Paul Garrett Barden

The Law Office of Paul G. Barden, PLLC focuses on personal injury litigation, medical malpractice claims, and healthcare licensing issues. As a former JAG officer, I have the experience and knowledge necessary for helping my clients obtain the justice they deserve.

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Albany Law School

J.D. (1992)

1989 - 1992

Rochester Institute of Technology

B.S. (1989)

Honors: magna cum laude

Owner

Law Office of Paul G. Barden, PLLC

2020 - Current

Formed boutique personal injury, medical malpractice and health care professional licensing firm during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Leveraged technologies to create a virtual, paperless office to create efficiencies, quickly grow the practice and attract new clients. Solo practitioner responsible for all aspects of the case from client intake, investigation, medical chronology development, medical-legal research and evaluation, expert screening, preparation of demands and pleadings, negotiations, court appearances and trials.

Settlement Advisor

Paramount Settlement Planning

2018 - Current

Serve as trusted advisor to plaintiffs’ personal injury attorneys and their clients across New York State on settlement planning and lien resolution issues to preserve and protect client’s settlement proceeds. With a focus on complex, catastrophic injury cases, provide comprehensive needs assessment and financial solutions through structured settlements to best protect and insure the plaintiff’s financial future and preservation of government benefits. Attend mediations with plaintiffs’ counsel to provide real-time advice, illustrate economic projections and CPLR 50-A/50-B calculations. Assist counsel in preparation of settlement documents, releases, infant compromise orders, wrongful death petitions, coordination of planning for special needs trusts and evaluation of Medicare Set Aside needs.

Partner

McConville, Considine, Cooman & Morin, PC

1998 - 2018

Served as President and Managing Partner from 2006 to 2014, overseeing the operation of a business with more than 25 employees and a multi-million-dollar budget. Served as chair of the firm’s personal injury and professional licensing practice groups. Promoted to Partner after just three years. Represented clients in civil litigation and administrative matters with particular emphasis on personal injury, health care professional licensing and tax certiorari. Extensive experience with reviewing and evaluating medical records, interviewing medical providers and preparing medical experts for testimony.

Lieutenant Colonel - Judge Advocate General's Corps

United States Army Reserve

1984 - 2013

Retired after 29 years of progressive experience in the uniformed service . Final assignment from 2008 to 2013 was as the Staff Judge Advocate for the 98th Training Division. Served as senior legal advisor to the Commanding General, his subordinate commanders and nearly 5,000 soldiers.

The American College of Financial Services

Chartered Special Needs Consultant

2021

Insurance Broker, Life Settlement

New York State Department of Financial Services

2019

Livestrong at the YMCA Instructor

YMCA of Greater Rochester

2017

AV Preeminent Rating

Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Client Champion - Gold

Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Best Lawyers

U.S. News & World Report Lawyers

2023

Lead Counsel Verified

LawInfo

2023

Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Rochester

Expertise.com

2023

New York State Bar Association

Member

Current

Society of Settlement Planners

Member

2021 - Current

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

2013 - Current

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1998 - Current

Monroe County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Current

Activities: Member Board Of Trustees 2008-2011; Fee Arbitration Committee; Litigation Section

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 2507911

Since 1992

U.S. District Court, Western District of New York

Since 1999

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees