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Gina M. Longobardi, Esq.

Ossining,NY

Summary

Dynamic, diligent and detail orientated attorney with extensive civil litigation experience. Proficient in trial advocacy skills, writing persuasive documents, motions and briefs. Successful at developing creative case strategies and at achieving case dismissals and advantageous settlements. Adept at providing analytical insight as part of a legal team. Proven ability to provide clients with legal advice and solutions in high-pressure situations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Attorney

Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLC
11.2021 - Current
  • Zealously represented clients in a variety of personal injury insurance defense matters, including Premises Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Dram Shop, Labor Law, Property Damage and Dog Bite cases
  • Participated in all aspects of the discovery process
  • Conducted thorough depositions
  • Reviewed, analyzed and summarized contracts, leases and medical records
  • Collected evidence to guide and counsel various insurance companies on case strengths, weaknesses and case value
  • Conducted thorough legal research, drafted motions, prepared compelling arguments and delivered persuasive courtroom presentations, resulting in dismissals and favorable outcomes
  • Negotiated to secure successful settlements

Patient Advocate, Fundraiser & Public Speaker

06.2015 - Current
  • Worked on numerous colorectal cancer fundraisers (2015-present)
  • Advocated for policy change and played an integral part in lowering the age of colon cancer screening from 50 to 45 years of age
  • Appeared in several commercials for Northwell Health and on the Today Show and the CBS Nightly News with Scott Pelley and Dr
  • Johnathan Lapook
  • Appeared in various magazines such as Dr
  • Oz's The Good Life Magazine, The Well Magazine by Northwell Health, Sheknows.com, Westchester Magazine and The Journal News newspaper
  • Keynote speaker for Intuitive Surgical, Regeneron Pharmaceutical, Colorectal Cancer Challenge Foundation, Colon Cancer Stars, Colon Cancer Alliance, Colon Cancer Roundtable, Hope for Two and The American Cancer Society

Trial Attorney

Law Offices of Susan B. Owens
09.2006 - 09.2016
  • Company Overview: Trial Attorney for Hartford Insurance Company
  • Handled the defense of both General Liability and Auto Cases in the areas of premises liability, property damage, subrogation, motor vehicle accidents, uninsured/underinsured motor vehicle arbitrations, and dog bite cases
  • Litigated cases in full, from inception through trial
  • Defended and Conducted depositions
  • Drafted discovery responses, motions, arbitration/mediation submissions
  • Summarized medical records and wrote routine litigation reports
  • Presented cases to Senior Staff Attorneys, supervisors and claims representatives, identifying key facts, strengths and weaknesses, risks and potential outcomes and recommended disposition either by settlement or trial
  • Attended all court appearances and settlement negotiations
  • Selected jury panels and successfully litigated cases from jury selection through verdict
  • Researched, drafted and orally argued appeals in front of the Court of Appeals, Second Department
  • Trial Attorney for Hartford Insurance Company

Trial Attorney

Law Offices of Mary A. Bjork
09.2004 - 08.2006
  • Company Overview: Trial Attorney for Allstate Insurance Company
  • Appeared in every borough of New York City as well as Rockland, Orange, Dutchess and Westchester Counties to attend court conferences, hearings and trials
  • Conducted and defended depositions consisting of all types of personal injury matters, including automobile accidents, slip and fall premises liability cases, construction accidents and property damage claims
  • Prepared for and attended mediations, arbitrations and trials
  • Researched, drafted and orally argued motions involving all facets of personal injury lawsuits
  • Communicated with claims examiners regarding the status of the claim, potential liability defenses, potential exposure issues and future strategy of cases
  • Selected jury panels and successfully litigated several cases from jury selection to verdict
  • Trial Attorney for Allstate Insurance Company

Education

Juris Doctorate -

Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Lansing, MI
01.2003

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice and American Politics

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
01.1999

Skills

  • Creative
  • Determined
  • Motivated
  • Organized
  • Good Communicator
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Decision Maker
  • Problem Solver
  • Time Management
  • Self-motivated
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Strong Team Player

Volunteer Experience

Patient Advocate, Fundraiser & Public Speaker, Westchester County, NY, 06/01/15, Present, Worked on numerous colorectal cancer fundraisers (2015-present), Advocated for policy change and played an integral part in lowering the age of colon cancer screening from 50 to 45 years of age., Appeared in several commercials for Northwell Health and on the Today Show and the CBS Nightly News with Scott Pelley and Dr. Johnathan Lapook., Appeared in various magazines such as Dr. Oz's The Good Life Magazine, The Well Magazine by Northwell Health, Sheknows.com, Westchester Magazine and The Journal News newspaper., Keynote speaker for Intuitive Surgical, Regeneron Pharmaceutical, Colorectal Cancer Challenge Foundation, Colon Cancer Stars, Colon Cancer Alliance, Colon Cancer Roundtable, Hope for Two and The American Cancer Society.

Timeline

Associate Attorney

Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLC
11.2021 - Current

Patient Advocate, Fundraiser & Public Speaker

06.2015 - Current

Trial Attorney

Law Offices of Susan B. Owens
09.2006 - 09.2016

Trial Attorney

Law Offices of Mary A. Bjork
09.2004 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice and American Politics

Rochester Institute of Technology

Juris Doctorate -

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

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