team-member

Michael Carner

Commack, NY

Licensed for 33 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Car Accident

Language

English Spanish

About

Gerard DeVita is a seasoned lawyer in the field of personal injury litigation, and a partner in the negligence department of the firm.  His undergraduate degree is from SUNY College at Oneonta.  He earned his Juris Doctor here in Suffolk County at Touro College School of Law in 1987. Gerard -- “Jerry” to friends and clients -- has been with the Sarisohn firm more than three decades, starting as a clerk while still in law school.  In that time, he has helped guide many clients through the often complicated and daunting process of their injury claims.  Our clients have come to rely on him to assure fair compensation is recovered for their losses.  Jerry has successfully fought for and recovered millions for those injured by car accidents, faulty machinery, falls, work site accidents and medical malpractice. In addition to his duties here at the firm, Jerry is a member of the Suffolk Bar Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, New York State Trial Lawyers Association and also participated in the Trial Lawyers Care program that assisted victims of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. After 30 years, he says with enthusiasm: “I still feel that sense of satisfaction and accomplishment when going up against the insurance carriers to assure a better future for a client who has placed their trust in us.” 

Practices Areas

Car Accident

Medical Malpractice

Personal Injury

Language

English Spanish

Contact

Sarisohn, Carner & DeVita350 Veterans Memorial HwyCommack, NY, 11725350 Veterans Memorial HwyCommack, NY, 11725

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

AD
June 10, 2019

Jerry has helped me with 2 cases now and he is always available to chat, even if it's about another matter that he isn't even handling. His office is top notch and always on point... I'll never consult anyone else!

anonymous
December 28, 2018

Thank you very much for giving me the best answer I have ever received. It was to the point, answered all my questions and reasoning. was provided. It doesn't happen very often. I really appreciate it.

anonymous
December 12, 2018

I asked about an incident where I was sideswiped by an MTA bus. He was very quick in responding and gave very fair advice for my questions.

Ann
November 8, 2018

Attorney DeVita gave me concise, comprehensive advice. I am very grateful and now sure that my problem can be speedily resolved thanks to to Mr. DeVita's excellent advice!

Aleksandre
October 29, 2018

He is very polite and professional! Recommend everybody!!! He know his job very good! Real professional!

anonymous
July 5, 2018

He addressed all the questions I presented in front of him and assisted me in a very friendly and professional manner. Very easy to work with and helped me out a lot. Highly recommend.

anonymous
April 16, 2018

Attorney Devita goes the extra mile. He took the time to explain my case in detail and what to expect, and answered all of my calls and texts. I found him to be knowledgeable and truthful and importantly, he cared about my case and was persistent with the other side.

GARY
April 16, 2018

Great firm! Mr. DeVita and his staff are very professional and took care of my case from beginning to end. I always recommend this law firm to all my family and friends.

anonymous
April 15, 2018

Gerard Devita represented me in my case, his firm treated me with respect and detailed attention regarding my case, I wasn't just a number. He followed up when I called with concerns, and ALWAYS kept me in the loop regarding changes. I was VERY happy with my outcome!

Douglas
April 13, 2018

On our consultation Mr Devita was very professional and made me understand what would be happening throughout my case. He was straight with me and to the point. I hired him on the spot and have been very happy so far with the results. I highly recommend Mr Devita to anyone that is in need of a lawyer in his field.

AD
June 10, 2019

Jerry has helped me with 2 cases now and he is always available to chat, even if it's about another matter that he isn't even handling. His office is top notch and always on point... I'll never consult anyone else!

anonymous
December 28, 2018

Thank you very much for giving me the best answer I have ever received. It was to the point, answered all my questions and reasoning. was provided. It doesn't happen very often. I really appreciate it.

anonymous
December 12, 2018

I asked about an incident where I was sideswiped by an MTA bus. He was very quick in responding and gave very fair advice for my questions.

Ann
November 8, 2018

Attorney DeVita gave me concise, comprehensive advice. I am very grateful and now sure that my problem can be speedily resolved thanks to to Mr. DeVita's excellent advice!

Aleksandre
October 29, 2018

He is very polite and professional! Recommend everybody!!! He know his job very good! Real professional!

anonymous
July 5, 2018

He addressed all the questions I presented in front of him and assisted me in a very friendly and professional manner. Very easy to work with and helped me out a lot. Highly recommend.

anonymous
April 16, 2018

Attorney Devita goes the extra mile. He took the time to explain my case in detail and what to expect, and answered all of my calls and texts. I found him to be knowledgeable and truthful and importantly, he cared about my case and was persistent with the other side.

GARY
April 16, 2018

Great firm! Mr. DeVita and his staff are very professional and took care of my case from beginning to end. I always recommend this law firm to all my family and friends.

anonymous
April 15, 2018

Gerard Devita represented me in my case, his firm treated me with respect and detailed attention regarding my case, I wasn't just a number. He followed up when I called with concerns, and ALWAYS kept me in the loop regarding changes. I was VERY happy with my outcome!

Douglas
April 13, 2018

On our consultation Mr Devita was very professional and made me understand what would be happening throughout my case. He was straight with me and to the point. I hired him on the spot and have been very happy so far with the results. I highly recommend Mr Devita to anyone that is in need of a lawyer in his field.

AD
June 10, 2019

Jerry has helped me with 2 cases now and he is always available to chat, even if it's about another matter that he isn't even handling. His office is top notch and always on point... I'll never consult anyone else!

anonymous
December 28, 2018

Thank you very much for giving me the best answer I have ever received. It was to the point, answered all my questions and reasoning. was provided. It doesn't happen very often. I really appreciate it.

anonymous
December 12, 2018

I asked about an incident where I was sideswiped by an MTA bus. He was very quick in responding and gave very fair advice for my questions.

Ann
November 8, 2018

Attorney DeVita gave me concise, comprehensive advice. I am very grateful and now sure that my problem can be speedily resolved thanks to to Mr. DeVita's excellent advice!

Aleksandre
October 29, 2018

He is very polite and professional! Recommend everybody!!! He know his job very good! Real professional!

anonymous
July 5, 2018

He addressed all the questions I presented in front of him and assisted me in a very friendly and professional manner. Very easy to work with and helped me out a lot. Highly recommend.

anonymous
April 16, 2018

Attorney Devita goes the extra mile. He took the time to explain my case in detail and what to expect, and answered all of my calls and texts. I found him to be knowledgeable and truthful and importantly, he cared about my case and was persistent with the other side.

GARY
April 16, 2018

Great firm! Mr. DeVita and his staff are very professional and took care of my case from beginning to end. I always recommend this law firm to all my family and friends.

anonymous
April 15, 2018

Gerard Devita represented me in my case, his firm treated me with respect and detailed attention regarding my case, I wasn't just a number. He followed up when I called with concerns, and ALWAYS kept me in the loop regarding changes. I was VERY happy with my outcome!

Douglas
April 13, 2018

On our consultation Mr Devita was very professional and made me understand what would be happening throughout my case. He was straight with me and to the point. I hired him on the spot and have been very happy so far with the results. I highly recommend Mr Devita to anyone that is in need of a lawyer in his field.