James Reed
Elmira, NY
N/A
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Brain injury
Language
English
About
I LOVE what I do. For more than 30 years, I have dedicated my practice to representing persons injured by the negligence, carelessness or recklessness of others. I spend my days (sometimes nights and weekends too), fighting with insurance companies and their lawyers to get my clients the benefits and compensation they are due. In 2015, 2017 and 2019 I was selected Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" and for many years I have been selected for Best Lawyers in the US and as a NY SuperLawyer. I am a proud member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.---When I am not working, I can often be found on my bicycle as I am an avid bicycle rider and racer having competed in races all over the country including a 508 mile team race through Death Valley (The Furnace Creek 508) and a 540 mile race through the Cascade Mountains of Oregon (The Race Across Oregon).
Practices Areas
Car Accident
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury
Brain injury
Motorcycle accident
Trucking accident
Language
English
Contact
Ziff Law FirmZiff Law Firm303 William StreetElmira, NY, 14901-2829 Unknown (607) 733-8866 Ziff Law Firm303 William Street303 William StreetElmira, NY, 14901-2829 Unknown (607) 733-8866(607) 733-8866
Office: (607) 358-7258
Website: N/AReviews
Ziff Law Firm, Jim Reed and Karen Wheadon: The best thing that has happened to us since before 7/31/10. Having been involved in a Fatal MVA is the most harrowing experience myself and my sister in law have ever been in. Jim Reed and his staff were there to pick up the pieces and give us a solid foundation to start rebuilding our lives. We were flown out of the site, broken emotionally and physically and minus the matriarch of the family. Words cannot express the attention and care that Mr. Reed and his paralegal, Karen wheadon, gave us. They could not have been more attentive, compassionate, thorough and knowledgable. If you are in need of the best representation possible I would say this is it!
Attorney Jim Reed and the staff at the Ziff Law Firm are the greatest people to have on your side. I was in a severe rear-ending collision that eventually put me in the hospital for three separate back surgeries. This was a very emotional event in my life and Jim and the staff became a family that works hard to help you out in time of need. My wife and I went through some hard times and had many questions along the way that they answered quickly and with confidence. Jim was always there to help no matter when I needed him. Jim and the Ziff Law Firm handled everything for us throughout this emotional experience. Because of surgeries and physical therapy, I was terminated from work and could not pay bills. After Jim acquired a sizable settlement they took care of paying our debaters, and made sure, we had a good investment for our future. Jim is a real hard working, concerned, passionate, and dedicated attorney. My wife and family are very grateful to have Jim Reed and the people at the Ziff Law Firm working for us. We cannot thank them enough and highly recommend them to anybody without hesitation.
He wasn't able to help me because my situation needs to be venued in NYC. He offered to help me find a lawyer in Manhattan. He could've just said I can't help you or never responded at all but he didn't.
Jim is fantastic!!! I would not hesitate to get him again if God forbid, I ever need him again. He was always way on top of everything, got whatever needed to be done completed, answered my phone calls very promptly in emails if not by phone or in person. He has gone way above the call of duty. He claims he is not a miracle worker, but my son and I definitely disagree. He got us way more than we anticipated he would for my sons case. He came to see my son in the hospital when he was not able to go to Jim. Jim and the whole firm were very respectful at all times. If someone didn't know the answers we were looking for, we got the answers in a respectable amount of time. Jim and his team wants nothing but the best for their clients and their families, and does their best to put the client and the families at ease, even when they are freaking out. They understand the families and clients are facing the worst times of t heir lives, and they try to help the clients and families stay clam and focused and prepare for what lies ahead.
In 2013 I was involved in a severe bicycle accident caused by a motor vehicle. In cases such as this, no matter the evidence, the cards tend to be stacked heavily against the bicyclist. As an avid cyclist himself, Jim was intimately aware of the prejudice that bicyclists must face in the legal world, and took every step to overcome this and make sure that the (very high) costs of my medical treatment were covered by the appropriate parties. He also fought to obtain a sizeable settlement to cover the many additional costs associated with the accident, and won. I cannot recommend Jim highly enough!
I was very happy with effort and dedication Jim and his staff put forward in handling my case to date. He and his staff worked with me , kept me informed throughout the process and continues to do so on an ongoing bases.
Mr. Reed handled a personal injury case for me and although I resided out of state, every aspect of the case was handled professionally and highly competently. Great communications, personal contract when necessary, excellent advise, and a positive end result.
When Jim represents you, you are his priority. Legal matters take time. You may not hear for weeks or months about what is happening behind the scenes. Butvi can assure you, Jim is on top of your situation and is only a phone call away.
Just wanted to take the time to personally thank Jim and his team (Karen you are the BEST) for giving my daughter the best possible representation you could ask for. More than 6 years ago, my husband and I went to Jim with a personal injury case that left my daughter with a significant scar on her face. Jim and his team worked for 6 long years and were able to get my daughter an extremely fair settlement without having to go to trial. Jim and Karern's communication with my husband and me was outstanding. He always kept us updated with the next course of action. I would highly recommend Jim Reed for any personal injury case.
