Practicing law since 1990, Mr. Avallone received his Juris Doctor degree from Pace University School of Law. He is admitted to the bar in both New York State and Connecticut. Mr. Avallone is also admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, as well as numerous Federal Courts around the country, including the Eastern, Southern, Western and Northern Districts of New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Mr. Avallone graduated from St. John's University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting in 1984. For over 14 years, Mr. Avallone served as the Senior Trial/Managing Attorney at a major Long Island law firm, handling litigation from inception to verdict or settlement. Mr. Avallone represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complex personal injury cases, insurance defense, civil rights litigation (including Title VII actions based upon race, national origin, religion and gender, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 42 U.S.C. 1981, 1983 and 1985), employment law matters and represents various municipalities and school districts regarding allegations of employee negligence and misconduct. Mr. Avallone worked for the NYC Police Benevolent Association Law Firm, representing police officers in civil matters alleging excessive force and false arrest, as well as administrative discipline at the Trial Room. Additionally, Mr. Avallone has argued before PERB regarding the certification of police unions.
