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Scott Charles Occhiogrosso
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Biography
Scott Occhiogrosso is Partner at Block O'Toole & Murphy and has achieved top verdicts and settlements in New York State, including a $110 Million Jury Verdict for a cyclist paralyzed by a falling railroad tie, $13.5 Million Settlement for a victim struck by a car, and a $11.5 Million Settlement for a worker injured in a construction site accident.
Scott began his early career as a trial lawyer at the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office where he handled thousands of serious cases in the courtrooms of downtown Brooklyn. His skills as a prosecutor resulted in a promotion to the prestigious Brooklyn Gang Unit, where he focused on prosecuting criminals involved in violent crimes and gang-related activities.
Scott's formidable trial background has enhanced his reputation and success as a skilled personal injury lawyer. A fiercely-devoted courtroom advocate, he made significant strides in hotly contested liability cases and has won many injury cases, including numerous 7-figure settlements for clients.
Since 2013, Scott was selected as a New York Super Lawyer, signifying that he is among the top 5% of attorneys in the plaintiff’s personal injury field.
Scott's notable recent case results include:
- $110,174,972 for a Catastrophically-Injured Cyclist
- $13,500,000 for Pedestrian Struck by Car in Suffolk County
- $11,500,000 for Worker with Severe Wrist Injuries After a Construction Accident
- $5,900,000 for Worker Injured During Bronx School Renovation Project
- $4,650,000 for Man Injured in Unsafe Work Environment
- $4,250,000 for Man Knocked Into a Ditch
- $4,200,000 for Ladder Fall Victim
- $4,000,000 for Brooklyn Car Accident Victim
- $3,500,000 for Man Who Suffered Traumatic Brain Injury
- $3,400,000 for Union Worker Injured in a Scaffold Fall
- $3,258,000 for Forklift Accident Victim
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Licensed in New York for 25 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Block O'Toole & Murphy
1 Penn Plaza, Suite 4850, New York, NY, 10119
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Posted by Daniel | June 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
I will be recommending Block O'Tool & Murphy
Mr Occhiogrosso was a tremendous help with me and my case. His professionalism through out six and a half years of my case was outstanding. I am extremely happy with the result of my case thanks to Mr Occhiogrosso and his staff.
Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Personal injury case
Mr. Scott is a great attorney in NYC from my experience! He will fight for you to get what you deserve for your injuries! you ever need a lawyer in NYC hire him and his team!
Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who Legal
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Attorneys in Metro New York, New York Times
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Block O'Toole & Murphy
2011 - 2017
Senior Trial Associate, Block O'Toole & Murphy
2010 - 2011
Senior Trial Counsel, Hill & Moin
2005 - 2010
Senior Trial Counsel, Port Authority Law Department
2002 - 2011
Adjunct Professor, St. John's University School Of Law
2000 - 2005
Trial Lawyer, Kings County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2015 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Brooklyn Columbian Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$110,174,972 for Man Injured by Falling Beam During Subway Maintenance
$110,174,972.38
$5,900,000 for Worker Injured During Bronx School Renovation Project
$5,900,000
$4,650,000 for Man Injured in Unsafe Work Environment
$4,650,000
$4,250,000 for Man Knocked Into a Ditch
$4,250,000
$4,200,000 for Ladder Fall Victim
$4,200,000
$4,000,000 for Brooklyn Car Accident Victim
$4,000,000
$3,500,000 for Man Who Suffered Traumatic Brain Injury
$3,500,000
$3,400,000 for Union Worker Injured in a Scaffold Fall
$3,400,000
$3,258,000 for Forklift Accident Victim
$3,258,000
$13,500,000 for Pedestrian Struck by Company-Owned Car
$13,500,000
$11,500,000 for Worker Injured in Construction Accident
$11,500,000
Education
1999
Fordham University
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of South Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish