Nick Gjelaj

Mullaney & Gjelaj PLLC

Nick Gjelaj

Mullaney & Gjelaj PLLC

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Mr. Gjelaj, a first generation Albanian American, received his undergraduate degree from New York University and received his juris doctorate from Pace University Law School in 2001.

Mr. Gjelaj was admitted to practice law in 2002. Since graduating law school, Mr. Gjelaj has worked tirelessly on behalf of injured workers and other injured plaintiffs , earning a reputation as a fierce but fair advocate. He is currently the vice chair of the Labor Law Committee as well as being named as one of the top 1% motor vehicle accident lawyers in New York State and one of the top 100 trial lawyers in the entire country and has been named as a “Superlawyer” every year since 2013.

Mr. Gjelaj is recognized as an experienced New York construction accident attorney. He has litigated countless commercial and residential construction accidents and is well respected by the bench and bar for his familiarity of the Labor Law. In recognition of his skills and experience, Mr. Gjelaj was appointed as the Vice-Chair of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association Labor Law Committee. This committee is comprised of a select number of lawyers that have the responsibility of making sure that the laws impacting the safety and welfare of construction workers in New York are applied evenly and fairly. Mr. Gjelaj has represented various trades, including carpenters, laborers, steamfitters, sheet metal workers, plumbers and electricians.
He has been involved in trials and settlements that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients.

Mr. Gjelaj has been elected to his third term as a member of the Board of Directors with The New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Gjelaj is also politically active at the state and local level and devotes a great deal of time and effort to advocating on behalf of and the advancing the cause of workers and unions alike as well as advocating for victims rights.