Roman J. Shakh - Melville, NY

Roman J. Shakh is a New York trial attorney specializing in catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, construction accidents, and complex negligence litigation throughout New York City and Long Island. Known for combining aggressive courtroom advocacy with a deeply client-centered approach, Mr. Shakh has built a reputation for securing substantial recoveries on behalf of injured individuals and families facing life-altering circumstances.

What sets Mr. Shakh apart is the foundation upon which his legal career was built. Before entering the practice of law, he spent nearly two decades serving in emergency medical services in New York, including advanced emergency and critical-care response work within the FDNY system. This extensive medical background gives him a rare and practical understanding of traumatic injuries, emergency medicine, patient care standards, and long-term rehabilitation — insight that has proven invaluable in litigating medically complex cases.

Mr. Shakh graduated summa cum laude from Queens College and was inducted into The Phi Beta Kappa Society in recognition of his academic excellence. He later earned his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in both New York and Connecticut.

Throughout his career, Mr. Shakh has obtained numerous significant verdicts and settlements in cases involving wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice. His litigation results and professional reputation have earned recognition from respected legal organizations and attorney-ranking platforms, including Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, and TopVerdict. He has also been associated with honors and distinctions from organizations recognizing excellence in plaintiff-side advocacy and trial practice.

Clients and colleagues alike describe Mr. Shakh as meticulous, relentless, and compassionate — an attorney who approaches every case with the preparation and intensity required for trial while maintaining close and direct communication with the people he represents. His philosophy is simple: every client deserves personal attention, honest guidance, and uncompromising advocacy.

Today, Mr. Shakh continues to represent victims of serious negligence throughout the New York metropolitan area, bringing together courtroom experience, medical knowledge, and strategic litigation skills to pursue justice for those harmed by the wrongdoing of others.