Wingate Russotti & Shapiro

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Exceptional results by exceptional attorneys epitomize Wingate Russotti & Shapiro.

With over 50 years of experience in personal injury litigation, the firm’s longevity adds to its superior knowledge and ability. Bill Wingate was one of the leading personal injury lawyers of his generation and continues to practice. Phil Russotti, board-certified in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, is one of the most accomplished trial lawyers currently practicing in New York. He has obtained numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts highlighted by two medical malpractice cases, in which he obtained the highest personal injury litigation jury verdict in Hawaii’s and Putnam County, NY’s history. He has obtained verdicts of $18 million, $17.5 million, $11.2 million, $10.7 million, $8.5 million, $6.2 million, $6.1 million and $4.7 million, as well as 40-plus million-dollar verdicts and settlements. Clifford Shapiro, in addition to obtaining multimillion-dollar settlements, is the managing partner who supervises litigation. Kenneth Halperin, Stavros Sitinas, Bill Hepner, Robert Bellinson and Jason Rubin have all obtained multimillion-dollar verdicts or settlements.

What separates our law firm from others is that we leave no stone unturned in the preparation of our cases. We retain the best experts and use the best visual aids, ensuring that our evidence stands out from the defendants’. Thus, we obtain substantial settlements because insurance carriers know that we are fully prepared.

We also have a large administrative staff sensitive to our clients’ needs, making each client’s experience as personal as possible. We understand that being injured is an incredibly traumatic event that creates other problems, like the inability to work or pay medical bills. Our firm does not simply prosecute a case, but provides the individual attention and support our clients require throughout the process. Whether it is fighting for our clients in court, or guiding them through the morass of recouping lost wages, we are with every client every step of the way.

All of our efforts are directed toward one goal: obtaining the highest possible recovery for the injured party we represent. We recognize that a client has only one case and we bring our entire armament of legal and factual knowledge, practical experience and financial commitment to every case, for every client, every time.