Testimonials

Back in 1998 when we presented Victor’s case to you we had no idea that it would take so long. 17 years is Victor’s life thus far, 17 years represents 1/3 of our lives, 17 years is 2/3 of our marriage. We had no idea how Victor’s illness would affect him, but we knew it wasn’t good. And 17 years is a long time – we thank you for persevering for so long to reach a favorable outcome for victor. Your expertise and commitment to his case is really appreciated. It is a tremendous weight off our shoulders to know that Victor will be able to live his life reasonably and comfortably.

After spending 2 ½ years working with your firm on my mother’s nursing home abuse case I just needed to let you know how happy I am that I made that first phone call to you back in the spring of 2015. From the very beginning your firm believed in the negligence case against the nursing home for my mother and I feel like I became part of your family. You kept me fully informed throughout the process from the beginning in March 2015 to the very end – today 10/31/2017 Attorney Damien Smith spent many hours going over the case with me and found evidence that I feel was the reason the settlement came to fruition. His attention to detail went over and above my expectations. I don’t think I could have gone through this case without his knowledge of the law, his determination, his encouragement and belief in my case. I would recommend your law firm for nursing home neglect to anyone in a similar situation. Damien Smith is such an asset to your firm and a devoted attorney to his clients. Thank you for standing by me Attorney Damien Smith and settling my case to my satisfaction. I can’t bring my mother back but as Judge Feinman said to me after we settled the case this afternoon “hopefully Oceanside Care will learn a lesson from this for future residents in their facility.” Thank you again

I lost my dear mother due to the negligence of medical professionals, but thanks to the efforts of my attorneys at Duffy & Duffy, I was able to receive a settlement of $500,000. They truly fight for those who have been injured!

I was the victim of a fall because of the failure of a property owner to properly remove snow and ice. I suffered multiple injuries with surgeries. My life was turned upside down. Fortunately, I retained the services of Duffy & Duffy who through their attorneys, especially Frank Torres, and excellent support staff vigorously and expertly fought on my behalf achieving a settlement of $450,000. I would recommend them to anyone who has been injured because of someone’s negligence. You will be in very good hands!

Dear Duffy and Duffy, This is a note of appreciation for all you have done to win my case. You probably receive little correspondence after the final check has been received by your clients, so I want you to know what a blessing you all have been to my life. Winning the case has replaced the lost income and retirement benefits. It has allowed me to go to specialized doctors who often don’t take insurance. It has also allowed me to pay for medications and supplements that aren’t covered by insurance. From the very first meeting with you, I was treated with respect and compassion. The staff was always professional and dedicated. We are very grateful and thankful to your firm for all the effort and care you took to present and win my case.

I had a fantastic experience with Duffy and Duffy! The staff was incredibly nice and helpful from the moment I walked through their doors. They were attentive to my needs and provided me with the support and guidance I needed from start to finish. I highly recommend Duffy and Duffy to anyone in need of legal assistance for personal injury or medical malpractice. They truly go above and beyond for their clients!

The attorneys at Duffy & Duffy are not only knowledgeable but also compassionate. They took the time to listen to my concerns, thoroughly explained the legal process, and kept me informed every step of the way. Their attention to detail and commitment to my case were truly impressive.

I called Duffy and Duffy looking from the reviews and might I say they were really helpful with this matter. They provide an amazing, professional, and knowledgeable service. Though it wasn’t something for them , they were able to get back to me by the end of days while some other firms would take days to get a response.

I have been working with MaryEllen Duffy and Pete Vardaro, their paralegals – Oneika Bennett-Singh and Crystal Fama for almost 9 years! They had always been informative and on top of that situation! Always call when I wanted information and they always either answer or called within a couple hours! They are the best. Especially Pete for everything for the trial! Pete was so informative and very very nice ! Myself and my family are so happy with the results and we thank them for everything that they have done! They can count of them! Thank you Duffy & Duffy.

Duffy and Duffy work hard to get what is deserved. Jack H was fantastic with corresponding the information and making the process smooth. Great firm.

