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The New York Dog Bite Lawyer SM Took Part in the Sayville Spring Festival
It was great being out at Sayville Spring Fest this past weekend and connecting with the local community. Events like this are always a great opportunity to meet people face to face and have real conversations.
Throughout the day, I had the chance to speak with a number of attendees about dog bite laws, how these situations actually play out, and what to be aware of if something happens. These are topics that many people don’t think about until they’re in that situation, which is why these conversations are so important.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to talk. Looking forward to continuing to stay involved in the Long Island community and being a resource for those who need it.
Baseball Season is Back!
Play Ball . . . and Play Fetch
Opening Day at the Long Island Ducks is always a great way to kick off the season, and it was a pleasure to be there in person this year. From the moment the gates opened, the energy at the ballpark was exactly what you’d expect, a strong crowd, great atmosphere, and a true Long Island tradition back in action.
It was also great to see The New York Dog Bite Lawyer represented at the stadium, with our billboard up and visible as fans made their way in. Being part of an event like this is about more than just baseball, it’s about showing up, supporting the community, and staying connected with the people we serve.
Looking forward to a great season ahead with the Ducks and many more opportunities to be out in the community.
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The New York Dog Bite LawyerⓇ Named Official Sponsor of the Long Island Ducks
PATCHOGUE, NEW YORK — The New York Dog Bite LawyerⓇ announced that it has been named as the official sponsor of the Long Island Ducks. As part of its sponsorship, the firm will have its name displayed on the right-field outfield during the season and will be sponsoring Pet Safety Tips at every game to support the law firm’s mission of promoting responsible dog ownership.
On July 1, The New York Dog Bite Lawyer will be giving away Bark in the Park hats to the first 1,500 guests as it presents Bark in the Park at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. Bark in the Park is a terrific opportunity for owners to give their dog a fun time out. All dogs will be admitted to the game free of charge. A doggie bathroom and water bowls will be provided.
The New York Dog Bite Lawyer will have a booth at the concourse during Fireworks Night on June 6, July 18, and August 14 where visitors will have the opportunity to learn about responsible dog ownership and what their rights are if they or their dog are attacked by an unleashed dog.
Mr. Press and his dog were victims themselves in April 2025, when he and his chocolate lab, Lucky, were viciously attacked by a loose dog. For several minutes, Mr. Press shielded Lucky from the vicious dog’s attacks, suffering more than 20 bites to his face, head, arms, legs, losing a front tooth and exacerbating an earlier back injury. Lucky underwent successful emergency surgery and, today, he is a healthy and happy dog.
On April 17, 2025, around the same time of the attack, the New York State Court of Appeals ruled in Flanders v. Goodfellow that a dog owner can be held liable, even if the dog had never bitten anyone before, thereby throwing out the “one-free-bite” rule, which initially gave dogs and owners a free pass if it was the first time the dog bit someone and was not known to be dangerous.
“This sponsorship is more than having our name on the scoreboard,” said Mack Press, Principal, The New York Dog Bite Lawyer. “It’s about using my name to teach those at the game about pet safety and responsible dog ownership. It’s also about learning what recourse you have if you are attacked by someone’s loose dog. I wish to thank the Long Island Ducks for giving me the opportunity to spread the message: ‘BLAME THE OWNER, NOT THE DOG!TM.’”
“We wish to thank Mack Press and The New York Dog Bite Lawyer for being our sponsor this year,” said Michael Pfaff, President and Chief Business Officer, Long Island Ducks. “We all know that dog ownership is a major responsibility and we are glad to see Mr. Press advocate for pet safety and protection. His message is a very important one.”
West Babylon Dog Attack Injures Four
An out-of-control dog bit four people in West Babylon on January 6, all of whom were subsequently transported to local hospitals for medical attention. The dog in question was transported to the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island in West Islip for examination, while the police notified the Town of Babylon Dog Warden. This incident highlights the importance of training and controlling dogs, and ensuring that irresponsible dog owners are held to account.
Firm Opens Offices Throughout New York State
PATCHOGUE, NEW YORK — In response to client demand and in an effort to best serve its clients throughout New York State, The New York Dog Bite LawyerSM announced that it recently opened offices in New York City, Albany, Syracuse, Buffalo and Plattsburgh, joining its main office in Patchogue, New York.
The firm’s five new locations include:
- 43 West 43rd Street, Suite 429, New York, NY
- 1060 Broadway, Suite 1142, Albany, NY
- 3 Chevy Drive, Suite 1057, E. Syracuse, NY
- 4498 Main St., Suite 4, Buffalo, NY
- 77 Consumer Square, Suite 1016, Plattsburgh, NY
The firm’s principal is Mack Press, a seasoned trial lawyer with more than 30 years of litigation experience. Early in his career, he handled complex litigation at major New York law firms, including personal injury, insurance, and unfair competition cases. In 2012, he launched The Mack Firm, where he litigated nationwide class action lawsuits and represented countless plaintiffs, including in high-profile cases against Samsung and Lance Armstrong.
