Dedicated Legal Support for Injury Victims and Families in Manhattan and Across New York City
At the Law Office of Lizzette Muñiz, we proudly serve clients throughout Manhattan with compassionate, experienced representation in personal injury and estate planning matters. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges Manhattan residents face, whether navigating a dense urban environment after an injury or planning estates in one of the country’s most complex real estate and financial markets, we’re here to guide you through every legal step with clarity, care, and confidence.
Our firm focuses on two key practice areas: Personal Injury and Estate Planning. Each of these services is designed to protect your rights, your health, and your future. When you work with Attorney Lizzette Muñiz, you receive personalized service from a trusted legal advocate with strong New York roots and a passion for serving her community.
Personal Injury Representation in Manhattan
New Yorkers experience a wide range of injuries, whether on bustling sidewalks, in car accidents, or at construction sites. In Manhattan, dense traffic, high footfall, and active development make personal injury risk a daily concern.
Attorney Lizzette Muñiz helps clients throughout the borough recover compensation for:
Medical bills and rehabilitation costs
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
Long-term disability or chronic health conditions
We fight for clients whose lives have been disrupted by another’s negligence. Whether your case involves a serious accident in Times Square, a fall on a poorly maintained subway platform, or an injury at a construction site, we ensure you are not alone in the fight for justice.
Car Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the most common causes of injury in Manhattan. Traffic congestion, reckless drivers, and inattentive rideshare operators contribute to daily crashes across the borough. Whether you were injured while driving, walking, or cycling, we help you:
- File timely claims
- Navigate New York’s no-fault insurance system
- Determine when a personal injury lawsuit is appropriate
- Seek compensation for serious injuries and emotional trauma
Our goal is to ensure your recovery is prioritized, and we won’t let insurance companies minimize your claim.
We also advocate for pedestrians and cyclists injured by cars, buses, or commercial vehicles. With so many vulnerable road users navigating the streets of Manhattan every day, your rights deserve full protection.
Slips, Trips & Falls
Manhattan’s fast pace doesn’t excuse property owners from keeping their premises safe. We represent clients who’ve suffered injuries due to:
- Broken sidewalks
- Unshoveled snow or ice
- Spilled liquids or poor maintenance in grocery stores, offices, or apartment buildings
- Faulty stairs or elevators
Our firm investigates these incidents thoroughly, consulting engineers, collecting photos, and interviewing witnesses to prove the owner’s negligence.
Even minor-looking hazards can lead to serious consequences, sprained ankles, broken wrists, or spinal injuries that require months of recovery. We take every case seriously, regardless of the size of the property owner or their insurance carrier.
Construction Accidents
Manhattan is a city always under construction. While these projects bring growth, they also bring significant danger. We represent clients injured due to:
- Falling objects
- Machinery failures
- Unsafe scaffolding
- Violations of OSHA standards
We also help workers file third-party claims when someone other than their employer is responsible for their injuries. Construction accident claims can be complex, but with Attorney Muñiz’s experience, we simplify the legal process so you can focus on recovery.
Why Manhattan Clients Choose Our Firm
Local knowledge of NYC courts, laws, and trends
Personalized attention from your attorney, no case managers or call centers
Contingency fees mean you pay nothing unless we win
Bilingual legal support for Spanish-speaking clients
Estate Planning Services in Manhattan
Creating a proper estate plan is essential for preserving your legacy and protecting your loved ones. In Manhattan, estate planning requires a keen understanding of local tax laws, property valuation, and family dynamics. We help individuals and families build plans that offer peace of mind and financial security.
Our estate planning services include:
Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Proxies
Our estate planning services help you:
- Control how your property is passed down
- Choose decision-makers if you become incapacitated
- Prevent disputes among heirs
- Avoid costly probate processes
We tailor each document to your specific goals and Manhattan-based assets, such as co-ops, brownstones, business shares, and pensions.
We provide:
- Last Will and Testament to name beneficiaries and guardians
- Revocable Living Trusts to avoid probate and retain privacy
- Durable Powers of Attorney for financial and legal matters
- Health Care Proxies and Living Wills to control medical decisions
Estate planning is more than drafting documents; it’s creating a strategy that ensures your wishes are respected and your family is protected.
Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPTs)
For Manhattan seniors and individuals concerned about long-term care, we help set up Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts. These trusts:
- Shield homes and savings from nursing home costs
- Maintain eligibility for Medicaid
- Offer flexibility in managing assets while protecting beneficiaries
Planning early is crucial; these trusts often require a 5-year look-back period, so we advise acting before care is needed.
Lifetime Asset Protection Trusts
We offer Lifetime Asset Protection Trusts for clients wishing to leave inheritances with added security. These trusts:
- Keep assets safe from divorce, creditors, and lawsuits
- Allow distributions to be managed over time
- Preserve wealth for future generations
Whether you’re passing wealth to a child with special needs or a young adult still learning financial responsibility, we ensure your legacy is protected.
Kids Protection Plans
Parents in Manhattan can avoid legal uncertainty by implementing a Kids Protection Plan, which includes:
- Naming long-term guardians
- Appointing emergency temporary guardians
- Providing caregivers with detailed instructions
- Legal tools to prevent children from entering foster care unnecessarily
These plans offer clarity during emergencies and ensure your children’s care is never left to chance.
Probate, Estate Administration & Letters of Administration
When a loved one dies, their estate may need to go through the Surrogate’s Court in Manhattan. We help families:
- Navigate probate or administration
- Obtain Letters Testamentary or Administration
- Identify and value estate assets
- Pay valid debts and distribute assets
We also resolve disputes between heirs and assist out-of-state family members handling New York estates.
Probate in Manhattan often involves:
- Co-op board approvals
- Estate tax filings
- Complex asset transfers
Attorney Muñiz manages each step while offering compassionate, clear guidance to reduce stress during an already difficult time. Our team helps maintain family harmony during the legal process and ensures no detail is overlooked.
Entity Creation & Business Succession Planning
Whether you own a boutique in SoHo or manage a professional practice near Wall Street, your business deserves careful legal planning. We help entrepreneurs:
- Form LLCs, S Corps, and partnerships
- Draft bylaws and operating agreements
- Manage shareholder transitions
- Plan ownership transfers upon retirement or death
Succession planning ensures your company and your hard work live on. We coordinate your estate and business strategies to minimize tax liabilities and preserve continuity.
With many small and family-owned businesses in Manhattan, we also help clients identify future leaders, protect trade secrets, and avoid unnecessary court involvement in the event of incapacity.
Meet Lizzette Muñiz
Get to Know Lizzette
Lizzette Muñiz represents clients in the areas of personal injury and estate planning. A native New Yorker, Ms. Muñiz was born in Manhattan, raised in the Bronx, and resided in Brooklyn for 20 years. She currently resides in the Hudson Valley. Fluent in Spanish, she connects with a diverse range of clients and provides culturally informed, accessible legal services across the city.
Her mission is simple: to deliver compassionate, effective, and aggressive legal support for injury victims and families navigating estate matters. She is committed to protecting your health, your rights, and your future.
Ms. Muñiz holds a degree from Fordham University and a J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law of Yeshiva University. She is admitted to practice in New York State and the Eastern and Southern District Federal Courts.
She has been active member of:
New York State Trial Lawyers Association and State Bar Association
Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association
Brooklyn Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Brooklyn Bridge Rotary Club (Board Member)
With a deep commitment to community, justice, and excellence, Ms. Muñiz brings both heart and experience to every case she handles. Her clients appreciate her warm demeanor, strategic thinking, and responsiveness, qualities that define her approach to advocacy.
In addition to her professional commitments, Ms. Muñiz regularly gives back through local events, educational workshops, and community outreach initiatives. She believes legal services should be approachable, trustworthy, and accessible to all New Yorkers, regardless of background or income.
Serving Clients Throughout Manhattan
From Uptown to Downtown, we represent clients in:
- Upper West Side
- Upper East Side
- Harlem
- Midtown
- Chelsea
- Tribeca
- SoHo
- Lower Manhattan
- East Village
- Financial District
Whether you’re seeking a legal advocate after an injury or planning your estate to secure your family’s future, we’re here to help. We understand Manhattan’s fast pace and tailor our services to deliver timely, efficient, and strategic legal solutions.
Our goal is to build long-term relationships with clients and become their trusted legal partner for every stage of life.
