Alexander Karasik, Esq. — Personal Injury Attorney in Brooklyn

Personal Philosophy

“Being a good lawyer means living your client’s plight as if it were your own.” – Alexander Karasik, Esq.

Credentials at a Glance

Education:

• J.D., Shepard Broad Law Center – Nova Southeastern University (2005)
• International Law Program (Honors), Moscow State University
• B.A., Brooklyn College (1993)

Bar Admissions:

• New York State Bar (Admitted 2006)
• New Jersey State Bar (Admitted 2020)
• Admitted to U.S. District Courts (Eastern & Southern Districts of New York)
• Admitted to U.S. Bankruptcy Courts (Eastern & Southern Districts of New York)

Professional Memberships:

• New York State Bar Association
• New Jersey State Bar Association
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Honors & Recognition:

• Super Lawyers – New York (2021–2024)
• Peer-Reviewed Martindale-Hubbell Rated (2019)

Professional Background

Alexander Karasik is the founder of Karasik Law Group, P.C. in Brooklyn, New York, where he serves as lead trial attorney. His practice concentrates on complex personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and construction accident litigation.

In personal injury matters, Mr. Karasik represents clients who have been harmed in motor vehicle collisions, truck accidents, pedestrian knockdowns, and premises liability incidents such as slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall cases. He has handled claims against private property owners, commercial landlords, and municipal entities including the City of New York. His medical malpractice work spans surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, nursing home negligence, and dental malpractice. On the construction side, he litigates claims under New York Labor Law Sections 200, 240, and 241, representing injured workers who have suffered falls from heights, scaffold collapses, and struck-by-object injuries on job sites.

From Latvia to Brooklyn: An Immigrant’s Path to the Courtroom

Born in Riga, Latvia, Mr. Karasik immigrated to the United States with his family in 1983, arriving in Brooklyn as a teenager. The transition from the Soviet Union to American life shaped much of who he would become as an advocate. Growing up in an immigrant household, he learned early that standing up for yourself and your family was not optional — it was a matter of survival. That mindset stayed with him.

After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brooklyn College in 1993, Mr. Karasik spent nearly a decade in business and technology sales, negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts for technology firms. The skills he developed during that period — reading people, understanding leverage, and closing under pressure — would later prove directly transferable to litigation and settlement negotiations.

In 2002, at a point when many professionals would consider their career path settled, Mr. Karasik made the decision to pursue his lifelong calling in law. He enrolled at Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he excelled academically. He earned multiple “Book Awards” for achieving the highest grade in his class in Bankruptcy and Uniform Commercial Transactions — subjects that reflected his natural grasp of complex financial and commercial disputes. He also completed an International Law Program with Honors at Moscow State University, adding an international legal dimension to his education that few American attorneys possess.

Litigation Approach and Client Relationships

Mr. Karasik’s philosophy — treating each client’s problem as though it were his own — is not a marketing slogan. It defines how the firm operates day to day. He is known for maintaining direct contact with his clients throughout their cases, personally returning calls and explaining legal strategy in plain language rather than legalese. His background as an immigrant and a first-generation professional gives him a particular understanding of clients who feel intimidated by the legal system or unsure of their rights.

In the courtroom and at the negotiating table, Mr. Karasik draws on his years of business negotiation experience. He prepares each case as if it will go to trial, a practice that consistently produces stronger settlement outcomes. Insurance companies and defense attorneys familiar with his record understand that he does not accept lowball offers, and that he has the trial experience to back up his demands when a fair settlement cannot be reached.

Community Involvement

Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Karasik remains deeply connected to the Brooklyn community where he grew up and built his practice. He coaches his children’s soccer teams, an activity that he has said teaches many of the same lessons he values in law: preparation, teamwork, and persistence. He is also an avid skier and guitar player. Beyond his personal interests, he dedicates time to mentoring young lawyers entering the profession, helping them navigate the early years of practice with the same practical, no-nonsense guidance that defines his legal work.

Notable Verdicts & Settlements

Recognized by peers and adversaries alike for his litigation skills, Mr. Karasik has obtained some of New York’s highest verdicts and settlements in his areas of practice:

• $1.5 million – Commercial litigation award (2021). This case involved a complex business dispute that required extensive document discovery and expert testimony on contract damages. The award reflected the full scope of the client’s financial losses.
• $1.2 million – Trip-and-fall settlement against the City of New York. Holding a municipal defendant accountable for a dangerous sidewalk condition required overcoming the City’s aggressive defense posture and strict prior written notice requirements under New York Administrative Code.
• $950,000 – Settlement for a truck accident case involving severe orthopedic injuries. The case required reconstruction of the accident scene and coordination with medical experts to document the long-term impact on the client’s ability to work.
• $850,000 – Wrongful death claim settlement recovered at near the full policy limit, providing meaningful financial support to the surviving family members during an extraordinarily difficult time.
• $700,000 – Car accident spinal injury settlement (2019). The client sustained disc herniations requiring surgical intervention, and the settlement covered past and future medical expenses along with compensation for diminished quality of life.
• $250,000 – Truck accident settlement recovered at the full policy limit, representing the maximum available insurance coverage for the claim.
• Multiple six-figure malpractice and negligence settlements, including nursing home abuse and dental malpractice claims where vulnerable patients suffered preventable harm.

His advocacy has been quoted in the New York Daily News and featured in professional publications such as Medical Office Magazine. He has also delivered presentations on commercial transactions and litigation strategy.

Public Reputation & Professional Profiles

For independent confirmation of Mr. Karasik’s credentials and reputation, please visit his verified profiles:

• Avvo Profile – 8.6 Rating & Client Reviews
• Super Lawyers – Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney
• Justia Professional Profile
• Lawyers.com Listing
• LinkedIn Profile