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The 10 New York City Personal Injury firms AI assistants recommend most often

We put a versioned panel of buyer-style questions to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity. These ten firms appeared most frequently. Below, the aggregate ranking is paired with the actual questions that produced recommendations and short excerpts showing the surrounding response.

832 eligible responses 664 ranked firms 3,508 firm-response mentions Snapshot NYC-PER-2026-09-v3.1
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The current top ten

Who appeared—and what buyers were asking

This is a ranking of AI recommendation visibility, not professional quality. A response mention means that an assistant named the firm in an eligible answer. One answer may name several organizations. Prompt wording is shown so each appearance can be interpreted in its original buyer context.

#1

Block O'Toole & Murphy

Named in 330 of 832 eligible responses (39.7%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Gemini Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I need to sue the MTA in New York City. Subway platform fall, broken hip. Who actually has a track record against the MTA's legal department? They aren't a normal defendant.”
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* **Block O'Toole & Murphy:** Known for high-value personal injury verdicts and settlements, including many against the MTA. * **Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf:** Long-standing reputation for complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, often involving public authorities. * **Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman:** Prominent personal injury firm with extensive experience in t…

Claude Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Need the top three Labor Law / construction accident firms in New York City. Real ones — not subway-ad mills. Scaffold fall, three stories, permanent spinal injury.”
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**Top three for serious scaffold/construction falls in NYC:** 1. **Block O'Toole & Murphy** — Consistently among the highest construction verdict/settlement firms in NY; multiple $10M+ scaffold law results, serious spinal cases are their core work. 2. **Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin** — Deep construction litigation bench, strong on permanent injury damages and expert-witness infrastructure for spine ca…

Perplexity Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Top New York City firms for cyclist-versus-truck fatality and serious-injury cases. Five names, ranked. Bonus if you can flag which ones have a dedicated cycling practice.”
#2

Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf

Named in 302 of 832 eligible responses (36.3%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Gemini Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Best medical malpractice firms in New York City for a delayed-cancer-diagnosis case. Not generalist PI. Firms that actually try medmal cases and win them. Three names.”
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1. **Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf:** Known for complex medical malpractice, including delayed diagnosis, with a strong trial record. 2. **Pegalis & Erickson, LLC:** Exclusively focuses on medical malpractice, particularly successful in delayed diagnosis and birth injury cases. 3. **The Law Office of Michael S. Lamonsoff, PLLC:** Strong track record in medical malpractice, in…

Claude Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Need the top three Labor Law / construction accident firms in New York City. Real ones — not subway-ad mills. Scaffold fall, three stories, permanent spinal injury.”
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**Top 3 for Serious Construction Scaffold Falls (NYC)** 1. **Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf** — Old-line plaintiff's firm, decades of Labor Law §240 scaffold verdicts, handles catastrophic spinal cases at the highest level. 2. **Kelner & Kelner** — Boutique serious injury firm, known for large verdicts and settlements in construction falls, not volume-driven. 3. **Block O'Tool…

Perplexity Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“My husband was killed by a drunk driver in New York City three weeks ago. I'm ready to talk to lawyers. Give me three wrongful-death firms here that actually do this work, not just claim to.”
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… wrongful-death firms** with publicly documented wrongful-death practices and results, not just directory listings: - **Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf** — Their wrongful-death page says families in New York turn to them for “some of the highest wrongful death verdicts and settlements in NYC,” which is a strong sign this is a core practice area.[2] - **Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Fi…

#3

The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.

