Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe LLP

What Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe LLP does

Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe LLP (FKC&S) is a Hudson Valley-based litigation law firm founded in 1986 by Jeffrey M. Feldman and Paul S. Kleidman in Fishkill, New York. The firm operates as a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) with 29 employees and maintains its sole office at 995 Main Street, Fishkill, NY 12524, serving clients throughout the Hudson Valley and Capital District regions of New York State, including Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Putnam, and Westchester counties. FKC&S is the only litigation firm between Albany and Westchester to be named a Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report every year since the program's First Edition in 2010, and the firm is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

The firm operates two core practice areas. The first is plaintiff-side Personal Injury representation, covering auto accidents, motorcycle and truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, premises liability, product liability, slip and fall, dog bites, labor law injuries, assault claims, and wrongful death — billed on a contingency fee basis where the firm is compensated only if a recovery is obtained. The second is Professional Liability Defense, representing physicians, surgeons, hospitals, dentists, podiatrists, nurses, and medical practice groups against medical malpractice claims, disciplinary proceedings, and licensing issues — billed on standard hourly rates or through insurance company retainer arrangements with carriers such as MedPro and MLMIC. Documented case outcomes include a $4.25 million settlement for a tractor-trailer collision, a $1.4 million pre-trial settlement for a wrongful death matter, a $1 million supermarket slip-and-fall settlement, and multiple defense verdicts and summary judgments for medical professionals.

FKC&S employs a sales-led, referral-driven go-to-market model with free initial attorney consultations serving as the primary conversion mechanism. Client acquisition is anchored by attorney referrals, community reputation, word-of-mouth from satisfied clients, and client testimonials (over 100 five-star Google reviews). Distribution channels include the firm's website (fkcs.law) with educational content and videos, social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn, radio advertising, community involvement through charitable programs (including the firm's 30 Acts of Kindness initiative), and earned media coverage. The firm has no disclosed technology products, proprietary platforms, AI/ML capabilities, or public listing; it operates as a traditional professional services firm with no parent company or institutional investment backing. In May 2026, founding partner Jeffrey M. Feldman announced his retirement after 40 years of leadership.

Name

Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe LLP

Legal name

Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe LLP

Website

https://fkcs.law

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe LLP is a Hudson Valley-based litigation law firm serving clients across New York's Hudson Valley and Capital District, with two core practices: plaintiff personal injury representation (contingency fee) and medical malpractice defense for healthcare providers (hourly/retainer).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Malpractice Liability (FSAJADAK), Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) (FSAJADAB)

Keywords

• Personal injury law
• Medical malpractice defense
• Professional liability defense
• Plaintiff litigation
• Legal defense services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fishkill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Contingency Fee (Plaintiff Personal Injury): The firm operates on a contingency fee basis for plaintiff personal injury cases, meaning attorneys receive a legal fee only if a financial award is obtained through settlement or verdict. The fee is based on a percentage of what is recovered for the client.
2. Hourly/Standard Billing (Professional Liability Defense): For professional liability defense work (medical malpractice defense), the firm bills on standard hourly rates or through insurance company retainer arrangements, representing healthcare providers and hospitals in litigation matters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe LLP is a Hudson Valley-based litigation law firm that provides plaintiff personal injury legal representation for accident and negligence victims, and professional liability defense representation for medical professionals (doctors, hospitals, dentists, nurses) against malpractice claims and disciplinary proceedings. The firm has been trying cases at all levels of state and federal courts in the Hudson Valley and Capital District for over 40 years.

