Atty. Emeka Nwokoro

Atty. Emeka Nwokoro

Emeka Nwokoro is a versatile trial lawyer with 19 years of experience in the field of personal injury defense, including premises liability, labor law, and automobiles including experience in federal personal injury practice arising out of inter-state trucking accidents. In the 19 plus years of practice, he has obtained many favorable verdicts, and achieved desirable resolutions for his clients.

Elmsford Elmsford 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Emeka Nwokoro at a glance

Emeka Nwokoro is a Partner based in Elmsford, New York, practicing at Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Nigeria (1988), New York State (1998), and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (1998). Educated at Abia State University Law (L.B. Fordham, 1987). Serands clients in Elmsford, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Emeka Nwokoro is a versatile trial lawyer with 19 years of experience in the field of personal injury defense, including premises liability, labor law, and automobiles including experience in federal personal injury practice arising out of inter-state trucking accidents
  • In the 19 plus years of practice, he has obtained many favorable verdicts, and achieved desirable resolutions for his clients
  • Although his career has been mainly on the defense side of the personal injury divide, he has also represented plaintiffs and the vision that comes with having seen the industry from both perspectives allows him to offer more nuanced and insightful counsel to clients
  • Mr. Nwokoro is married and is the father of two teenage boys
  • Professional Affiliations New York State Bar Association New York City Trial Lawyers Association

Practice Areas Explained

Emeka Nwokoro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Emeka Nwokoro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Emeka Nwokoro is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Emeka Nwokoro is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New York →

Product Liability

Emeka Nwokoro is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 Elmsford 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Emeka Nwokoro

Where is Emeka Nwokoro's law office located?
Emeka Nwokoro's law practice is located in Elmsford, New York. The firm is Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Emeka Nwokoro handle?
Emeka Nwokoro focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Emeka Nwokoro practiced law?
Emeka Nwokoro has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Emeka Nwokoro go to law school?
Emeka Nwokoro earned their education at (L.B. Fordham, 1987).
How can I contact Emeka Nwokoro for a consultation?
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Education

L.B. Fordham
Abia State University Law
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Nigeria
Admitted: 1988
New York State
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1998

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