About Jeff
Jeff S. Korek is a senior trial partner at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., a personal injury law firm based in New York City. He joined the firm in 1992, bringing with him a experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, and products liability cases. Over the years, Jeff has been recognized for his meticulous preparation and dedication to his clients, securing some of the state's highest verdicts and settlements. In 2016, he was named Best Lawyers' "Lawyer of the Year" for Personal Injury Litigation in New York City, and in 2020, he received the same honor for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in New York City. Before his tenure at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, Jeff served as a senior trial attorney at Weitz & Luxenberg and Leahey & Johnson.
He began his legal career as a clerk for the law offices of F — Lee Bailey and Aaron J. Broder. His experience has made him a sought-after speaker, frequently participating in panel discussions on medical malpractice at the New York State Judicial Institute, which provides education and training for judges and justices of the New York State Unified Court System. Jeff earned his Juris Doctor from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York at Binghamton. He was admitted to the New York and New Jersey state bars in 1986.
In 2013, he was admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. His professional affiliations include the American Bar Association, the American Board of Trial Advocates, the American Association for Justice, the New York City Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the Bronx County Bar Association. The New York County Lawyers Association. In addition to his legal practice, Jeff is committed to community service. He is a founder and active member of The Gardiner Foundation, a non-profit organization in the South Bronx that provides financial and emotional support to the community. Over the past 15 years, the foundation has awarded over 75 college scholarships and distributed thousands of bookbags, holiday toys, and Thanksgiving dinners to the South Bronx community.
Jeff's dedication to his clients and the legal profession has been recognized by his peers. He has been selected to Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America from 2006 to 2023. His contributions to the field were further acknowledged when he was inducted into the Trial Lawyers Honorary Society by the Litigation Counsel of America in 2018. With over three decades of experience, Jeff continues to advocate for victims of personal injury and medical malpractice, striving to achieve justice and fair compensation for those affected by negligence and wrongdoing.
