About Alan Leonard
Alan Fuchsberg is a nationally recognized personal injury attorney based in New York City. He has been practicing law for over 30 years, specializing in medical malpractice, personal injury, civil rights, and product liability cases. As the managing partner of the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm, he continues his family's legacy in the legal profession. The firm, located at 3 Park Avenue, Suite 3700, New York, NY 10016, handles many cases, including individual lawsuits and class actions.
He earned his Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law in 1979. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in 1976. In 1975, he attended the Council of Legal Education School of Law in London, England. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1980 and has been practicing law in New York since then. He is also admitted to the Southern District of New York (1980), the Eastern District of New York (1988), and the District of Connecticut (2021).
Throughout his career, he has handled a diverse array of cases, including civil rights lawsuits such as foster care abuse, medical malpractice, product liability, and wrongful death cases. He also manages employment, insurance, antitrust, and estate proceedings, as well as cases involving police misconduct and the infringement of civil liberties. His experience has made him a frequent lecturer and writer on topics related to personal injury law. Recent publications include "Challenging 9/11 Victims Fund Rules" and "The Act of God Defense and Hurricane Sandy: Fact Intensive Analysis Required." In addition to his legal practice, he serves on the Board of Trustees at New York University School of Law. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers from 2008 to 2025 for his outstanding work in the field.
He is also the Chairman of the American Jewish Congress Legal Services since 1985 and is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and the American Bar Association. The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm, under his leadership, is committed to treating all clients with dignity, respect, and compassion. The firm's practice areas include birth injuries, hospital negligence, nursing home abuse, and various other personal injury cases. The firm is located at 3 Park Avenue, 37th Floor, New York, NY 10016, and can be reached at (212) 869-3500.