Product overview

Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe LLP (FKC&S) is a Hudson Valley-based law firm offering two primary legal service areas: Personal Injury legal representation for plaintiffs seeking compensation for injuries from accidents and negligence, and Professional Liability Defense for healthcare professionals and medical practices facing malpractice claims. The firm operates as a traditional law firm practice, not a technology product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Injury Legal Services

Quantifiable outcome

• $4,250,000 settlement for client struck by tractor-trailer
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Peter M. Cordovano, P.C.minorOthers · 2 June 2023FKC&S partnered with Workers' Compensation Attorney Peter M. Cordovano, P.C. to jointly represent a first responder's family in a COVID-19 related case, combining expertise in personal injury/malpractice with workers' compensation law.
• Hudson Valley HospiceminorOthers · 1 January 2016FKC&S supports Hudson Valley Hospice through board leadership (Jeffrey Feldman serves as Chairperson of Board of Directors and Chairperson of the Foundation Board), financial donations, and community advocacy. The firm has a long-standing relationship with the nonprofit hospice organization serving the Hudson Valley community.
• Family ServicesminorOthers · 1 January 2016Jeffrey Feldman serves as member of the Board of Directors of Family Services, a local nonprofit organization. The firm provides ongoing support to this organization.
• The Arc of DutchessminorOthers · 1 January 2016The firm supports The Arc of Dutchess, an organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Jeffrey Feldman has received the Bessie Payne Award from this organization.
• Abilities FirstminorOthers · 1 January 2016FKC&S supports Abilities First, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with disabilities in the Hudson Valley.
• LaGrange Soccer ClubminorOthers · 1 January 2016Jeffrey Feldman has served as Past President and Board Member of the LaGrange Soccer Club. The firm supports youth sports programs including Challenger Baseball and Special Needs Soccer programs.
• Legal Services of the Hudson ValleyminorOthers · 1 January 2016FKC&S supports Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, providing access to legal services for underserved community members.
• Miles of Hope Breast Cancer FoundationminorOthers · 1 January 2016The firm supports Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, which provides support for breast cancer patients in the Hudson Valley.
• St. Luke's Cornwall HospitalminorOthers · 1 January 2016FKC&S supports St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, a local healthcare facility in the Hudson Valley region.
• Dutchess County Regional Chamber of CommerceminorOthers · 1 January 2016The firm maintains membership and active involvement in the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, participating in business community events and initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Morgan & Morgan: Largest U.S. plaintiff personal injury firm with national reach and heavy advertising spend. Comparable on plaintiff PI practice, though vastly larger scale and increasingly active in NY upstate markets where FKC&S competes.
• Jacoby & Meyers LLP: National plaintiff personal injury firm with multi-state presence. Comparable contingency-fee plaintiff model and personal injury focus, competing for the same Hudson Valley referral channels.

Direct peers

• Morris Duffy Alonso & Faley LLP: New York-based medical malpractice and professional liability defense firm. Comparable to FKC&S's defense practice serving hospitals and healthcare providers with carrier-panel billing.
• Aaronson Rappaport Feinstein & Deutsch LLP: New York-based litigation firm specializing in medical malpractice defense and healthcare liability. Comparable in serving physicians and hospitals across NY with hourly/retainer defense billing.
• Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo & Plotkin LLP: New York plaintiff personal injury and medical malpractice firm with strong trial reputation. Comparable in plaintiff-side contingency practice and personal injury/med mal overlap.
• Belluck & Fox LLP: New York-based plaintiff personal injury and medical malpractice firm with a strong regional practice across upstate NY. Comparable in dual PI/med mal positioning, contingency fee model, and mid-market regional firm scale.
• Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP: Long-established New York City-based medical malpractice defense firm serving hospitals and physicians. Directly comparable to FKC&S's defense-side practice, with similar carrier-panel billing model and trial expertise.
• Heidell Pittoni Murphy & Bach LLP: New York medical malpractice defense firm representing physicians and hospitals. Comparable in size, defense-side focus, and trial-based approach to professional liability litigation.
• Cellino Law: New York-based plaintiff personal injury firm with regional presence. Comparable contingency-fee model and personal injury plaintiff focus, though larger and more advertising-driven than FKC&S.
• Kramer & Dunleavy LLP: New York plaintiff personal injury and wrongful death firm. Comparable in contingency fee structure and plaintiff PI trial practice, with similar regional mid-market positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FKCS.law
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/feldman-kleidman-collins-sappe-llp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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