Atty. Daniel P. Buttafuoco
Dan Buttafuoco founded the firm in 1981 after graduating with a Juris Doctor degree from Hofstra University School of Law. His undergraduate studies were at Hofstra University New College, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Negligence & More Attorney · Serving Woodbury, NY · 45+ Years Experience
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About Daniel P. Buttafuoco at a Glance
Daniel P. Buttafuoco is a Member based in Woodbury, New York, practicing at Buttafuoco & Associates. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1981). Educated at Hofstra University Law School (J.D., 1981) and Hofstra University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Nassau County and New York State Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives and Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Serves clients in Woodbury, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel P. Buttafuoco
- Dan Buttafuoco founded the firm in 1981 after graduating with a Juris Doctor degree from Hofstra University School of Law
- His undergraduate studies were at Hofstra University New College, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Dan is currently completing Master’s studies at Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, NY, with the ultimate goal of obtaining a Master’s of Divinity
- His caring and charismatic approach to serving the many Church groups, members and pastors he has as clients, has earned him a solid reputation as a champion of ethics and the law, especially in the Christian community
- Dan has handled over 100 juried and non-juried trials involving all aspects of personal injury, negligence, product liability and medical malpractice cases
- Dan has earned for his clients many millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements in these areas
- Dan hosts a weekly radio talk show entitled “Christian Legal Concepts” for radio stations 570AM (WMCA) and 970AM (WWDJ)
- The program features discussion of listeners’ e-mail and call-in questions about their faith and its connection with the law, specifically, personal injury law
- As a speaker in numerous churches of all denominations (including Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal and others), Dan has shared his ideas on the Bible with many congregations and groups
- Dan’s presence in the Church community can also be felt through his active involvement in the New York City Relief Mission and the Historical Bible Society, which he founded in 2000 to foster the care, preservation, display and education about ancient and historically significant Bibles, important religious Artworks and study of Christian scriptures
- Dan also shares his knowledge of the law and his passion for teaching via his position as an Adjunct Professor of Trial Law in the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (Trial Techniques Program) at Hofstra Law School
- In 1990, Dan was asked by the National Board of Trial Advocacy to write and grade the trial lawyer exam for civil trial certification
- Dan is admitted in all courts of New York and many Federal courts, including the U.S
- Supreme Court
- In addition he is often admitted pro hac vice in other states
- He is a member of The National Board of Trial Advocacy- as a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer since 1989
- In addition he is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyer’s Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives Dan is married with 3 children, one of whom is in law school herself
- Dan is also an elder in his church
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel P. Buttafuoco's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel P. Buttafuoco handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Woodbury.
Medical Malpractice in Woodbury
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in Woodbury
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Product Liability in Woodbury
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Woodbury
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Woodbury are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Woodbury Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Woodbury-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Woodbury Choose Daniel P. Buttafuoco
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel P. Buttafuoco's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel P. Buttafuoco brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability, Daniel P. Buttafuoco can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Woodbury
A Woodbury-based practice means Daniel P. Buttafuoco attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel P. Buttafuoco Handles in Woodbury
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