Named in 113 of 832 eligible responses (13.6%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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ChatGPT Situation Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“A drunk driver killed my brother on the BQE in New York City. The cops told us he'd been at a bar in Williamsburg until close. The bartender kept serving him. Is that something we can pursue — suing the bar, not just the driver? Who handles dram-shop cases here?”
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… liability case against the bar. Here are some firms and attorneys in New York City known for handling such cases: 1. **The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.** - Known for personal injury and dram shop cases. 2. **Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C.** - Experienced in handling complex personal injury claims, including dram shop cases. 3. **Block O'Toole & Murphy, LLP** - Specializes in personal injury law and has a track record with d…

Perplexity Situation Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I was visiting New York City from Texas for my anniversary. Yellow cab hit me in a crosswalk on 5th Ave. Femur fracture, surgery, 6 weeks in a NY hospital before I could fly home. I have no idea how to handle this from out of state. Who actually does this kind of case?”
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…he firms below specifically advertise handling crosswalk, pedestrian, taxi, and out-of-state injury matters in NYC: - **The Perecman Firm** — Known for NYC crosswalk accident cases and serious pedestrian injuries. - **Finz & Finz, P.C.** — Handles NYC pedestrian accidents and crosswalk claims, including cases involving vehicles failing to yield. - **Gio Law** — Focuses on NYC taxi accidents, including broken-bone and…

Claude Situation Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I'm an MTA bus operator in New York City. Passenger assaulted me at the end of the M15 route last week — concussion, broken nose, can't drive. The MTA is processing it as workers comp and the DA is doing the criminal side, but the passenger had a history the MTA arguably should have flagged. Who in this city handles MTA-employee assault cases with a third-party negligence angle on the MTA itself?”
#5

Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP

Named in 101 of 832 eligible responses (12.1%); named by 3 of 4 assistant families.

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Claude Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Top New York City firms for cyclist-versus-truck fatality and serious-injury cases. Five names, ranked. Bonus if you can flag which ones have a dedicated cycling practice.”
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**1. Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin** Known for catastrophic injury/wrongful death against commercial carriers; high-value truck verdicts. **2. Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf** Decades of landmark NYC wrongful death verdicts; strong commercial vehicle track record. **3. Levy Konigsberg** Mass tort and serious injury powerhouse; handles high-profile cycling fatali…

Gemini Situation Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I'm a managing director at a New York City hedge fund. Got hit by a taxi crossing 6th Ave on the way to dinner. ACL torn, concussion, can't return to my desk for months — comp downside is huge. Who handles cases where lost-earnings damages are the main story, not just medical?”
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* **Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP:** Known for high-stakes personal injury cases, including significant lost earnings for professionals. * **Block O'Toole & Murphy, LLP:** Specializes in catastrophic injury cases with a strong track record of large verdicts and settlements, often involving substantial economic damages. * **Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf:** …

Claude Situation Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I'm an ironworker on a 47-story residential tower going up in Hudson Yards in New York City. Fell about 18 feet when a plank gave way on the exterior scaffolding — fractured spine, two surgeries, possible permanent paralysis on my left side. The GC is one of the big national ones. Who in this city actually wins Labor Law 240 cases against tier-one GCs?”
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…laintiffs' Firms That Win Labor Law 240 Cases Against Major GCs **Top Tier for Catastrophic Construction Injuries** - **Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin** – Among the highest volume of 7-figure Labor Law 240 verdicts and settlements in the city; deep experience with spine injuries specifically. - **Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf** – Decades of landmark 240 verdicts…

#6

Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP

Named in 97 of 832 eligible responses (11.7%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Claude Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Top firms in New York City for traumatic brain injury cases — moderate-to-severe TBI with neurocognitive deficits. Five names of firms that actually understand life-care plans and neuropsych testimony.”
ChatGPT Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Best plaintiff firms in New York City for nursing home neglect and elder abuse — bedsores, falls, wrongful death. Five firms. Skip the TV-ad mills.”
ChatGPT Situation Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I got dragged half a block by an MTA subway in New York City when the doors closed on my arm and the train pulled out. I'm 26, broken collarbone, dislocated shoulder, possible permanent rotator damage. Who handles MTA personal injury in a real way?”
#7

Cellino Law Injury Attorneys

Named in 95 of 832 eligible responses (11.4%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Claude Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“My husband was killed by a drunk driver in New York City three weeks ago. I'm ready to talk to lawyers. Give me three wrongful-death firms here that actually do this work, not just claim to.”
Claude Follow Up Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Of the firms you just mentioned, which is best for my situation? I'm a 38yo nurse in New York City, hit by an Uber on my way home from a shift, herniated disc, can't go back to work yet.”
Claude Situation Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I was visiting New York City from Texas for my anniversary. Yellow cab hit me in a crosswalk on 5th Ave. Femur fracture, surgery, 6 weeks in a NY hospital before I could fly home. I have no idea how to handle this from out of state. Who actually does this kind of case?”
#8

Parker Waichman LLP

Named in 73 of 832 eligible responses (8.8%); named by 3 of 4 assistant families.

