Kerona K. Samuels
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
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Kerona Samuels is a Senior Associate at Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP. Her areas of practice include medical malpractice and nursing home litigation defense.Prior to civil practice, Ms. Samuels began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County, New York. Ms. Samuels served the People of the State of New York for many years and gained extensive trial experience. As a prosecutor, she was responsible for the investigation and trial of misdemeanor and felony cases.Ms. Samuels graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis in 2004. Thereafter, she completed her legal studies at New York Law School in2007. While in law school, she served on the Executive Board of the Moot Court Association as an Executive Editor and was elected to the National Order of the Barristers. Ms. Samuels is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.Ms. Samuels is active in the legal community as a member of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and as a member and past Executive Board officer of Amistad Long Island Black Bar. Kerona Samuels is a Senior Associate at Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP. Her areas of practice include medical malpractice and nursing home litigation defense.Prior to civil practice, Ms. Samuels began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County, New York. Ms. Samuels served the People of the State of New York for many years and gained extensive trial experience. As a prosecutor, she was responsible for the investigation and trial of misdemeanor and felony cases.Ms. Samuels graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis in 2004. Thereafter, she completed her legal studies at New York Law School in2007. While in law school, she served on the Executive Board of the Moot Court Association as an Executive Editor and was elected to the National Order of the Barristers. Ms. Samuels is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.Ms. Samuels is active in the legal community as a member of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and as a member and past Executive Board officer of Amistad Long Island Black Bar. Kerona Samuels is a Senior Associate at Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP. Her areas of practice include medical malpractice and nursing home litigation defense. Prior to civil practice, Ms. Samuels began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County, New York. Ms. Samuels graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis in 2004.
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.
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023
Laura Williams
Our family was navigating a deeply stressful and complex medical malpractice claim, and we were fortunate to be represented by Kerona Samuels. Her 18 years of experience, particularly her recognized expertise in medical malpractice defense, was immediately evident. She brought a strategic, detail-oriented approach that was crucial for our case, which involved nuanced nursing home care standards. What truly stood out was her ability to translate complex legal and medical jargon into clear, understandable terms for us, which alleviated much of our anxiety. Her background, including her time at New York Law School and her senior role at Martin Clearwater & Bell, gave us immense confidence in her capabilities. While her legal acumen is exceptional, we did find that communication response times could occasionally be slower during particularly busy periods, though her team was always helpful as a backup. Ultimately, her diligent preparation and negotiation skills led to a resolution that was far better than we had anticipated. We highly recommend Ms. Samuels to anyone in need of a sharp, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring attorney in this highly specialized field.