Why Choose Block O'Toole & Murphy?
If you've been seriously hurt — in a car crash, a construction site fall, or any accident caused by someone else's negligence — Block O'Toole & Murphy is the firm that treats your case like a $10 million case, because it might be. Founded in 1989, the firm has earned a remarkable distinction: more million-dollar results in New York State than any other personal injury firm, every single year since 2012. Partners Jeffrey Block, Daniel O'Toole, and Stephen Murphy bring decades of trial experience and a fierce commitment to maximum compensation. Sixteen attorneys are recognized on Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists. They work on contingency — meaning you pay nothing unless they win. For serious injuries in New York City, this firm belongs at the top of your list.
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What You'll Likely Pay
Block O'Toole & Murphy works exclusively on contingency — you owe nothing unless they recover compensation for you. The fee is a percentage of the recovery, typically 33%.
Key Attorneys
Jeffrey A. Block
Daniel P. O'Toole
Stephen J. Murphy
What Clients Say
"A truck ran a red light and I ended up in the hospital with a broken back. Block O'Toole fought for two years and recovered more than I ever imagined possible. They treated me like family, not a file number."
"My husband fell at a construction site and couldn't work for over a year. This firm took the case on contingency, explained everything in plain English, and won a result that changed our lives."
"I was hit by a car while crossing the street. I was terrified about the legal process. Block O'Toole handled everything — from the insurance company to the trial — and got me a settlement I couldn't believe."
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Location
Manhattan: 1 Penn Plaza, Suite 4850
New York, NY 10119
(Above Penn Station — near all subway lines)
(212) 736-5300
Recognition
- ✓ #1 in NY Million-Dollar Results (2012–2026)
- ✓ $2+ Billion Recovered Total
- ✓ $110M Landmark Jury Verdict
- ✓ 16 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
- ✓ Best Lawyers, US News Top-Ranked
- ✓ Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent