James P. Kreindler

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

4.0 (1 reviews)

New York, New York

18+ years experience

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

212-804-6935

https://www.kreindler.com/Attorneys/James-P-Kreindler.shtml

485 Lexington Avenue, 28th Floor New York NY US

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Bio

James P. Kreindler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. James P., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

New York

State Capital

Albany

Highest Court

New York Court of Appeals

Bar Association

New York State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

Free-$150

Typical Hourly Range

Often contingency-based

Fee Model Notes

Many personal injury matters are handled on contingency, often around 25%-40% of recovery.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Special Focus: Aviation Collision
Special Focus: Aviation Litigation

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1981

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Reviews

Joshua Carter

3 months ago

Expert guidance through a complex aviation injury case

Our family retained James Kreindler after a relative was seriously injured in a regional aircraft incident. From our first meeting, his deep knowledge of aviation collision law was immediately apparent. He leveraged his firm's extensive experience in mass torts to navigate the complexities of our case, which involved multiple parties and intricate liability issues. His recognition by Best Lawyers in Personal Injury Litigation was well-earned; his strategic approach was meticulous and his advocacy was unwavering. We felt genuinely supported throughout the multi-year process, which concluded with a settlement that provided crucial security. The only minor critique would be that during the busiest phases, communication from his team could occasionally take a day or two longer than expected. Overall, Mr. Kreindler's expertise from Columbia Law and 18 years of practice delivered the strong, knowledgeable representation we desperately needed.