Overview
Mitchell D. Frankel is a co-founding partner of Sussman & Frankel, LLP, which was established in 2001. For over 34 years, Mr. Frankel has specialized in personal injury law and general/commercial litigation. Mr. Frankel has a great deal of trial experience having successfully handled and tried numerous cases in state and federal courts throughout the New York metropolitan area including multimillion-dollar resolutions in personal injury matters as well as with general/commercial disputes. Mr. Frankel also has extensive experience with various forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), such as arbitrations and mediations.
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation
Mr. Frankel represents individuals who have suffered serious physical and economic injuries, including death caused by the negligence and careless behavior of others in all types of personal injury matters, which include automobile accidents, train and bus accidents, premises liability, elevator/escalators incidents, construction site accidents, defective products/products liability, medical and hospital malpractice, nursing home neglect, lead poisoning, asbestos, and other toxic substances.
General/Commercial Litigation
Mr. Frankel also represents a variety of business clients, including large, medium and small corporations, as well as individuals, concerning contractual issues, non-compete provisions, breaches of fiduciary duty, partnership and shareholder disputes, insurance issues, tort related claims, debtor/creditor matters, commercial collections, and more.
Selections
For the last eighteen (18) consecutive years, since 2007 to 2024, Mr. Frankel has been selected by his peers to be listed as a Super Lawyer, and has appeared in the NYC Metro Edition of the Super Lawyers publication in connection with his areas of expertise. Click here to read more.
Education/Bar Admissions/Professional Activity
Mr. Frankel graduated, with Honors, with a B.A. in economics from SUNY Binghamton in 1987 and received his law degree, with Honors, from The George Washington University Law School in 1990. He is admitted to the New York State Bar (1991), the Connecticut State Bar (1990), and the Bar of the District of Columbia (1991), as well as the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1991). Mr. Frankel’s memberships include the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, and he has served as a member of the prestigious Judiciary Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.
Media
Mitchell D. Frankel has been featured in several television segments.
Motor Vehicle Liability
Business Litigation
Premises Liability Law
New York Post Article about a $3 million dollar jury verdict obtained by Mr. Frankel on behalf of his client in a commercial case involving allegations of diversion of funds and fraudulent activity. Click here for article.