I have been a client now with Duffy and Duffy for about a year now, I can honestly say that everyone is always looking for a way to help and make an experience which may already be hard a little easier. I can honestly say I would highly recommend this place not only based on the incredible staff but as well as the impeccable results.

I recently had the privilege of working with Duffy & Duffy, PLLC, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From the moment I walked through their doors, I felt like I was in capable hands.

Duffy and Duffy the best law firm. Everyone is respectful and very kind. I would recommend all my friends and family

My experience with Duffy & Duffy was truly as good as it gets! Mary Ellen Duffy is truly amazing, compassionate and trustworthy. Her and Paralegal Olivia Cardone really made this experience a breeze. Olivia consistently kept me in the loop, responded promptly to calls/emails and went above and beyond to accommodate and help me with anything that came up along the way. Grateful is an absolute understatement! Highly recommend this firm.

I recently employed the services of Duffy & Duffy, my attorney was James N. LiCalzi . I was very happy with their service, and professionalism. All of my questions and queries were promptly dealt with in a more than timely fashion. I felt completely comfortable and at ease with Jim and the staff. I would thoroughly recommend the offices of Duffy and Duffy for James and his team did an excellent job. As an aside the end result of the case was outstanding.

I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with Duffy & Duffy, a company that I can confidently say is one of the most professional I have worked with to date. The ease of our collaboration was exceptional, due in no small part to the company’s clear vision and efficient communication.

From the outset, it was clear that the team at Duffy & Duffy had a solid grasp of what they wanted to achieve and how to achieve it. Their professionalism was evident in the way they approached every aspect of the project, from their attention to detail to their prompt responsiveness.

Working with a company that has such a clear vision and a strong sense of direction made the collaboration not only productive but also enjoyable.

Dear Ahmad:

Thank you for reaching out to me today. It was a pleasure speaking with you.

Over the weekend I reached out to your firm, Duffy and Duffy because my niece suffered terribly after a procedure by a noted specialist in a growing medical field.

Because this was such a specialized field, practiced by very few professionals, I was informed by Nicole in your office that Duffy and Duffy would not be able to assist my niece. However, I was pleasantly surprised when Nicole referred me to another firm, with a legal specialist in this field, who has decided to consider taking this case on for my family member.

Many people in various professions would have simply said, ” I cannot help “, and hung up the line. However, Nicole went above and beyond her normal responsibilities and in such a friendly and professional manner, directed us to a firm who we feel very comfortable with. THIS WAS AN EXTRAORDINARY EFFORT, by a knowledgeable and caring attorney who represented Duffy and Duffy in the most awesome of ways. My family appreciates Nicole so much. And, in the future if we need assistance in a field that your firm has experience with, we certainly plan to reach out to Duffy and Duffy.

THANK YOU NICOLE ! Thanks D & D
All the best !

Mr. Capel
Yonkers, NY

Our experience with Duffy & Duffy was exceptional in every aspect. Every case is different and ours was difficult due to its unique and sensitive nature, both personally and professionally. Nonetheless, our case was gainfully settled due to the unwavering commitment, utmost dedication and renowned expertise of Mr. Frank Torres and his qualified team. We were so pleased and comforted over the genuine concern and compassion always expressed to us by Frank. He diligently worked with us and shared his knowledge and wisdom to ensure we had a thorough understanding of the particulars of our case. Frank was accommodating beyond our expectations, and he always handled matters in our best interest. It has been both gratifying and a blessing working with Frank. We would highly recommend Duffy & Duffy. Thank you!

I had an amazing experience using Duffy and Duffy. Frank Torres was my attorney and he was phenomenal. His legal assistant Crystal was amazing she stayed in touch with me the whole time. If I had any questions she answerd them right away or Frank answered them for me. He won my case because he did an amazing job prepping me for my deposition. Overall would use them again. 💯👍

From personal experience I assure you that this firm is the very best in excellence in the medical malpractice realm. Well respected by their fellow attorneys and by judges while handling cases in the courtroom Michael Duffy and his staff by your side places you in the very best position in and out of court. I say this from personal experience.

