Wappingers Falls Personal Injury Lawyers

Michael James Prisco is a seasoned trial attorney with almost a decade of experience in the personal injury field. At The Law Offices of Michael James Prisco PLLC., he assists clients throughout the New York metropolitan area who have been injured because of another person, company, or entity’s negligence. Michael Prisco’s practice areas include motor vehicle accidents (including car, truck, motorcycle, and bus accidents), premises liability, and wrongful death. He received his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law where he was a member of St. John’s Moot Court Honor Society. Regardless of the complexity or severity of...

Attorney Dominic Chiariello graduated from Fordham University School of Law in 1990, when he was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar. He joined the firm in 1991 after being admitted to the New York State Bar. He frequently lectures for the Queens County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Program and serves as Chair of the Civil Practice Committee, as well as Sub-Committee Chairman for Tort Legislation. He is a member of the Queens County Bar Judiciary Committee, Medical Malpractice Committee and Mentors Committee. He is past president of Queens County Columbian Lawyer’s Association, as well as past chairman...

Manuel Portela Manuel@portelalaw.com Law School: The Washington College of Law at American University, Degree: JD 1990 Undergraduate School: Fordham University, 1986 Foreign Language: Spanish Manuel Portela Esq. is the founding partner of The Portela Law Firm, P.C. He specializes in Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family Law and Personal Injury. After graduating from Fordham University and American University Washington College of Law, Mr. Portela accepted an appointment as an Assistant District Attorney at the Kings County District Attorney‘s Office in New York. During his tenure as an Assistant District Attorney, he received extensive training and instruction in the Criminal Court...

Joseph G. Macaluso is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School. He has been in the private practice of law in the fields of personal injury and medical malpractice since 1990. Upon graduation from Law School, he was recognized as Best Trial Advocate of his graduating class. He was also recognized as an Overall Best Trial Advocate of a National Trial Advocacy competition. Since then, Macaluso has practiced as an injury lawyer who has successfully litigated many cases. He has handled a wide variety of injury and medical malpractice over the years. The cases...

Practice Areas: Foreclosure Defense, Loan Modifications and Short Sales, Residential Real Estate Transactions, Surrogate’s Court, Probate, Wills, Commercial Litigation, Corporate and Business Law

Admitted: 1997, New York and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

Law School: New York Law School, J.D. ; Member- Law Review;
Recipient of New York Law School Academic Achievement Award and Teaching Fellowship; Top 1% of class of 1996.

Biography: Former senior associate, litigation and corporate departments of a large international law firm with offices in Manhattan, London, Los Angeles, Bucharest, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Connecticut.

As a partner with the Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. law firm in New York City, medical malpractice attorney Elizabeth Montesano has achieved unprecedented success advocating on behalf of those victimized by medical malpractice and other acts of negligence and wrongdoing.

Serving clients throughout the state, Ms. Montesano has earned a reputation as a deeply compassionate attorney who aggressively pursues the most favorable outcomes possible for those she serves. Throughout the course of her career, she has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and awards on behalf of those suffering as the result of birth injuries, missed and delayed...

MICHAEL GUNZBURG has 30 years of extensive civil litigation experience as a New York City personal injury and medical malpractice attorney. He has also represented a variety of business clients in civil litigation, business transaction and real estate matters. Many business people sometimes find themselves in disputes that require experienced trial counsel to handle and resolve. Michael Gunzburg has extensive experience resolving civil disputes, involving personal injury, medical malpractice and business matters at arbitration, mediation or before a jury at trial.

Michael Gunzburg graduated from Boston University with a B.S.B.A. in 1982 concentrating in business management and accounting, and graduated from...

Jacob Oresky founded Oresky & Associates, PLLC in 1992 and serves as its managing attorney. With offices in Bronx and Queens, the firm is dedicated to helping accident victims to fight for just compensation for their injuries. Mr. Oresky assists clients injured in all types of accidents. He has experience representing accident victims injured due to car accidents, construction accidents, slip & fall accidents, and other acts of negligence. He also handles wrongful death cases on behalf of families who lost loved ones to accidents or other negligent acts. Mr. Oresky has over 25 years of experience as a Bronx personal injury...

Mr. Crispi was born and raised in the New York City area. He received an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Rollins College and juris doctor from Fordham University. Mr. Crispi is active in many professional and community organizations including the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America; and is a current member of the Judiciary Committee of the Bronx County Bar Association. The father of four daughters, he is also a member of the Board of the local youth basketball program and a youth basketball coach.

