About Lawrence Michael
Lawrence M. Karam is a personal injury attorney based in New York City, specializing in medical malpractice cases. He founded his own practice, Lawrence M. Karam, PC, in 1997, after gaining experience in several large personal injury law firms starting in 1980. His office is located at 41 West 72nd Street, Suite 1-F, New York, NY 10023.
Mr. Karam earned his Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law in 1980. Prior to law school, he graduated summa cum laude from Syracuse University, School of Management, in 1976. He is admitted to practice law in New York State and is also authorized to practice in the U.S.
District Courts for the Western, Eastern. Southern Districts of New York. Mr. Karam's practice focuses on medical malpractice, including cases involving surgery, internal medicine, cancer misdiagnosis, medication errors, and nursing home negligence. He has a particular interest in podiatric malpractice, having observed various podiatric surgeries and attended lectures required for licensed podiatrists.
He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. His firm is also approved by the Legal Referral Service for the medical malpractice panel. Mr. Karam has been recognized by Super Lawyers, being selected for inclusion in 2010 and from 2021 to 2023. He is fluent in English and conversational Spanish.
