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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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Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Great team
Very honest and supportive calls an checks on you as well for moral support
Posted by Muhsen | December 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer
I can’t say enough good things about my lawyer and their staff — they are truly the best! From start to finish, they were professional, caring, and always kept me informed. Every question I had was answered quickly, and I always felt like they genuinely cared about my case and my well-being. The enti...
Posted by Ace | December 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Great firm to work with!
They really helped me out when I was in a car accident with a drunk driver. Walked me through the whole process and really put the work in to make sure I got a settlement that was fair. Nothing but great things to say!
Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
They will fight for you, no matter what
Has been a great team since day one I was a terrible client, but they stuck with me through and through. They have an amazing team. They will make sure they reach out to me. I was hard to reach for a little while and they called my doctor. Highly recommend
Posted by Sheri Czech | November 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Law Firm
Amazing Firm Continuous contact with me throughout the entire process. All staff are professional and courteous. Rick is very easy to work with an all staff explained every step of the process until I understood it. I would definitely recommend Rick and his entire team for anybody in need for anythin...
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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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My law firm negotiator quoted a liw ball settlement. Geico has not a copy of the settlement letter
09 Apr 2026
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Can I sue?
23 Sep 2025
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Was rear ended by emt 09/09/24 resulted in meniscus tear in left knee underneath surgery for it also 3 bulge disc in back & hern
23 Sep 2025