John Zaremba Named New York Trial Lawyers President
The Zaremba Brown partner was sworn in as the 59th leader of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in People
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John Zaremba has been sworn in as the 59th president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. The ceremony, held at Cipriani Broadway, also introduced eight newly elected officers for the 2026 term.
Why it matters
The organization works to defend the legal rights of injured individuals and advocates for maintaining open access to the court system. This leadership transition occurs as the group actively opposes recent state budget auto insurance reforms.
The association elected eight new officers for the 2026 term. Zaremba himself has been recognized in the New York Law Journal's Top Verdicts and Settlements list for 10 consecutive years.
The players
John Zaremba
He is a partner at the law firm Zaremba Brown PLLC and the new president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.
Rowan Wilson
He serves as the Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals and administered the oath of office.
Letitia James
She is the Attorney General of New York and provided remarks at the association's installation ceremony.
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
This is a professional organization dedicated to protecting the rights of accident victims and defending the civil justice system.
The details
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson administered the oath of office during the installation ceremony, which featured an address by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The association remains focused on challenging state auto insurance reforms that cap pain and suffering payouts at $100,000 and prevent recovery for crash victims found more than 50% responsible for an incident.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: John Zaremba was sworn in at the ceremony.
June 2026: The association held a gala to oppose insurance reforms.
2026 term: The newly elected officers serve their leadership tenure.
Market Landscape
The association's leadership shift follows intense legislative debate over the New York State auto insurance reform budget provisions. The organization's new leadership marks a continuation of its formal opposition to the recently enacted budget reforms.
The new leadership may influence the success of ongoing legal efforts to contest auto insurance payout caps. Residents involved in future litigation regarding accident claims may see these policy changes impact their potential financial recoveries.
The takeaway
The installation of new leadership highlights the ongoing tension between legal advocacy groups and recent state-level insurance reforms. Practitioners and victims should monitor future court challenges to see if the $100,000 payout cap remains enforceable.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by AmNewYork.
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