Akiva Ofshtein

Akiva Ofshtein is a Brooklyn personal injury attorney and the founder of Ofshtein Law Firm, P.C. His firm has its main office at 398 Kings Highway, serving all five boroughs of New York City. In his statement on the firm’s website, Ofshtein identifies personal injury and immigration as the focus of his litigation work.

Immigration representation at the firm extends to individuals, families and businesses. Its family-based work includes petitions for parents, children and siblings, marriage-based green cards and fiancé visas. The firm also assists with adjustment of status and consular processing. For employers and workers, its listed services include H-1B and L-1 visas, employment-based green cards and PERM labor certification. Other matters taken by the immigration practice include removal defense, asylum and motions to reopen or appeal. Applicants for citizenship can receive help from the firm with eligibility assessment, interview preparation and naturalization applications.

On the injury side, Ofshtein’s firm handles motor vehicle cases involving pedestrians, motorcyclists, cars, trucks and rideshare vehicles. Unsafe-property claims fall within its premises liability practice. Its construction accident work includes scaffold, crane and fall claims under Labor Law sections 240 and 241. Medical malpractice is another listed practice area, including birth injury cases and claims involving doctors and hospitals. The firm’s workers’ compensation services address lost wages, medical care and disability benefits.