Damien was very personable and professional in his approach. I felt at ease with how he communicated with me and I felt very informed. At no time did I feel like I was a burden. I never felt intimidated working with Duffy & Duffy. All of my questions were answered in a way that I felt very comfortable. I would highly recommend them for medical malpractice and nursing home abuse. Duffy & Duffy will help you navigate a very difficult time and you will never feel intimidated.

I wanted to thank the Duffy & Duffy company, specifically all of the hard work done by Tom Gallivan and Nicole Lopez on our case. We were very pleased with the outcome and Tom and Nicole were very professional and stayed on top of everything. They took me through the entire process. I was very comfortable with the communication from Duffy & Duffy. They kept their word and came through.

I wanted to share my feedback with Duffy & Duffy. I had a great experience. At my first appointment my attorney showed up with all of these photographs and documentation. That was impressive!

Michael Duffy was always prompt with replying to any questions that I had. I hope that I never have to use them again as they do medical malpractice and personal injury law. But if I do ever need them I won’t hesitate to give them a call.

Frank Torres and the team at Duffy and Duffy represented me in a claim following a personal injury whilst we were staying in New York. They handled our case excellently and achieved a great result. During the long process Frank Torres kept in touch and was always quick to give us a response to any question. He also made sure that the process was as easy and stressless for us as is possible. The whole team were highly professional and effective but also friendly and supportive. I would highly recommend them to anyone in a similar situation.

“Really appreciative to have had Attorney Frank Torres handle my Moms accident case. Even though our case was almost a year old, Frank, never made our issues feel irrelevant. He took the “bull by the horn“ and started investigating. Providing instructions as needed. We always received responses to our many questions and concerns. Cystal, Frank’s Paralegal, was just as informative and focused, which was reassuring. The process was seamless and my Mom’s settlement was fast. Frank is forever my go to person if I am ever in need of a Personal Injury Attorney. Duffy & Duffy, PLLC will be my first call. I would most definitely recommend him to anyone in need of competent and skillful Attorney.

We had a great experience with Duffy & Duffy. Very professional and well organized. Frank Torres was terrific and kept us well informed throughout the process and was always available for updates along the way.

This firm is great, they have helped me so much!

I have to say that Duffy and Duffy was so helpful to me and that they did everything that I needed in a timely fashion. It was honestly a great experience they always kept me very informed and were always there whenever I needed them! They were extremely professional and I would highly recommend them for anyone else who is seeking legal advice or help in the future. Keep up the great work!!

Excellent law firm! The staff and lawyers are caring and knowledgeable. They listen and work hard to win your case! Highly recommend!

Customer service is respectful and professional. Very helpful and would greatly recommend their help to others.

Frank Torres and his associates did a great job.It was a delight to deal with everyone involved in my case .
I would highly recommend Duffy and Duffy
And especially Frank Torres.

My experience with Duffy&Duffy was very pleasant. Mr. LiCalzi was always very respectful and attentive to my case, as was Nicole, they made you feel confident and comfortable.

Great experience. Frank and Lizbeth were both very helpful and informative and put me at ease during a stressful time. I’m happy with my settlement.

I defended a case where I worked with Lizbeth Morales. She was a very capable litigator. She was methodical in her prosecution of the case, and she focused on the important issues. We worked together very well. We moved the case forward instead of arguing over moot points. I believe she has a very bright future as a plaintiff attorney.

I was totally amazed at my lawyer James N. LiCalzi .he did a most spectacular job he kept me up to date with everything going on and explained it all to me in a language that I could understand .I would like to thank everyone over there for all they did

Frank Torres went above and beyond my expectations for me even as a new client. His entire legal team is beyond professional and kept me in the loop of my case the entire time and explained everything on such a down to earth professional way. Crystal Fama and Paulina are a huge asset to the firm answering every question I had and responding so quickly to all my inquiries. Definitely recommend this firm to anyone and everyone.

Top notch plaintiff’s firm. Everyone at the firm treats you as if you are part of their family. Highly recommend. Damien Smith handled my case with style and grace. This an amendment to my
first review. I had a second case with this firm and Frank Torres handled my case exceptionally well. I was made to feel very confident during my deposition and I will continue to use this firm for all future cases that may arise.

