KOLPLAW TRIAL TEAM
Results Through Relentless Advocacy
“A Career Built on Trials. When the Stakes are High, Trial Experience Matters.”
Peter began the firm with over 24 years of trial experience as a prosecutor and litigator. As a prosecutor, he made local and worldwide news for successfully prosecuting almost every type of crime—from simple gun possessions to internet, insurance, and immigration fraud, to complex wiretap white-collar and organized crime cases. It is unique for a criminal defense attorney to have the range of prosecutorial experience from both a city and state prosecutor.
He served as an Assistant Attorney General of New York State from 2007–2013 in the Criminal Prosecutions Bureau. His main case, a New York Law Journal headline, was a large-scale investigation involving multiple wiretaps and a long-term grand jury that led to the arrest of over 24 defendants, including several doctors and lawyers, in a large medical and personal injury scam.
Prior to that, he served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Rackets Division of the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office from 2000–2007. Overall, as a prosecutor, he was lead counsel in over 25 felony trials involving white-collar crime, insurance fraud, consumer fraud, arson, and enterprise corruption.
As a litigator at Kagan Lubic Lepper, a Manhattan-based firm, he focused on derivative actions, construction litigation, real estate, and Mitchell-Lama/HDFC Housing law. He now brings all of that experience to his criminal defense firm, allowing him to see every legal nuance and develop unique avenues for defense.
Peter is passionate about his charity work and serves on the Board of Friends of the Children (FOTC). ESQUIRE magazine recognized FOTC as “the country’s first-ever paid mentoring organization” and featured it as a “great idea in mentoring” in its October 2014 “89 Ways to Change a Life” issue. FOTC has also received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the organization’s highest ranking.
Peter also worked as an overseas research assistant in the British Parliament for Gary Waller, M.P.
He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two sons, who provide the smile behind his smile.
He completed an Ironman Triathlon in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in under 13 hours on September 25, 2022.
Community Involvement
- Friends of the Children NY
- BuildOn
Education
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Brooklyn Law School (J.D. 2000)
- Belson Award for Excellence in Litigation / Prosecutor’s Clinic
- C.A.L.I. Excellence for the Future Award in Contracts
- Ithaca College (B.A. 1994)
Bar Admissions
- New York State (2002)
- Eastern District of New York (2013)
- Southern District of New York (2013)
Activities & Affiliations
- Lecturer
- Enterprise Corruption, New York State Office of the Attorney General
- Board Member – Friends of the Children, New York
Peter W. Kolp
Founder/Attorney
Trial Attorney | Over 400 Verdicts | Nationally Ranked Litigator
“For over 35 years, Pete has done one thing—try cases.”
Pete Thomas is the engine of KolpLaw’s trial success. He takes 15 to 25 verdicts every year, year after year. Some hadn’t heard his name until his recent $103 million verdict against the NYCTA, but every seasoned trial lawyer in New York already knew him.
He’s generous with his time, fierce in the courtroom, and relentless in pursuit of justice. With 400+ trials to verdict, Pete’s results speak for themselves—transforming the lives of injured clients and setting the standard for modern trial advocacy.
Recent Results:
2025
- $103 Million Verdict – NYCTA (leg and arm amputation)
- $4.25 Million Verdict – Queens (lumbar fusion)
2024
- $9.3M, $4.85M, $3.1M, $2.9M, $2.7M, $2M, $1.5M
2023
- Top Verdict Rankings: #3, #6, #13, #44, #45, #47, #59 – Personal Injury
- Highlights: $23.3M, $19.7M, $13.5M, $11.5M, $1.32M (Bronx bulging disc)
“Pete embodies KolpLaw’s mission—results through relentless advocacy.”
Peter S. Thomas
Trial Attorney
Senior Trial Counsel | Strategic Mentor | 40 Years of Courtroom Experience
Peter Gordon is the elder statesman of the KolpLaw Trial Team—a courtroom veteran with nearly four decades of verdicts to his name. A native New Yorker, he earned his B.A. from SUNY Stony Brook and his J.D. from New York Law School.
