Peter C. Bongiorno

Peter C. Bongiorno

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 40 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Garden City, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Animal & Dog Bites ... +7 more

1415 Kellum Place Suite 200, Garden City, NY

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Biography

Fees and Rates

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Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 40 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1986

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

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Location

The Bongiorno Law Firm, PLLC

1415 Kellum Place Suite 200, Garden City, NY, 11530

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Peter C. Bongiorno's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Catherine | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

No regrets.

Could not have gotten luckier on making the call to hire Peter, best decision ever.

Posted by Karen | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

The attorney you want!

Peter Bongiorno is the attorney you want on your side after an injury. He was sharp, proactive, and truly took control of the situation from day one. What stood out most was how he balanced professionalism with genuine care—I never felt like just another case. He kept me updated, answered every quest...ion, and worked tirelessly to get results. If you’ve been hurt and don’t know where to turn, start with The Bongiorno Law Firm. You’ll be glad you did.

Posted by Mike | July 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Couldn’t have asked for a better firm to represent me!

Peter Bongiorno is an outstanding attorney who truly cares about his clients. He took the time to explain everything clearly, was always responsive, and made a stressful process much easier to navigate. I felt supported every step of the way and couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Highly recommend!...

Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Great to work with

Peter Bongiorno exceeded all expectations. He handled my case with professionalism and confidence, keeping me informed and involved without overwhelming me. His strategic approach and clear communication gave me peace of mind, and the results spoke for themselves. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him... again or refer others his way.

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Peter C. Bongiorno's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dean Lakis

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Peter for 10+ years and his legal skills (and those of his firm) are some of the best in the Country. Peters' talents, professionalism, respect within the legal community and sheer vigorous advocacy assure his clients of the highest financial recovery. I can unconditionally provide Peter Bongiorno, Esq., the Bongiorno Law Firm, with my highest endorsement. Dean Lakis, Esq."

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William Mandelbaum

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Peter for thirty years, and have always found him to be an exceptional advocate for his clients. He is a skilled negotiator, a zealous advocate, and highly skilled trial attorney. Without reservation,I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Founding Partner, The Bongiorno Law Firm

Associations

1986 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Attorney Member

Education

1985

St John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

St John's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

New York State Bar Association

Phenomenal Support is included at No Additional Cost

2025

New York State Bar Association

AI and the Attorney-Client Privilege: Protecting Confidentiality in the Age of Large Language Models USPS Priority

2025

New York State Bar Association

Artifical Intelligence: Opportunities and Use by Member Firms

2025

New York State Bar Association

Partnering on Nursing Home Negligence Cases: A Guide for Estate and Elder Law Lawyers

2025

New York State Bar Association

AI, Cybersecurity and Privacy: What Attorneys Need to Know About Emerging ISO Standards

2025

New York State Bar Association

Ethical Use of Social Media in One's Legal Practice

2025

New York State Bar Association

Artificial Intelligence as Evidence: Discoverability, Use, Admissibility of Algorithmic & Digital Evidence

2025

New York State Bar Association

Building Your Practice While Complying with the Attorney Advertising Rules

2025

New York State Bar Association

Legal Aspects of Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Digital Frontier

2025

New York State Bar Association

Building Your Practice While Complying with the Attorney Advertising Rules

2025

New York State Bar Association

Emerging Developments in Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers

2025

New York State Bar Association

Navigating The World of Sexual Abuse Allegations

2025

New York State Bar Association

Sexual Harassment, "Me Too" Allegations, and Settlement Agreements: A Necessary Perspective for Counsel

2025

New York State Bar Association

Conducting Sexual Harassment Investigations at Law Firms

2025

New York State Bar Association

Advertising Compliance Bootcamp: Select Topics

2025

New York State Bar Association

Understanding Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Cases

2025

New York State Bar Association

Legal Ethics: Dos and Dont's for Attorney Advertising

2025

New York State Bar Association

Preparing a Nursing Home Case for Trial

Languages

English

Spanish

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