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A Career Built on Advocacy
Sheryl knows that bed sores aren’t just a rash, as facilities might lead you to believe. Instead, they can be life-threatening conditions. She knows that there is no excuse for a patient falling out of bed or a wheelchair. She knows that patients in nursing homes can be physically and sexually abused and she knows it is all against the law. Sheryl feels the elderly have the right to be free from neglect and free from abuse and also have the right to die with dignity. She has dedicated a great portion of her practice to diligently defending these helpless victims and works vehemently for them, making sure they get the justice they deserve.
If your loved one has suffered such physical or mental mistreatment, don’t hesitate to contact Sheryl to learn about your options for taking legal action against the nursing home, assisted living facility or long-term care facility for rehabilitation. By taking such action now you may not only be able to help your family recover financial compensation, but you could also serve to hold the nursing home or facility accountable. You’ll be exposing conditions of neglect or abuse and protecting others from suffering similar harm in the future. That’s important to Sheryl. To you as well.
A Personal Mission: Protecting the Elderly
Trust, honesty, hard work, and loyalty are the principles that have guided Sheryl Menkes throughout her decades-long career as a personal injury attorney. For Sheryl, representing victims of serious injuries is not just her profession—it’s deeply personal. Every client is more than a case file; they become part of her extended family. She listens with compassion, fights with determination, and stands by her clients as both a fierce advocate and a trusted ally.
Sheryl’s Promise
Whether representing accident victims, patients harmed by malpractice, or families devastated by nursing home abuse, Sheryl Menkes stands as a passionate and tireless advocate. Her promise is simple: to treat every client with dignity, fight for their rights, and pursue justice with the same devotion she would for her own family.
Proven Results for the Injured
For over 30 years, Sheryl has successfully defended the rights of injured individuals across Metropolitan New York. Her track record includes securing millions of dollars in settlements and jury verdicts:
- $8 million for a construction worker injured at an unsafe job site
- $2 million in medical malpractice against a city hospital
- $3 million in a jury trial for an office worker harmed by unsafe property conditions
- One of the Top Ten Verdicts in New York (2017)
Remarkably, Sheryl has never lost a client’s case. Her results reflect not only her skill as a litigator but also her dedication to ensuring every client receives the justice they deserve.
Education
- Brooklyn Law School, Doctor of Law; JD, 1990
- New York University, Master of Laws; LLM, 1992
- Baruch College, Master of Business Administration; MBA, 1984
Professional Memberships
Daily News Article
Hitting the jack-potty. “A city worker has hit the jack-potty. Cedrick Makara, 55, scored a $3 million jury verdict last week because he hurt his thumb trying to get out of the john of a Manhattan building where he works.” The building’s manager and owner are on the hook. The stall in question “had a missing doorknob. [Attorney Sheryl] Menkes said Makara reached his hand through a hole where the knob should have been and pulled the door toward him just as someone entering the bathroom pushed the door in,” causing him to injure tendons in his thumb and miss six months of work as a city claims examiner. (Helen Peterson, “He’s flush after $3M potty suit”, New York Daily News, May 21).