Last year, he started The New York Dog Bite LawyerSM to help those who have been attacked by dogs and advocate for the rehabilitation of animals that attack.
Mr. Press and his dog were victims themselves in April 2025, when he and his chocolate lab, Lucky, were viciously attacked by a loose dog. For several minutes, Mr. Press shielded Lucky from the vicious dog’s attacks, suffering more than 20 bites to his face, head, arms, legs, losing a front tooth and exacerbating an earlier back injury. Lucky underwent successful emergency surgery and, today, he is a healthy and happy dog.
On April 17, 2025, around the same time of the attack, the New York State Court of Appeals ruled in Flanders v. Goodfellow that a dog owner can be held liable, even if the dog had never bitten anyone before, thereby throwing out the “one-free-bite” rule, which initially gave dogs and owners a free pass if it was the first time the dog bit someone and was not known to be dangerous.
Mr. Press’ personal experience and the changes in the law created a passion for helping other victims. The changes in the law have made the firm’s growth possible, with many more victims being eligible to receive compensation for their injuries.
“This decision now incentivizes owners to control their pets and not allow them to run freely and attack other animals or humans,” Mr. Press said. “The attacks can be traumatizing for these victims and can result in grave injuries, large medical bills, and loss of income, just like any other serious personal injury case.”
In addition to his practice, Mr. Press is involved in animal advocacy. He is a dog lover and a supporter of many animal rescue organizations. His practice recently sponsored DogFest 2025 to support Canine Companions, an organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs and ongoing support, free of charge. As part of his animal advocacy, Mr. Press seeks to include “no kill” clauses in settlements and require training for aggressive dogs rather than euthanasia.
“I don’t believe that a dog should be put down just because it bit a person,” Mr. Press said. “Rather, the dog should undergo behavioral training so it doesn’t attack again. The dog’s aggression could be the result of the owner either not training the dog to act properly around people or teaching it to become hostile. Our trademarked motto says it all: ‘BLAME THE OWNER, NOT THE DOG!SM’”
New York Dog Bite Lawyer Available to Comment on West Babylon Dog Bite Incident that Sent Four to Local Hospitals
PATCHOGUE, NEW YORK — Mack Press, also known as “The New York Dog Bite LawyerSM,” is available to comment on an incident in which a dog attacked four people.
According to police reports, four people at a West Babylon residence on Old Farmingdale Road were bitten by an American bully on January 6. All four were transported to local hospitals for treatment of minor injuries.
The dog was brought to the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island in West Islip. In addition, police notified the Town of Babylon dog warden.
There were no details as to who owned the dog and what caused the attacks.
Mr. Press was the victim of a dog attack himself. He and his chocolate lab, Lucky, were attacked by a loose dog earlier this year. The dog charged at Mr. Press — unprovoked — knocking him down and viciously biting Lucky near the jugular vein. For several minutes, Mr. Press shielded Lucky from the vicious dog’s attacks, suffering more than 20 bites to his face, head, arms, legs, losing a front tooth and exacerbating an earlier back injury. Lucky underwent emergency surgery and recovered from his injuries.
In addition to his practice, Mr. Press is involved in animal advocacy. He is a dog lover and a supporter of many animal rescue organizations. His practice recently sponsored DogFest 2025 to benefit Canine Companions, an organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs and ongoing support, free of charge. As part of his animal advocacy, Mr. Press seeks to include “no kill” clauses in settlements and require training for aggressive dogs rather than euthanasia.
“It seems to me that the dog was let loose since none of those who were bitten owned the dog,” Mr. Press said. “If this were the case, then the owner should be held responsible. It is the owner who teaches the animal to be aggressive. The dog should not be put down; rather, the dog should undergo training to unlearn these aggressive behaviors.”
Mack Press Attends Sayville Chamber Menorah Lighting
Mack Press, the New York Dog Bite Lawyer, attended the Sayville Chamber Menorah Lighting, celebrating the Festival of Lights with the local Jewish community.
The New York Dog Bite LawyerSM Was Proud to Serve as the Main Stage Sponsor at Sayville Winter Wonderland Festival.
The event was very well attended and helped to kick off the holiday season for local residents.
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Local Dog Bite Attorney Available to Speak on Police-Involved Shooting of Dog in Queens
PATCHOGUE, NEW YORK — Mack Press, also known as “The New York Dog Bite Lawyer,” is available to comment on the fatal shooting of a dog by a New York City police officer, who was attacked by that dog.
