George Garafola
George Garafola

George Garafola

Of Counsel

George Garafola is a founding partner of Silbowitz, Garafola, Silbowitz, Schatz & Frederick, L.L.P. He negotiates settlements and litigates personal injury matters in the areas of motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, slip/trip and fall, elevator accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, and dangerous drugs.

Mr. Garafola has specialized in personal injury law since entering private practice in 1987 and has personally handled thousands of lawsuits to successful conclusions. He prides himself on being accessible to all of his clients on a daily basis.

Mr. Garafola is the former law assistant to Judge Anthony Mercorella of the Civil Court of the City of New York and the former counsel to Justice Irwin M. Silbowitz of the Supreme Court of the State of New York.

Our clients depend on our uncommon insight and a common sense approach to solving legal problems. In order to win a personal injury claim, the negligence of another individual or entity must be proven. Mr. Garafola takes pride in having the skills and resources necessary to investigate and prove the required elements of negligence, and he works hard to ensure that each client receives the fairest settlement and maximum award available for the harm they have suffered.

Construction Accidents, Premises Liability, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accidents, Mass Tort Drug Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Elevator & Escalator Accidents, Product Liability

  • 1976, New York State Bar, Second Department
  • 1976, New York, United States District Court, Southern District of New York
  • 1975, St. John’s University Law School, J.D.
  • 1976, Fordham University

When You Need the Services of a New York Slip and Fall Attorney

Call the EX-JUDGE New York Slip and Fall Attorneys for a Free Confidential Consultation

Call (646) 612-7581 Today!

When You Need the Services of a New York Slip and Fall Attorney

Call the EX-JUDGE New York Slip and Fall Attorneys for a Free Confidential Consultation

Call (646) 612-7581 Today!

We utilize the contingency fee system, where not only do we provide a free consultation to discuss your case, but we never charge a legal fee unless we are successful in obtaining a settlement or jury verdict on your behalf.*

Have you or a loved one suffered an accident injury?

You may be entitled to compensation.


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“Howard is a very dedicated, professional and courteous Lawyer.”

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