Atty. Shawn Michael Weakland

Atty. Shawn Michael Weakland

Shawn M. Weakland has been a practicing attorney for over twenty years.

Elmsford Elmsford 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Shawn Michael Weakland at a glance

Shawn Michael Weakland is a Partner based in Elmsford, New York, practicing at Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on securities, slip & fall, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1996), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1996), New York (1999), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1999). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1996) and Rutgers University, New Brunswick (B.S., 1991). Active member of New Jersey State and New York State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Elmsford, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Shawn M. Weakland has been a practicing attorney for over twenty years
  • He has litigated cases in a variety of areas including insurance, car and truck rental, transportation industries, land, and building owners and labor disputes
  • He now concentrates his practice on general liability, insurance coverage litigation and transportation, and premises-related accidents
  • He is counsel to several insurance companies and third-party administrators including GEICO, The Hertz Corporation, and Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Shawn’s representation of insurance carriers and their insured clients in complex litigation disputes and arbitrations has earned him a reputation as a remarkably successful litigator
  • Shawn earned his law degree from New York Law School where he excelled as a member of the school’s championship Moot Court Team
  • Professional Affiliations New Jersey State Bar AssociationNew York State Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Shawn Michael Weakland's Areas of Practice

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

Securities Law

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Insurance Law

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

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Shawn Michael Weakland

Where is Shawn Michael Weakland's law office located?
Shawn Michael Weakland'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 Shawn Michael Weakland handle?
Shawn Michael Weakland focuses on securities, slip & fall, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Shawn Michael Weakland practiced law?
Shawn Michael Weakland has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Shawn Michael Weakland go to law school?
Shawn Michael Weakland earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact Shawn Michael Weakland for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1996
B.S.
Rutgers University, New Brunswick
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1999

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