Asta Law - Personal Injury Lawyers

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• Michael J. Asta, Personal Injury Attorney

  Senior trial attorney Michael J. Asta is a personal injury lawyer in New York and New Jersey, representing people in personal injury lawsuits, construction site accident lawsuits and workplace lawsuits, medical malpractice lawsuits, wrongful death lawsuits, defective product lawsuits, traumatic brain injury lawsuits, car accident lawsuits, slip and fall lawsuits, and premises liability lawsuits. Mr. Asta is an active trial lawyer in New York and New Jersey, and is able to represent clients in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Superior Court of New Jersey, United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and District of New Jersey. Mr. Asta received his B.A. from Colgate University and was awarded a J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law. He is an Adjunct Professor of Law at New York University and is also a member of several Professional Associations that appear below. Education: -J.D. St. John’s University -B.A. Colgate University Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice: -New York -New Jersey -Supreme Court of the State of New York -Superior Court of New Jersey -United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and -District of New Jersey Professional & Bar Association Memberships: -American Association for Justice -The New York State Trial Lawyers Association -American Association for Justice – New Jersey -Essex County Bar Association -The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, where he was a member of the -Tort Litigation Committee and the subcommittee on Articles 50-A and 50-B of the -CPLR. -ACT-UAW – NYU Adjuncts Come Together – United Auto Workers -Trial Lawyers Association of the City of New York

• Eliot S. Bickoff, Personal Injury Attorney

  Eliot S. Bickoff is a Partner in the personal injury law firm of Asta and Associates, PC. He has pursued a legal career dedicated to helping clients in their most difficult times of need. He is a strong advocate for those who have been seriously injured, focusing on our clients’ individual needs, while at the same time aggressively pursuing the most beneficial outcomes. Mr. Bickoff received his bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University in 2004 and his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2007. After graduating from law school, Mr. Bickoff worked for some of the leading negligence law firms in New York City. Since joining Asta & Associates, P.C. in 2009, Mr. Bickoff has worked in various practice areas, including motor vehicle cases, premises liability, labor law, wrongful death, products liability, police brutality, and employment matters. Mr. Bickoff is directly involved in all aspects of every case he handles, from intake to trial. He has prepared and argued appeals in both the First and Second Departments of the Appellate Division. Also, Mr. Bickoff has successfully represented clients in both State and Federal Courts, throughout New York and New Jersey. Mr. Bickoff excels in analyzing, preparing, and presenting cases for mediation and trial, consistently achieving outstanding results for our clients. In his free time, Mr. Bickoff enjoys road cycling, surfing, hiking, yoga, and traveling. He is involved in numerous religious and charitable organizations in New York and New Jersey. Along with his two brothers, Mr. Bickoff organizes a team for the annual Bike MS race in New York City. Education: -J.D., Seton Hall University Law School -B.A., Rutgers University Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice: -New York, 2007 -New Jersey, 2008 -United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, 2008 -United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, 2009 -United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 2012 -Professional & Bar Association Memberships -New York State Trial Lawyers Association -New York State Bar Association -New York County Lawyers Association -American Bar Association