For over 20 years, Queens medical malpractice attorney David Kates has delivered caring and knowledgeable counsel to patients and families who have suffered at the hands of negligent medical professionals. A native New Yorker, he is known for his tenacity and passion for holding doctors and medical facilities accountable for providing substandard patient care. These qualities have led to millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients. If you or someone you love was harmed because a doctor, surgeon, or other healthcare professional failed to provide proper care, you may have grounds for a lawsuit.