New York's Medical Defense Counsel Network
A professional association for attorneys dedicated to the defense of medical liability matters throughout New York State.
A Trusted Network for Medical Defense Counsel
The New York State Medical Defense Bar Association is a longstanding network of defense counsel representing healthcare providers, hospitals, and medical professionals. The Association provides a forum for members to share practical insights, discuss legal developments, and collaborate on matters specific to medical liability defense.
25+Years
Supporting defense counsel
250+ Attorneys
Across New York State
Defense- Only
Membership model
StatewideReach
Firms and practitioners
Professional Collaboration and Insight
Members benefit from peer-to-peer collaboration, shared experience, and trusted professional relationships focused on medical liability defense.
Peer-To-Peer Case Insight
Connect with counsel to discuss active matters and gain perspective based on regional case experience.
Expert Witness Referrals
Identify and evaluate qualified experts through a vetted network of colleagues.
Defense-Focused Discussions
Engage in discussions limited to defense-side practitioners to ensure relevance.
Shared Professional Experience
Access collective knowledge developed through the defense of medical liability claims in New York courts.
Built Exclusively for Defense Counsel
Built Exclusively for Defense Counsel
Membership is limited to attorneys who devote a substantial portion of their practice to medical liability defense. The Association does not include plaintiff-side representation to ensure all discussions remain aligned with defense-side practice.
Officers
The Association is governed by experienced defense counsel from firms across New York State.
Jonathan S. Erman, Esq.
President
Amabile
& Erman, P.C.
Jonathan D. Rubin, Esq.
Vice President
Kaufman Borgeest
& Ryan LLP
Carl D. Weinberg, Esq.
Treasurer
Schiavetti Corgan DiEdwards
Weinberg & Nicholson, LLP
Jeffrey A. Gralnick, Esq.
Secretary
Rubin Paterniti Gonzalez
Rizzo Kaufman LLP
Jonathan S. Erman, Esq.
President
Amabile
& Erman, P.C.
Jonathan D. Rubin, Esq.
Vice President
Kaufman Borgeest
& Ryan LLP
Carl D. Weinberg, Esq.
Treasurer
Schiavetti Corgan DiEdwards
Weinberg & Nicholson, LLP
Jeffrey A. Gralnick, Esq.
Secretary
Rubin Paterniti Gonzalez
Rizzo Kaufman LLP
Interested in Membership?
Membership is limited to qualified defense counsel handling medical liability matters in New York State. Please complete the application form to be considered for membership.