Mary Mihalakos Martuscello is a seasoned litigator with 35 years of experience, appearing extensively in all of the New York Metro Courts, as well as the surrounding suburban counties. Her career has spanned a variety of areas, including both plaintiff and defense practice in the negligence — personal injury arena.
Ms. Martuscello has a reputation for zealous but ethical representation of her clients and her collegial manner in an adversarial context has earned her the respect of the legal community. Her experience in all aspects of civil litigation gives her the ability to recognize the various considerations involved in the mediation process. She brings an energetic and balanced approach to ensure that each litigant’s position is fully heard and that compromises are fair.
Law Offices of Mary Mihalakos Martuscello (1999 – Present)
Senior Associate I Trial Attorney, Bernstone, Goldman & Tecklin (1993 – 1999)
Trial Attorney, Pasternack, Popish & Reiff, P.C. (1993)
Litigation Associate, Mandelbaum, Schweiger & Conner (1989 – 1993)
Senior Associate I Trial Attorney, Lester, Schwab, Katz & Dwyer (1987 – 1989)
Associate, Kaplan, Oshman, Helfenstein & Matza (1984)
Pace University School of Law, Juris Doctor, Bates College, B.A. Mathematics and Psychology
New York State-Appellate Division, First Department (March 1984)
U.S. District Court, Southern & Eastern Districts of New York
Fluent in spoken and written Greek; working knowledge of French
Completed Basic Mediation Training: Conflict Resolution Theory and Techniques, NYC Bar Course 26.5 hours
Completed Advanced Mediation Training Courses in Surrogate’s Court, Personal Injuries, Community Service and Disability Access Mediations.
Participated as an attorney in numerous Mediations resulting in settlement of personal injury and property damage claim