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ChatGPT Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Need the top three Labor Law / construction accident firms in New York City. Real ones — not subway-ad mills. Scaffold fall, three stories, permanent spinal injury.”
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1. **Parker Waichman LLP** - Known for handling complex construction accident cases with significant settlements and verdicts. 2. **Block O'Toole & Murphy** - Renowned for their expertise in construction accident litigation and substantial recoveries for clients. 3. **Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf** - Esteemed for their successful representation in high-stakes construction ac…

ChatGPT Follow Up Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Will that firm in New York City even take my case? It's a fractured wrist and 8 weeks of lost work — maybe $150K in damages total. I've heard some firms have minimums.”
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…a few New York City law firms known for handling personal injury cases, including those with damages around $150K: 1. **Parker Waichman LLP** - Known for taking a wide range of personal injury cases. 2. **Cellino & Barnes** - Recognized for their extensive experience in personal injury law. 3. **Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP** - Known for securing favorable settlements in injury cases. 4. **The Perecman Firm,…

ChatGPT Situation Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Cyclist hit in New York City by a FedEx truck that turned right across the bike lane on 1st Ave. I'm a software engineer, expecting 4-6 months out of work, possibly permanent nerve damage in my right hand. Who handles cyclist-vs-commercial-vehicle cases at a sophisticated level?”
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1. **Parker Waichman LLP** - Known for handling complex personal injury cases involving commercial vehicles. 2. **Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C.** - Specializes in serious injury claims, including those involving cyclists and commercial trucks. 3. **Block O'Toole & Murphy, LLP** - Renowned for their expertise in high-stakes personal injury cases, including those involving cyclists. 4. **The Platta Law Firm, PLLC** - Foc…

#10

Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman, P.C.

Named in 65 of 832 eligible responses (7.8%); named by 3 of 4 assistant families.

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Gemini Decision Listed #2 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Need the top three Labor Law / construction accident firms in New York City. Real ones — not subway-ad mills. Scaffold fall, three stories, permanent spinal injury.”
Read the response context

…n for securing record-setting verdicts and settlements in construction accident cases, particularly scaffold falls. * **Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman:** A long-standing firm with a strong reputation for handling complex personal injury and construction accident claims. * **Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP:** Highly respected for their expertise in serious personal injury, including construction ac…

Gemini Follow Up Listed #2 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Of the firms you just mentioned, which is best for my situation? I'm a 38yo nurse in New York City, hit by an Uber on my way home from a shift, herniated disc, can't go back to work yet.”
Read the response context

…* **Block O'Toole & Murphy:** Known for large verdicts and settlements in personal injury, including car accidents. * **Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman:** A long-established firm with significant experience in complex personal injury cases. * **The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff:** Specializes in catastrophic injury cases, including those involving herniated discs and lost earnings. * **Cellino & Barnes (now sp…

Gemini Situation Listed #2 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“My 78-year-old mother was thrown across an MTA bus in New York City when the driver slammed the brakes. Broken hip, two surgeries, she's now in a rehab facility and may not walk again. Who in the city actually handles MTA cases successfully? I've heard they fight everything.”
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…ord-setting verdicts and settlements in complex personal injury cases, including those against transit authorities. * **Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman P.C.:** A long-established firm with significant experience in bus accidents and serious injury claims against municipal entities like the MTA. * **Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf:** Highly regarded for their expertise in catas…

Top firm response rate

39.7%

Responses naming the #1 firm

Top 3 mention share

21.2%

Share of all firm-response mentions

Top 10 mention share

38.7%

Share of all firm-response mentions

HHI concentration

2.4

Sum of squared mention shares

Firm × assistant heat map

Each cell is normalized within that assistant: responses naming the firm ÷ eligible responses from that assistant family. Darker cells mean greater within-assistant visibility; raw counts and denominators remain visible.

