New York

Peltz and Walker has been defending health care professionals and hospitals since 1979.  We defend medical malpractice cases brought by patients and we also represent physicians, nureses, pyhsicians’ assistants and other professionals when the State of New York is investigating allegations of professional misconduct. 

The malpratice cases involve every conceivable area of medicine with the claimed damages being, usually, catastrophic.  Mr. Walker has taken over 125 verdicts in the New York State courts and the federal courts which are located in New York City.

The firm has an enormous wealth of experience in all aspects of medical malpractice defense and also in representing individuals when they are dealing with the Department of Health, Office of Professional Medical Conduct, (OPMC) and the Department of Educaton, Office of Professional Discipline, (OPD).

A founding Partner of Aschettino Struhs LLP, Stephen A. Aschettino has been a practicing attorney for more than 20 years.  Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Aschettino was a Partner at Nixon Peabody, LLP, an international law firm with over 800 attorneys.  He was previously associated with Aaronson Rappaport Feinstein & Deutsch, LLP, a leading New York medical malpractice defense boutique.

Mr. Aschettino distinguishes himself not only through his legal accomplishments but through his ability to understand his clients’ business needs and provide timely, solutions-oriented and actionable advice.  As a former big firm, trial-tested litigator with an in-house counsel perspective, Mr. Aschettino recognizes how disputes arise and brings this perspective to bear when advising clients.

Mr. Aschettino has represented a diverse client base—including health care providers, Fortune 500 companies and financial services firms—on a wide range of legal issues.  He has successfully tried cases in state and federal courts and managed national litigation portfolios for insurers and product manufacturers.  Mr. Aschettino has also served as outside general counsel to numerous small and mid-size growth companies.