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Terrence James Cortelli
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Biography
Injured? Don't mess around. Call me today.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Personal Injury
100%
26 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 23 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
StolzenbergCortelli LLP
99 main street, suite 201, Nyack, NY, 10603
StolzenbergCortelli LLP
305 Old Tarrytown Road, White Plains, NY, 10603
StolzenbergCortelli LLP
26 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11242
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Terrence James Cortelli's Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2015
Excellent attorney means excellent results!
Terrence is very dedicated and trustworthy. He goes the extra mile to assure excellent results on each case. He is intelligent, attentive and a hard-working attorney.
Terrence Cortelli
Replied last May 31, 2018Thanks. We do our best!
Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2009
Excellent Attorney
Terrence is a great attorney. He is aggressive when he needs to be and compassionate when circumstances dictate. He is an exert in the law and I got an excellent result in my case. I highly recommend him!
Terrence Cortelli
Replied last May 31, 2018Thank you so much for your kind words.
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2009
Excellent lawyer
Mr. Cortelli is undoubtedly an excellent lawyer. He was professional and courteous from the beginning of my process until the very end. He made me feel as if my case was the most important one in the world. He was aggressive and fought for me the whole way. I completely recommend him to anyone who ne...
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2009
great attorney
He handled my case and it was resolved in months. He is extremely smart, courteous and always was reachable. He has a large group of paralegals that help him get major results. I would recommend him to anyone I know.
Terrence James Cortelli's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Having Terry Cortelli as a partner in our firm has been great. He works hard and is extremely determined to get our clients the best results possible."
"I've known Terry a long time and worked with him on several cases. He is an outstanding lawyer with a history of obtaining great results for his clients. I certainly would recommend him."
"Terry is a fine attorney who cares deeply about his clients, works hard to advocate on their behalf and gets results. I am pleased to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Terry is an excellent personal injury attorney with outstanding appellate advocacy skills."
"I endorse this lawyer. Terrence is knowledgeable, caring, and gets excellent results for his clients."
"I endorse this attorney's work because I worked with him for several years and know that his work is of the highest quality. He is an accomplished litigator who achieves great results for his clients."
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Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2001
Dean's List, Pace School of Law
2001
Ranking Scholar, Pace School of Law
2000
Member, Editor, Pace Environmental Law Editor
1997
Honor Society, Phi Sigma Tau
Work Experience
2003 - 2007
Associate, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker
2001 - 2003
Staff Attorney, New York State Court of Appeals
Associations
2009 - Present
Rockland County Hatian American Nurse's AssociationGeneral Council
2009 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
White Plains Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Rockland County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Juan Vasquez v. Lam’s Golden Pearl Hotel
On the eve of trial, the parties settled for $450,000
Jane and John Doe v. Defendant Driver- the names are redacted for privacy reasons.
After several months of litigation, we were able to obtain almost $750,000 on their behalf.
Worker Falls From Scaffold
$300,000 settlement while on trial calender.
Cleaning Lady Falls at Work
$1,100,000
Christmas Car Accident
$500,000
Drunk Cop Shoots Fires Gun at Innocent Motorists
$8,100,000
Education
2001
Pace University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Fordham University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Clarkstown South Mock Trial Team
West Nyack, New York
Publications
2018
2015
Pulse On Line Magazine
How Much Money is My Case Worth?
2014
Journal News
Bad Commutes
2014
Pulse On Line Magazine
You Had a Car Accident -- What Can You Now Expect?
2014
RCBA NewsBrief
New York Court of Appeals Practice
2009
Car Accident Victims: What to Expect Next
Car Accident Victims: What to Expect Next
Languages
Spanish
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What can I do if my ex won’t agree to have our child seen by a counselor? Or having a tutor for speech(I’m paying myself for it)
25 May 2018
Q&A
Can an Insurance company paying no-fault impose a lien on the settlement with another carrier for pain and suffering?
26 Feb 2015
Q&A
What is the going rate for personal injury attorney. Is it a percentage of what you get and how much of a percentage on say 250,
15 Mar 2010
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How to Select a Strong Assisted Living Facility
12 Dec 2015
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Who Pays My Medical Bills When I Have A Car Accident?
22 Dec 2009
Legal Guide
What to Do in a Car Accident
22 Dec 2009