About Altier & Vogt LLC

Altier & Vogt LLC

Altier & Vogt LLC is a law firm that prides itself in protecting the rights of people who have been seriously injured & those of union employees. Led by Joseph P. Altier and his partner Philip P. Vogt, our firm has many years experience fighting to ensure that our clients have the very best legal representation in their time of need.


Our firm has many years experience in all types of accident claims including motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, slips, trips or falls, railroad accidents, firefighter accidents and poilce accidents, as well as in areas involving real-estate, estate planning, and retirement issues. Please call us with any questions or visit us at our conveniently located office across the street from Macys and one block north of Penn Station in mid-town Manhattan. We are happy to explore your options with you free of charge

The purpose of this website is to provide you with some helpful information. Please contact us with any specific questions or comments you might have.

Altier & Vogt LLC - The right choice for today's legal matters

It was 50 years ago that a young attorney, Joseph P. Altier, fresh from four years as an Assistant United States Attorney, joined the firm that is known today as Altier & Vogt LLC. Although the firm has gone through a few transformations, its main focus has always been to help those union workers during their time in need.

Joseph Altier | Founder

  • Graduate of Fairfield University
  • Graduate of Fordham Law School
  • At the age of 28 was youngest man to be appointed as chief trial attorney for the civil division for the United States Attorney’s office.
  • 1962 – Founded the firm Altier & Associates focused on representing railroad workers and their unions in the handling of claims, grievances, and disciplines.
  • Has successfully tried hundreds of “Federal Employer’s Liability Act,” “Boiler Inspection Act,” and “Safety Appliances Act” cases in New York and New Jersey, earning him the nickname “The Dean of FELA.”
  • Renowned lecturer and trial technique instructor.
  • Former chairman on Governor’s Committees and has actively advocated issues relevant to union employees.
  • A fighter with a long history of success!

  • Altier & Vogt LLC can help!

    Although, because of our over more than 50 years experience in accident related cases, it is no wonder that our firm has established a well-deserved reputation for specializing in representing injured union workers.


    All of us at Altier & Vogt have successfully represented clients in a wide variety of personal injury accidents, including Motor Vehicle accidents, Slip and Fall cases, Construction accidents, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Products Liability, and general Negligence.

    THE VERDICT IS IN!

    Our attorneys have a record of success who care about you. We have won many million dollar verdicts for our clients over the years:

  • $2,887,370 for a driver of a vehicle struck by a police car...
  • $3,325,000 for a railroad worker who was stuck by a discarded needle (“fear of disease”)…
  • $2,200,000 for a LIRR conductor injured at work
  • $1,420,400 for a worker who suffered smoke inhalation injuries as the result of fighting a fire…
  • $1,851,171 for a railroad employee who suffered a head injury when he came to the aid of a passenger…
  • $1,700,000 for a union employee who tripped and fell on the job causing multiple herniated discs in his lower back…
  • $1,500,000 for a railroad worker who was seriously injured when he slipped & fell while working on railroad track
  • $800,000 for a firefighter who suffered from smoke inhalation due to defective SCBA & facepiece
  • $832,000 for an individual with lower back injuries resulting from a fall
  • $700,000 settlement for NYPD Police Officer injured in car accident while responding to radio call

    Our knowledge and experience also extends to area of law other than personal injury, such as: Real Estate transactions and the preparation of Wills.

  • Contact Us

     

    Postal Address
    Altier & Vogt LLC
    450 7th Avenue, 36th Floor New York, NY 10123


    Phone Numbers
    Office: 212-564-9090
    Fax: 212-268-8529


    Email Address
    General Information:
    A-V@Altier-Vogt.com








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