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Cellino Law has roots dating back to 1956 when Ross Cellino, Sr began practicing law in New York. Over the next 70 years the firm’s influence would spread and become a household name. Today Cellino Law has 9 office locations, and serves accident victims throughout New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

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70 Years of Trust

Ross Cellino, Sr. started practicing law in 1956 and founded Cellino & Likoudis in 1958.

In 1995, his son, Ross Cellino Jr. acquired his father’s former firm, and changed it to Cellino & Barnes, with his late former partner, Stephen E. Barnes.  Ross Cellino now heads Cellino Law which focuses his practice on personal injury.

For over 65 years, clients have trusted a Cellino firm to handle their legal matters.

Cellino Law focuses on meeting the needs of people injured as a result of the fault of another. Accident victims are entitled to compensation for a serious injury for their damages including pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses. Our attorneys represent accident victims who have suffered brain injuries, broken bones, back and neck injuries, and more. Our New York personal injury lawyers, along with our team in Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania have made a difference for thousands of clients.

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    Our law firm was built on a foundation of success. This is where it all began.

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    1956 – 1958

    Founded

    Ross Cellino Sr. begins practicing law and establishes a law firm with a classmate. They named the firm Cellino & Likoudis which would ultimately evolve into the modern-day Cellino Law. Ross Sr’s dad, Domenico immigrated from Italy at the age of 4 and went as far as 3rd grade in school. However, he joked that although he formally attended grade school through the 3rd grade that he also got through college. He walked in the front door and out the back door. Ross Sr. fathered 9 children and had to support four young children while attending law school. To make ends meet, Ross Sr. worked in Bethlehem Steel Plant at night while attending law school during the day.

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    Over $2 Billion Recovered.

    Proven Results

    Cellino has obtained millions in recoveries for clients and has supervised over $2 Billion Dollars in Settlements.

    Results are a primary measure of what a law firm has accomplished for its clients. Although past results do not predict future outcomes, they do reflect the success and experience a firm has in handling significant cases. A law firm’s record of results should be seriously considered when you are considering a personal injury law firm. The experienced attorneys at Cellino Law have proven themselves time and time again.

    Proven results, along with size and experience, are important factors to consider when choosing a New York personal injury attorney. If you have suffered a serious injury, our attorneys are standing by to help you.

    Extensive Experience

    The team at Cellino Law are experienced personal injury attorneys with years of proven trial experience.

    Although any lawyer could take a case to trial, very few actually do. The insurance companies know this and try to settle a case for far less than what the case is worth. Our combined experience at Cellino Law is our strength. We have proven to the insurance industry that our personal injury attorneys mean business. We will not hesitate to take a case to trial when it is in the best interest of our clients.

    If you need an attorney for an incident that occurred in New York State, New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania contact our firm today. Let our experienced personal injury attorneys go to work for you!

    We Come to You

    Cellino Law has the resources to hire highly experienced attorneys from around the country to review your case. We understand how important it is to hire proficient and knowledgeable professionals in their field. This includes vocational professionals, accident reconstruction professionals, and more.

    At Cellino Law we are serious about helping our clients. Our experienced attorneys are available 24/7 to offer injury victims a free consultation. If you have been seriously injured and would like to speak to an attorney, we will make arrangements to travel to meet you.

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    As one of the largest and longest standing personal injury law firms, our team stands ready to help you.
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    “Cant say enough good things about Cellino law amd everyone that works there! From the front desk, to the attorneys, everyone there is the best! Special shout out to Brigitte and Katie for all their hard work, compassion and dedication to their clients!”
    Jessie D.

    Jessie D.

    “After my husband had a bad slip and fall we didn’t know what to do next. We ended up calling Cellino Law which was the best thing we could have done. We spoke with Brigitte and her assistant Katie who gave us the guidance and advice we needed to move forward with our case. We are grateful for their help and highly recommend calling them if you are in need of a personal injury attorney.”
    Cheryle Kaminski

    Cheryle Kaminski

    “After being rear-ended by a dump truck at a stoplight, I was advised to contact Cellino Law—and I am so thankful I did! I cannot recommend them highly enough to anyone needing a personal injury or motor vehicle accident attorney. My attorney, Patrick Little, and his assistant, Brielle, were absolutely amazing. They treated me with genuine care and absolute respect throughout the entire process. Whenever updates came up, they made sure I was fully informed and explained everything clearly in plain English. I truly felt like a priority, not just a case number. Thank you, Patrick and Brielle, for your hard work, kindness, and dedication. 10/10 recommendation!”
    Patti Doran

    Patti Doran

    “Our attorney Tim Cellino and Diana Perez his assistant provided the very best support during recovery from an auto accident. Tim and Diana kept us informed and guided during the process. With their expert assistance a very favorable settlement was reached. Three cheers for Tim, Diana and the Cellino Law Group.”
    Chaz Charles Antara Anatra

    Chaz Charles Antara Anatra

    “Highly recommend Cellino Law and their stellar staff to anyone in need of an attorney. They work hard and get results. Brigitte and her assistant Katie are the best!”
    Jeffrey Johnson

    Jeffrey Johnson

    “I hired Michael Lovecchio after a car accident in January 2026 that left me injured. I’m very happy with the outcome of his work he got me 10 times more than the insurance company offered me. I would recommend Cellino Law to anyone that needs an Attorney”
    Kristen Rose

    Kristen Rose

    “I worked with Stephen Ciocca at Cellino Law on Delaware Avenue after I was hit by a car a couple of years ago. He got me the maximum on the case. His demeanor was always pleasant, he was very knowledgeable, and he was crystal clear on every step so nothing felt confusing. Highly recommended!!!”
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