SSKB Law Senior Partner Joe Bavaro Named 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers®

WOODBURY, NY — Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP is proud to announce that Senior Partner Joe Bavaro has been named the 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs on Long Island.

In addition to this distinction, Bavaro was recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in:

• Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

The “Lawyer of the Year” designation is one of Best Lawyers’ most selective honors. Best Lawyers relies on a rigorous peer-review process in which attorneys are evaluated by other leading lawyers within the same geographic region and practice area. Only one attorney receives the “Lawyer of the Year” recognition in each specific practice area and location, based on the highest overall peer feedback.

Bavaro’s selection as the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs on Long Island reflects the high regard in which he is held by fellow members of the legal profession and his longstanding work representing seriously injured individuals and families throughout New York.

His practice focuses on complex personal injury and medical malpractice litigation, including cases involving catastrophic injuries, premises liability, and other serious claims.

“Being named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ is a tremendous honor, and I’m grateful to be recognized by my peers. The work we do is always about the people we represent and helping clients and families through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. I’m fortunate to do that work alongside such a dedicated team at SSKB Law.”
— Joe Bavaro

Recent $1.1 Million Premises Liability Settlement

The recognition comes as Bavaro continues to secure significant results for SSKB clients.

In a recent premises liability case, Bavaro and SSKB Associate Brooke McDonald secured a $1.1 million settlement for a client who tripped and fell because of a large pothole in a shopping-area parking lot.

Read more about the $1.1 million parking lot trip-and-fall settlement.

Decades of Recognition

Bavaro has also been selected to the New York Super Lawyers list each year since 2009, reflecting a long record of recognition within the legal profession.

His areas of practice include:

• Personal Injury Litigation
• Medical Malpractice Law
• Premises Liability
• Serious and Catastrophic Injury Cases

Carolyn Caccese Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027

SSKB Partner Carolyn Caccese was also recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for her work in:

• Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs

Her additional areas of practice include:

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Caccese represents individuals and families in complex medical malpractice and serious personal injury matters and has built her practice around cases involving significant injuries and difficult medical and liability issues.

Her 2027 Best Lawyers recognition comes during a year of continued leadership within New York’s trial-lawyer community.

“I’m honored to once again be recognized by Best Lawyers for my work in medical malpractice. These cases are often complex and deeply personal, and it is a privilege to advocate for individuals and families who have suffered serious harm. I’m proud to be part of a firm that shares that commitment.” – Carolyn Caccese

Jeffrey M. Kimmel Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027

SSKB Managing Partner Jeffrey Kimmel was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for his work in:

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

His additional areas of practice include:

• Medical Malpractice Law
• Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
• Personal Injury Litigation

In addition to representing injured clients, Kimmel serves as Managing Partner of SSKB and oversees the firm’s continued growth, operations, and expansion of its personal injury and medical malpractice practices.

Recognition of SSKB’s Plaintiff-Side Trial Practice

The 2027 Best Lawyers recognitions reflect SSKB’s longstanding focus on representing individuals and families in serious personal injury and medical malpractice cases throughout New York.

For decades, the firm’s attorneys have handled cases involving medical negligence, catastrophic injuries, motor vehicle accidents, unsafe property conditions, wrongful death, and other serious claims.

SSKB prepares cases with the expectation that they may proceed to trial, allowing its attorneys to fully investigate complex medical and liability issues and advocate for clients in both settlement negotiations and the courtroom.

About Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP

Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP is a New York personal injury and medical malpractice law firm representing individuals and families throughout New York City, Long Island, and across New York State.

The firm handles complex matters involving medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, product liability, and other serious injuries.

Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation.