New York Personal Injury Lawyer
At the firm, Mr. Kool is known for specializing in particularly difficult personal injury cases. Hallmarks of his approach are meticulous attention to detail, creative thinking and a sincerity that is evident to opposing counsel, judges and juries alike. He combines outstanding courtroom and negotiation skills with an unusual degree of empathy with his clients. Mr. Kool believes that this sense of compassion makes him all the more effective as an advocate. “Because I care about my clients, it compels me to be that much more persuasive,” Mr. Kool says. He also makes a point of spending as much time as needed with each client to discuss their case and other hardships that typically arise due to a serious injury.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Kool worked for 9 years as a commercial fisherman, bookstore manager and construction worker. His breadth of experience provides a valuable and unusual perspective toward his work as an attorney. At the same time, he relishes his practice as a New York construction accident lawyer. As Mr. Kool explains, “Any time you can walk into a courtroom with just a briefcase and walk out with a million dollar verdict, it’s a great feeling.”*

At the firm, Mr. Kool is known for specializing in particularly difficult personal injury cases. Hallmarks of his approach are meticulous attention to detail, creative thinking and a sincerity that is evident to opposing counsel, judges and juries alike. He combines outstanding courtroom and negotiation skills with an unusual degree of empathy with his clients. Mr. Kool believes that this sense of compassion makes him all the more effective as an advocate. “Because I care about my clients, it compels me to be that much more persuasive,” Mr. Kool says. He also makes a point of spending as much time as needed with each client to discuss their case and other hardships that typically arise due to a serious injury.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Kool worked for 9 years as a commercial fisherman, bookstore manager and construction worker. His breadth of experience provides a valuable and unusual perspective toward his work as an attorney. At the same time, he relishes his practice as a New York construction accident lawyer. As Mr. Kool explains, “Any time you can walk into a courtroom with just a briefcase and walk out with a million dollar verdict, it’s a great feeling.”*
Practice Areas
Verdicts & Settlements
Our New York construction accident lawyers have helped victims of construction accidents recover substantial compensation for their injuries. Our firm has secured many successful verdicts and settlements, many of which exceed $1 million.* View some of our most significant verdicts and settlements by clicking the link below.
Education
J.D., New England School of Law
Boston, Massachusetts
1988
B.A., Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York
1979
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
New York State Bar Association
Member
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1988
- New York, 1989
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1996
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1996
- U.S. District Court Western District of New York, 2009
Classes/Lectures
- Instructor, Trial Advocacy, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, 2000 – Present