Atty. Robert I. Komitor
Notes and Comments Editor, Hofstra Law Review, 1979-1980. Author: "Construction Contracts: Are Indemnification Clauses Still Enforceable?" New York State Bar Journal, Vol 61, No. 6, October, 1989; "Fewer Foreign Forums for New York Toxic Tort Victims," New York State Bar Journal, Vol. 59, No. 2, February, 1987; "Stemming the Tide of Offshore Oil Development Through Preliminary Injunctive Relief: The Key to Effective Legal Challenges," 7 Hofstra Law Review 499, 1979.
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About Robert I. Komitor at a Glance
Robert I. Komitor is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Levy Konigsberg. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1983). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1980) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.S. State, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert I. Komitor
Notes and Comments Editor, Hofstra Law Review, 1979-1980
Author
- "Construction Contracts: Are Indemnification Clauses Still Enforceable?
- New York State Bar Journal, Vol 61, No. 6, October, 1989
- "Fewer Foreign Forums for New York Toxic Tort Victims," New York State Bar Journal, Vol. 59, No. 2, February, 1987
- "Stemming the Tide of Offshore Oil Development Through Preliminary Injunctive Relief: The Key to Effective Legal Challenges," 7 Hofstra Law Review 499, 1979
- Chairman, Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Commission, 1986-1988
- Chairman, Claimants Committee, GI Holdings/Bankruptcy, 2001—
Practice Areas Explained
Robert I. Komitor's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert I. Komitor handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Wrongful Death in New York
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Personal Injury in New York
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 New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 New York 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Robert I. Komitor
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 Robert I. Komitor's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert I. Komitor 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.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Robert I. Komitor can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability, Robert I. Komitor can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Robert I. Komitor 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 Robert I. Komitor Handles in New York
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