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Terrence Lee Tarver
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Biography
Terrence L. Tarver has been in the Plaintiff's personal injury field since 2003, and his passion is advocating for those who have been injured through the negligence of others. He handles all kinds of cases in Plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation from motor vehicle accidents and slip and falls to products liability and medical malpractice. Mr. Tarver controls all facets of these cases from inception through trial and throughout his career has obtained millions of dollars in results for his clients, including recent settlements of $500,; $750,; $787,; $825,; $900,; $3,425,; and $4,000,, and recent verdicts of $600, and $4,000,.
In addition to his admissions to practice law in New York State and Louisiana, Mr. Tarver is also licensed to practice in the Federal Courts for the folllowing Districts:
U.S.D.C. Eastern District of New York, June 2009;
U.S.D.C. Southern District of New York, July 2009; and
U.S.D. C. Northern District of New York, January 2014.
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Louisiana for 16 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 17 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Tarver Law Firm, P.C.
176 Mineola Boulevard, Suite 200, Mineola, NY, 11501
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Terrence Lee Tarver's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 39 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Mario Umana | September 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Lawyer Very knowledgeable.
Mr. Taver is very knowledgeable attorney that knows A lot about law and accidents cases. my experience with Mr. Tarver law firm was very pleasant. I will highly recommend him as your lawyer any type accident case.
Posted by Chris | September 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Our attorney
Very professional and extremely knowledgeable. Would highly recommend him. He accomplished our goals and we are very happy with the results.
Posted by Donna | March 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Looking for the Best Personal Injury Lawyer Tarver Lawfirm is a 10 out of 10
Mr Tarvers law Firm took our case after 4 other attorneys declined to help us. He always kept us informed. Our calls were always returned. Even after we received our settlement Mr Tarvers Law Firm still helped us with additional paperwork. I would highly recommend Terrence Tarver. He was very carin...
Posted by Mary | February 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend
Terrence and his staff worked very hard for my case. There was no lack of communication, phone calls, texts or emails were returned promptly. I would definitely use him again if ever needed.
Posted by Jason | February 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A pleasure to work with.
Terrence is excellent to work with, he went above and beyond on my case. He kept me updated on my case and if he ever missed a call he was sure to call me right back. Although my case was long he worked hard and never settled for less. Truly a pleasure to work with.
Terrence Lee Tarver's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Terrence for many years. He is a dedicated attorney that passionately advocates for his client's' best interests. I whole-heartedly endorse Terrence for anyone looking for a competent litigator."
"Terrence is a great lawyer and a great person. I have had the pleasure of knowing him since he was third year law student at Hofstra University School of Law. He is one of the most dedicated and hard working attorneys I have ever seen. Because of his hard work, I believe he has developed into one of the best trial lawyers in the State of New York. Any client that is lucky enough to have Terrence represent them is in great hands."
"Terrence is one of the hardest working attorneys I know. If you are fortunate enough to have Terrence as your attorney, rest assured that he will be doing everything possible to secure you the most favorable outcome."
"I've known Terrence since law school as an effective, impressive and talented advocate."
Experience
Honors
2016
Premier 100 Trial Attorney, The National Academy of Jurisprudence
2016
Top NY Settlements: $500,000.00, New York Law Journal
2016
Fellow, New York Bar Foundation
2016
Top 10 Under 40, The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 10 Under 40, The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Fellow, American Bar Foundation
2015
Secretarial Award, Kiwanis LISCD
2015
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2013
Young Lawyer of the Month, Nassau County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Committee
2013
Top Verdicts - Motor Vehicle, New York Law Journal
2013
Secretarial Award, Kiwanis LISCD
2011
Certificate of Recognition, Kiwanis LISCD
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Founder, Tarver Law Firm, P.C.
