team-member

Ralph Kirk

Kingston, NY

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Worker's Compensation

Language

English Spanish

About

 I have more than 43 years of experience protecting the rights of injured and disabled workers and their families. I am the founding partner of Kirk and Teff LLP which has enabled me with my partner and associates to ensure that injured workers receive wage loss replacement and medical benefits to which they are entitled. Whether a case has been denied wrongfully of if the insurance carrier refuses to pay full benefits it is our mission to assist injured workers obtain necessary medical records and pursue their cases at hearings before law judges and the Workers' Compensation Board. As a member of the American Arbitration Association I have presided over No-fault claims. As a chairman and member of three person panels I have resolved New York Supreme court claims. I have handled Social Security disability claims at hearing, at the Appeal counsel level and before the Federal court to obtain successful determinations on behalf o disabled workers.  I have handled personal injury negligence trials in Supreme Court, Criminal trials, Matrimonial trials in Supreme Court, and Family court trials. Having 12 years experience in the general practice of law I am able to bring a well rounded knowledge of the inter-relationship of various entitlements available to the injured and disabled worker and their families to ensure they are able to make ends meet after devastating injuries. I have offices in Kingston and Schenectady. We offer free no obligation consultations to enable injured workers to determine how we may be o service I am a local attorney practicing law before local judges in the mid-Hudson and capital district of New York. I can initiate and handle all matters in our office, online- e-mail, by telephone and fax.   

Language

English Spanish

Contact

Kirk & Teff, LLP10 Westbrook LaneKingston, NY, 12401 Office (845) 338-4477 Office (888) 788-3857 10 Westbrook LaneKingston, NY, 12401 Office (845) 338-4477(845) 338-4477 Office (888) 788-3857(888) 788-3857

Office: (855) 974-4536

Website: N/A

Reviews

Ginny
January 17, 2018

I made an appointment to see an attorney to help me finish my SS Benefit application and I was so fortunate to see Drew. My appointment was in October, saw the disability doctor November (mid) by December 8th I was approved. Incredible!!!! There are not enough words to describe how fortunate I am that I connected with this firm. Thank you Drew!

Frances
November 4, 2013

I got a settlement of my Workers' Compensation claim. The settlement was fair and was handled professionally and quickly. I was very pleased and have recommended Mr. Kirk to my friends. My calls were returned and my question were always answered.

Rick K
July 17, 2012

The first legal firm I had hired for my workers comp case was not up to the task. Then a friend handed me a card for Mr. kirks firm stating he was very good at getting things done quickly,(comparativly speaking), for his clients. Upon meeting Mr. Kirk and his staff I knew I made the right decision to consult and hire his firm. I was treated as a human being with needs and they were the ones to handle my situation. Even though I am disabled for life I am extremely happy with the results and will be able to live the rest of my life free and clear of trying to live on a meager ssd income. THANK YOU MR. KIRK and your staff, again and again. If you ever have a need for a workers comp or social security issue, this is the firm to hire. I am constantly recommending his firm to those in need and will continue to do so. He won and settled my case inside of 2 yrs to wit the first firm had 6 yrs and could not accomplish the task!!!! Now thats dedication. Again, THANK YOU MR. KIRK. To all others out there, you'd be foolish not to consult Mr. Kirk and his firm right from the get go! That is my testimony and I'm sticking to it. Thank you.

Emily
July 17, 2012

I was hurt at work and confused about the Workers' Compensation system. A friend told me about Mr. Kirk, so I went and got the help I needed to understand my current situation, and how things could work out in the future. I was very relieved. I got the help I needed and I even got the help I didn't know I needed.

anonymous
July 8, 2012

From the start, Mr. Kirk and his staff responded quickly to my situation. Everyone knows how slow insurance companies work. We were facing forclosure. Mr. Kirk advised me I could file for unemployment benefits when the insurance company cut my checks. Nobody else gave me this information. It helped me make my mortgage payments and keep me and my family in our home. From the start I got a full explanation of my rights under workman's comp, unemployment, social security, and returning to work. When I had a problem getting my medicine, they took care of it. I can't say enough about these guys!!

anonymous
June 27, 2012

Always answer my questions whether the clerical staff does or they have the attorney get back to me if they cannot. Never feel like a number or that it is a waste of their time to talk to me. I would highly recommend this firm!!

anonymous
June 23, 2012

I went to him and asked for a final settlement and he comes out and states, " he can only get me another $5,000.00 more as a full settlement". So I would not trust him at all on going for a settlement. If you need to write a letter stating you are dismissing your lawyer and send on to the board, one to the insurance carrier, and one to the lawyer. Then you have to send another letter to the insurance carrier and they send it to the people that deal with the section 32 settlement and they will call you.

Ginny
January 17, 2018

I made an appointment to see an attorney to help me finish my SS Benefit application and I was so fortunate to see Drew. My appointment was in October, saw the disability doctor November (mid) by December 8th I was approved. Incredible!!!! There are not enough words to describe how fortunate I am that I connected with this firm. Thank you Drew!

Frances
November 4, 2013

I got a settlement of my Workers' Compensation claim. The settlement was fair and was handled professionally and quickly. I was very pleased and have recommended Mr. Kirk to my friends. My calls were returned and my question were always answered.

