JUSTICE IS SWEET
Why Wittenstein Law?
Wittenstein Law grew out of a family practice that started in 1959 and has served Queens and New York City for decades. Today, the firm combines that history with a modern, client-centered approach: clear explanations, realistic expectations, and a commitment to treating every case with care.
If you have a strong case, I’ll tell you why. If you don’t, I’ll explain that too—and what other options you might have.
My family has practiced law in New York since 1959. I understand the courts, the neighborhoods, and the realities of living and working in Queens.
Wittenstein Law – A Community-Centered Law Firm
At Wittenstein Law, we support people across Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Nassau County during some of the hardest moments in their lives. Legal representation should feel human, accessible, and grounded in the community—never cold or corporate.
Our practice is built around four core areas that reflect the real needs of the people we serve:
ACCIDENTS
Guidance and support after motor vehicle collisions and other incidents.
CIVIL RIGHTS
Standing up for individuals facing discrimination, abuse of authority, or unlawful treatment.
MALPRACTICE
Helping people harmed by medical, legal, or professional negligence.
IMMIGRATION
Providing clarity, compassion, and affordable, supportive guidance for individuals and families navigating complex immigration systems.
No matter what brings you here, we offer a welcoming space, real answers, and a thoughtful path forward.
Support After Accidents
Accidents disrupt lives in an instant. Even a crash that seems “minor” at the scene can lead to weeks or months of pain, medical appointments, missed work, and unexpected bills. We help people navigate every stage of the process with clarity, patience, and practical guidance.
Accident-related cases often involve a mix of legal, medical, and insurance issues. We help clients understand:
Whether they qualify for No-Fault benefits
How to document injuries, treatments, and limitations
What deadlines apply (30-day No-Fault, 90-day forms, statute of limitations)
What evidence strengthens a claim (photos, witness names, medical records)
How to avoid mistakes—like giving recorded statements that hurt the case
How insurance companies evaluate injuries and damages
What realistic next steps look like, from treatment to settlement strategy
People often come to us feeling overwhelmed or unsure about what to do next. Our goal is to explain the process clearly, help you avoid pitfalls, and guide you step-by-step so you feel more in control of your situation.
Civil Rights
Civil rights cases demand sensitivity, honesty, and a clear understanding of what the law actually allows. We work with people who have experienced discrimination, wrongful arrest, false accusations, excessive force, retaliation, or abuse of authority by government agencies, police departments, schools, or other institutions.
These matters are often emotionally difficult and legally complex. Evidence, timelines, and documentation matter enormously, and early guidance can make a real difference. We help clients understand:
Whether the situation rises to the level of a civil rights violation
What types of claims may be available
What evidence is needed
What challenges or limitations may exist
Whether the case is likely to lead to compensation or another remedy
We listen carefully, explain honestly, and offer practical next steps. Even when a case is not viable, people deserve to know why—clearly and respectfully.
Malpractice
Medical, legal, and professional malpractice cases require a detailed review of what happened and whether it meets the legal definition of negligence. We help clients harmed by medical errors, misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, treatment delays, professional negligence, or serious administrative failures.
These cases are complex and often misunderstood. A bad outcome is not always malpractice, and proving negligence requires meeting specific standards. We help clients understand:
What records and documents are needed
What the timeline reveals
Whether a breach of professional duty occurred
How damages are evaluated
Whether the case is strong enough to pursue
Our goal is clarity. We provide straight answers, realistic assessments, and supportive guidance—whether someone has a viable claim or simply needs help understanding what went wrong.
Immigration
Immigration matters are deeply personal and often life-changing. We help individuals and families with visas, green cards, naturalization, adjustment of status, family petitions, waivers, and other immigration pathways. Every situation is unique, and the process can be stressful, especially when documents, deadlines, and interviews are involved.
We provide affordable, compassionate support to help clients understand:
Which options they qualify for
What documents are required
How long the process may take
What challenges or red flags to prepare for
How to avoid mistakes that lead to delays or denials
Our goal is to make the immigration process less overwhelming and more accessible.
How We Support Injured People
When someone is injured — whether in a car accident, through negligence, or in another harmful situation — they deserve clarity, respect, and steady guidance. We help clients understand their options and take control of the process, even when everything feels confusing or overwhelming.
Our support includes:
Explained rights in plain language
Handling insurance company communication
Evidence gathering (records, photos, witnesses, timelines)
Coordinating with medical providers
Tracking critical deadlines
Evaluating damages and long-term impact
Avoiding mistakes that weaken claims
Honest assessments of what is realistic
You don’t have to push through this alone. We guide you step-by-step so you can focus on healing and rebuilding.
If You’ve Been Hurt in a Car Accident, You’re in the Right Place
Car accidents can cause physical pain, lost income, overwhelming paperwork, and emotional distress. Whether the collision happened on Queens Boulevard, Metropolitan Avenue, Yellowstone Boulevard, Union Turnpike, Woodhaven, or a quiet residential block, the impact on your life is real.
We help people in our community after:
Multi-vehicle collisions
Hit-and-run incidents
Rear-end and T-bone crashes
Uber/Lyft accidents
Taxi crashes (including Hereford cases)
Distracted or drunk driving collisions
Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
You’re not a case number. You’re our neighbor.
What To Do After a Car Accident in Forest Hills, Rego Park, or Kew Gardens
Get medical attention
Document the scene
Report the accident carefully
Don’t sign anything without advice
We’re always here to answer questions.
Additional Guidance for Accident and Injury Cases
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Accidents involve complex insurance rules, medical documentation, and strict deadlines. We help clients file No-Fault, secure lost-wage documents, communicate with medical providers, and protect their rights from the start.
We regularly assist with:
No-Fault benefits
Lost wage claims
UM/UIM claims
Commercial vehicle accidents
Medical coordination
Case value assessments
Avoiding harmful mistakes
Early guidance makes a significant difference.
Rooted in the Community
Wittenstein Law is woven into Forest Hills, Rego Park, and Kew Gardens. We see clients at parks, cafés, and community events — we’re not a distant downtown firm.
Visit Us
110-42 72nd Road
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Clients come from Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Nassau County — all are welcome.
Fees and Consultations
Some cases qualify for contingency fees; others — like immigration or most civil rights matters — require a different structure.
We always offer a free consultation and affordable, straightforward pricing.
This is Queens — not Manhattan prices.
Let’s Talk
Call: (718) 261-8114
Email: law@wittenstein.com