Rocco R. Riccobono

Rocco R. Riccobono

also known as 2024 Best Lawyers New York Regional Area Honoree

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 23 years

Car accident Lawyer Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident, Personal Injury ... +2 more

About Rocco

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 25%

Construction accidents.

25%
Slip and Fall Accident 25%

and trip and fall accident.

25%
Medical Malpractice 15%

and dental malpractice.

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Always


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

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Rocco R. Riccobono's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alex | December 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Absolutely Amazing Attorney!

I have known Rocco Riccobono for nearly twenty years. Over the years, I have contacted and consulted with him dozens of times on a variety of legal cases. Each time, Rocco paid careful attention, asked important questions, and gave me wise and trustworthy advice. I have *absolute* trust in his ...judgement not only based on his wide range of expertise and knowledge of the law but also because of his sensitivity to the needs and peculiarities of each and every single case I brought to his attention. Occasionally, I simply needed honest advice and that is exactly what I got. Other times, it was based on Rocco's solid advice and hard work that I achieved my end goal in every circumstance that demanded legal intervention and was able to successfully navigate the intricate web of our legal system (not easy, so watch out, this can often be an extremely slippery slope!!). If you are looking for an attorney with integrity, intelligence, and long-standing experience who can deliver what you expect of him without disappointment and without the excessive or hidden fees many other attorneys so shamefully hand over to you, then this is your guy! Time and again Rocco crafted splendid legal briefs chockfull of excellent points; he represented me and was successful filing motions on my behalf--time and again that led to my winning my case. To give some examples, one involved a very complicated and sensitive medical situation wherein I had lost fifteen thousand dollars; for me, that sum represented years of my savings. Rocco fought hard on my behalf and recovered the *entire* expenditure; those "lost" funds were promptly returned to me thanks to Rocco's intervention. Another case involved my landlord: although this is outside the immediate scope of his expertise, there too, it is thanks to following Rocco's advice that I was able to win my case against a landlord who had defrauded me for nearly ten years.

Posted by Michele | December 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

Rocco Riccobono represented me in a case. He very knowledgeable and showed care, compassion and professionalism throughout. He worked around my schedule and guided me every step of the way.. I was very satisfied with the results and highly recommend him

Posted by Roxanne | December 18, 2019

Highly recommended lawyer

Rocco Riccobono was a beacon of hope to my family and I at a time when our world came tumbling down. Rocco had provided legal advice and guidance during this difficult situation. I found him to be experienced, responsive, knowledgable and honest. While working with Rocco, I felt as though my situatio...n was in adept and trustworthy hands, and he did not steer me wrong. I highly recommend Rocco to anyone seeking legal representation. He is fair, honest and will keep your best interest and unique needs at hand.

Posted by Michelle | December 17, 2019

Review by Attorney

Rocco Riccobono is someone I would certainly recommend for your legal needs as he is a knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate lawyer who is dedicated to doing the best he can for his clients. Rocco will handle your case with the utmost care and professionalism. I would certainly recommend him.

Posted by Evr | December 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Professional recommendation

Rocco has represented me on many occasions and has preformed in an exemplary fashion. His knowledge of the law is beyond reproach. I have and would recommend Rocco to all that require his services.

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Rocco R. Riccobono's Lawyer Endorsements

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Glenys Rosario

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I had the pleasure of working with Rocco. He is a hardworking lawyer who is dedicated to getting the best results for his clients."

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Craig Kamback

Unknown lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Riccobono has always shown dedication to his clients and cases."

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May Li

Unknown lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rocco is one of the best attorneys in NY that I had the pleasure to work with. He is hardworking, caring, trustworthy, smart, and truly dedicated to helping his clients achieve the best results. Rocco has excellent legal research and written and oral communications skills. He is also very knowledgeable of the law and able to provide wise guidance. Additionally, Rocco is a man of great integrity and exemplifies all the qualities and values that make him a great attorney."

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Gavin Scotti

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I'm happy to endorse Rocco Riccobono. Not only is he intelligent and an original thinker, but he has a high level of personal integrity that makes him an asset to the legal profession."

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Leonard Sturner

Medical malpractice lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Rocco has always given each client the utmost respect and individual attention. He is polite and goes out of his way to ask about their family and treats his clients with the care and treatment that we should expect from our legal community."

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John Manessis

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is smart, compassionate and thinks outside the box. excellent trial skills."

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Joseph Marchese

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Riccobono has demonstrated dedication to his clients and holds himself to the highest legal and ethical standards. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Schietzelt

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Mr. Riccobono on numerous matters and he always demonstrates himself to be professional, knowledgeable and honest. I would recommend him."

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John Manessis

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Schietzelt

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Best Lawyer, New York Area 2024, Best Lawyers

2021

Lawyerminds interview published, Lawyerminds.com

2020

Top Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1999

Dean's Scholarship, Law school

1999

Journal of International and Comparative Law-Invited, Law school

1999

Journal of Human Rights-Invited, Law school

N/A

Dean's List, University of Chicago

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Personal injury attorney, Elliot Ifraimoff & Associates, P. C.

2021 - 2022

Personal injury attorney, Borchert & LaSpina, P.C.

2019 - 2021

Medical malpractice attorney, Benvenuto & Slattery

2016 - 2018

Personal injury attorney, Pena & Kahn, PLLC

2007 - 2015

Personal injury attorney, Silverson, Pareres & Lombardi LLP

2005 - 2007

Personal injury attorney, Baxter, Smith & Shapiro, P.C.

2003 - 2005

Personal injury attorney, Law Office of Nicholas J. Chiaia

1999 - 1999

Federal Judicial Intern, United States District Court For The Eastern District Of New York

Associations

2008 - Present

New York City Bar Association-City Bar Justice Center

Volunteer Attorney

2002 - Present

Columbian Lawyers' Association of Nassau County, Inc.

Member

2002 - Present

Queens County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Bronx County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

New York County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Medical malpractice case

Settled-$90,000

Medical malpractice case

Settled-$175,000

Motor vehicle accident

Settled $190,000

Slip and fall accident

Settled $125,000

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Education

2001

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Chicago/Hofstra University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Brown University

Foreign studies

Languages

English

Italian

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