On November 6, NYPD officers responded to an incident in South Jamaica in which two dogs — both pit bulls — were reportedly chasing residents down the street. Both were off their leashes. The officers attempted to bring the two animals under control when a third pit bull came from behind and attacked one of the officers, biting him in the leg. That officer shot and killed the dog. Police are trying to determine who owns these dogs.
Mr. Press was the victim of a dog attack himself. He and his chocolate lab, Lucky, were attacked by a loose dog earlier this year. The dog charged at Mr. Press — unprovoked — knocking him down and viciously biting Lucky near the jugular vein. For several minutes, Mr. Press shielded Lucky from the vicious dog’s attacks, suffering more than 20 bites to his face, head, arms, legs, losing a front tooth and exacerbating an earlier back injury. Lucky underwent emergency surgery and recovered from his injuries.
In addition to his practice, Mr. Press is involved in animal advocacy. He is a dog lover and a supporter of many animal rescue organizations. His practice recently sponsored Dog Fest 2025, an organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs and ongoing support, free of charge. As part of his animal advocacy, Mr. Press seeks to include “no kill” clauses in settlements and require training for aggressive dogs rather than euthanasia.
“This is certainly an unfortunate incident and one that could have been avoided,” Mr. Press says. “The owners should not have let their dogs run loose like this if they knew they posed a threat to other people in the neighborhood. Now, one of them is dead and a police officer is injured, all because of the owner’s irresponsibility.”
Local Attorney Turned Traumatic Experience into Action by Providing Legal Representation to Dog Bite Victims
PATCHOGUE, NEW YORK — Mack Press knows what it’s like to be the victim of a dog bite and what his clients go through because he had the same traumatic experience himself.
Mr. Press, a graduate of Wharton School (magna cum laude) and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, is a seasoned trial lawyer with more than 30 years of litigation experience. Early in his career, he handled complex litigation at major New York law firms, including personal injury, insurance, and unfair competition cases.
In 2012, he launched The Mack Firm, where he litigated nationwide class action lawsuits and represented countless plaintiffs, including in high-profile cases against Samsung and Lance Armstrong.
His entire life changed in one day, when Mr. Press was attacked by a loose dog while he was out walking his chocolate lab, Lucky. The dog charged at Mr. Press — unprovoked — knocking him down and viciously biting Lucky near the jugular vein. For several minutes, Mr. Press shielded Lucky from the vicious dog’s attacks, suffering more than 20 bites to his face, head, arms, legs, losing a front tooth and exacerbating an earlier back injury. Lucky underwent successful emergency surgery and, today, he is a healthy and happy dog.
On April 17, 2025, around the same time of the attack, the New York State Court of Appeals ruled in Flanders v. Goodfellow that a dog owner can be held liable, even if the dog had never bitten anyone before, thereby throwing out the “one-free-bite” rule, which initially gave dogs and owners a free pass if it was the first time the dog bit someone and was not known to be dangerous.
“This decision now incentivizes owners to control their pets and not allow them to run freely and attack other animals or humans,” Mr. Press said. “The attacks can be traumatizing for these victims and can result in grave injuries, large medical bills, and loss of income, just like any other serious personal injury case.”
As someone who experienced a serious dog bite injury firsthand, he understands what victims go through and that is why we decided to start a new practice called The New York Dog Bite LawyerSM, which concentrates solely on representing victims of dog bites. He has already represented several clients who have suffered the emotional and physical toll of a dog attack.
In addition to his practice, Mr. Press is involved in animal advocacy. He is a dog lover and a supporter of many animal rescue organizations. His practice recently sponsored Dog Fest 2025, an organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs and ongoing support, free of charge. As part of his animal advocacy, Mr. Press seeks to include “no kill” clauses in settlements and requiring training for aggressive dogs rather than euthanasia.
“I don’t believe that a dog should be put down just because it bit a person,” Mr. Press said. “Rather, the dog should undergo behavioral training so it doesn’t attack again. The dog’s aggression could be the result of the owner either not training the dog to act properly around people or teaching it to become hostile. Our trademarked motto says it all: ‘BLAME THE OWNER, NOT THE DOG!SM’”
The New York Dog Bite LawyerSM was a “Dog Lover Sponsor” for Dog Fest 2025
The New York Dog Bite LawyerSM is a “Dog Lover Sponsor” for Dog Fest 2025, which is an organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs and ongoing support, free of charge.
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The New York Dog Bite LawyerSM Law Firm Was Proud to Serve as the Official Stage Sponsor at This Year’s Sayville Summerfest
The New York Dog Bite LawyerSM law firm was proud to serve as the official stage sponsor at this year’s Sayville Summerfest. Mack spent the weekend meeting with local residents, answering questions, and sharing information about dog bite law in New York.
Community events like Summerfest offer a valuable chance to connect with those we serve in a more personal way.
Thank you to the Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce for organizing such a well-run and lively event.
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