Rick Meadow heads the New York office of The Lanier Law Firm and has been a practicing trial attorney for more than 20 years. He brings a unique blend of compassion, empathy and zealousness to the representation of his clients, committing himself to the vigorous protection of their rights in pursuit of the fullest remedies available under law.
Mr. Meadow has represented individuals who have been injured by asbestos, medical malpractice, defective products, construction defects, lead poisoning, pharmaceuticals and motor vehicles, as well as the negligence of premise owners and municipalities. Mr. Meadow also has extensive experience in representing large national insurance companies as a defense attorney. This perspective supports his efforts to achieve efficient resolutions in all types of personal injury claims.
Mr. Meadow has tried more than 20 cases to verdict and settled dozens of others. In addition, he has argued appeals before the New York and New Jersey Appellate Divisions, and his work has been featured in The National Law Journal's top verdicts in 2002 and 2003.
Mr. Meadow is licensed to practice law in New York State, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and is admitted to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court. He is a 1984 graduate of California Western School of Law and received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University in 1979.
An active participant in American Association for Justice (formerly ATLA) as well as New York Bar Associations, Mr. Meadow currently serves on the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Meadow has lectured at numerous legal conferences and has been appointed to many committees that explore important issues for the medical and legal communities. He is also active as a volunteer and fundraiser for local, state and national political campaigns and serves on the board of a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health status of developing countries.
Born in New York and a committed Yankees fan, he currently resides in New York City with his wife, Kirsten Meadow, and has one daughter, Ruby.
