Smart. Aggressive. Results-Driven.
When you've been seriously injured, you need a lawyer who fights without limits. With over $70 million recovered for injured New Yorkers, Jonathan S. Wachlarz, Esq. delivers the results you deserve.
Jonathan has never represented an insurance company or defendant. Every dollar of effort, every expert retained, every strategy built — all focused on maximizing what injured people recover.
You won't be passed to a paralegal. Jonathan is accessible when you need him — nights, weekends, and holidays included.
No retainer. No hourly fees. No out-of-pocket costs. You only pay if we recover compensation for you — period.
With offices across Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Long Island, Jonathan's team is always close to where you need them.
New York's Labor Law §240(1) creates absolute liability for gravity-related injuries. Scaffold falls, falling objects, crane collapses, crush injuries — we prosecute these cases at the highest level.
Learn More →When negligence costs a life, families deserve justice and full economic compensation. We pursue maximum wrongful death damages with unwavering dedication to the families left behind.
Learn More →From soft tissue claims to catastrophic collisions with traumatic brain injury and spinal cord damage, we handle the full spectrum of MVA litigation across all five boroughs and Westchester.
Learn More →Property owners must maintain safe conditions. Slip and falls on ice or debris, negligent security, defective conditions — we command New York's notice requirements and build winning cases.
Learn More →Traumatic amputations, paralysis, and permanent disability require life care planning, economic analysis, and expert testimony. We retain the country's top medical and vocational experts.
Learn More →Injured workers have rights extending well beyond workers' compensation. Where third-party negligence exists, we pursue full common-law damages. Don't leave money on the table.
Learn More →All matters below resulted in settlements. Results speak louder than promises.
Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and results depend upon the facts and applicable law. All matters listed resulted in settlements.
"Jonathan is an excellent lawyer with a winning temperament and an exceptional work ethic. His combination of legal knowledge and street smarts guarantee that any client he counsels will receive excellent legal representation."— Jessica Massimi, Esq. · Peer Endorsement, Avvo
Jonathan S. Wachlarz, Esq. is a Partner at Shulman & Hill, PLLC and has spent his entire career fighting for victims of negligence across New York City and Long Island.
A graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Jonathan was admitted to the New York Bar in 2014. He has dedicated his practice to the cases others won't take — catastrophic construction accidents under Labor Law §240(1), high-exposure motor vehicle matters, wrongful death, and permanent injuries including amputations.
Jonathan believes in building genuine relationships with his clients. He ensures they always understand the progression of their case and never feel like a number on a file. His record of over $70 million recovered speaks for itself.
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We gather evidence, consult experts, obtain medical records, and build the strongest possible case. Insurance companies begin preparing immediately — so do we.
We know what your case is worth. We negotiate hard and refuse low-ball offers. Most cases settle — but only at a number that fairly compensates you.
Whether by settlement or verdict, we fight for every dollar you deserve — medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care. You pay nothing unless we win.
Consultations are completely free and confidential. You pay nothing unless we recover for you. Every day you wait, critical evidence may be lost.
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