Donald B. Rosenberg is a founding partner of Vogel & Rosenberg. He has been practicing law for over 50 years. During that time, Mr. Rosenberg has established himself not only as an outstanding New York personal injury attorney, but also as a powerful advocate for injured individuals. His tenacious approach has earned him the nickname “The Legal Pit Bull.”

Mr. Rosenberg has worked with all manner of personal injury cases. He has handled numerous complex personal injury cases, in areas such as medical malpractice, wrongful death, products liability, and construction accidents. He also has substantial experience in more commonplace personal injury claims, such as car accidents, pedestrian accidents, commercial truck accidents, slip-and-falls, and other premises liability claims. Mr. Rosenberg’s familiarity with this area of the law gives him tremendous insight in the handling of each and every claim, ensuring that no stone is left unturned in obtaining the best possible outcome for the injured victim.

Mr. Rosenberg has a tremendous track record of success in negotiations, at trial, and on appeal. He has obtained millions of dollars on behalf of his clients, including $1.25 million in a semi-truck accident, $1.25 million in a rear-end auto accident, $900,000 in a medical malpractice claim of surgical error resulting in bile duct injury, and $900,000 to a passenger in a car accident.

In an era in which many attorneys have little or no trial experience, Mr. Rosenberg stands apart as a seasoned trial lawyer. He understands the subtleties of presenting your case to a jury, and has a deep understanding of the applicable law. Even for those clients whose cases do not go to trial, Mr. Rosenberg’s trial-oriented perspective all clients throughout discovery and in settlement negotiations, as every case is prepared with an eye to the issues that will be important at trial. Mr. Rosenberg’s knowledge of the mechanics and nuances of trial helps him obtain the best results for each of his clients.

Mr. Rosenberg graduated in 1954 from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with a B.A. and received his J.D. from the University of Michigan’s top-tier law school in 1957. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1959, and is also admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and the U.S. Tax Court. He is a longtime member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity, and has been President of the African International Development Corporation since 1969.

Mr. Rosenberg is known as the "Legal Pit Bull" for his aggressiveness and assertiveness in prosecuting the claims of his clients. For the past 50 years, he has worked hard to ensure his clients get the compensation they deserve. He will work just as hard for you. Let him put his experience to work for you. Call 1.888.4VRoseLaw and talk directly to the Legal Pit Bull.

Litigation Percentage

90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

• New York, 1959
• U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1960
• U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1960
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1960
• U.S. Federal Courts, 1960
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1963
• U.S. Tax Court, 1980

Education

• The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
• J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1957
• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
• B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1954

Professional Associations and Memberships

• New York State Bar Association, Member, 1961 - Present
• New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 1961 - Present
• President, African International Development Corporation, 1969 - Present

Fraternities/Sororities

Sigma Alpha Mu