Carmen Jack Giordano
Top rated Employment Litigation attorney in New York, New York
Giordano Law Offices Personal Injury & Employment Lawyers
Practice areas: Employment Litigation, Personal Injury, Civil Rights
Licensed in New York since: 1986
Education: New York Law School
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Giordano Law Offices Personal Injury & Employment Lawyers
226 Malcolm X BlvdNew York, NY 10027 Phone: 646-217-0749 Email: Carmen Jack Giordano Visit website
CARMEN JACK GIORDANO, ESQ., PRINCIPAL
Licensed Attorney in the State of New York, Federal District Courts, Northern, Southern and Eastern District of New York, Federal District Court of Connecticut, State of Vermont, Pro hac vice Central District of California, Los Angeles and 9th Circuit, L.L.M. Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence, New York University School of Law; Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, New York Law School; Distinguished Professor of the Law at CUNY
I am a New York City Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Employment, and Litigation Attorney who loves the practice of law. My skills and results as an attorney have been recognized by Super Lawyers for 14 straight years (fewer than 5% of attorneys nationwide receive this honor), Avvo (10/10 rating), Google (5 star rating), and many more legal organizations for my multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements over the years. When you become a client of Giordano Law Offices, I utilize the full force of my legal acumen, background, and experience as a seasoned trial attorney to get results and to achieve justice for you. I treat my clients like members of my family and I make myself available 24/7. Few attorneys have the experience that I have gained over the years and which fuels our firm. I worked as a Rackets & Homicide Prosecutor in Brooklyn, where I conducted investigations and handled trials in the areas of organized crime, white collar crime, public corruption, and drug-related homicides. I have also worked as a bipartisan Legislative Counsel for various Senators and committees of the U.S. Senate, including the Judiciary Committee, and the Government Affairs Committee, among others. I am perhaps most uniquely qualified for lawsuits against large corporations, municipalities and public authorities because I understand these entities intimately: prior to creating our law firm, I worked as a Senior Trial Specialist for the N.Y.C. Corporation Counsel’s Special Litigation Unit, trying some of the City’s most serious lawsuits, including wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases, throughout the five boroughs of the City. I have advanced degrees in the legal field: in addition to my J.D., I hold a Masters of Laws (LLM) in Constitutional Law & Jurisprudence from NYU Law School. Please call or text me today for a free consultation on your case: (646) 217-0749. I will do all that I can to use the full extent of my legal background, experience, and expertise to help you or your loved one. I look forward to hearing from you.
First Admitted: 1986, New York
Professional Webpage: https://gio-law.com/carmen-jack-giordano/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Awarded the Outstanding Work & Dedication Award by The National Action Network., 2023
- Admitted into the Bar of the State of Vermont., 2022
- Taught Continuing Legal Education courses for The New York City Bar Assoication on Video Evidence., 2019
- Appointed to The Brooklyn Bar Association Technology Committee, 2016
- Appointed to the New York City Bar Association Tort Litigation Committee , 2015
- Distinguished Professor of Law at CUNY, 2014
- Carmen Giordano was admitted into the New York City Bar in 1986. He was also accepted into The Bar in California and is eligable to practice law there as well. In Addition, he is licensed to practice law in the following courts and areas: Licensed Attorney in the State of New York, Federal District Courts, Southern and Eastern District of New York, Connecticut, Pro hac vice Central District of California, Los Angeles and 9th Circuit, , 1986
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $18 Million Jury Verdict for Bus Accident Personal Injury Case., 2023
- $1.2 Million for Bike Accident Case: At the conclusion of a lengthy and fiercely fought trial, Giordano obtained a favorable settlement during jury deliberations for a bicyclist with two fractured vertebrae of $1,200,000. Ells v. The City of New York (Queens Cnty), 2018
- 6-Figure Settlement obtained for family of Autistic teen that was beaten by the NYPD, 2016, 2016
- $1.5 Million dollar settlement obtained for family of Rikers Island inmate in wrongful death case, 2016, 2016
- 7-figure settlement for Rikers Island Wrongful Death Case for the family of client Andy Henriquez who died at Rikers Island while in solitary confinement., 2015
- $2.5 Million jury verdict obtained by Mr. Giordano for his client in Harris v American Transit, 2014
- Wrongful death case in Southern District of NY, 1983 violation of 8th amendment rights, inmate died in solitary confinement, ignored, not given proper medical care. in discovery, 2014
- Federal excessive force & false arrest case in Southern District of NY. Plaintiff thrown into a subway turn-style by police, lacerated lip requiring sutures, steroid injections and surgical revision. Settled for just under $300,000, 2014
- 3. OxesSuccessful cease and desist and monetary award against Old Navy for the use of the band’s name on articles of clothing without permission.Link to Article: Oxes, 2006
- Giordano and client, Loretta Cerbelli, whose mentally-ill son was shot and killed by the police, brought claims against the City Of New York. The case called into question the procedures employed by the NYPD dealing with the mentally ill in crisis situations. Giordano received a favorable settlement for his client., 2005
- In May 2005, Carmen Giordano, Esq. obtained a $1,966,000 verdict in a premises liability case for the victim of a window accident where the plaintiff suffered chronic inter-digit neuropathy., 2005
- Giordano secured a 7 figure settlement for Russian immigrants beaten and arrested by police officers., 2002
- New York County Supreme Court Case in Labor Law that involved a fall from ladder on the job: resulted in Herniated disc, torn achilles tendon. Settled for just under $1,000,000.00.
