Herbert L. Waichman, (Partner) born Ulm, Germany. Admitted to bar: 1984, New York; New Jersey; U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1993, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York (B.A., 1979); St. John’s University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1983). Co-Author: “1986 Legislative Changes in New York Tort Law: An Analysis”, New York State Bar Journal, April, 1987. Lecturer: Tort Law, Continuing Legal Education Program, New York City, 1986. Lieutenant, New York City Police Department, 1969-1984. Member: Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Steering Committee for the World Trade Center Bombing Litigation; Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee and Discovery Subcommittee– Zyprexa Multi-District Litigation No. 1596; New York State Steering Committee for Rezulin Litigation and American Association for Justice Leader’s Forum. Professional Memberships: American Bar Association; New York State Bar Association; American Association for Justice; New York County Lawyers Association. Honors: Mr. Waichman was honored on March 3, 2005 at the New York Families for Autistic Children’s Awards Ceremony with a Proclamation from the New York City Council (for outstanding service in the City and community); a Citation of Honor from the Office of the Borough President of Queens County; a Proclamation from the U.S. House of Representatives; and a Congressional Achievement Award (in recognition of his outstanding and invaluable service to the community) from the U.S. House of Representatives, signed by Congressman Gregory W. Meeks. Mr. Waichman also received a Citation from the New York State Assembly, signed by Assemblywomen Audrey I. Pheffer, and a Proclamation from the New York State Senate, signed by State Senator Serphin R. Maltese, for his outstanding service to the community. Practice Areas: Mass Torts, Toxic Torts; Fen-Phen Litigation; Defective Drug Liability; Defective Medical Device Liability; Aviation Accidents; Explosions/Fires; Products Liability; Nursing Home Negligence; Vaccine Injury; Medical Malpractice; Automobile Accidents; General Personal Injury Negligence Litigation; and Consumer Fraud.