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Anthony Thomas Ballato
also known as Anthony T. Ballato
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Biography
Anthony T. Ballato is an attorney and counsellor at law, licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey and Georgia state and federal courts and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Ballato represents crime victims of substantial frauds, cons, and schemes involving a wide variety of deceptive trade practices, auto fraud, counterfeit goods and larcenies, with substantial verdicts and punitive damages in excess of two million dollars in a single case and has been a featured speaker on public television and has had cases published in the New York Law Journal, Jury Verdict Reporter, Newsday and other publications. He maintains his law office at Massapequa, Oyster Bay Town, Nassau County, New York for the general practice of law and litigation in all courts. Mr. Ballato is a trained arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau and Attorney General in consumer lemon law matters, a Hearing Examiner for the Town of Oyster Bay, former general counsel for the Massapequa Water District and associate counsel for the Manhasset Lakeville Water and Fire Districts, as well as pro bono counsel for various churches and not for profit organizations. In addition, Anthony T. Ballato is a volunteer attorney of the Surrogate Decision Making Committee of the State of New York Commission on Quality of care for the Mentally Disabled, a former officer of the Columbian Lawyers Association, a former adjunct professor of paralegal studies at New York Institute of Technology, a member of the Speakers Bureaus of the Bar Associations of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, a court appointed Referee and has vast experience in various litigation ranging from family law matters, construction law, personal injury, contracts, business concerns, lemon law, pet law, bankruptcy, real estate, trusts and estates and numerous other matters. Call in confidence for a case evaluation and experienced advice.
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Licensed in New York for 36 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 37 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 34 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Anthony Thomas Ballato
5476 Merrick Road, New York, NY, 11758
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Anthony Thomas Ballato's Reviews
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Posted by Parul | September 29, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Attorney Anthony Ballato is very knowledgeable, helpful, kind and caring lawyer
Attorney Anthony Ballato is very knowledgeable, helpful, kind and caring lawyer who spent over 30 minutes of his time with me to provide useful information that no other lawyer had provided it to before. I was lost and frustrated but Attorney Anthony Ballato not only guided me but also pointed me in...
Posted by Heather | September 8, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Trusted Legal Expertise When I Needed It Most
I am so grateful to Anthony Ballato for reaching out to me and offering his time and expertise during a very personal and vulnerable situation. It is not easy to navigate something that feels both emotional and overwhelming, but Anthony provided outstanding legal advice with clarity, patience, and ge...
Posted by Francine Wilkins | March 11, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Lemon Law
I called the office of Attorney Anthony Ballato after searching for some who deals with knowledge of the Lemon law. Mr Ballato was extremely helpful, and personable. He spoke to me giving me his time and showing compassion. He explained that due to the car being purchased out of state he would ...
Posted by John | February 27, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Client
Mr. Ballato is an old-fashioned kind of lawyer fighting for the underdog -- he's there when you need him. He's given us his time, concern, consultation -- and has been working to help us. He follows up, knows what he's talking about, and gets results. Attorneys like him are becoming har...
Posted by Karan | June 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Experienced and Knowledgeable
I bought a Harley Davidson motorcycle that sadly turned out to be a lemon. Initially, I decided to handle the process of filing a lemon law claim on my own. However, once I received a response from Harley's attorneys, I quickly realized that I was in over my head. I found Anthony Ballato's firm throu...
Anthony Thomas Ballato's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am an attorney who needed a lawyer for a business related matter. When I called Mr. Ballato's office, I was very impressed when he answered the phone. Ordinarily when you call an attorney's office, you have to explain yourself to the secretary before you can get on the phone with the attorney. When I described my legal issue to Mr. Ballato, he was patient, and a good listener. He offered me good advice, and was extremely kind. I highly recommend Mr. Ballato!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Well respected lawyer representing consumers in lemon law claims"
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ballato shares a strong interest in helping those victimized by businesses committing unfair and deceptive practices. Much of his successful practice is the result of his commitment to helping consumers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Anthony Ballato is an excellent attorney committed to providing his clients with quality legal services. Anthony is knowledgeable in a wide range of practice areas. I strongly recommend Anthony Ballato for any of your legal needs."
"I have recently had the opportunity to work with Mr. Ballato in a legal matter and was extremely impressed with the breadth of his knowledge regarding consumer protection laws and litigation practice in general. I would wholeheartedly recommend him for anyone looking for counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer. Anthony Ballato is intelligent, thorough, and persuasive. He is a credit to the profession."
"I recommend attorney Ballato for New York Lemon Law work. It is clear from his legal guides and the reviews by former clients and other attorneys, and by his lemon law website and cases he has handled, that attorney Ballato is highly competent and qualified to handle general practice cases and he cares about his clients. He is especially knowledgeable in commercial law and lemon law cases. If you have a lemon and his office is near you, I recommend you call him for help."
"I endorse this lawyer. Professional, courteous lawyer who embodies the best aspects of fellow members of the bar."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Ballato is a fine addition to our legal community. He is an experienced attorney, and is passionate about his legal work and clients. I would not hesitate in recommending his services."