2008 - 2016
Associate, Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo, PC
2005 - 2005
Legal Intern, Hon. Darrell Gavrin - New York Supreme Court, Queens County
2005 - 2005
Legal Intern, Hon. Anna Culley - New York City Civil Court - Queens County
2005 - 2007
Legal Intern, Boyd & Aufenanger
2004 - 2004
Legal Intern, Cossich Sumich Parsiola & Taylor
2003 - 2003
Legal Intern, Cossich Sumich Parsiola & Taylor
Associations
2013 - Present
Nassau Academy of Law Advisory BoardMember, Treasurer
2010 - Present
Nassau County Courthouse KiwanisMember, Secretary
2009 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember, YLS Treasurer, TICL 10th District Rep, among others
2008 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Hofstra Law School Alumni AssociationMember, Vice President
2005 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember, Past Chair of Plaintiff's Roundtable & Young Lawyers
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Balter
$600,000.00 Verdict
Bar-Levy
$4,000,000.00 Verdict
Gooch
$500,000.00 Settlement
Iqbal
$250,000.00 Settlement
Orlando
$200,000.00 Settlement
Confidential
$350,000.00 Settlement
Linehan
$200,000.00 Settlement
Perrone
$400,000.00 Settlement
Confidential
$240,000.00
Doherty
$200,000.00 Settlement
Klein
$475,000.00
Education
2007
Hofstra University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Tulane University, Louisiana
B.S.M.
Speaking Engagements
2017
Evidence Presentation
Attorney Litigant For Mock Trial Oral Arguments At Trial
2017
CLE
CLE Moderator: Litigating A Med Mal Case: Taking A Case, Medical Records, & Lining Up Experts
2016
National Trial Competition
Evaluator/Judge: National Trial Competition
2016
CLE
CLE Moderator: Openings & Summations
2016
CLE
CLE Moderator: Recent Decisions Concerning Sections 200, 241(1), & 241(6) of the Labor Law
2016
CLE
Speaker: Preparing For Your First Deposition
2016
CLE
CLE Moderator: Navigating ERISA, Medicare, & Medicaid Liens In Personal Injury Cases
2016
1L Orientation
Panel Moderator: Navigating Law School
2015
Panel Discussion
Speaker: Landing Your First Job & The Nature of Your Practice as a Young Attorney
2015
Panel Discussion
Speaker: Becoming Active in Bar Associations
2015
Panel Discussion
Speaker: Navigating Law School
2015
Informational Career Fair
Speaker: Hofstra Law Informational Career Fair
2015
CLE
CLE Moderator: Basics of Asbestos Litigation
2015
CLE
CLE Materials Contributor: Opening Statements
2014
Panel Discussion
Speaker: Landing Your First Job & The Nature of Your Practice as a Young Attorney
2014
Panel Discussion
Speaker: Discover Your Passion In Litigation
2014
Informational Career Fair
Speaker: Hofstra Law Informational Career Fair
2014
CLE
CLE Materials Contributor: Trial Prep
2014
CLE
CLE Moderator: Protecting the Silver Population: Litigating Nursing Home Abuse Cases
2014
CLE
CLE Moderator: 2013 In Review: Workers Comp Decisions the PI Bar Needs to Know
2014
CLE
CLE Moderator: Medicaid Liens & Planning Options: 2014 Update Current Status of the Law on Liens
2013
Panel Discussion
Speaker: Landing Your First Job & The Nature of Your Practice as a Young Attorney
2013
Informational Career Fair
Speaker: Hofstra Law Informational Career Fair
2013
CLE
CLE Moderator: Jury Selection & Opening Statements
2012
Mock Trial
Judge: Statewide High School Mock Trial Regional Competition
2011
Panel Discussion
Speaker: Landing Your First Job & The Nature of Your Practice as a Young Attorney
2011
CLE
CLE Skit Actor: To Report or Not To Report
2010
Panel Discussion
Speaker: Landing Your First Job & The Nature of Your Practice as a Young Attorney
2010
Moot Court
Judge: Hofstra Law Moot Court Competition Seminar
2010
CLE
CLE Materials Contributor: Ethically Bring in Business & Filing Appropriate Documents
Publications
2016
Verdicts & Settlements: $4,000,000.00
New York Law Journal
2016
New York State Bar News
Young Lawyers: Have hope, work hard and take advantage of opportunities
2015
The Nassau Lawyer
The Common-Law Public Documents Exception to the Hearsay Rule
2015
2015
2013
The Nassau Lawyer
Charity Case: Is a Donation a Collateral Source
Languages
English