Law Offices of
Raymond V. Nicotera
Attorney & Certified Public Accountant
Construction Accidents
Personal Injury
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.
Rodriguez v. Brook Shopping Centers, Inc., Sears Roabuck and Company et. al.
Successfully litigated Plaintiff's claim for knee injuries after trip and fall due to defective steps/sidewalk at commercial premises.
Seda v. Soto et. al.
Obtained substantial six figure settlement for Plaintiff who was a passenger in a motor vehicle accident where multiple parties were seriously injured and amount of insurance coverage was limited.
FHJ 86 Partners v. Charter Oak Fire Insurance Company
Obtained substantial settlement of claims on behalf of Plaintiff partnership for the complete loss of their commercial real estate. Case settled favorably for the Plaintiff partnership despite one of the partners being indicted and charged for involvement with the...
Bess v. Anderson et. al.
Successfully tried to verdict the issue of liability in a bifurcated trial where insurance carrier took a "no-pay" position on an accident involving two motor vehicles. Case settled after jury determination of relative percentages of liability.
Lombardi v. Piacente et. al.
Successfully tried to verdict the Plaintiffs claims for defects in new home construction, setting unprecedented law under the New York's General Obligations Law on what constitutes "new home" under New York's Housing Merchant Implied Warranty statute.
Contested Matrimonial
Served in special trial capacity pursuant to Court Approval and Order, for purposes of analyzing financial evidence and valuation concerning multi million dollar multiple entity forensic accounting. Testimony provided by expert Certified Public Accountant. Included...
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
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