Richard G. Kaufman is a founding member of Seiden & Kaufman and has practiced exclusively personal injury law since 1986. He graduated Hofstra University School of Law in 1984 with Moot Court Honors. Upon graduation, Richard G. Kaufman was hired by the Appellate Division, Second Department of New York to represent and protect the rights of patients confined to psychiatric hospitals in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

In 1986, Richard G. Kaufman was hired as an associate in a metropolitan area personal injury law firm. Within weeks of his hiring, he successfully tried his first case for a client, a woman who...

When I was nine my aunt told me I should be a lawyer when I grew up because I argued about everything, really, really well. That's when I learned I could make a living doing what I loved: winning arguments. After graduating from Columbia University, New York City's only Ivy League school I went on to Fordham Law. Fordham was the only law school ranked in the top twenty-five nationwide that offered a night program in New York. Since I was working full time to pay my own way, Fordham's top tier night division was perfect for me. After two...

Philip Russoti at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP oversees every case in their firm. It is important for him to be involved in every case and to give clients his utmost attention and effort.

Michael Napolitano is a trial attorney at Cellino Law with experience in serious personal injury cases. His dedication to civil litigation has been apparent since his attendance at St. John’s University School of Law. During that time, he took advantage of every opportunity to sharpen his trial advocacy skills. This career long dedication to trial advocacy has resulted in numerous awards, and millions of dollars for his clients.

Unlike many other law firms, Cellino Law focuses solely on serious personal injury cases. This allows him to dedicate all his time, effort, and resources to fighting for his clients who have been...

When entrusting your future with a law professional you need to research how to find a divorce lawyer, It is absolutely imperative that you choose a team of reputable lawyers who are prepared to handle any situation. The attorneys at Karl Brodzansky and Associates are committed to long term success, whether dealing with a contested divorce or child custody in New York State. This is evident in the experienced and caring approach in which clients are served. Well known as a prominent figure in the NY area, divorce lawyer Karl Brodzansky formed his firm with a vision in mind to...

Anthony M. La Pinta is one of Long Island’s most accomplished and respected trial attorneys. Practicing law for over 30 years, he specializes in all phases of federal and state criminal defense, civil rights and plaintiff's personal injury litigation.

Described by members of the judiciary as "an attorney of the highest caliber," and "one of the finest lawyers on Long Island," Mr. La Pinta represents the highest standards in the legal community. He has been selected to the 2014-2020 editions of "Super Lawyers" magazine and has earned the “Preeminent - AV” rating with the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Attorney Peer Rating System....

Daniel D’Costa, Esq. is the managing partner at D’Costa Law, P.C. His practice focuses on FINRA securities arbitration, fraud, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and insurance provider denials of no-fault benefits for both injured parties and health care providers. As an experienced litigator, Daniel has represented all types of clients around the nation and abroad in court and various forms of alternative dispute resolution forums. Daniel is passionate about the law, his clients and providing personal attention to each of his clients in order to make the legal process as stress free as possible while achieving the best possible outcome. Daniel represents...

Albert Cohen is the owner and founder of the Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. As a highly esteemed advocate, author, and community leader, Albert Cohen’s mission has been to improve the lives of his clients by helping them navigate through complexity of estate planning and elder law. Mr. Cohen has experienced firsthand how emotionally and financially devastating it can be not to have a proper estate plan. Mr. Cohen combines legal skills with compassion and understanding, in developing estate plans personalized to each client’s unique circumstances. He is known for his ability to reduce estate taxes, minimize or...

Bill has 20+ years of litigation and law firm management experience. He is hardworking, efficient and detail oriented with strong leadership skills and a proven track record. He is extremely organized with a strong ability to multi-task. Bill works well in a team environment and is capable of handling complex matters and providing guidance to other team members to ensure that all matters are handled properly. EDUCATION Juris Doctor ...

Gregory Hach is a partner at Hach & Rose, LLP. His practice area focus is in representing members of organized labor unions in mass tort actions including prescription drug liability, personal injury actions, and asbestos litigation. Mr. Hach is admitted to practice law in New York, Washington, DC, and the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University, Claude W. Pettit College of Law in 1999. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science in 1996 from the John Jay College of Criminal...

Marc D. Grossman graduated from The University of Michigan in 1989. After completing Brooklyn Law School and Baruch Business School’s J.D./M.B.A. program while interning at the Law Department of the United Nations, Mr. Grossman became an Associate and later a Partner in the law firm of Mergel, Tubman & Grossman in New York City. Mr. Grossman is also a Founding Partner of Sanders and Grossman P.C., and Baker Sanders Barshay Grossman Fass Muhlstock & Neuwirth, LLC, and a Senior Partner at Sanders, Sanders, Block, Woycik, Viener & Grossman, P.C. and Sanders Viener Grossman LLP.

