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Biography
Douglas Corleone is an experienced New York personal injury lawyer who graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2000. He is also the auther of several legal thrillers and crime novels including the award-winning ONE MAN'S PARADISE, the acclaimed international thriller GOOD AS GONE, and the international bestseller ROBERT LUDLUM'S THE JANSON EQUATION.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
50%
25 years
Personal Injury
50%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 25 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Corleone Law Firm PLLC
287 Park Avenue S, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10010
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Douglas Santino Corleone's Reviews
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Posted by Marc | September 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly Recommend!
Doug Corleone and his colleagues did a great job representing me. This is my second case that I used them for. Definitely would recommend him. Very courteous and professional service from the moment you walk into their office until the day of settlement. They walk you through everything and help you ...
Posted by ANTHONY M | September 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Bar None Incredible Lawyer
From the minute I met Douglas, his professionalism and expertise in my field were incredible. He takes all of his time and focus to meet every need you have. I would seriously recommend him if you ever have any questions regarding a legal matter. His help has seriously made my issue a lot easier. Tha...
Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2022
Extraordinary Lawyer
Douglas has a great personality which is a testament to how well he communicates with his clients and people in general. His wealth of knowledge and writing skills , especially in legal matters is admirable. I would highly recommend Douglas to anyone seeking a lawyer.
Posted by Richard | August 31, 2022
Highly effective and efficient
An absolute pleasure to deal with when facing ambiguous / difficult circumstances. Efficient and right to the point. Highly recommend.
Posted by Caroline | August 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Wonderful lawyer
Douglas is not only very knowledgeable but also very intelligent. He helped me out with a legal matter and did so with class and integrity. You couldn’t ask for a better lawyer to help you. I highly recommend him.
Douglas Santino Corleone's Lawyer Endorsements
"I’ve been a lawyer for over 20 years, more than half of which were in NYC. Doug is a top-flight lawyer with phenomenal writing skills — but beyond that, he’s a great person. An asset for sure. I highly recommend him."
"Doug is diligent, hard-working, and professional. I endorse him and will continue to refer matters to him."
Michael Mumola
Personal injury lawyer
Frank Marciano
Personal injury lawyer
Frederic Abramson
Personal injury lawyer
Steven Pertuz
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Vincent Antoniello
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2010
Minotaur Books/MWA First Crime Novel Award, Mystery Writers of America
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Attorney, Corleone Law Firm PLLC
1999 - 1999
Legal Intern, Office Of The Public Defender, Essex County, NJ
1998 - 2000
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Thomas D. White
1998 - 1998
Law Clerk, Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company
1998 - 1998
Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable Jonathan M. Harris, Bergen County, NJ
1997 - 1997
Law Clerk, Office of the New York State Attorney General, New York, NY
1992 - 1993
Legal Intern, Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Morris County, NJ
Associations
New York State Bar Association
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
New York County Lawyers' Association
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Attorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Third Party Liability Settlement for Injured Construction Worker
Settlement
Settlement with City of New York for Civil Rights Violations
Settlement
Third Party Liability Settlement for Injured Parking Attendant
Settlement
Education
2000
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Roger Williams University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Hawaii Book & Music Festival
Legal Fiction
2013
Bouchercon World Mystery Convention
Legal Fiction
Publications
2008
PI Magazine
Choosing a PI: What Lawyers Want
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Guide to Taxes on Personal Injury Awards in New York
10 Sep 2022
Legal Guide
Employers' Guide to H-1B Visas: Fees and Processing Times
02 Sep 2022
Legal Guide
Employers' Guide to H-1B Visas: Employers’ FAQs
02 Sep 2022