Avi (Avshalom) Elrom

Adv. Elrom laid the foundation for what has become Elrom, Rom & Co., a leading Israeli law firm consistently ranked among the country's top-tier firms (Tier 1). With over fifty years of legal experience, he is regarded as one of Israel's foremost authorities in complex civil litigation, overseeing cases from their earliest stages through final resolution. He is particularly renowned for his exceptional courtroom advocacy, including the cross-examination of world-leading experts, and for successfully managing cases involving intricate legal, medical, and factual issues with far-reaching implications
Throughout his distinguished career, Adv. Elrom has been at the forefront of many of Israel's landmark legal proceedings. He was among the first attorneys in Israel to represent healthcare providers in complex medical malpractice litigation and has led the defense in some of the country's most significant environmental cases, including the Zin Stream pollution litigation, the Carmel Forest fire, the Kishon River litigation, and the Ramat Hovav environmental proceedings
Over the years, he has become trusted legal counsel to leading corporations, public institutions, municipalities, and Israel's largest insurance companies in matters involving substantial financial exposure, public significance, and complex legal challenges

Medical Malpractice
For decades, Adv. Elrom has represented Israel's leading healthcare organizations, including Clalit Health Services, Maccabi Healthcare Services, Meuhedet Health Services, private hospitals such as Elisha Hospital and Medica, as well as Magen David Adom (Israel's National Emergency Medical Service)

Complex Civil Litigation
Representation before all judicial instances, including the Supreme Court of Israel, in landmark cases that have significantly shaped Israeli tort law

Environmental Litigation & Corporate Representation
Representation of leading corporations, including Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Bazan Group (Oil Refineries Ltd.), and major municipal authorities, including the Tel Aviv–Jaffa Municipality, in complex environmental and commercial disputes

Mediation & Strategic Counsel
Certified mediator in commercial and insurance-related disputes, providing strategic legal counsel to Israel's leading insurance companies, including Harel, Phoenix, Clal, and Migdal

LL.B., Faculty of Law, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1976)

Admitted to the Israel Bar Association in 1978

Served as an officer in the Israel Defense Forces' Paratroopers Brigade

For Adv. Elrom, the practice of law is a lifelong journey of learning, intellectual curiosity, and professional growth. When asked what drew him to the legal profession, he replies: "Every day I learn something new from the diverse fields in which I practice".

My Professional Philosophy
"I believe that truth is the strongest strategy in the courtroom"

Beyond the Office
Outside office hours: Adv. Elrom is an enthusiast of travel and cultures. He enjoys traveling the world and documenting diverse populations and unique landscapes. He is married and a father of four.