Since beginning his law career in 1993,...

Mr. Phemister has been practicing law in New York since 1998. Since then, he has been fortunate enough to have handled several thousand cases and taken well over a hundred verdicts at trial.

Initially, his practice focused on personal injury but over the years, he began working on cases where people were claiming they were assaulted by the police, or wrongfully arrested and held against their will.

As time went on, Craig began seeing more and more of these cases until he had the eye-opening experience of seeing a judge in New York declare that a man who spent nearly 18 years...

With 30 years experience in tort litigation, Paul T. Hofmann stands tall as a champion for victims whose lives are forever changed. Named a Super Lawyer in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Hofmann specializes in personal injury matters, with special emphasis on maritime, railroad and construction worker claims.

Hofmann has a B.A. from Rutgers College and J.D. from New York Law School. He is a member of American Association of Justice and the Maritime Law Association. He chaired the ATLA Admiralty Section and writes and lectures extensively.

Hofmann says that our mission is to maximize each clients recovery by thorough research, preparation...

I help you receive compensation for your accident and medical malpractice case. As an experienced attorney and litigator for almost 10 years in New York, I have assisted countless individuals and their families recover millions of dollars for their injuries. I have worked extensively with victims of medical malpractice and serious accidents, including motor vehicle accidents, falls, animal bites, traumatic brain injury cases, construction accidents, and those who have suffered catastrophic injuries. Como abogada con 10 años de experiencia en Nueva York, he ayudado a innumerables personas y sus familias a recuperar millones de dólares por sus daños morales y materiales....

Adam Orlow is a personal injury lawyer and partner at The Orlow Firm. He has been practicing law as a personal injury lawyer since 1998. Adam Orlow has handled personal injury cases of all types including but not limited to construction accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, police misconduct, sexual abuse, premises liability including slip and fall accidents, nursing home abuse, lead poisoning and third party workers compensation.

Eleni Coffinas is a member of Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. and is in charge of one the firm’s medical malpractice units. She is a highly experienced attorney who has won seven and eight figure verdicts for her clients.

Ina Pecani is an associate attorney at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. Serving clients in New York City, she specializes in mass tort litigation and September 11th related injuries. Please contact her today and schedule a consultation to discuss your legal options.

Jessica P. Denninger is an associate lawyer at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. She handles claims for law enforcement members who sustained injuries and sickness after the 9/11 attacks. If you were harmed as a firefighter, police officer, or other medical personnel, please contact her office today.

Gent Disha is an associate at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. who specializes in New York medical malpractice cases.

Steve V. Fils-Aime is an associate at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. and specializes in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and municipal liability.

Frank Floriani is a member of Sullivan Papain’s product liability and complex litigation department. He is highly experienced and effective at helping clients in both New York and New Jersey. Contact him today to set up a free consultation if you have been negligently injured by another.

Eric C. Goldman is an associate at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. who specializes in motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and premises liability. Contact his office today to schedule a consultation to discuss your claim.

Anthony P. Mastroianni is an associate at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. in New York City and specializes in construction accidents, mass torts, premises liability, and product liability.

Thomas J. McManus is as managing partner at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. He specializes in cases relating to municipal law, premises liability, and firefighting related injuries.

Kevin S. McDonald is primarily dedicated to the representation of Plaintiffs in cases involving life changing injuries and wrongful death, particularly those resulting from medical malpractice.

For the past 30 years, Kevin has represented clients injured through the negligence of others, virtually all in the area of medical malpractice. His track record of success is impressive by any standard. He has achieved over 30 verdicts and settlements in excess of one million dollars.

Kevin combines a scrupulous approach to the preparation of a case for trial with a firm understanding of complex legal and medical issues. He knows that cases are...

Eric K. Schwarz, has been with Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. for his full legal career and has established himself as a top litigator in medical malpractice and general negligence cases.

Marie Ng leads one of Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C.'s general negligence departments and specializes in the areas municipal liability and premises liability. She is a highly skilled attorney who fights for the rights of her clients. Contact her office today for more information.

Ian M. Sack, received his Juris Doctorate from CUNY Law in 2002 & admitted to both the State & Federal Bar soon after. Sack, served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office. Mr. Sack then worked at a Suffolk County employment discrimination, labor & employment law firm. Sack then began as a Trial Attorney for a personal injury law firm. As a Major Case Trial Attorney, Mr. Sack tried high exposure personal injury cases involving serious injuries/death. Sack has taken jury verdicts in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, EDNY, Riverhead in State & Federal Courts. In...