Charles E. Wisell, Esq., Managing Partner

Charles E. Wisell, Esq., Managing Partner

Over 30 Years of Trial Experience • More Than $347 Million Recovered • $97 Million Jury Verdict

For more than three decades, Charles E. Wisell has dedicated his career to fighting for individuals and families whose lives have been forever changed by catastrophic injuries. As the Managing Partner of The Lipsig Firm, he has earned a reputation as one of New York’s premier trial attorneys, representing victims of construction accidents, dangerous roadway conditions, unsafe premises, motor vehicle crashes and other serious acts of negligence.

Mr. Wisell believes every case is about more than financial compensation, it is about accountability. When corporations, property owners, contractors, municipalities, or insurance companies fail to uphold their responsibility to protect the public, innocent people suffer. By holding wrong doers accountable, he not only secures justice for his clients but also helps improve safety standards and prevent similar tragedies from happening toothers.

Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Wisell has secured more than $347 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured clients. His relentless advocacy has resulted in numerous life-changing recoveries for victims of catastrophic injuries. Most recently, he obtained a landmark $97 million jury verdict in a roadway defect case, one of the firm’s most significant trial victories and a testament to his exceptional trial skills, meticulous preparation, and unwavering commitment to justice.

Insurance companies and the law firms they retain devote enormous resources to minimizing or denying legitimate claims. Mr. Wisell is known for matching those resources with exhaustive preparation, innovative litigation strategies, and an unwavering willingness to take cases to trial whenever necessary. His courtroom experience, strategic advocacy, and relentless pursuit of justice have earned him the respect of judges, colleagues, and adversaries throughout New York.

Education & Professional Recognition

Mr. Wisell earned his Juris Doctor from Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1995 after receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Baruch College.

He has been admitted to practice law in the State of New York since 1996 and is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Mr. Wisell has been selected to Super Lawyers for nine consecutive years and has earned an “Excellent” rating from Avvo, recognizing his professional achievements, trial advocacy, and dedication to client service.

Community Leadership & Philanthropy

Mr. Wisell believes that success carries with it a responsibility to give back. His commitment to serving others extends well beyond the courtroom and has positively impacted children and families both locally and abroad.

One of his proudest philanthropic initiatives has been improving educational opportunities for children in Honduras. He funded the installation of campus-wide Wi-Fi for an underserved school, created a state-of-the-art computer laboratory equipped with modern laptop computers, and ensured that every student received a new backpack filled with essential school supplies. His goal was not simply to donate equipment, but to create lasting educational opportunities that will benefit generations of students.

His commitment to the community extends throughout New York as well. Each holiday season, Mr. Wisell sponsors annual toy drives that provide gifts to children in need and helps organize and fund holiday meal distributions for families throughout New York City, helping ensure that every family has the opportunity to celebrate the holidays with dignity and hope.

Whether advocating for clients or supporting those in need, Mr. Wisell is driven by a simple philosophy: improving the lives of others.

Media & Community Leadership

Fluent in Spanish, Mr. Wisell has frequently appeared as a legal commentator and guest speaker on CNN en Español, CNN, NBC, and Radio House, providing legal analysis on issues of public importance. He has also served as a guest lecturer in Honduras, discussing legal matters affecting both the United States and Honduras and promoting greater legal understanding across international communities.

Family

Away from the courtroom, Charles is a devoted husband and proud father of three children. He has spent many years coaching youth baseball and ice hockey, believing that teamwork, discipline, perseverance, leadership ,and integrity are values that shape successful athletes and successful professionals alike.  Family remains at the center of his life and serves as a constant reminder of why he works so passionately to protect individuals and families facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Representative Verdicts (2024–2026)

$97,000,000 – Jury Verdict

Roadway defect case resulting in catastrophic injuries.

$14,820,000 – Jury Verdict

60-year-old handyman who fell from a scaffold, suffering ankle and knee fractures requiring surgery.

$12,166,409 – Jury Verdict

24-year-old struck and dragged by a New York City Transit Authority bus, suffering hand fractures, rib fractures, and serious internal injuries.

$6,117,250 – Jury Verdict

48-year-old rear-ended by a construction vehicle, aggravating a pre-existing spinal injury that ultimately required surgery.

$1,236,267.33 – Jury Verdict

43-year-old who tripped over construction debris left on a public sidewalk, suffering an elbow fracture.