Ana-Marija Turkovic
Associate + 2021 + New York

Address: 120 Broadway, 27th Floor New York, NY 10271
Practice Areas
- Plantiff's Personal Injury
- Negligence
- Litigation
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Negligence
Ana-Marija Turkovic is a passionate and tenacious trial attorney at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C., where she has focused her practice on medical malpractice litigation for nearly four years. She represents clients in some of the most complex and emotionally charged medical malpractice cases, including wrongful death, pediatric malpractice, nursing home negligence, surgical errors, and failures to diagnose cancer and other life-threatening conditions.
Since joining the firm, Ana-Marija has successfully resolved numerous cases involving delayed diagnoses, suicide due to medical negligence, failures to diagnose testicular torsion, and failures to diagnose infections. Her thorough preparation, fearless advocacy, and commanding courtroom presence have earned her a reputation as a rising force in medical malpractice litigation.
Ana-Marija earned her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 2019 and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Fluent in both English and Croatian, she brings a personal and client-focused approach to every case she handles.
Outside the courtroom, Ana-Marija is actively involved in the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the Women’s Bar Association, reflecting her strong commitment to professional development and the advancement of women in law. She has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for two consecutive years—a testament to her skill, dedication, and growing impact in the legal community.
Admissions/Courts:
- New York State Bar
- New Jersey State Bar
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
Verdicts + Settlements
Obtained a $1,000,000 settlement in a Medical Malpractice case involving the failure to diagnose a Staphylococcus aureus infection which resulted in the paraplegia of a 74-year-old man.
Obtained a $1,000,000 settlement in a delayed breast cancer diagnosis case.
Obtained $700,000 on behalf of the family of a deceased 45-year-old man who suffered an ischemic stroke due to the defendants’ negligence.
SPBMCC Partner Vito A. Cannavo and Associate Ana-Marija Turkovic successfully obtained a $1.2 million settlement on behalf of a 39-year-old woman who lost function in her left kidney following a failure to diagnose and treat a ureter injury.
Education
Brooklyn Law School, JD • 2019
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association
New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
Languages
English
Croatian
Practice Areas
- Plantiff's Personal Injury
- Negligence
- Litigation
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Negligence