Duffy & Duffy is an exceptional firm and I highly recommend their services !

As if being sick isn’t bad enough, I learned that not all in the medical field really do their job and take patient care seriously, after a lengthy recovery, I was referred to Duffy and Duffy law firm, my case was reviewed and Mary Ellen Duffy was my attorney, she assured me from the start and led me through the process, which included of all things a global pandemic ! Everyone at Duffy and Duffy were kind and patient with my questions, and they settled my case and have helped me to be able to have a brighter future, many thanks to Mary Ellen Duffy and the entire firm ,
I highly recommend their law firm, thank you so much!

Frank Torres is by far the Best man for the job.He and his paralegal Crystal Fama handled my case very efficient and got the job done.
Definitely great customer service by Duffy & Duffy staff and professionalism. I’m happy with the deal I got .Highly recommended thank you so much for everything.I’m referring Frank to all my family and friends .

Engaged Duffy & Duffy to help with a car/bike accident that I was involved in (I was the one on the bike, unfortunately). I found Frank Torres to be responsive and professional and, more importantly, helped me obtain a settlement that was higher than I expected – without having to go through arbitration/litigation. Working with them was pain free and, although I don’t plan to get hit by any more cars, If I do – would not hesitate to hire them again to help.

We chose Duffy & Duffy to represent us in a malpractice case that resulted in my mother’s death. Cliff Argintar, the lead attorney, was professional, knowledgeable, kind, and supportive, and worked hard to represent us. Although our case was delayed due to Covid, the firm was communicative and kept us up to date during the time leading up to the trial.
With their professionalism, knowledge, and experience, I highly recommend Duffy & Duffy.

Frank was resilient. I had a case of pure negligence from a spa service. The woman was actually running a business with no insurance! But Frank never gave up and was able to get me a settlement. Thank you for your professionalism and kindness!

Damien Smith at Duffy and Duffy in Uniondale provided outstanding service in settling my brother’s case against a nursing home for injuries related to pressure injuries (‘bed sores’). Mr. Smith was extraordinarily knowledgeable, thorough and compassionate, as he worked with us to obtain the maximum settlement for our case. I would highly recommend Duffy and Duffy (especially Damien Smith) to fight to hold nursing homes accountable for their bad outcomes.

I would really like to thank the firm for everything that they’ve done.

We had the pleasure of working with Frank Torres. Frank was easy to work with and definitely knows how to win a case. I would highly recommend Frank if you are in need of a top notch attorney.
Mr. & Mrs Y

Michael Duffy and his entire firm is a highly professional and caring medical malpractice law firm. They truly care about their clients and their results are exemplary. You will find thorough and comprehensive representation throughout your experience. Highly recommend them!

Recently having been dealt with a serious car accident of my dad one of the most important matters to me was the responsiveness of the firm. After speaking with a few firms I was pleasantly surprised by how responsive they were. Once we retained them I have nothing but the good things to say about the firm’s staff at every level. I would recommend them.

Very professional. Never had a bad experience with this firm.

I have been working with Duffy & Duffy for over two years and it has been an excellent experience. They are always responsive and ready to find a solution to any problem that may arise.

Would definitely recommend!

Their commitment to their clients is paramount. So many other law firms make you feel like a number, not a person.

Frank Torres and his team of top rate professionals are very responsive and the client’s best interest were top of mind always!!

I would definitely use Duffy and Duffy in the future. They were professional as well as affable.

Both Frank Torres and Crystal Fama were excellent to work with. Always available to talk to you if you have any questions and guide you every step of the way during your case. I highly recommend using Duffy & Duffy. By far one easiest processes and everything is done in a timely manor.

Great job in securing positive results in our auto accident case… Highly recommend Duffy & Duffy for any legal services you require…

Rob Cristiano and all the staff who we interacted with at Duffy and Duffy were understanding and knowledgeable. They represented us in a truly embarrassing instance in a reputable NYC medical institution that involved members of the staff. Hopefully, due to Rob’s intervention, that situation will never transpire again. Many thanks to all at the firm.

