Gabriel Mendes

About Gabriel

Gabriel Mendes handles the cases people get talked out of bringing. A fall on a broken stair gets waved off as clumsiness. An assault in an unlit lobby gets called bad luck. A neighbor's dog bite gets brushed aside because nobody wants to 'sue a friend.' Gabriel's practice is built on proving what those explanations hide: a landlord who skipped repairs, a building that ignored complaints, an owner who knew and did nothing.

Premises cases are won or lost on evidence that disappears fast. Maintenance logs get 'lost,' camera footage is recorded over within weeks, and claims against New York City need a notice of claim within 90 days. Gabriel's team sends preservation letters in the first 48 hours of every case.

The son of Brazilian immigrants, Gabriel practices in English, Portuguese and Spanish, and co-leads the firm's Jackson Heights office.

Highlights

• Notice-of-claim specialist: the 90-day rule that ends many city cases
• Sends evidence preservation letters within 48 hours of the first call
• Practices in English, Portuguese and Spanish

Cases Gabriel leads

• Slip & Fall
• Premises Liability
• Dog Bites