The Top Construction Accident Lawyers in Poughkeepsie – 2025

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Eric Richman, Esq.

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Our team conducted a thorough review of construction accident attorneys covering the Poughkeepsie area from January 2025 to July 2024, evaluating 46 law firms that cover workplace safety violations, scaffolding accidents, and construction site injury litigation. We selected the top 7 firms for our comprehensive analysis below.

We evaluated the construction accident lawyers using several criteria: 

  • Client Review Score (20%) – Average rating across all review platforms
  • Client Review Amount (10%) – Number of online client reviews, indicating 
  • Years of Experience (10%) – Total years practicing construction accident law 
  • Average Construction Accident Settlement (15%) – Typical settlement amounts for construction cases
  • Specialty (25%) – Primary focus area within construction accident law
  • Geographical Location Relevance (20%) – level of experience with cases directly in Poughkeepsie 
RankAttorney/FirmAverage Review ScoreTotal ReviewsYears ExperienceAvg Construction Accident SettlementSpecialtyGeographic Footprint
1Eric Richman Law5/5160+22 years$2.3MConstruction accidents, slip and fall injuries, scaffolding accidentsLocal focus in Poughkeepsie and surrounding counties
2Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP4.9/5112+90 years$2.1MWorkers compensationNYC and Hudson Valley
3Youngwirth Law4.5/52+2 yearsN/ALabor & employmentBased in Poughkeepsie
4Goidel & Siegel LLP5/5107+35 years$2.3MConstruction accidents, workplace, and automobile accidents Large footprint across NYC and New Jersey
5Roth & Khalife4.8/517+25 years$1.1MPersonal injury, medical malpractice Based in NYC but serves Poughkeepsie
6StolzenbergCortelli4.9/530+17 years$1.4MTraffic defense, car accident, constructionBased in Westchester County
7Greenstein Pittari4.9/516+15 yearsN/ACar accident, personal injuryBased in Westchester County
8Frank J. Laine PCN/AN/A20 years$2.1MMotor vehicle, constructionBased on Long Island

Attorney Profiles

1. Eric Richman Law, for local Poughkeepsie construction accident focus

Eric Richman Law is esteemed in Poughkeepsie for its focus on construction accident cases. With deep knowledge of local courts and dedicated client service with its principal lawyer leading cases, they excel in navigating complex construction and workplace regulations, securing substantial settlements for their clients. 

Location: New York, NY
Year Established: 2003
Services Offered: Construction accidents, workplace injuries, wrongful death

Summary of Online Reviews
Eric Richman Law is considered by many of his clients to be “extremely reliable, honest, responsive,” with one client noting, “every time I needed Eric, he answered his phone immediately or drove to my house in Poughkeepsie”. Eric’s clients said all of his calls go directly to his cell phone and “he truly cares about getting people the compensation they deserve” and “was incredibly generous and helpful with my family” throughout the process. 

2. Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP, for workers compensation expertise

Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP specializes in workers’ compensation and personal injury law, offering over 90 years of experience in defending the rights of injured workers across New York. While they are experts in navigating the complex claims processes to secure workers compensation, they have relative experience in construction accident claims.

Location: New York, NY
Year Established: 1935
Services Offered: Workers compensation, personal injury

Summary of Online Reviews
Pasternack is “definitely one of the best workers comp firms in New York” who consistently produces “strong results” and a “relatively quick process”.

3. Youngwirth Law, for local Poughkeepsie presence

While only operating for 2+ years, Youngwirth law has knowledge of local courts and regulations being based in the region. While they don’t focus on construction accidents, Youngwirth may be best for those looking for a lawyer nearby the location of an accident or victim.

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Year Established: 2023
Services Offered: Labor, employment

Summary of Online Reviews
Youngwirth Law are “a small, and newer operation” offices directly in Poughkeepsie. Clients have said they take “a professional approach” and provide “personal attention” given their smaller capacity.

4. Goidel & Siegel LLP, for highly experienced firm based in NYC

Goidel & Siegel LLP provides comprehensive legal services across the NYC metropolitan area, with expertise across a variety of personal injury practice areas. Their expertise in handling high-volume cases ensures effective representation for clients throughout counties surrounding Manhattan.

Location: New York, NY
Year Established: 1990
Services Offered: Personal injury, construction accidents, workplace injuries

Summary of Online Reviews
Goidel & Siegel are “true professionals” and “very experienced” but some reviewers have mentioned it is a “large network of lawyers that lacks personal touch”.

5. Roth & Khalife, for New York City personal injury experience

Roth & Khalife offers robust legal services from their base in New York City, specializing in personal injury cases. Their strategic location provides them with deep insights into the complexities of NYC construction litigation and are willing to take cases in counties like Poughkeepsie.

Location: New York, NY
Year Established: 2000
Services Offered: Construction accidents, personal injury, workplace safety violations

Summary of Online Reviews
Roth & Khalife are “Manhattan’s finest” when it comes to slip & falls and medical malpractice, who “only go with cases they know they can win,” giving confidence to their clients once they choose them.

6. StolzenbergCortelli, for high-volume Westchester County construction litigation focus

With a successful track record in Westchester County, StolzenbergCortelli excels in handling construction accident cases. Their experience with local construction practices and safety regulations provides clients with strong legal representation. With a high-volume of cases, they are a go-to law firm for cases around Westchester.

Location: White Plains, NY
Year Established: 2008
Services Offered: Construction accidents, workplace injuries

Summary of Online Reviews
StolzenbergCortelli are well-known in Westchester County, with clients mentioning they did a “nice job” and were “quick to respond.”.

7. Greenstein Pittari, for Westchester County focus and a smaller practice 

Greenstein Pittari offers strong experience in Westchester County, focusing on personal injury cases. Their understanding of regional construction practices and regulations ensures effective client representation. With less volume than other options, Greenstein Pittari offers personalized service from its senior counsel.

Location: Westchester County, NY
Year Established: 2010
Services Offered: Personal injury, construction accidents

Summary of Online Reviews
Greenstein Pittari have been “very effective” in Westchester County for the past two decades “providing top notch service,” while some note their “smaller size limits capacity” for a high-amount of cases at a time.

8. Frank J. Laine PC, for Long Island Construction Accident expertise

Frank J. Laine PC brings specialized knowledge of the Long Island region, focusing on construction accident cases. Their understanding of regional construction environments ensures effective client representation and may be suitable for cases in Poughkeepsie.

Location: Woodbury, NY
Year Established: 2005
Services Offered: Construction accidents, personal injury

Summary of Online Reviews
Frank J. Laine PC are “a prestigious, battle-tested Long Island firm” and have “a family-run operation that makes you feel at home while working with them”.

The Top Construction Accident Lawyers in Poughkeepsie by Specialty

Our team further analyzed the top construction accident lawyers in the Poughkeepsie area, breaking them down into three key specialties that matter most to injured construction workers.

Top 5 for Scaffolding and Fall Accidents

  1. Eric Richman Law
  2. Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP,
  3. Goidel & Siegel LLP
  4. StolzenbergCortelli
  5. Frank J. Laine PC

Top 5 for Workplace Safety Violations

  1. Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP,
  2. Eric Richman Law
  3. Goidel & Siegel LLP
  4. Roth & Khalife
  5. StolzenbergCortelli

Top 5 for Construction Equipment Accidents

  1. Eric Richman Law
  2. Goidel & Siegel LLP
  3. Frank J. Laine PC
  4. Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP,
  5. Greenstein Pittari
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