Attorneys
MITCHELL KLAFTER, ESQ.
As the founder and owner of the firm, Mitchell Klafter has over 30 years experience. With a focus on injuries resulting from car accidents, Mitchell has extensive experience in this area of the law and provides the most professional and informed representation to each and every one of his clients. Mitchell’s aggressive approach gets his clients the compensation they deserve.
Mitchell started his career as an insurance adjuster handling personal injury claims. He quickly realized he was more interested in the Plaintiff’s side of the law and subsequently attended Brooklyn Law School. After graduating law school in 1989, he worked for a Personal Injury firm in Queens and shortly thereafter opened his own practice. Mitchell’s fierce determination, knowledge of the law and dedication to his clients quickly made him successful. Mitchell’s unique experience allows him to provide top notch representation for his clients.
Admissions
New York
Education
Brooklyn Law School, 1989
University at Albany, 1984
MELISSA KLAFTER, ESQ.
Melissa Klafter leads our litigation department. Melissa handles all aspects of personal injury cases from inception through discovery, depositions, motions and trials. She has successfully represented clients in both New York State Supreme and New York City Civil courts through all aspects of litigation.
Before joining the family firm, Melissa practiced law for many years at a large plaintiff’s personal injury firm in Manhattan. There she led the Queens County litigation division. Her extensive knowledge of the law combined with her practical experience and dedication to her clients all contribute to her success in obtaining the results her clients deserve.
Admissions
New York
Education
St. John’s University School of Law, 2015
University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2012
SAMARA KLAFTER, ESQ
Upon graduating from Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in 2019, Samara went directly to the family law firm where she immediately began to practice under the guidance of its senior member, Mitchell Klafter, Esq. It became evident that one of Samara’s greatest skills was her ability to negotiate and succeed in achieving very high settlements.
Currently, Samara is the head of the settlement department and has recovered millions of dollars in settlement money for her clients. With her extensive knowledge of personal injury law, including bodily injury and no-fault, Samara is equipped to provide excellent and professional legal services to all clients alike.
Admissions
New York
Education
Hofstra University, Maurice A. Deane School of Law, 2019
Hofstra University, 2015