The Rizzuto Law Firm handles Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect cases as well as general negligence.
The Rizzuto Law Firm is a 7 attorney law firm with a long reliable history. 3 of our attorneys have been together for over 20 years. 5 for over 10. Over half the staff has been with the firm for well over 10 years. We represent individuals in serious personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home neglect claims. We bring a very unique experience to our cases because we also I also represent corporations, insurance carriers, & municipalities in the defense of personal injury claims. Our firm is one of the few law firms in the country utilizing biomechanical engineers in the defense & prosecution of personal injury claims. My experience also includes litigating labor & employment law matters. Which includes negotiating collective bargaining agreements, handling employment arbitrations, participating in hearings before the NLRB & litigating issues under the National Labor Relations Act in Federal Court. I have lectured on topics such as “Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse”, “Indemnification Issues”; “Mold Litigation”; “Defending the Deep Pocket”. Several of his high profile cases have generated national media attention. I have appeared on the Fox News Channel and various local television networks to discuss bullying in our schools and the gross injustices many citizens in our society face.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Hebrew
The Rizzuto Law Firm
50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
Suite 501
Uniondale, NY, 11514
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 1994 | 02/24/2022 |
Legal answers | 35 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Rizzuto Law Firm | 2005 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Suffolk County Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Columbian Lawyers Association of Queens | Member | 2011 - Present |
Nassau County Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
New York State Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
Confederation of Columbian Lawyer Associations | Member | 1995 - Present |
Queens County Bar Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
St. John's University School of Law Suffolk County Alumni Association | President | N/A |
St. John's University School of Law Nassau County Alumni Association | Member | N/A |
Columbian Lawyers Association of Nassau County, Inc | President | 2012 - 2013 |
New York State Plaintiff's Nursing Home Litigation Group | President | 2010 - 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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St John's University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
St. John's University College of Business Administration | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Columbian Lawyers Association of Nassau County | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Nursing Home Neglect results in Scabies | $425,000 Settlement |
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Deborah Truhowsky, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Aug 27, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Phil Rizzuto is an excellent attorney and genuinely good individual. He has an indepth understanding of nursing home abuse and neglect cases, and is also an accomplished trial attorney. I have had the pleasure of working with Phil on several cases, and have always been impressed by the way in which he handles the cases and interacts with clients.
Michael Lindstadt, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 2, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Phil Rizzuto has the rare ability to represent both individual plaintiffs and defendant companies at a very high level. I’m one of many trial lawyers to know that if Phil Rizzuto represents your opponent, you have a very tough fight ahead of you!
Deborah Truhowsky, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Aug 27, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Phil Rizzuto is an excellent attorney and genuinely good individual. He has an indepth understanding of nursing home abuse and neglect cases, and is also an accomplished trial attorney. I have had the pleasure of working with Phil on several cases, and have always been impressed by the way in which he handles the cases and interacts with clients.
Michael Lindstadt, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 2, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Phil Rizzuto has the rare ability to represent both individual plaintiffs and defendant companies at a very high level. I’m one of many trial lawyers to know that if Phil Rizzuto represents your opponent, you have a very tough fight ahead of you!
Thomas Tona, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Oct 11, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I highly endorse this attorney. Phil is a leader in nursing home litigation and an excellent trial attorney.
Mark Freeley, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Oct 5, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Phil is a fighter and works hard to achieve great results for his clients. He is personable, diligent and trustworthy.
Kristen Reed, Litigation Attorney on Oct 3, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Phil is a competent, hard working, ethical attorney, who fights with passion for rights of all his clients, from inception to the appellate level. I have had the pleasure of working with him for over 20 years. It is an honor to be part of his team.
Bettina Hollis, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Oct 3, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Phil has an innovative approach to nursing home abuse and neglect cases. I work with him in this field and am inspired by his ability to negotiate large settlements and fight for our client's and their loved ones. He is smart and really understands our clients' needs and feelings. He handles a large number of Nursing Home cases and is well versed in Public Health Law and its implications when litigating these matters. This is a fairly new area of law and I have yet to meet another attorney who understands these issues as well as Phil.
Christina Panzarella, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 20, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Phil is an exceptional litigator. He is smart, hardworking, aggressive and dedicated. He will always go the extra mile for a client. I have worked with him on a few matters and am always impressed with the results he obtains. I endorse this lawyer.
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