Law Offices of

Raymond V. Nicotera

Attorney & Certified Public Accountant

Construction Accidents

Personal Injury

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Business Transactions

Real Estate

With You Every Step of The Way

The Law Firm of Raymond V. Nicotera was founded in 1992, after Mr. Nicotera, as a Certified Public Accountant with twelve years of combined financial and legal experience acquired during his employment in both Fortune 50 companies and a Big 6 Accounting firm, in various financial capacities made the decision to practice law exclusively.

Real Estate

The firm prides itself with a staff of experienced personnel in all facets of residential real estate transactions, which include representation of national, regional and local lending institutions, as well as buyers and sellers of real estate. 

Accounting

Offering the unique service of understanding and analyzing all aspects of financial statements, tax returns and financial forensic analyses. As a certified public accountant (CPA) Nicotera Law is well-versed in the complex realm of accounting and financial.

Business

The firm handles all types of business transactions from guiding clients on the formation of appropriate business entities to complex, partnership, shareholder and operating agreements. Much of the firm’s transactional work involves the purchase, sale and/or lease of commercial real estate and related commercial financing transactions.

Surrogate & Guardianship

Handling wills, trusts and other estate administration requires more than just legal knowledge, it requires compassion and empathy. We know these issues can hit home, and that’s why we promise to handle these cases with the utmost professionalism, discretion and kindness.

Personal Injury

Personal injury litigation includes extensive experience and success with automobile, and premises liability cases. We’ll get you the compensation you deserve, while providing honest and realistic expectations throughout the entire legal process.

About Us

Prior to graduating from Pace Law School in 1990, Mr. Nicotera obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the State University of New York at Albany in 1979. He is currently an attorney admitted to the practice of law in the states of New York, Connecticut and Florida.

After obtaining his undergraduate degree in accounting he pursued qualification experience to become licensed as a Certified Public Accountant, holding positions as a corporate auditor for Dunlop Tire and Rubber Corporation in Buffalo, NY, senior accountant at Price Waterhouse, New York, NY, and eventually held various financial positions within the former General Foods Corporation which after being purchased by Philip Morris Company was merged into Kraft Foods Corporation.

Mr. Nicotera was licensed by the State of New York as a Certified Public Accountant in 1987. Contemporaneously with his financial and business experiences, Mr. Nicotera pursued his law degree in the evening program at Pace Law School.

Our Services

Florida Settlement Agent

Moving from NY to FL? Being licensed in both states allows us to handle the entire real estate transaction, including insurance documentation, title inspection,  escrow and closing. We’ll make your move smooth and painless!

Commercial Transactions

We have decades of experience helping our clients with a wide variety of commercial transactions, including business acquisitions, mergers, sales, lease negotiations, financial contracts, patents and trademarks.

Automobile Accidents

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, whether or not you were deemed “at fault”, we can help you get the compensation you need to cover damages, medical bills, loss of income and other expenses related to the accident.

Premises Liability

We have an extensive history of successful cases for injuries incurred on someone else’s property. We’ve got your back when it comes to holding property owners liable for conditions that result in personal injury!

Financial Forensic Analysis

Making heads or tails out of financial documents is challenging enough, but finding specific patterns and information is even more difficult! Thankfully, as a seasoned CPA, we specialize in exactly this sort of work.

Business Formation

When it comes to starting a new business there are an overwhelming number of options and choices you need to make. We’ll evaluate your indidivual situation and guide you through the process so you can get your business off to the right start.

Operating Agreements

Part of our specialization in business law includes the production and interpretation of Operating Agreements. Often under-appreciated, these important documents protect business owners from liability and formalize verbal arrangements.

Surrogate Litigation

A part of Probate Litiation, when proceedings require the interpretation of the terms in a will or trust, Nicotera Law will represent the executor, trustee or beneficiary. You can depend on our firm’s skilled and strategic counsel in these sensitive matters.

Guardianship Litigation

Cases involving decisions on behalf of a child, incapacitated person or developmentally disabled adult. Includes appointment as Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) to protect a client’s rights & interests.

Medical Malpractice

Trusting our physicians requires total accountability. Even seemingly minor mistakes can have devestating consequences on our health. You deserve just compensation for harm at the hands of medical professionals.

Construction Accidents

Despite rigorous training & safety precautions accidents on construction sites still happen. If an accident has impacted your home, business or even your health we’ll help you get fair compensation & restoration.

Real Estate Transactions

Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s crucial to hire a real estate attorney you can trust. Not only will we handle all the paperwork & documentation, we’ll also seek every opportunity to minimize costs and transaction fees.

Experience

Here are some highlights of cases we have tried and transactions we have facilitated in our practice.

Vicari v. Holland

Vicari v. Holland

Obtained a jury verdict award of $1.8MM for damages sustained by plaintiff struck by a vehicle while she was a pedestrian in a cross walk located in an enclosed shopping center.

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Lopane v. Town of Kent

Lopane v. Town of Kent

Plaintiff was severely injured when a deck collapsed at a Town-owned park. The Town invoked an “employer-employee” defense because plaintiff had previously served as a volunteer coach to the girl’s youth baseball league sponsored by the Town. This defense stripped the...

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Hoffman v. Rosas-Diaz et. al.

Hoffman v. Rosas-Diaz et. al.

Prior to any lawsuit, plaintiff’s insurance carrier accepted 100% liability for a head on collision, and paid plaintiff’s policy limit to the defendant while plaintiff was still hospitalized from severe injuries. After performing an accident reconstruction analyses...

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Crowley v. Micale

Crowley v. Micale

While Plaintiff's descendent was asleep at a friend's home, the premises was engulfed in a fast-moving fire, originating from a wood-burning stove. The cause and origin of the blaze was vigorously contested. Plaintiff's experts were able to identify breaches in an ash...

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 Commitment to Justice

Mr. Nicotera’s education and experience as both an Attorney and C.P.A. have facilitated his excellence in the firm’s varied practice areas, which include specializing in complex commercial and real estate transactions and related financing, all areas of corporate/business law, including intricate shareholder and operating agreement, and providing guidance in all aspects of business decisions including their legal and financial ramifications.

Contact Us

Law Offices of Raymond V. Nicotera

Address:
1 West Red Oak Lane, Suite 2
White Plains, NY 10604

Phone:
914-253-6563

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Nicotera Law Offices

1 West Red Oak Lane, Suite 2
White Plains, NY 10604

Location

Raymond Nicotera is currently admitted to the practice of law in the following states:

New York

Connecticut

Florida

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Admitted In

New York
Connecticut
Florida

Address

1 West Red Oak Lane, Suite 2
White Plains, NY 10604

Phone

914-253-6563

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