Atty. Nicholas Sciarrino
Nicholas Sciarrino has been an active trial attorney in the New York metropolitan area for over 35 years, specializing in the defense of cases in the areas of general liability, construction/labor law, products liability and medical malpractice. Nick was a named partner in the Law Firm of Patterson & Sciarrino, LLP, where he focused evaluating and trying the firm’s high exposure cases.
General Liability & More Attorney · Serving Garden City, NY · 39+ Years Experience
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About Nicholas Sciarrino at a Glance
Nicholas Sciarrino is a Partner based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on product liability. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1989), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1989), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1993). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1986) and Emory University (B.A., 1983). Active member of New York State Trial Lawyers Queens Bar Association Defense Association of New York. Serves clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Nicholas Sciarrino
- Nicholas Sciarrino has been an active trial attorney in the New York metropolitan area for over 35 years, specializing in the defense of cases in the areas of general liability, construction/labor law, products liability and medical malpractice
- Nick was a named partner in the Law Firm of Patterson & Sciarrino, LLP, where he focused evaluating and trying the firm’s high exposure cases
- He has tried over 200 cases to verdict, achieving a strong track record of defense verdicts in significant matters
- Nick began his career as a member of the trail practice group in a national law firm, handling premises, labor law and vehicular negligence cases
- In recent years, he has also provided trial monitoring services for a medical malpractice insurance carrier
- Additionally, Nick served on the claims committee for a prominent insurance carrier, with a particular emphasis on case valuation
- Nick is a graduate of Emory University and Loyola Law School
- In his younger years, Nick worked on union jobs in the construction industry which provides him with a unique perspective in the defense of labor law cases
- A thoroughly seasoned trail attorney, Nick honed his skills during a time when many cases were tried to verdict
- While he continues to excel in negotiation and mediation strategies, he remains ready to bring cases to trial and take jury verdicts when necessary
- Nick is admitted to the New York State Bar as well as the Federal District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
- He is also admitted to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals
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Nicholas Sciarrino's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas Sciarrino handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Garden City.
Product Liability in Garden City
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Garden City
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 Garden City 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.
Garden City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Garden City-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 Garden City Choose Nicholas Sciarrino
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 Nicholas Sciarrino's practice in the field of product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Nicholas Sciarrino brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Nicholas Sciarrino can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Product Liability Practice
Concentrating on product liability means Nicholas Sciarrino's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Garden City
A Garden City-based practice means Nicholas Sciarrino 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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