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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 Harry | August 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Awesome
Rick (and his staff) are awesome! They handled every aspect of the case fast and efficiently. Every time they spoke with the insurance company, I got a text or email immediately. They always contacted me and knew exactly who I was and everything about my case.
Posted by Eugene Popadowski | August 07, 2025 | Personal Injury
Best Lawyer
We are very happy with the settlement and the efforts of the entire Nicotra law firm, especially Rick Nicotra, and Emily they did such an amazing job. We recommend this law firm to anyone with any motor vehicle accidents or personal injury needs or anything else they might need help with.
Posted by Mary | July 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best Law Firm-Nicotra Law
The attorneys were very responsive, professional, knowledgable, and invested in my claim. The result was beyond my expectation and I’m so happy to recommend them to anyone! Bravo Nicotra Law Firm!!! Thank you.
Posted by ava | August 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Firm
Quick and efficient. The best law firm out there! He was able to complete my exact requests without any problems
Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2024
Excellent attorney
Richard Nicotra is a highly attentive and thorough attorney who will genuinely put time and effort into helping you get the best deal possible. I recommend him and his firm to everyone I know who needs legal assistance.
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Experience
Honors
2025
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2024
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2023
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2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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