Wrongful Death Lawyers

Morelli Law Firm is a preeminent firm for wrongful death civil litigation. We’ve taken on some of the largest companies in the world. And won.

Our world-class wrongful death lawyers have over 100 years of combined legal experience and a proven track record of success. To date, we’ve secured numerous precedent-setting verdicts and helped countless individuals and families obtain the financial compensation they both need and deserve.

To us, your victory is personal. At Morelli Law Firm, we understand the challenges you face. Whether you’re facing a wrongful death of a loved one due to a car accident, workplace accident, or any other incident caused by someone else’s negligence, our attorneys are ready to stand by your side and fight for you. We proudly serve clients in New York, New Jersey, and other states.

If you work with Morelli Law Firm:

You pay nothing to us unless we win.

We will make claims on your behalf against all responsible parties.

We will engage the best experts, physicians, scientists, and others to help us prove your claims.

We will use the latest technology and methods to prove your case.

We will negotiate on your behalf to secure maximum financial compensation.

We will give your case the time it needs to be as successful as possible.

We will take your case to trial if we need to.

We're Proud to Have Received Many Awards

But what matters most is winning for our clients

2025 Best Lawyers in America

Also awarded 1997-2024

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First-Time Honoree

2025 Super Lawyers

Also awarded 1997-2024

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Meet Your Biggest Advocates

Our Award-Winning Wrongful Death Lawyers

Benedict P. Morelli Founding Partner

Benedict Morelli began his career as a law clerk in 1973, later becoming a senior partner and founding Morelli Law Firm. Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court and all New York districts, he handles personal injury and discrimination cases, winning multi-million dollar verdicts against major corporations, including Wal-Mart and PepsiCo.

Alexander R. Morelli Managing Partner

Alexander Morelli, a partner at Morelli Law Firm, specializes in personal injury, mass tort, and commercial litigation. Since joining in 2018, he’s helped secure over $150 million in verdicts and settlements. He has handled major cases, including a $102 million verdict for a brain injury case against Live Nation and represents thousands of women in litigation against Johnson & Johnson.

David T. Sirotkin Managing Partner

David Sirotkin, a partner at Morelli Law Firm, is instrumental in handling the firm’s most complex and high-profile cases, achieving significant outcomes for clients. Since joining the firm, he has been a core member of trial teams that have won over $275 million in jury verdicts and has played a pivotal role in securing hundreds of millions in settlements.

Perry S. Fallick Partner

Perry Fallick specializes in personal injury, nursing home negligence, labor law, and commercial litigation, with a focus on wrongful death cases. He’s represented clients in major trials, including suits involving Eugenie Bouchard and David Copperfield, and won a sexual harassment case appeal in the Second Circuit.

Sara A. Mahoney Partner

Sara Mahoney’s practice includes nursing home litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, and consumer class actions. She also handles appellate work, contributing to briefs for the New York Appellate Division and the 9th Circuit. Recently, she helped uphold $20 million in pain and suffering damages for a client in New York’s First Department—setting a state record.

Michael S. Schlesinger Partner

Michael Schlesinger is a trial attorney specializing in personal injury, product liability, and medical malpractice, with a strong track record of multimillion-dollar verdicts, including $102 million. He earned his law degree from Fordham in 1995 and has appeared as a legal expert on CNN, FOX New York, and other networks.

Danielle H. Lamberg Associate

Danielle Lamberg specializes in personal injury, labor law, and commercial litigation. A 2011 graduate of Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, she was active in the Moot Court Honor Society and interned with the Innocence Project, focusing on exonerating the wrongfully convicted. Danielle earned her undergraduate degree from Emory University, graduating on the Dean’s List.

Erin P. Mullen Sala Associate

Erin P. Mullen Sala specializes in medical malpractice, including wrongful death, surgical errors, and nursing home negligence. She earned her J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law-Camden in 2008 and participated in legal clinics like the Children’s Justice Clinic and Domestic Violence Clinic.

Joseph M. Nejathaim Associate

Joseph M. Nejathaim specializes in personal injury, nursing home negligence, labor law, and mass torts, focusing on Surrogate’s Court for wrongful death cases. Before joining the firm, he was a Senior Attorney Advisor at the Department of Justice. He graduated cum laude from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2019, where he served as a Student Fellow and Staff Editor for the Moot Court Honor Society, and earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from SUNY Geneseo.

David L. Sobiloff Of Counsel

Mr. Sobiloff is involved in every case at the firm, guiding clients from inception to trial. With nearly 40 years of experience in civil litigation—including personal injury and medical malpractice—he has secured multiple million-dollar results and handled high-profile cases. He lectures at NY State Bar Association seminars and holds degrees from Queens College and Brooklyn Law School. He is admitted to practice in U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Wrongful Death Cases We Handle

Car Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Truck Accidents

Bicycle Accidents

Pedestrian Accidents

Boating Accidents

Construction / Workplace Accidents

Nursing Home Malpractice

Medical Malpractice

Defective Drugs and Devices

How Do I Know if I Have a Wrongful Death Case?

The Four Elements of Negligence

A duty of care is a legal obligation to avoid causing harm to others. Following traffic laws and driving safely, for example.

Breach of that duty, for example a driver running a light or speeding, is a key component of negligence.

Causation means the defendant's actions significantly contributed to your injury. For example, running a light causes a car accident.

Monetary or other damages inflicted can include medical bills, pain and suffering, emotional distress, or even loss of work.

Contact a Wrongful Death Lawyer for a Free and Confidential Case Evaluation

If your family has experienced a wrongful death of a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Our experienced personal injury attorneys can help you navigate the complex legal process and fight for the justice and financial recovery you deserve.

Let Our Personal Injury Attorneys
Fight For You

If you’ve been injured or a loved one has been killed, you have rights under the law, and this includes the right to file a claim for compensation. A personal injury lawyer will communicate directly with the at-fault party’s insurers and negotiate a settlement that can get you back on track. Tell us about your situation so we can get started fighting for you.

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We're Proud to Have Received Many Awards