Admitted to the bar in 1987, Peter began at Jacobson & Colfin, refining his litigation skills before founding his own Queens practice in 1991. His steady judgment and trial wisdom now anchor KolpLaw’s next generation of lawyers.
Known For:
- Strategic insight and mentor leadership
- 40 years of continuous trial experience
- Steady guidance in high-exposure, multi-plaintiff litigation
“Peter’s judgment and poise steady every trial team he joins.”
Peter S. Gordon
Senior Trial Counsel
Trial Attorney | Host of Trial Bible | Storyteller, Strategist, Advocate
Gennady Voldz is a powerhouse trial lawyer and host of the acclaimed international podcast Trial Bible, where top litigators share insights on persuasion, strategy, and storytelling.
A relentless NYC advocate, Gennady fights for the injured with precision, empathy, and intensity. His approach is battle-tested: every case built from the ground up, every client prepared like trial starts tomorrow.
Born in Kharkov, Ukraine and raised in Queens, Gennady channels his immigrant grit into the courtroom. Outside of law, he mentors students through iMentor, helping them reach college and career goals.
At KolpLaw, Gennady represents the cutting edge of modern trial practice—merging street-level realism with global communication reach.
Personal Snapshot:
- Creator & host, Trial Bible podcast
- Mentor, iMentor NYC
- Avid baseball player, hiker, and family man
“Connection is the ultimate advantage—with clients, juries, and the trial bar itself.”
Gennady Voldz
Trial Attorney
Trial Attorney | KolpLaw Trial Team | Results Through Relentless Advocacy
Marc Wilson is a seasoned trial attorney and integral member of the KolpLaw Trial Team, with over a decade of courtroom experience across New York. Known for his calm presence and persuasive jury work, Marc brings a meticulous, evidence-driven approach to catastrophic injury, malpractice, and premises liability cases.
Since founding his practice in 2012, Marc has earned a reputation for results that matter—verdicts and settlements that restore dignity and stability to his clients. Colleagues describe him as precise, unflappable, and deeply prepared—qualities that make him indispensable in any courtroom.
Key Highlights:
- 13+ years as lead trial counsel in personal-injury and negligence matters
- Consistent six- and seven-figure verdicts and settlements
- Recognized for courtroom skill, integrity, and client focus
- Trusted co-counsel on high-exposure plaintiff cases
“Marc brings surgical precision to every trial—and juries feel it.”
Marc R. Wilson, Esq.
Trial Attorney
Trial Counsel | KolpLaw Trial Team
Admitted: New York, Connecticut & New Jersey
Daniel A. Thomas is a nationally recognized plaintiff’s trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience handling catastrophic injury and medical-negligence cases across New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
He began his career at Pegalis & Wachsman, P.C., one of the nation’s premier medical-malpractice firms, focusing on failure-to-diagnose, surgical error, and birth-injury litigation. In 1996, he founded The Law Offices of Daniel A. Thomas, P.C., building a reputation for precision, innovation, and relentless advocacy for the injured.
Daniel is widely respected for his ability to dissect complex medical evidence and translate it into clear, visual narratives that resonate with juries. He is frequently retained as trial counsel or strategy consultant in high-exposure litigation involving medical errors, product defects, and institutional negligence.
Recent Results:
2025
- $23 Million Verdict – Against Stamford Hospital (CT): postpartum preeclampsia misdiagnosis & wrongful death
- $55 Million Settlement – Against Harley-Davidson: catastrophic injuries from defective motorcycle design
2024
- $287 Million Verdict – Against Harley-Davidson: landmark national product-liability verdict exposing systemic safety failures
Additional Results:
- $22.8 Million Verdict (CT): maternal death from anesthesia overdose; chart falsification and audit-trail proof decisive
- Co-counsel on $103.6 Million NYCTA verdict (2025): two train-track injury victims; full liability established
Practice Focus:
- Medical Malpractice & Birth Injury
- Catastrophic Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
- Product Liability (Automotive & Motorcycle Defects)
- Trial Strategy & Demonstrative Evidence Development
Admissions:
- New York
- Connecticut
- New Jersey
“Daniel blends technical mastery with trial artistry—turning complex medicine into human stories that juries never forget.”
Daniel A. Thomas, Esq.
Trial Counsel
