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Of Counsel to Wingate Russotti Shapiro Moses & Halperin PAUL B. WEITZ & ASSOCIATES
A Mr. Dervishi, who grew up in Albania, obtained his
personal injury attorney, with offices in the Bronx and
Manhattan, Fatos Dervishi has years of experience han-
dling cases in New York.
Paul B. Weitz & Associates is a premier personal injury law
law degree in 1989 from the Tirana University School of
Law. He then worked as a special agent of the General Investiga- firm that handles major complex litigation in New York City
tions Office with an office in Tirana, before being elected Deputy and its outer boroughs. “No case is too complicated for us,”
Attorney General by the Albanian Parliament in 1994. He served as
Deputy Attorney General of Albania from 1994 to 1998. says managing partner Paul B. Weitz. “We put the necessary
In 1998, Mr. Dervishi immigrated to the United States, with his time and money into every case to get the best results for
family joining him a few months later. Upon his arrival in Washing- our clients.”
ton, D.C., Mr. Dervishi met with members of the U.S. Senate and
House of Representatives, as his trip was sponsored by the U.S.
government. The firm has a tradition of providing expert representa-
Beginning in 2003, he attended Pace University School tion and personalized service, dating back to the early 1970s
of Law and graduated with a Master of Law degree in May when the firm began as Schneider, Kleinick & Weitz. Since
2004. He has since been admitted to the New York State Bar, Mr Dervishi is happy to announce that his son
and practices in all of the state’s courts. On June 13, 2011, then, the firm has established a proven track record of more
Mr. Dervishi was further admitted to practice law before the Joey Dervishi, Esq has been sworn in as Counselor & At- than 300 cases or settlements in excess of $1 million.
U.S. Supreme Court. In 2008 he partnered with Jared Levine torney at Law and is working for Wingate Russotti Shapiro
and Duane Morgan to form Dervishi Levine and Morgan, P.C. Moses & Halperin, LLP
In 2012 he formed his own firm, the Dervishi Law Group. Mr. Attorneys at the firm are experienced in all types of cata-
Dervishi remains extremely active in the Albanian-American strophic personal injury cases, including construction and
community, serving as a liaison for its members and assisting NOTEWORTHY workplace accidents, car and truck accidents, medical mal-
CASES
recent and longtime residents with their legal and other needs.
The firm recently practice, wrongful death, municipal liability, and premises
In 2019 Mr. Dervishi joined the law firm of Wingate Russotti secured a $1.925M liability. Since 2007 alone, they have achieved a number of
Shapiro & Halperin LLP in an “of counsel” capacity. The partner- settlement for a se- notable settlements, including: $20 million for a 26-year-old
ship of Mr. Dervishi and the large Manhattan based personal injury riously injured union
firm has proved advantageous to their clients who have enjoyed a carpenter when he fell worker who was rendered a quadriplegic after a steel pipe
tremendous record of success. off an unsteady ladder was dropped on him at a construction site; $16 million for
due to a failed safe- a 23-year-old man who fell from a rock wall after his safety
ty device. The fall
caused a herniated belt broke; $14 million for a worker who was injured after a
disc in the 50 year- platform collapsed while he was laying cable; and $11 mil-
old plaintiff’s neck lion for a 65-year- old woman who was injured when she fell
that required a one through a gap between a Long Island Rail Road train and the
level cervical spine
fusion surgery. As a result of the injuries platform. In addition, the firm has obtained in excess of $75
sustained in the fall the Plaintiff was un- million in Medical Malpractice settlements.
able to return to the job he loved. “We
are proud to be able to offer the financial
security and to help provide some level of Above all, the firm’s attorneys strive to help clients through assault or manslaughter. These efforts resulted in VaSean’s
comfort in an otherwise terrible situation.” their recovery process, which often requires extensive medi- Law, which has made it easier for district attorneys to pros-
“As these results show, deciding on the Gent Disha, Esq cal treatment and costly rehabilitation. “Though we handle ecute drunk drivers on those charges. “If a client has an
right law firm can make an enormous differ- has joined some of the largest cases, we’re still able to provide all of our objective that goes beyond a monetary result, we will work
ence in a case,” Mr. Dervishi says. “The peo- Wingate Russotti
ple who choose us to represent them can Shapiro Moses clients with the personal attention they need,” Weitz says. “I tirelessly to achieve that for them,” Weitz notes.
Of Counsel to Wingate Russotti Shapiro Moses & Halperin expect total devotion to their matters, and & Halperin, LLP make sure that I’m available to speak to all of my clients at
an unyielding dedication to them and their any time.” Weitz has been selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers
families.”
in America since 2001 and has served as president of the
The firm is dedicated to realizing its clients’ goals both New York Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
inside and outside of the courtroom. For example, in a case He is considered an expert in the personal injury field, and
where a mother’s only son was killed by a drunk driver, the frequently lectures on the subject before a number of bar
firm worked with the woman to strengthen New York laws associations.
FATOS DERVISHI,ESQ. • DERVISHI LAW GROUP, P.C. that punish drunk drivers who have committed vehicular
2322 Arthur Ave., Suite 3A Bronx, New York 10458
P: 917-496-8342 • www.dervishilaw.com
PAUL B. WEITZ & ASSOCIATES
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