Darren J. Epstein

Practice Areas:
Personal Injury; Negligence; Products Liability; Medical Malpractice; Car and Truck Crashes; Wrongful Death, Unsafe Premises, Municipal Claims, All Tort Actions; Criminal Defense

When you come to Darren Epstein with a problem, he makes it his problem, and is driven to win. Whether you have been a victim of someone else’s negligence, or you have been accused of a crime, Darren puts his experience to work for you.

Fighting the Big Companies to Get Justice

A fierce competitor, Darren began his legal career working with a prominent attorney who fought major corporations, such as auto and assembly line machinery manufacturers. Darren witnessed how one good lawyer could go up against the big companies to get justice for ordinary people who were seriously injured. Darren then knew what he wanted to do.

Known for his success with both personal injury and criminal cases, Darren cited a recent injury matter. “A woman’s surgeon accidentally cut the nerves to her vocal cords during an operation. The doctor’s mistake resulted in a permanent tracheotomy, breathing difficulty, speaking problems, and pain. We were able to achieve a very substantial settlement so my client would have the resources to take care of herself for the rest of her life,” Darren recalls.

Criminal Law Attorney

Darren also has extensive experience in criminal law and litigation. His first legal assignment in New York was as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx. Today, Darren defends the accused in a range of criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and DWIs. Darren recollects a case that involved a man charged and arrested for rape in the first degree. “Through a comprehensive investigation, I was able to prove that my client did not commit the rape and the woman who had made the allegations admitted that she had lied to the police. The prosecutor dismissed all charges.”

Darren’s successes often make the news. A recent high profile case resulted in a nationally televised interview with Greta Van Susteren as well as newspaper and magazine articles. As a client of Darren Epstein, you will have a lawyer driven to win.

Education

• B.A., University of Maryland, College Park, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Juris Doctor, University of Baltimore, School of Law

Background and Honors

• Admitted: New York & U.S. District Courts (Southern and Eastern Districts of New York)
• American Association for Justice
• New York State Trial Lawyers Association
• New York State Bar Association
• Rockland County Bar Association
• Attorney for Victim Compensation Fund – 9/11 Victims – Pro Bono;
• Pro Bono Certificates of Merit & Certificate of Appreciation for Work and Dedication to 9/11 Victims from The New York State Assembly, New York State Senate, Rockland County Executive, Legislature of Rockland County, Supervisor of the Town of Clarkstown, Association of Trial Lawyers of America and New York StateTrial Lawyers Association
• Distinguished Service Award
• Certificate of Appreciation and Merit for Outstanding Community Service by “Haven” and Citizens of Rockland County

Authorship

• Author “Dealing with DWI’s in a Stricter Legal Environment,” Book Chapter, of “Strategies For Defending DWI Cases in New York” ( Aspatore, 2011 Edition)

Organizations

• Coach, New City Generals, Travel Baseball Team
• Coach, New City Little League, Girls Softball
• Member of New City Jewish Center
• Member of United States Tennis Association (USTA)
• Sponsor of the New City Little League 2011 Rangers, Champions of
  New City Little League and Tournament of Champions
• Member: USTA Eastern Regional Tri-Level Championship Team
• Chairman: Special Olympics Regional Time Trials, University of Maryland
• Assistant Chairman (Two Years): Special Olympics Regional Time Trials,
  University of Maryland

Personal

After years of playing baseball, golf, tennis, softball and wrestling, Darren still enjoys a high level of competition. He is driven to win as an athlete and in the courtroom. Darren has recently been a member of a USTA nationally ranked tennis team, as well as Eastern Division Champions. Darren enjoys passing his knowledge along to others, especially young athletes and has coached a 16U travel baseball team and 11-12 year old girls’ travel softball teams. Darren also finds it meaningful to help the less fortunate in any way he can and is involved with many charitable organizations, ranging from the Special Olympics to the American Cancer Society.