Sandy was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she attended high school, college and law school. She was admitted to the bar in Virginia in 1980 and subsequently moved to New York City and was admitted to the New York bar in 1981. She has lived in New York City since 1980 where she and her husband raised their four children.
On arriving in New York City, Sandy became associated with the firm Lipsig, Sullivan and Liapakis, then the largest plaintiff’s personal injury firm in the City of New York. There, she concentrated in Products Liability and Medical Malpractice, trying her first cases to successful verdict against the City of New York.
In 1983 Sandy joined the former president of NYSTLA, Gary Pillersdorf in his firm, where she became a partner in 1985. There, she continued her career as a trial lawyer, trying many cases to verdict. She worked on multiple complex plaintiffs’ personal injury cases resulting in multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, including the landmark case of Delosovic v. City of New York, which culminated in a $25,000,000 jury verdict in a complex case that involved a roadway defect and a products liability action.
In August of 1997 Sandy partnered with Ms. Moin in order to create a firm that is known for meticulous legal work, personalized representation and outstanding results. Sandy has represented plaintiffs at trial on scores of cases and has obtained many 7-figure verdicts for her clients.
Sandy has been involved in many landmark decisions, including a Labor Law case that was cited as one of the ten most influential Labor Law cases of the decade.
Sandy is frequently known by clients as being “The lawyer in the family”. She is always ready to provide assistance and referrals for all of their legal needs.
Sandy’s hallmarks are her excellence as a trial lawyer, her creativity and out-of-the box thinking. Her clients find her easy to communicate with, and willing to fight for their rights even in difficult situations. Sandy frequently prevails where others fail. Her clients can rely on her to know her clients and their cases inside and out.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., with honors, 1976).
University of North Carolina School of Law, (J.D., 1979, Law Review).
Ms. Hill served on the Law Review at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Martindale Hubbell Listing Rated AV.
“A public confirmation of the status [Ms. Hill] has achieved as a highly respected, ethical member of the Bar. It signifies that [her] legal abilities are the very highest standard and that [her] professional ethics and conduct are above question. [Ms. Hill] now joins a select group of attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their legal expertise and professional reputation”.
Elected to University of North Carolina Law Review;
Member of the Virginia State Bar;
Member of New York State Trial Lawyers Association.
Injuries to Children; Nursing Home Neglect; Police Brutality; Premises Liability; Construction Accidents; Bicycle, Auto, Trucking and Subway Accidents; Medical Malpractice.
Sandy was interviewed on TV regarding a recent case where multiple clients lost their fingers (because of a faulty screw), while riding the escalator at Madison Square Gardens.
“Ms. Hill – Words cannot fully express our gratitude…. When others did not believe, you saw hope and took on the case, when it seemed all was failing you found ways to turn things around…“– J. Rivera
“I was referred to the Hill and Moin law firm around 8 years ago. From the moment I walked into their office and was greeted by the receptionist I was in awe. I couldn’t believe how welcoming they were, especially to a complete stranger. The aura just gave me such a euphoric feeling. I knew right away that I was dealing with real people! Their business practices, knowledge and proficiency while dealing with my unique case was outstanding. One of the rare key character traits I recognize in Sandy and Cheryl is that they don’t do anything in a standard form. They go above and beyond with every single detail. The entire team at the firm are so efficient and gifted its mind blowing. I’ve maintained a solid relationship with them throughout the years because they treated me like family from day one. I am forever grateful for their practice and the bond that we have. I truly believe they set out to give everyone the ultimate experience.” – R. Leggett
