Atty. Robert V. Fallarino

Atty. Robert V. Fallarino

Robert V. Fallarino, Esq. is a trial attorney with more than 35 years of experience leading medical malpractice litigation, complex labor law, and product defect litigation.

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Profile Summary

About Robert V. Fallarino at a glance

Robert V. Fallarino is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Lake Success, New York, practicing at Pegalis Law Group LLC. Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Lake Success, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert V. Fallarino, Esq. is a trial attorney with more than 35 years of experience leading medical malpractice litigation, complex labor law, and product defect litigation
  • Notably, he obtained the fourth highest verdict in New York State for medical negligence, and a top ten verdict overall, in 2012
  • Mr. Fallarino has dedicated his career to compassionately helping people who have endured life altering and catastrophic injuries
  • He strives to resolve matters in the most advantageous setting for his clients, whether that means obtaining a jury verdict, an out of court or court guided settlement, or with the assistance of a mediator
  • Mr. Fallarino has resolved numerous million-dollar cases for patients who have been victims of medical negligence throughout New York, from Buffalo to Riverhead, and across the nation as well, notably in North Carolina, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, and Idaho
  • He ensures that his clients from all walks of life feel comfortable with every aspect of the legal proceedings and have confidence in the decisions throughout the legal process
  • Mr. Fallarino has been named to the highly regarded Best Lawyers in America® list every year since 2017
  • Best Lawyers in America® also recognized him as Long Island, New York’s, “Lawyer of the Year” for Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Litigation in 2025 and for Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice Law, in 2023
  • He has also been named to New York Metro Super Lawyers© every year since 2012, in peer recognition of his professional achievements
  • Mr. Fallarino is active in his community and has served as the vice president of the East Williston Union Free School District Board of Education
  • He has been a volunteer board trustee since 2009
  • He previously served as a prosecuting attorney for The Village of Floral Park
  • To fulfill his professional and community service roles, he relies on the support of his wife and his sons, who are life-long residents of Long Island, New York
  • Mr. Fallarino is admitted to practice law in New York and North Carolina, as well as in the Federal Courts for Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals
  • He is a member of New York State Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Nassau County Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice
  • Mr. Fallarino obtained his law degree from St. John’s University School of Law where he was a Thomas More Scholar
  • He graduated magna cum laude from St. John’s University with a bachelor’s degree in government and politics
  • He can be reached at rfallarino@pegalislawgroup.com

Practice Areas Explained

Robert V. Fallarino's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

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

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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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 Lake Success 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 Robert V. Fallarino

Where is Robert V. Fallarino's law office located?
Robert V. Fallarino's law practice is located in Lake Success, New York. The firm is Pegalis Law Group LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert V. Fallarino handle?
Robert V. Fallarino focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Robert V. Fallarino go to law school?
Robert V. Fallarino earned their education at (J.D., 1987).
How can I contact Robert V. Fallarino for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert V. Fallarino received?
Robert V. Fallarino's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management.

Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1987

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Union
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Long Island)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Long Island)
- 2023

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