Howard Raphaelson

About Howard Raphaelson

Known in thousands of New York households as a man of his word and a true advocate for justice, Howard A. Raphaelson has earned recognition from peers, judges, and leaders in the legal community for his outstanding contributions to personal injury law. His accolades include repeated selections as a “Super Lawyer”—representing the top 5% of New York personal injury attorneys—and listings among “New York’s Best Lawyers” by New York Magazine.

Mr. Raphaelson is entrusted with some of the firm’s most significant and life-altering cases, including:

• Catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death
• Catastrophic burn victim cases
• Toxic exposure and amputations
• Spinal cord injuries
• Construction and tractor-trailer accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Premises liability
• Major motor vehicle accidents

A Legacy of Leadership and Empathy

After graduating from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Mr. Raphaelson declined the comfort of an established firm and instead pursued his vision—founding Raphaelson & Levine in 1992, just months after graduation. His courage, passion, and leadership laid the foundation for what is now recognized as a pillar of plaintiff advocacy in New York City.

His courtroom approach is defined by a deeply human perspective—ensuring that every accident victim is treated with dignity, respect, and individualized care. He demands that defendants and insurers see clients as people, not just case files, a philosophy that has yielded verdicts and settlements consistently exceeding industry standards.

Pride in Service

Over the last three decades, Mr. Raphaelson’s work has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for injury victims. His unrelenting advocacy, entrepreneurial spirit, and tireless pursuit of justice have helped make Raphaelson & Levine a trusted name across New York.