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Carmen "Jack" Giordano
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Award-Winning Personal Injury, Civil Rights & Employment Litigation Attorney
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Matthew Maiorana
May 13, 2025
Rating:
10
Carmen works tirelessly advocating for his clients. He cares deeply about what he does.
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Biography
I am a licensed attorney in New York, including the Federal District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the Federal Court District of Connecticut, and Vermont. I hold an L.L.M. in Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence from New York University School of Law. I have been honored with the Super Lawyers Award for twelve consecutive years from 2013 to 2025 and am recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Attorneys in New York State.
In 2000, I founded Giordano Law Offices Personal Injury & Employment Lawyers, driven by a passion to assist a diverse clientele across various practice areas. My legal career is extensive, beginning as a Rackets and Homicide Prosecutor where I led investigations and trials involving organized crime, white-collar crime, public corruption, and homicide cases. My experience also includes serving as Legislative Counsel for U.S. Senators, including Senator Joe Biden, and committees in the U.S. Senate. Prior to establishing my own practice, I was a Senior Trial Specialist for the NYC Corporation Counsel’s Special Litigation Unit, where I handled some of the city’s most significant lawsuits, including wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. I also acted as lead counsel in federal and state litigation involving catastrophic tort and employment discrimination cases on the corporate law side.
At Giordano Law Offices, we have secured millions of dollars in settlements and trial victories for our valued clients. I am acknowledged by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyers in New York, a highly prestigious accolade in the United States. Most recently, I was selected to be a 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyer, one of the highest honors in the legal profession. Our firm works tirelessly for our clients: With Us, It's Personal.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Video Conferencing
- FaceTime
- Google Meet
- Skype
- Zoom
Fees
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Free Consultation
We do not charge you anything for an initial consultation. - Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
If you have been involved in an accident or if you know someone who has been injured, you pay nothing unless and until we recover money for your case, our fee being contingent on your recovery.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Connecticut
- State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 2030351
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- Vermont
- Vermont Supreme Court
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- 9th Circuit
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- Federal Circuit
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Principal Attorney
- Giordano Law Offices Personal Injury & Employment Lawyers
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- Co-Founder
- Video Extraction Inc
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- Lead Counsel
- Levy Phillips & Kongisberg
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- Senior Trial Specialist
- City of New York
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- Legislative Counsel
- UNITED STATES SENATE
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- Assistant District Attorney
- Kings County District Attorneys Office
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Education
- New York University School of Law
- LL.M. (1989) | Constitutional Law & Jurisprudence
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- Honors: magna cum laude
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- New York Law School
- J.D. (1985)
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Awards
- Super Lawyers Award
- Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers
- Awarded from 2013-2025.
- Top 100 Trial Attorney
- National Trial Lawyers
- Awarded from 2020-2025.
- Top Rated New York Personal Injury Law Firms
- Top Locals
- 2018-2025
- Nation's Top One Percent
- National Association of Distinguished Council
- 2024-2025
- Top NYC Lawyers
- New York Magazine
- Recognized as one of the top attorneys in New York Magazine for multiple years.
Professional Associations
- National Lawyers Guild
- Member
- Current
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- National Police Accountability Project
- Member
- Current
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- The New York Bar Association Tort Litigation Committee
- Member
- Current
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- The National Action Network
- Member
- Current
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- The American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- National Trial Lawyers
- Member
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- New York State Bar # 2030351
- Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Civil Rights Litigation and Attorney Fees Annual Handbook
- Thomson Reuters
- 'Nobody Escaped This Nightmare': NYLJ Readers Recall 9/11
- New York Law Journal
- Silent Witness Authentication of Video Evidence
- New York Law Journal
- Defamation in Emails: The Judicial Privilege
- New York Law Journal
Speaking Engagements
- Injuries, Death and Deprivation of Medical Care While in Custody, Michael Hardy Legal Night, The National Action Network
- The National Action Network
- Attorney Giordano speaks on Prisoners Rights at the National Action Network's Michael Hardy Legal Night.
- Free Speech: The Cornerstone of Our Democracy, Michael Hardy Legal Night, National Action Network
- The National Action Network
- Attorney Giordano will speak on free speech rights.
- Video Evidence: Legal Standards & Practical Consideration, Brooklyn Bar Association Continuing Legal Education, Brooklyn Bar Association
- Brooklyn Bar Association
- Attorney Carmen “Jack” Giordano will teach a Continuing Legal Education course at The Brooklyn Bar Association on January 18, 2017 at 6 PM. The course, entitled Video Evidence: Legal Standards & Practical Consideration, will cover legal issues regarding video evidence, authentication of videos into evidence and more. Legal Theory in addition to practical considerations in obtaining, using, and precluding video evidence will be discussed in the CLE.
- New York Bar Association, 16 Hour Bridge The Gap: Practical Skills, Ethics, and more, NYC Bar Association
- Video evidence will only increase in importance in the digital age that we all live in. The prevalence of cell phones and other mobile devices with cameras has drastically changed the legal landscape. Attorney Giordano will address the legal ramifications of the increased use of digital media and will detail specific case-law that relates to different areas of law.
Certifications
- LL.M. in Constitutional Law & Jurisprudence
- New York University School of Law
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- New York Law School
What Are My Damages When Wrongfully Terminated? - Attorney Jack Giordano of Giordano Law Offices NYC
Legal Answers
4 Questions Answered
- Q. Reported for sexual harassment after joking with coworker for years, legal grounds?
- A: It would be wise to refrain from such further banter. Once your employer is on notice of what might be considered a "hostile environment" or unwanted discussion or behavior of a sexual nature, even if intended in the most innocent manner and not unwelcome by other colleagues, the employer is legally obligated to make a reasonable effort to address the matter. Your employer may take disciplinary action against you, admonish you or otherwise endeavor to put an end to it. It is also possible that the coworker who finds the banter objectionable may take further action against you and your employer.
- Q. Is it legal for a manager in NY to threaten discipline for private religious discussions at work?
- A: This is a touchy situation. While you obviously have a constitutional right to freedom of religion, there may be reasonable limitations regarding bringing your particular religious beliefs into the workplace. For instance, if you are one of few Christians at a particular job and several Muslims are frequently discussing their religious norms, religious events and their beliefs, this may negatively impact your free exercise. An employer certainly has a legitimate need to protect all employees and to provide a safe workplace for all employees regardless of their individual religious beliefs. On the other hand, there may be instances where the employer is policing religious beliefs in a bias manner, ... Read More
- Q. Ex-employee stole money using company credit cards and took cash. Is manager responsible? What legal steps to take?
- A: You need to privately consult with an attorney about this. If you did not facilitate, conspire with or otherwise aid and abet the employee, you would not be criminally most importantly. Regarding your employment status and what you may be subject to given these criminal acts of your subordinate, that is a more complicated analysis. If the employer finds you were somehow remiss in failing to discover the employer's misconduct, then they may subject you to some form of discipline. On the other hand, if your employer determines that the employee's conduct could not have been discovered by you as that employee's manager with due diligence and within the ambit of your responsibilities, ... Read More
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