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Robert Adriano Ungaro

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  • New York, NY
  • Licensed for 29 years
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About Robert

Robert Ungaro is General Counsel to the New York City Police Department Superior Officers Council (NYPD SOC) http://nypdsoc.com, and disability counsel to the New York City Police Department Captains Endowment Association (NYPD CEA) www.nypdcea.org, the New York City Police Department Lieutenants Benevolent Association (NYPD LBA) http://www.nypd-lba.org, the New York City Police Department Sergeants Benevolent Association (NYPD SBA) http://members.sbanyc.org/ And the New York City Police Department Detectives Endowment Association (NYPD DEA) https://www.nycdetectives.org/. He entered private practice following a distinguished career in public service which began at the New York County District Attorneys' Office, culminating at the NYC Department of Investigation. He was appointed, during the Giuliani administration, to head the office of the NYC Fire Department Inspector General during the tenure of Commissioner Howard Safir. He retired in 1996, to form the law firm of Seelig & Ungaro where he practiced law for thirteen years, devoting his attention between complex disability litigation and civil service issues. In January 2010, Mr. Ungaro formed his current law firm, Ungaro & Cifuni. He is a seasoned advocate, having successfully represented clients in well over 10,000 matters worth billions of dollars in recoveries and benefits, many of which concerned NYC police officers and firefighters injured or disabled in the performance of duty. His articles on disability issues are regularly published in Bar Association, Police and Firefighting publications.

His offices are located at 291 Broadway, Suite 1400, and he can be reached at 212 766-5800. His memberships include the state, appellate, and federal courts of this jurisdiction, the Supreme Court of the United States, New York County Lawyers Assoc., New York Social Security Bar Assoc., National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives, and the Fraternal Order of Police.

Practice areas

  1. Social Security & Disability: 40%

    Assiting disabled workers obtain disability benefits.

    27 years, 3,000 cases

  2. Administrative law: 35%

    Assiting civil servants obtain disability pensions

    27 years, 3,000 cases

  3. General practice: 10%

    The General Practice of Law

    7 years

  4. Appeals: 5%

    Appealing adverse decisions to higher Courts

    7 years

  5. Personal injury: 5%

    Assisting persons injured as the result of negligence by others

    7 years

  6. Real estate: 5%

    Assist clients with real property transactions

    7 years

Languages spoken

Italian

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Contact

Ungaro & Cifuni, Attorneys at Law, LLP

291 Broadway Suite 1400
New York, NY, 10007

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      NYCurrently registered 199302/24/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers27
      Legal guides1
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Special Achievement Award (Investigative Excellence)NYC Department of Investigation:N/A
      (Dedication to Duty and Investigative Excellence)FDNY Bureau of Fire InvestigationsN/A
      Appreciation Award (Outstanding Legal Services)Fraternal Order of PoliceN/A
      Legal Serices AwardThe Municipal Police Benevolent AssociationN/A
      Faithful and Dedicated ServiceNew York County District Attorney's OfficeN/A
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Founding PartnerUngaro and Cifuni, Attorneys at Law2010 - Present
      Founding PartnerSeelig and Ungaro, Attorneys at Law LLP1996 - 2010
      Inspector General, FDNYNYC Department of Investigation1986 - 1996
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      NYPD Sergeants Benevolent AssociationDisability Counsel2012 - Present
      NYPD Leiutenants Benevolent AssociationDisability Counsel2010 - Present
      NYPD Superior Officers CouncilGeneral Counsel2010 - Present
      NYPD Captains Endowment AssociationDisability Counsel2008 - Present
      United States Court of Appeals for the Second CircuitMember2006 - Present
      NOSSCR (National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives)Member2004 - Present
      New York Social Security Bar AssociationMember2002 - Present
      The Municipal Police Benevolent AssociationDisability Counsel1999 - Present
      United States Supreme CourtAdmitted1997 - Present
      United States District Court for the Southern District of New YorkMember1996 - Present
      United States District Court for the Eastern District of New YorkMember1996 - Present
      United States District Court for the District of New JerseyMember1992 - Present
      The Fraternal Order of PoliceMember1990 - Present
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      New York Law JournalRichter v. Cardozo2015
      The Chief-LeaderAppeal Annuls Decision To Yank Cop’s Pension2015
      New York Law JournalIn re Seiferheld v. Kelly2015
      La Sotto Voce - The official newsletter of the FDNY COLUMBIA ASSOCIATIONFirst Zadroga Filing Period Closing October 3, 2013, and Failure to Register May Result in Denial of Claims2013
      New York Law JournalIN RE DIANA TORRES, pet-res, v. RAYMOND KELLY, ETC. Respondents-ap2013
      New York Law JournalIN RE ROY T. RICHTER, ETC. pet-res, v. RAYMOND KELLY, ETC. Respondents-ap2013
      Chief LeaderCourt: Police Surgeon Wrongly Denied ‘Heart Bill’ Disability Pension.2012
      Chief-LeaderVictory for Captains Union Mayor Not Your Governor, Judge Tells Police Fund.2012
      Brooklyn Barrister (see pages 5 and 10), the official publication of the Brooklyn Bar AssociationZadroga Act Reopens the Victims Compensation Fund of 2001,2012
      Captains Endowment Association Bulletin - The official publication of the Captains Endowment Association, Police Department, City of New York "Managing the FINEST"Three Quarters and Span of Time.2011
      Captains Endowment Association Bulletin - The official publication of the Captains Endowment Association, Police Department, City of New York "Managing the FINEST"World Trade Center Illness2011
      NYPD Lieutenants Benevolent Association NEWS magazineThe James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (Zadroga Bill)2011
      FDNY Columbia Association NewsletterRetirees' Corner2011
      New York PostBrawl-beaten fireman in new pension bid2011
      Captains Endowment Association Bulletin - The official publication of the Captains Endowment Association, Police Department, City of New York "Managing the FINEST"The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act2011
      Chief LeaderPolice Board Declines To Revoke Disability Pension2011
      New York Law JournalIn the Matter of the Application of Patricia Brenes, Petitioner v. Raymond Kelly, as the Police Commissioner of the City of New York, Respondents, 101582/112011
      New York Law JournalMatter of Seiferheld v. Kelly, No. 842011
      Brooklyn Barrister the official publication of the Brooklyn Bar Association"Social Security Disability: What every lawyer should know,"2011
      New York Law JournalIn "Troubling" Case, Judges Say Only Board Can Revoke Pension2011
      Chief-LeaderCourt Sends Disability Spat Back to P.D. Pension Fund2010
      Captains Endowment Association Bulletin - The official publication of the Captains Endowment Association, Police Department, City of New York "Managing the FINEST"When Is A Disability Accidental2010
      New York Law JournalMatter of Walsh v Scopetta2010
      New York Law JournalMatter of Seiferheld v Kelly2010
      New York Law JournalMatter of Lloyd v Kelly2010
      New York Law JournalMatter of Davids v City of New York2010
      New York Law JournalJudge Orders Another Look At Police Disability Request2007
      New York Law JournalMatter of McAdams v. Kelly, 101457/20072007
      New York Law JournalIn the Matter of FRED SILVER-SMITH2002
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      New York Law SchoolJuris Doctori1991
      New York UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1981
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      WTC Round Table DiscussionNYPD First Responders Outreach and Education2013
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Merlotto v. BrattonFaverable To Client
      Cruz v. KellyFavorable to Client
      Richter and Dann v. Kellyfavorable
      Torres v. KellyFavorable to Client
      Betancourt v. Kelly2012 NY Slip Op 30510(U)
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      Top notch disability lawyer ! A++