- Carmen Giordano, Esq. took over as trial counsel in a federal case brought in California and received an award of $700,000 for a defendant in copyright case, getting case dismissed and obtaining an award of costs and fees.
- Carmen Giordano, Esq. obtained a $750,000 settlement during trial for a plaintiff who suffered a herniated disk following a fall from a folding chair.
- In a Labor Law Case, Carmen Giordano, Esq. obtained a settlement for a client of over $500,000 for an arm injury, which required release surgery.
- As a former A.C.C., Giordano handled some of the largest police abuse and shooting cases brought against NYC.Link to Article: NY TIMES: Officer Shot By Another Given $1.5 Million, 1999
Videos
- Discover the Value of Your New York Personal Injury Case with Attorney Jack Giordano: In this informative YouTube video, renowned New York personal injury lawyer Jack Giordano demystifies the complex process of evaluating the worth of personal injury cases. Giordano brings his extensive experience and legal acumen to provide viewers with insightful, clear explanations. Whether you've suffered an injury in New York or are navigating the legal landscape, this video is an invaluable resource for understanding potential compensation, legal nuances, and the factors influencing case value. Tune in to gain expert guidance from one of New York's leading personal injury attorneys., How Much Is Your Personal Injury Case Worth?, Personal Injury Law, 2022
- Understanding Damages in Wrongful Termination Cases with Attorney Jack Giordano: In this essential YouTube video, top New York lawyer Jack Giordano addresses the critical question, 'What are my damages when wrongfully terminated?' Focusing on cases involving workplace discrimination, harassment, Title IX violations, and other wrongful termination scenarios, Giordano offers expert insights into the damages you may be entitled to. He highlights the importance of seeking qualified legal counsel in NYC to navigate these complex issues. Whether you're a victim of wrongful termination or seeking to understand your legal rights, this video provides invaluable guidance from a seasoned New York employment law attorney., What Are My Damages When Wrongfully Terminated?, Employment Litigation Law - Wrongful Termination, 2022
- Carmen Giordano gives free legal advice to attendees of National Action Network meeting about the importance of documenting your injuries in a personal injury case., Carmen Giordano Gives Legal Advice at National Action Network, 2013
- Attorney Carmen Giordano speaks at Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network about how to select best attorney for your legal needs. , Attorney Giordano at National Action Network: How To Select Attorney, National Action Network, 2014
- Carmen Giordano was a frequent contributor on Court TV, often as a criminal defense specialist., Court TV Video, 2000
Representative Clients
- Secured substantial settlements for Employment Litigation clients for Title IX, Workplace Harassment, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Severance Negotiation, and other Employment Law cases., 2023
- $18 Million Jury Verdict for Brooklyn Bus Accident Case. Mr. Giordano is currently defending an 8 year old boy who was involved in a car accident when the MTA bus driver let him off the bus in the middle of a busy intersection: http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20150511/bed-stuy/mother-sues-mta-after-8-year-old-gets-off-bus-is-hit-by-car, 2023
- Mr. Giordano recently represented an Autistic teen who was beaten by cops in his front yard (6-figure settlement obtained for client): http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20150708/fordham/nypd-officers-beat-autistic-teen-front-of-his-home-lawsuit-says#.VZ0UjC7vqIY.mailto, 2016
- Mr. Giordano defended a Rikers Island inmate who died while in custody and obtained a 7-Figure settlement for the client: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/rikers-island-inmate-dies-seizure-article-1.1960280, 2015
- Giordano secured a settlement in excess of $1 million dollars for his client who died in solitary confinement on Rikers Island: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/city-pay-settlement-rikers-island-teen-inmate-death-article-1.2055535, 2015
- Mr. Giordano secured a $2.5 Million jury verdict for his client in Harris v. American Transit, 2014
- Giordano secured substantial settlements from Latifah for highly regarded stylists who were not paid for services rendered, “While Latifah tried to dodge payment due to the lack of written contracts, we were ultimately able to succeed with quantum meruit claims in a bitter federal case.”
