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Attorney

At Rothstein Law PLLC, I know that your case is very important to you. That’s why I treat every case I handle like it’s the most important case in the office.

I will handle your case from start to finish; it won’t be passed from associate to associate like at some larger firms. I handle only a manageable number of cases at any given time and I don’t accept every case that walks in the door. This gives me the time to treat each client like he or she is my most important client. Following this business model has allowed me to recover millions of dollars for my clients.

Appointments: If you cannot make it to my office, I am happy to visit you in your home or in the hospital.

Fees: I handle personal injury cases on a contingency basis so you pay no attorney fee unless you recover money to compensate you for your injury. In criminal cases, I generally can work out a reasonable payment plan. I accept credit cards, PayPal, Venmo, and Chase Quick Pay.

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December 2, 2025 – Judge Grants Motion To Dismiss

After getting cases 2 and 3 dismissed in an alleged dog bit case, Mr. Rothstein moved to dismiss the original case due to improper service of the summons and complaint.  In his opposition, plaintiff’s counsel admitted that additional mailing was addressed to the wrong address but argued that the Court could assume it got... Read More

October 30, 2025 – Defendant Consents To Summary Judgment

In an under-insured case against an insurance company, Mr. Rothstein moved for summary judgment on the issue of liability follow the close of discovery.  After reviewing the papers, defense counsel told the Judge that he could not oppose the motion and the Judge granted it.

October 29, 2025 – Fraud Case Dismissed and Court Record Sealed

The client’s ex-wife sued him alleging that he fraudulently failed to disclose assets in their 2005 divorce and her complaint included highly inflammatory accusations.   The evidence showed that the ex-wife knew of the alleged fraud decades ago, which the client denied, so Mr. Rothstein filed a pre-Answer motion to dismiss the case, based on... Read More

October 27, 2025 – $350,000 Settlement In Knee Injury Case

The client alleged that he fell in a large hole on a sidewalk abutting a City Park.  However, his medical records had inconsistent statements; some said he fell while running but others say he fell doing a trick shot in soccer.  Prior to filing suit, Mr. Rothstein did multiple FOIL requests and obtained documents... Read More

October 8, 2025 – $600,000 Settlement In Legal Malpractice Case

$600,000 settlement with confidentiality agreement.

September 29, 2025 – DMV Fatality Hearing Ends With No Adverse Action

Following a motor vehicle accident in which the client’s car struck and killed a pedestrian, the Department of Motor Vehicles convened a fatality hearing to determine where to revoke or suspend the client’s driving privileges.  Although hired late in the afternoon on the Thursday before the Monday morning hearing, Mr. Rothstein was able to... Read More

September 19, 2025: 6-Figure Settlement In Underinsured Case

After being injured in a motor vehicle accident, Mr. Rothstein obtained a full policy settlement from the driver of the other car and then filed a lawsuit against the insurance company for the host driver.  After years of litigation, the insurance company paid a 6-figure settlement to settle the case a month before trial.

September 17, 2025 – Obstruction of Governmental Administration Case Dismissed

The police arrested the client for allegedly preventing her neighbor from doing his work as the Village’s Building Inspector (Penal Law section 195.05).  After Mr. Rothstein got a related case dismissed for a speedy trial violation, the DA also failed to timely announce her readiness for trial on this case. Therefore, the Judge had... Read More

September 3, 2025 – Harassment Case Dismissed

The police arrested the client based on her neighbor’s harassment complaint (PL 240.26) in a situation where the parties have had ongoing issues for decades.  After the DA served discovery and announced ready for trial, Mr. Rothstein moved to dismiss on multiple grounds, included speedy trial, the improper use of a violation complaint, free... Read More

September 2, 2025 – Attempted Assault Case Dismissed

The police arrested the client for allegedly attempting to assault his wife (PL 110/120.00[1]).  Based on the allegations and weakness of the case, Mr. Rothstein recommended that the client not accept any offer.  Instead, the DA ultimately moved to dismiss the case.

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