I was represented by Attorney Jim Reed at the Ziff Law Firm in Elmira, NY. I had a personal injury accident caused by an involving car. From my first visit with Mr.Reed until and including the settlement at the end, he was there for me the whole step of the way and then some. He answered all of my questions, he answered all of my phone calls and messages. He always left me feeling confident and that he really cared.From broken bones, two surgeries, doctor's and specialist, trips upon trips, bills and it seemed that it was never going to end. AND, the emotional path is unreal, but, Mr. Reed was with me the whole way. Believe it! I was very happy with the results he received for me. This is why I would recommend Attorney Jim Reed as the best and most effective personal injury lawyer around, for sure.I would recommend the Ziff Law Firn to everyone and anyone, they treat you like family and that is very gratifying and rewarding.
Ziff Law Firm, Jim Reed and Karen Wheadon: The best thing that has happened to us since before 7/31/10. Having been involved in a Fatal MVA is the most harrowing experience myself and my sister in law have ever been in. Jim Reed and his staff were there to pick up the pieces and give us a solid foundation to start rebuilding our lives. We were flown out of the site, broken emotionally and physically and minus the matriarch of the family. Words cannot express the attention and care that Mr. Reed and his paralegal, Karen wheadon, gave us. They could not have been more attentive, compassionate, thorough and knowledgable. If you are in need of the best representation possible I would say this is it!
Attorney Jim Reed and the staff at the Ziff Law Firm are the greatest people to have on your side. I was in a severe rear-ending collision that eventually put me in the hospital for three separate back surgeries. This was a very emotional event in my life and Jim and the staff became a family that works hard to help you out in time of need. My wife and I went through some hard times and had many questions along the way that they answered quickly and with confidence. Jim was always there to help no matter when I needed him. Jim and the Ziff Law Firm handled everything for us throughout this emotional experience. Because of surgeries and physical therapy, I was terminated from work and could not pay bills. After Jim acquired a sizable settlement they took care of paying our debaters, and made sure, we had a good investment for our future. Jim is a real hard working, concerned, passionate, and dedicated attorney. My wife and family are very grateful to have Jim Reed and the people at the Ziff Law Firm working for us. We cannot thank them enough and highly recommend them to anybody without hesitation.
He wasn't able to help me because my situation needs to be venued in NYC. He offered to help me find a lawyer in Manhattan. He could've just said I can't help you or never responded at all but he didn't.
Jim is fantastic!!! I would not hesitate to get him again if God forbid, I ever need him again. He was always way on top of everything, got whatever needed to be done completed, answered my phone calls very promptly in emails if not by phone or in person. He has gone way above the call of duty. He claims he is not a miracle worker, but my son and I definitely disagree. He got us way more than we anticipated he would for my sons case. He came to see my son in the hospital when he was not able to go to Jim. Jim and the whole firm were very respectful at all times. If someone didn't know the answers we were looking for, we got the answers in a respectable amount of time. Jim and his team wants nothing but the best for their clients and their families, and does their best to put the client and the families at ease, even when they are freaking out. They understand the families and clients are facing the worst times of t heir lives, and they try to help the clients and families stay clam and focused and prepare for what lies ahead.
In 2013 I was involved in a severe bicycle accident caused by a motor vehicle. In cases such as this, no matter the evidence, the cards tend to be stacked heavily against the bicyclist. As an avid cyclist himself, Jim was intimately aware of the prejudice that bicyclists must face in the legal world, and took every step to overcome this and make sure that the (very high) costs of my medical treatment were covered by the appropriate parties. He also fought to obtain a sizeable settlement to cover the many additional costs associated with the accident, and won. I cannot recommend Jim highly enough!
I was very happy with effort and dedication Jim and his staff put forward in handling my case to date. He and his staff worked with me , kept me informed throughout the process and continues to do so on an ongoing bases.
Mr. Reed handled a personal injury case for me and although I resided out of state, every aspect of the case was handled professionally and highly competently. Great communications, personal contract when necessary, excellent advise, and a positive end result.
When Jim represents you, you are his priority. Legal matters take time. You may not hear for weeks or months about what is happening behind the scenes. Butvi can assure you, Jim is on top of your situation and is only a phone call away.
Just wanted to take the time to personally thank Jim and his team (Karen you are the BEST) for giving my daughter the best possible representation you could ask for. More than 6 years ago, my husband and I went to Jim with a personal injury case that left my daughter with a significant scar on her face. Jim and his team worked for 6 long years and were able to get my daughter an extremely fair settlement without having to go to trial. Jim and Karern's communication with my husband and me was outstanding. He always kept us updated with the next course of action. I would highly recommend Jim Reed for any personal injury case.
