About Lennon C. Edwards

Championing the Underdog, Winning for the People

Whether in the courtroom as a highly skilled litigator or on the dojo floor as a blackbelt, Lennon C. Edwards is a fighter. Jamaican-born and Brooklyn-bred, Lennon knows how to prepare smart, fight hard and win big.

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”"Mr. Edwards is second to none! Before I met with Mr. Edwards I had another attorney who wouldn't answer my calls - he didn't even file my paperwork. After meeting Mr. Edwards, he explained my options, took my case and got me a settlement that I was excited about. He is a great negotiator, and he knows all the tricks the insurance companies play. My family is still prospering from the settlement you got us."

- ShamarSlip & Fall Case

Lennon C. Edwards

With a national reputation as a fierce advocate who is always trial-ready, Lennon has honed a unique approach to cases from client-intake to closing arguments resulting in countless favorable outcomes and the recovery of millions upon millions of dollars for his clients.

​With a client roster that includes everyday working-class victims as well as internationally known celebrities, nothing is more satisfying to Lennon than knowing he has leveled the playing field for the aggrieved.

By leveraging a formidable network of associates and local counsel, Lennon is able to successfully represent clients across the United States, the Caribbean and beyond.

A highly sought after speaker, Lennon appears on legal education programs to discuss topics such as jury selection, the art of negotiation and direct examination of lay witnesses. Coupled with his unique insights, Lennon’s numerous high-profile cases have resulted in recurring appearances and media mentions on CNN, MSNBC, Fox Soul, Telemundo, ABC News, CBS News, The Black News Channel, The New York Times, Daily News, The Baltimore Sun and many others.

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Education

  • J.D., New York Law School
  • B.A., Brooklyn College, City University of New York (cum laude)

Bar Admissions

  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • United States Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • New York State Bar

Practice Areas

  • Construction accidents
  • Brain injuries
  • Medical malpractice
  • Nursing home abuse and neglect
  • General negligence prosecution
  • Entertainment deals & litigation
  • General civil defense

Honors

  • Super Lawyers 2024
  • Wall Street Journal 2024 list of “Most
  • Influential Lawyers”
  • Top Ten Lawyers for client satisfaction
  • Top Personal Injury Lawyer for New York
  • Peer nominated Lawyer of Distinction as top 10% of lawyers in the United States
  • Published in the New York Law Journal’s top verdicts and settlements
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum invitee
  • The National Black Lawyers Top 100
  • Attorney member of The Expert Network
  • Published in New York Magazine, “Top Verdicts & Settlements”
  • Featured in the New York Jury Verdict Reporter
  • Published in The New York Times as a being amongst the best personal injury lawyers in NYS
  • New York Times 2023 “Power Lawyer”

Associations and Memberships

  • Brooklyn Bar Association
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Caribbean Attorneys Network
  • Caribbean American Lawyers Association
  • Legal advisor, The Shakil’s School of Martial Arts
  • Board Member, Kevin Thompson Scholarship Fund
  • Board Member, The Ayesha K. Faines Foundation
  • Former Board Member, Miracle Makers, Inc.