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      Best friend to FDNY Brothers

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      A trusted and knowledgeable lawyer

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      Robert A Ungaro, A lawyer who gets the job done.

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      With Gratitude

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      Great Social Security Disability attorney

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      Thank You

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      Robert Ungaro is a knowledgeable and dedicated lawyer.

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      Seasoned Disability and Civil Service Litigator

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      Lawyer Jennifer Hess

      Jennifer Hess, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Jan 4, 2022
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have known Robert for about 3 years. He is a highly qualified and effective advocate for his clients. I often refer clients to him for assistance in Social Security Disability issues. I trust him and his staff to get the job done.

      Lawyer Nataliya I. Gavlin

      Nataliya Gavlin, Real estate Attorney on Mar 6, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.Excellent attorney with a great level of professionalism and experience.

      Lawyer Jennifer Hess

      Jennifer Hess, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Jan 4, 2022
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have known Robert for about 3 years. He is a highly qualified and effective advocate for his clients. I often refer clients to him for assistance in Social Security Disability issues. I trust him and his staff to get the job done.

      Lawyer Nataliya I. Gavlin

      Nataliya Gavlin, Real estate Attorney on Mar 6, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.Excellent attorney with a great level of professionalism and experience.

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      Bruce Bronster, Unknown Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have worked with Robert on many matters over the last two decades. He is an extremely capable attorney who is devoted to his clients and who maintains an unmatched success rate in the area of disability law. His legal acumen is respected by his allies and adversaries alike.

      Lawyer Michael L. Kalmus

      Michael Kalmus, Administrative law Attorney on Jun 30, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Robert Ungaro is a smart, highly competent and very aggressive advocate. He is responsive, reliable and gets excellent results for his clients. Equally important, he is an honest, forthright "tell it like it is" gentleman. A great colleague and a great lawyer.

      Lawyer Daniel S. Jaffe

      Daniel Jaffe, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Jun 30, 2014
      Relationship: Worked for lawyer

      I have the utmost respect for Robert Ungaro. He is undoubtedly one of the most talented and intelligent disability attorneys in the region. He is dedicated to his clients and to securing their financial futures. Mr. Ungaro has a impressive legal mind and it is an honor to have him as a mentor.

      Lawyer Eric Jordan Kuperman

      Eric Kuperman, Appeals Attorney on Oct 14, 2013
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Steven B. Epstein

      Steven Epstein, Administrative law Attorney on Nov 13, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have worked alongside Mr. Ungaro for over 10 years and had many opportunities to see the quality of his work. He is a dedicated attorney and highly skilled in his advocacy. A client with Mr. Ungaro on his side will be well situated to get the best possible outcome.

      Lawyer Michael S. Sheena

      Michael Sheena, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Oct 25, 2012
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Working with Robert has been a pleasure. His professionalism, diligence and concern for each and every client is unmatched. His growth as an attorney is not only related to his success rate but to his attention to detail and his tireless efforts on behalf of his clients.

      Lawyer Raymond Radow

      Raymond Radow, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Oct 25, 2012
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Robert is an assiduous and tireless advocate for individuals who have become disabled and are no longer able to work. The fact that his firm represents 3 different NYPD unions stands as testament to his outstanding abilities.

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