Rick K
July 17, 2012

The first legal firm I had hired for my workers comp case was not up to the task. Then a friend handed me a card for Mr. kirks firm stating he was very good at getting things done quickly,(comparativly speaking), for his clients. Upon meeting Mr. Kirk and his staff I knew I made the right decision to consult and hire his firm. I was treated as a human being with needs and they were the ones to handle my situation. Even though I am disabled for life I am extremely happy with the results and will be able to live the rest of my life free and clear of trying to live on a meager ssd income. THANK YOU MR. KIRK and your staff, again and again. If you ever have a need for a workers comp or social security issue, this is the firm to hire. I am constantly recommending his firm to those in need and will continue to do so. He won and settled my case inside of 2 yrs to wit the first firm had 6 yrs and could not accomplish the task!!!! Now thats dedication. Again, THANK YOU MR. KIRK. To all others out there, you'd be foolish not to consult Mr. Kirk and his firm right from the get go! That is my testimony and I'm sticking to it. Thank you.

Emily
July 17, 2012

I was hurt at work and confused about the Workers' Compensation system. A friend told me about Mr. Kirk, so I went and got the help I needed to understand my current situation, and how things could work out in the future. I was very relieved. I got the help I needed and I even got the help I didn't know I needed.

anonymous
July 8, 2012

From the start, Mr. Kirk and his staff responded quickly to my situation. Everyone knows how slow insurance companies work. We were facing forclosure. Mr. Kirk advised me I could file for unemployment benefits when the insurance company cut my checks. Nobody else gave me this information. It helped me make my mortgage payments and keep me and my family in our home. From the start I got a full explanation of my rights under workman's comp, unemployment, social security, and returning to work. When I had a problem getting my medicine, they took care of it. I can't say enough about these guys!!

anonymous
June 27, 2012

Always answer my questions whether the clerical staff does or they have the attorney get back to me if they cannot. Never feel like a number or that it is a waste of their time to talk to me. I would highly recommend this firm!!

anonymous
June 23, 2012

I went to him and asked for a final settlement and he comes out and states, " he can only get me another $5,000.00 more as a full settlement". So I would not trust him at all on going for a settlement. If you need to write a letter stating you are dismissing your lawyer and send on to the board, one to the insurance carrier, and one to the lawyer. Then you have to send another letter to the insurance carrier and they send it to the people that deal with the section 32 settlement and they will call you.

Ginny
January 17, 2018

I made an appointment to see an attorney to help me finish my SS Benefit application and I was so fortunate to see Drew. My appointment was in October, saw the disability doctor November (mid) by December 8th I was approved. Incredible!!!! There are not enough words to describe how fortunate I am that I connected with this firm. Thank you Drew!

Frances
November 4, 2013

I got a settlement of my Workers' Compensation claim. The settlement was fair and was handled professionally and quickly. I was very pleased and have recommended Mr. Kirk to my friends. My calls were returned and my question were always answered.

Rick K
July 17, 2012

The first legal firm I had hired for my workers comp case was not up to the task. Then a friend handed me a card for Mr. kirks firm stating he was very good at getting things done quickly,(comparativly speaking), for his clients. Upon meeting Mr. Kirk and his staff I knew I made the right decision to consult and hire his firm. I was treated as a human being with needs and they were the ones to handle my situation. Even though I am disabled for life I am extremely happy with the results and will be able to live the rest of my life free and clear of trying to live on a meager ssd income. THANK YOU MR. KIRK and your staff, again and again. If you ever have a need for a workers comp or social security issue, this is the firm to hire. I am constantly recommending his firm to those in need and will continue to do so. He won and settled my case inside of 2 yrs to wit the first firm had 6 yrs and could not accomplish the task!!!! Now thats dedication. Again, THANK YOU MR. KIRK. To all others out there, you'd be foolish not to consult Mr. Kirk and his firm right from the get go! That is my testimony and I'm sticking to it. Thank you.

Emily
July 17, 2012

I was hurt at work and confused about the Workers' Compensation system. A friend told me about Mr. Kirk, so I went and got the help I needed to understand my current situation, and how things could work out in the future. I was very relieved. I got the help I needed and I even got the help I didn't know I needed.

anonymous
July 8, 2012

From the start, Mr. Kirk and his staff responded quickly to my situation. Everyone knows how slow insurance companies work. We were facing forclosure. Mr. Kirk advised me I could file for unemployment benefits when the insurance company cut my checks. Nobody else gave me this information. It helped me make my mortgage payments and keep me and my family in our home. From the start I got a full explanation of my rights under workman's comp, unemployment, social security, and returning to work. When I had a problem getting my medicine, they took care of it. I can't say enough about these guys!!

anonymous
June 27, 2012

Always answer my questions whether the clerical staff does or they have the attorney get back to me if they cannot. Never feel like a number or that it is a waste of their time to talk to me. I would highly recommend this firm!!

anonymous
June 23, 2012

I went to him and asked for a final settlement and he comes out and states, " he can only get me another $5,000.00 more as a full settlement". So I would not trust him at all on going for a settlement. If you need to write a letter stating you are dismissing your lawyer and send on to the board, one to the insurance carrier, and one to the lawyer. Then you have to send another letter to the insurance carrier and they send it to the people that deal with the section 32 settlement and they will call you.