Jesse Minc has devoted his legal career to championing the rights of injured New Yorkers and has earned recognition from both judges and fellow attorneys for his exceptional legal expertise and impressive results for his clients. Known for his determination, he has gained respect from defense attorneys for achieving favorable outcomes even in challenging liability cases that some might deem nearly impossible to win. His careful and detail-oriented case preparation, combined with his persuasive skills in front of judges and juries, has made him a standout personal injury and medical malpractice attorney, consistently delivering justice and significant compensation for those he represents. Coming from a family with a legacy in personal injury law, Jesse realized early on that this field was his true calling.
Mr. Minc’s advocacy and skill have consistently earned him accolades within the legal community, including being named to the “America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Lawyers” list and recognized as a “Super Lawyer”—an honor given to only the top 5% of lawyers—by his peers in New York State every year since 2016. His achievements have been highlighted in publications like the New York Times, which recognized him as one of the top young lawyers in New York. His successful results have also been featured in the “Top Verdicts and Settlements” list published by the New York Law Journal. He is an active member of various legal associations, including the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, where he participates in the Labor Law committee, as well as the New York State Bar Association, Bronx County Bar Association, and the New York City Bar Association.
Prior to his work in personal injury and medical malpractice, Jesse gained experience as an associate at a Wall Street law firm representing financial entities in significant transactions. He also served as a law clerk for Hon. Barbara Kapnick of the New York State Supreme Court’s Appellate Division, First Department. He earned his Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School, a top-20 law school, and his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Spanish from Washington University in St. Louis, a top-15 university, graduating with honors. Jesse is licensed to practice in New York State courts and in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (Federal Courts), successfully representing clients in both trial and appellate courts across New York.
Clients frequently praise Jesse for his trial advocacy skills, and testimonials from clients highlight their positive experiences working with him. One client noted, “Jesse Minc is very professional and trustworthy. After meeting several unsatisfactory lawyers, I wish I had found him sooner. He went above and beyond to fight for me and I highly recommend him. Jesse genuinely cares for his clients, keeping them updated at all times. His strong communication skills enhance his professionalism, making him the best lawyer in New York. He has turned my tears into joy and brought a smile back to my face. Jesse is #1.”
Throughout his career, Jesse has recovered tens of millions of dollars for injured New Yorkers through verdicts and settlements. Some notable results he has achieved, both as first and second chair counsel, include:
- $7.8 million settlement for a child with anoxic brain damage due to a surgeon’s oversight
- $5.1 million Bronx County jury verdict for a motorcycle accident victim
- $3 million settlement for a woman injured in a fall down stairs
- $1.8 million settlement for a construction worker who suffered a head injury
- $950,000 for a lumbar spinal injury from an elevator accident
- $950,000 wrongful death settlement for a homemaker due to a misdiagnosed infection
- $810,000 settlement for a woman with severe burns and PTSD from surgical errors
- $800,000 for a construction worker injured by a falling crate
- $750,000 settlement for a woman injured in a low-impact rear-end collision
- $650,000 settlement for a man who ruptured his Achilles tendon on a broken sidewalk
- $625,000 settlement for a woman who suffered an injury during surgery
- $625,000 settlement for a gym patron who slipped and fell
- $525,000 settlement for a union ironworker who broke his wrist at a construction site
- $500,000 settlement for a man with lumbar spinal injuries from a low-impact accident
- $450,000 settlement for a woman who lost vision in one eye due to a surgical error