"I endorse this lawyer's work and I am picky. He is dedicated, professional, ethical, courteous, personable, knows his legal issues well and, in fact, I first met him while he was teaching a continuing legal education class all lawyers must take. I have no qualms about sending him clients because I know they will get excellent legal representation. Moreover, he returns calls promptly; a number one complaint by clients is attorneys that don;t return calls promptly, or at all, and before I was an attorney, I had serious problems with call-backs as well. Mr. Ballato knows that people with legal issues are stressed and need to know they can get in touch with their attorney. Finally, he helps newer attorneys regularly and this actually helps clients via establishing an excellent reputation in the legal community as well as honors attorneys' ethical code of promoting the welfare of those involved in the legal community-clients as well as attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Anthony Ballato is a hard working, dedicated, ethical and competent attorney and advocate. He is wise, experienced and meticulous. An excellent litigator and the best Lemon Law attorney in the State!"
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Experience
Honors
2012
Clients' Choice Lemon Law Award 2012 to 2017, AVVO
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1986
Moot Court Oral Advocate, Pro Bono Project
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Hearing Examiner, Town Of Oyster Bay
1994 - Present
Attorney and Counsellor at Law, New York Law Private Practice
1992 - Present
Speaker, Bar Association of Nassau County
2003 - 2011
Surrogate Decision-Making Committee, Stae of New York Comission on Quality
2001 - 2002
Auto Line Arbitrator, Better Business Bureau
1999 - 2011
General Counsel, Massapequa Reformed Church
1998 - 2005
General Counsel, Massapequa Water District
1994 - 1998
Adjunct Professor, New York Institute of Technology
Associations
2011 - Present
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)Member
2003 - Present
State of New York Comission On QualitySurrogate Decision-Making Committee
New Jersey Bar Association
Lawyer
New York State Bar Association
Lawyer
State Bar of Georgia
Lawyer
Columbian Lawyers Association
Member
National Association of Consumer Advocates
Member
Nassau County Bar Association
Member
Suffolk County Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Phi Alpha Delta
Member
Long Island Water Conference
Dante Foundation
1987 - 1988
Phi Alpha DeltaMember - Junvenile Justice Program
Sample of Legal Cases
Pet Pit Bull Attacks and Bites Leashed Greyhound While Being Walked
Result Frey reached a $15,000 plus all vet expenses pretrial settlement with Ferraro's insurance carrier.
Pryor, Campbell, Twomey v. Cammarota, Gentry Group, Addison Insurance Marketing, Giuliani, et al
$2,000,000 punitive & actual damages
Heron v. Hunter, Marine Sales Inc.
$1,601,125 judgment with punitive & actual damages
Education
1988
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Adelphi University
BBA
Speaking Engagements
2017
WHPC Law You Should Know
Lemon Law and Automobile Fraud
2017
Nassau County Bar Event
Animal Law and Dangerous Dog Proceedings
2017
Nassau County Bar Association Speakers Bureau
Buying or Leasing a New or Used Car and How to Avoid Getting a Lemon or Cheated
2011
Patient Law and Personal Injury
Professional Malpractice
2011
Long Island & New York Litigation
Civil Litigation in all state and federal Courts
2011
Family Law & Divorce
Divorce / Separation Actions
2011
Business & Contract Law
Breach of Contract or Warranty
2010
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Family Limited Partnerships
2010
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Living Wills, Health Care Proxy
2010
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Estate planning and Administration
2010
New York Product & Consumer Law
Deceptive Trade Practices
2009
Long Island & New York Litigation
Personal Injury / Accidents / Torts
2009
Family Law & Divorce
Prenuptial Agreements
1998
Public television appearence
Discussion of veterinary malpractice, owner's labilities and pet lemon law
1992
Speakers Bureau
Volunteer Speaker
1992
Speakers Bureau
Volunteer Speaker
Publications
2011
Anthony T. Ballato
Used Car Extended Warranties
2010
Anthony T. Ballato Attorney & Counselor at Law
Litigation or Arbitration of Lemon Law Claims
2008
New York Law Journal
Boat Seller Defrauded by Broker
2008
New York Law Journal
Alarm Failure Allowed Theft of Parrots
2004
New York Law Journal
Punitive Damages in Living Trust Fraud Case
2004
Newsday
Elder Fraud
2004
Long Island Weekly
A Matter of Trust
2000
New York Law Journal
Lawyer Sues Over Money 'Lost in Space.'
2000
1998
MSG Metro Learning Channel
Veterinary Malpractice
1997
Jukebox Collector Magazine
The Jukebox Counsellor
1997
South Bay News
Ballato Returns to Massapequa
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
A True Story of Faith and Preparing for the New York Bar Exam
04 Apr 2012
Legal Guide
Deciding the Best Means and Place to Buy Your Next Vehicle
14 Sep 2011
Legal Guide
Used Car Extended Warranties
14 Sep 2011