Community Corner

White Plains Community Star: Jeff Korek

In this new series, Patch features White Plains community members who make a difference in the lives of residents.

In this new series, Patch features outstanding members of the community that go above and beyond to give them the recognition they deserve.

Today we feature Jeff Korek, a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney, sent in by Callisto Griffith.

Who is your Community Star?

Jeff Korek

What does he do?

Jeff helps people who have been the unfortunate victims of tragic and traumatic accidents. Many victims he helps have suffered brain injuries and worse, for example, like a 15-year-old girl who was hit by a car causing both epileptic and neuro psychogenic seizures. Another, involves the Pelham Bay Landfill where children developed leukemia because of exposure to toxic substances.

Why does he deserve to be a Community Star?

From Westchester County, Jeff works passionately in New York City as a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney, fighting for people’s rights and helping those seek the care and proper assistance they need. He is a Senior Trial Partner at Gersowitz Libo and Korek, P.C.

Recently, Jeff was awarded for hard work by industry peers. They hand selected him to win the distinct 2016 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” accolade in New York City.

Click here to learn more about Jeff to watch his inspirational video.

Would you like to see your favorite teacher, volunteer fire fighter or outstanding member of the community featured as a Community Star? Email wendy.mitchell@patch.com.

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