As a partner at Dankner Milstein, P.C., Marcelo A. Buitrago provides dedicated legal representation to injured people in Manhattan, New York, as well as throughout New York City and the rest of the state. He focuses his practice on personal injury, generally handling cases that involve automobile accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, products liability, lead paint litigation, police brutality, improper security and other negligence-related matters. He speaks Spanish and conversational French.In 2000, Mr. Buitrago earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from the Hofstra University Frank G. Zarb School of Business. He then went on to receive his law degree from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.Early in his career, Mr. Buitrago gained valuable experience at two major litigation firms. He draws on this knowledge to help him advocate on behalf of his clients. While Mr. Buitrago endeavors to negotiate acceptable settlements when possible, he is not afraid to fight for his clients’ rights in cases when the other side will not budge. Taking a customized approach to each case he handles, he strives to always do what is best for his clients. Over the course of Mr. Buitrago’s career, he has obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients. His commitment to providing quality representation has gained him the respect of his clients and his peers. Mr. Buitrago has a “Superb” rating through Avvo, and has received the Clients' Choice Award for 2014 and 2015.Staying active in the legal community is a priority for Mr. Buitrago. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the New York State Bar Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.
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