Easy to talk to and worked for what I asked for.

Frank Torres, Crystal and their team were extremely professional and patient. They understood our needs and took the time to explain everything to us. I would highly recommend Duffy and Duffy

I was in a very bad car accident while pregnant and while working on my lawsuit my lawyer passed away. I called the Brooklyn BA and they referred me to 3 firms, one of whom was Duffy because of their reputation and I definitely was not disappointed with their service. My statute was approaching so I found them in the nick of time. Though my case was tricky and it took some time with negotiations I am happy I had a good outcome where I can get the help I need for my injury. I trult appreciate the entire team and their efforts. Highly recommend!

I would highly recommend this firm, very professional and efficient.

We highly recommend DUFFY & DUFFY law firm for your needs. They are very professional and compassionate about your needs. Phone calls are returned promptly and their staff is caring and understanding and hardworking. We had a wonderful experience with them and will be recommending their services to family and friends.

My husband and I cannot express our gratitude enough for the job so well done in my medical malpractice case against a doctor who has slipped through the system way too many times before in similar suits with other law firms. We were assigned Cliff Argintar as our trial attorney and we can honestly say that his intelligence and great attention to detail proved fruitful and gave us the justice that we deserved for the harrowing ordeal that we experienced. Duffy and Duffy comes highly recommended! They are true professionals with the experience that is so greatly needed in these types of cases. Thank you so much!

Duffy and Duffy took my case after I was turned down by two other law firms. They were very professional very courteous and always responded to my questions. I highly recommend them.

Wonderful experience. Top notch and professional. Many thanks to Frank Torres and his team for all their hard work. Much appreciated.

Duffy & Duffy provided compassionate legal services to our family during a very emotional and difficult time. Their diligent investigation provided us with the answers to all our questions. We are grateful for their tireless efforts that brought about a fair resolution to the matter.

Duffy & Duffy have done an excellent job on representing my son who had a life changing accident!! They’re professional team secured a large settlement which will go along way for my son‘s medical needs !!!! I would recommend this firm to anyone in need of professional representation ! My family and I thank them !!! Sincerely Paul Mustakas and Family

A few years ago I was a victim of medical malpractice by a Neurologist which resulted in a severe stroke. Consequently, I have endured life changing physical and psychological damages as a result of the stroke. I was referred to Duffy and Duffy by an acquaintance who informed me of Duffy and Duffy’s outstanding reputation in the legal field of medical malpractice. Well, Duffy and Duffy exceeded all of my expectations. Duffy and Duffy assigned one of their civil trial lawyers, Cliff Argintar, to our case and within 22 months my trial began in Nassau County, NY. After two weeks at trial and just one day before closing arguments, Mr. Argintar negotiated a significant settlement with the defendant’s attorney and insurance company. From the beginning of the legal process through the actual trial Cliff Argintar, Michael Duffy and his staff treated me and my husband with the utmost respect, compassion, and professionalism. In fact, Michael Duffy was so thoughtful and respectful of my injuries that he paid for me and my husband to stay at a top rated hotel just two miles from the courthouse so that we would not have to incur the burden of travel to and from the courthouse during trial. Cliff Argintar is an outstanding trial attorney and it was definitely his expertise, extraordinary effort and litigation skills that resulted in the positive trial outcome that we experienced. I am forever thankful and grateful to Frank Torres, Michael Duffy and Cliff Argintar, and Duffy & Duffy’s wonderful staff for their efforts in securing a successful outcome to my civil case. It is because of their exceptional efforts, skills, and legal expertise that my husband and I are able to move forward with a positive outlook for the rest of our lives. Thank you all for being there for us.

They handle all my cases and aim for the highest pay! Great team and very professional

Frank Torres was my attorney. He explained everything that was going on and fought to get me the best settlement. I would recommend this firm.

Good folks over there. Recommend 

This firm represented my mom in a medical malpractice case which ultimately became a wrongful death action. I could not have been more satisfied with the representation by this firm and the outcome negotiated by your attorneys. Nothing can bring my mother back, but feeling like your attorneys really care and have your back, made losing her a lot easier to swallow.