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Richard Angelo Nicotra
also known as The Nicotra Law Firm PC
About Richard
Biography
A graduate of University of Toledo College of Law, cum laude, class of 1995, Attorney Richard A. Nicotra concentrates his practice on all areas of personal injury, focusing on motor vehicle accidents, dog bites and slip and fall incidents. He is admitted in all New York State Courts, including the Western New York Bankruptcy Court and Federal Court.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Motorcycle Accident
60%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in New York for 30 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
THE NICOTRA LAW FIRM, PC
487 Main Street, Suite 500, Buffalo, NY, 14203
The Nicotra Law Firm, PC
16 W. Main Street, Suite 745, Suite 745, Rochester, NY, 14614
The Nicotra Law Firm PC
5441 Broadway, (866)NICOTRA, Lancaster, NY, 14086
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Richard Angelo Nicotra's Reviews
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Posted by Ann | February 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Motorcycle accident
Very pleased with the entire process. Made everything so smooth. Rick cane to my home after the accident, reached out after surgery to check in. Definitely recommend
Posted by Ebony | February 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I will be recommending
Very professional, everyone I spoke to was very nice and patient. Closed my case within months. Everyone’s case is different‼️ I’m very satisfied
Posted by Sunea Nasher | January 2, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
They are very helpful
Great work with them i appreciate all the work they did. They are very helpful.
Posted by Samah | January 2, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great
The best place to get help in your cases. The lawyer helps future clients and provides valuable feedback. Focus on specific, honest details regarding communication.
Posted by Alex | December 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Top notch care!!!!
Recently I was a victim of a dog attack where I was personally mauled by someone's unleashed dog. Although I'm still pending litigation, I am extremely happy with the care and service Nicotra Law has provided thus far. They accepted my case without hesitation and provided more emotional support than ...
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Experience
Honors
2015
President's Award, NYSTLA WRA
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Founder, The Nicotra Law Firm, PC
Associations
2014 - 2015
New York State Trial Lawyers Assoc. - Western Region AffiliatePresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Brown vs. Ducatte - Buffalo, NY
$800,000 total settlement
Education
N/A
University of Toledo College of Law
Speaking Engagements
2014
Decisions 2014
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Languages
English
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