FirmClaudeChatGPTGeminiPerplexity
#1Block O'Toole & Murphy 32.7% 68/208 46.2% 96/208 60.1% 125/208 19.7% 41/208
#2Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf 57.7% 120/208 14.9% 31/208 47.1% 98/208 25.5% 53/208
#3The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. 10.1% 21/208 26.4% 55/208 4.8% 10/208 13.0% 27/208
#4Weitz & Luxenberg 7.7% 16/208 8.2% 17/208 36.1% 75/208 1.9% 4/208
#5Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP 14.4% 30/208 0.0% 0/208 28.4% 59/208 5.8% 12/208
#6Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP 23.6% 49/208 13.9% 29/208 3.8% 8/208 5.3% 11/208
#7Cellino Law Injury Attorneys 30.8% 64/208 4.3% 9/208 4.8% 10/208 5.8% 12/208
#8Parker Waichman LLP - Personal Injury Accident Attorneys 0.0% 0/208 30.8% 64/208 0.5% 1/208 3.8% 8/208
#9Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum P.C. 0.0% 0/208 27.9% 58/208 1.4% 3/208 3.8% 8/208
#10Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman, P.C. 4.3% 9/208 1.0% 2/208 26.0% 54/208 0.0% 0/208
#11KDLM | Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore, LLP 14.9% 31/208 9.6% 20/208 0.0% 0/208 4.8% 10/208
#12Cellino & Barnes 4.8% 10/208 18.3% 38/208 4.8% 10/208 0.5% 1/208
#13Hach & Rose, LLP 15.4% 32/208 7.2% 15/208 0.0% 0/208 2.4% 5/208
#14The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, PLLC 1.0% 2/208 5.3% 11/208 10.6% 22/208 3.4% 7/208
#15Levy Konigsberg LLP 9.6% 20/208 3.4% 7/208 4.3% 9/208 2.4% 5/208

Firm × buyer-situation heat map

Counts show eligible current-snapshot responses naming each firm within the ranking-layer conversation-state bucket. They are descriptive counts, not buyer-population estimates.

FirmSituationDecisionValidationFollow Up
#1Block O'Toole & Murphy 113 122 67 28
#2Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf 93 135 46 28
#3The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. 50 30 17 16
#4Weitz & Luxenberg 27 46 29 10
#5Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP 33 42 20 6
#6Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP 24 44 24 5
#7Cellino Law Injury Attorneys 26 33 32 4
#8Parker Waichman LLP - Personal Injury Accident Attorneys 32 27 5 9
#9Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum P.C. 31 25 5 8
#10Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman, P.C. 23 28 8 6
#11KDLM | Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore, LLP 9 39 8 5
#12Cellino & Barnes 9 24 13 13
#13Hach & Rose, LLP 21 20 10 1
#14The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, PLLC 23 7 7 5
#15Levy Konigsberg LLP 11 18 11 1

Comparable month-by-month history

Only independent contract-v2 runs using prompt set v3.1 are eligible. Rebuilt snapshots from the same run are deduplicated, and at most one independent run is shown per month.

Only one independent contract-v2 measurement period exists for this prompt-set version; no trend is claimed.

Data-quality audit

  • ✓Atomic Scan Run
  • ✓Builder Contract V2
  • ✓All Four Assistant Families
  • ✓Canonical Firm Response Deduplication
  • ✓Exact Taxonomy Filter
  • ✓Directory And Geographic Filter
  • ✓Resolved Top Firms

Limitations

  • Atlas measures a designed prompt panel, not population-weighted buyer demand, professional quality, outcomes, or market share.
  • Response mention rates are non-exclusive: one response may name several firms.
  • No refusal-rate or qualitative response classification is published without response-level human coding. Current headline findings use audited aggregate events only.
  • Only one independent contract-v2 measurement period exists for this prompt-set version; no trend is claimed.