I was represented by Attorney Jim Reed at the Ziff Law Firm in Elmira, NY. I had a personal injury accident caused by an involving car. From my first visit with Mr.Reed until and including the settlement at the end, he was there for me the whole step of the way and then some. He answered all of my questions, he answered all of my phone calls and messages. He always left me feeling confident and that he really cared.From broken bones, two surgeries, doctor's and specialist, trips upon trips, bills and it seemed that it was never going to end. AND, the emotional path is unreal, but, Mr. Reed was with me the whole way. Believe it! I was very happy with the results he received for me. This is why I would recommend Attorney Jim Reed as the best and most effective personal injury lawyer around, for sure.I would recommend the Ziff Law Firn to everyone and anyone, they treat you like family and that is very gratifying and rewarding.
Ziff Law Firm, Jim Reed and Karen Wheadon: The best thing that has happened to us since before 7/31/10. Having been involved in a Fatal MVA is the most harrowing experience myself and my sister in law have ever been in. Jim Reed and his staff were there to pick up the pieces and give us a solid foundation to start rebuilding our lives. We were flown out of the site, broken emotionally and physically and minus the matriarch of the family. Words cannot express the attention and care that Mr. Reed and his paralegal, Karen wheadon, gave us. They could not have been more attentive, compassionate, thorough and knowledgable. If you are in need of the best representation possible I would say this is it!
Attorney Jim Reed and the staff at the Ziff Law Firm are the greatest people to have on your side. I was in a severe rear-ending collision that eventually put me in the hospital for three separate back surgeries. This was a very emotional event in my life and Jim and the staff became a family that works hard to help you out in time of need. My wife and I went through some hard times and had many questions along the way that they answered quickly and with confidence. Jim was always there to help no matter when I needed him. Jim and the Ziff Law Firm handled everything for us throughout this emotional experience. Because of surgeries and physical therapy, I was terminated from work and could not pay bills. After Jim acquired a sizable settlement they took care of paying our debaters, and made sure, we had a good investment for our future. Jim is a real hard working, concerned, passionate, and dedicated attorney. My wife and family are very grateful to have Jim Reed and the people at the Ziff Law Firm working for us. We cannot thank them enough and highly recommend them to anybody without hesitation.
He wasn't able to help me because my situation needs to be venued in NYC. He offered to help me find a lawyer in Manhattan. He could've just said I can't help you or never responded at all but he didn't.
Jim is fantastic!!! I would not hesitate to get him again if God forbid, I ever need him again. He was always way on top of everything, got whatever needed to be done completed, answered my phone calls very promptly in emails if not by phone or in person. He has gone way above the call of duty. He claims he is not a miracle worker, but my son and I definitely disagree. He got us way more than we anticipated he would for my sons case. He came to see my son in the hospital when he was not able to go to Jim. Jim and the whole firm were very respectful at all times. If someone didn't know the answers we were looking for, we got the answers in a respectable amount of time. Jim and his team wants nothing but the best for their clients and their families, and does their best to put the client and the families at ease, even when they are freaking out. They understand the families and clients are facing the worst times of t heir lives, and they try to help the clients and families stay clam and focused and prepare for what lies ahead.
In 2013 I was involved in a severe bicycle accident caused by a motor vehicle. In cases such as this, no matter the evidence, the cards tend to be stacked heavily against the bicyclist. As an avid cyclist himself, Jim was intimately aware of the prejudice that bicyclists must face in the legal world, and took every step to overcome this and make sure that the (very high) costs of my medical treatment were covered by the appropriate parties. He also fought to obtain a sizeable settlement to cover the many additional costs associated with the accident, and won. I cannot recommend Jim highly enough!
I was very happy with effort and dedication Jim and his staff put forward in handling my case to date. He and his staff worked with me , kept me informed throughout the process and continues to do so on an ongoing bases.
Mr. Reed handled a personal injury case for me and although I resided out of state, every aspect of the case was handled professionally and highly competently. Great communications, personal contract when necessary, excellent advise, and a positive end result.
When Jim represents you, you are his priority. Legal matters take time. You may not hear for weeks or months about what is happening behind the scenes. Butvi can assure you, Jim is on top of your situation and is only a phone call away.
Just wanted to take the time to personally thank Jim and his team (Karen you are the BEST) for giving my daughter the best possible representation you could ask for. More than 6 years ago, my husband and I went to Jim with a personal injury case that left my daughter with a significant scar on her face. Jim and his team worked for 6 long years and were able to get my daughter an extremely fair settlement without having to go to trial. Jim and Karern's communication with my husband and me was outstanding. He always kept us updated with the next course of action. I would highly recommend Jim Reed for any personal injury case.
I was represented by Attorney Jim Reed at the Ziff Law Firm in Elmira, NY. I had a personal injury accident caused by an involving car. From my first visit with Mr.Reed until and including the settlement at the end, he was there for me the whole step of the way and then some. He answered all of my questions, he answered all of my phone calls and messages. He always left me feeling confident and that he really cared.From broken bones, two surgeries, doctor's and specialist, trips upon trips, bills and it seemed that it was never going to end. AND, the emotional path is unreal, but, Mr. Reed was with me the whole way. Believe it! I was very happy with the results he received for me. This is why I would recommend Attorney Jim Reed as the best and most effective personal injury lawyer around, for sure.I would recommend the Ziff Law Firn to everyone and anyone, they treat you like family and that is very gratifying and rewarding.