- Carmen Giordano, Esq. secured a $113,000 settlement for Jake Greene, a homeless man, who was locked up on Rikers Island for a rape he did not commit.Link to article: NY POST: 113G Settlement Won’t Keep Jake Off Brooklyn Streets, 2000
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Admitted into the Vermont State Bar., 2022
- Mr. Giordano was certified by The New York State Office of Court Administration to teach a Continuing Legal Education Course in Video Evidence for 2 credits., 2015
- In 1990, Carmen Giordano graduated with an Master of The Laws (LLM) in Constitutional Law & Jurisprudence from New York University (NYU) Law School. , 1990
Pro bono / Community Service
- Regular contributor at the National Action Network monthly Legal Night where Mr. Giordano gives free legal advice to those in need., 2024
- Carmen Jack Giordano is an active member of The National Action Network and volunteers on a monthly basis to offer free legal advice at The National Action Network headquarters on 145th Street in Harlem to all who come. He is often there well past 10 PM giving legal advice to those who cannot afford legal representation. Carmen Giordano also regularly helps & advises those in Harlem and the surrounding community without charge. His latest pro bono client is Meta Robinson, the grand-daughter of famed baseball player Jackie Robinson., 2019
Educational Background
- Received LLM from New York University School of Law., 1990
- New York Law School, JD, Magma Cum Laude, 1986
- University of Vermont, BA, 1983
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- In the realm of employment law litigation, the recent NLRB ruling in McLaren Macomb marks a transformative shift in how confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses are integrated into pre-filing severance and settlement agreements in employment cases. This article delves into the critical aspects of this decision, examining its effects on the strategies of employment law litigation, particularly in the context of pre-litigation settlement negotiations. It also provides strategic guidance for employment law attorneys in navigating these changes during pre-suit settlement discussions., Author, Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Provisions After ‘McLaren’, New York Law Journal, Employment Litigation, 2023
- Attorney Jack Giordano taught a Continuing Legal Education course at The New York City Bar Association on September 24, 2019 on "Video Evidence in The Digital Age: Cheap Fakes & Deep Fakes.", Lead Lecturer, "Video Evidence In The Digital Age: Cheap Fakes and Deep Fakes" Lecture at NYC Bar Association, New York City Bar Association, Legal, 2019
- Attorney Carmen "Jack" Giordano wrote an article entitled, "The Best Evidence Rule and Video Recordings" that was published by The New York Law Journal on February 29, 2016. Link to article: http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202750811212/The-Best-Evidence-Rule-and-Video-Recordings?mcode=1202615326010&curindex=1&curpage=ALL, Author, The Best Evidence Rule and Video Recordings, The New York Law Journal, Law, 2016
- Attorney Giordano was the author of chapter 6 entitled, "Video Evidence: Constitutional Concerns and Practical Consideration," in the 31st volume of The Civil Rights Litigation and Attorney Fees Annual Handbook. Link to more information about publication: http://csgiordano.com/blog/civil-rights-litigation-attorney-fees-annual-handbook-publication-attorney-giordano-wrote-chapter-6/, Author, Civil Rights Litigation & Attorney Fees Annual Handbook, Chapter 6, Thomson Reuters, Law, 2016
- Mr. Giordano's article, entitled "Silent Witness Authentication of Video Evidence," was published on the front page the November 16, 2015 New York Law Journal, Author, Silent Witness Authentication of Video Evidence, The New York Law Journal, New York Law Journal, 2015
- New York Law Journal Article about Defamation in Emails., Author, Defamation in Emails: The Judicial Privilege, The New York Law Journal, 2014
- Carmen Giordano was selected as the keynote speaker at the 1997 Conference of New York State Civil Court Judges in Long Island and spoke about: Evidence at Trial, Permissible Impeachment of Witnesses under the CPLR, Keynote Speaker, Evidence at Trial, Permissible Impeachment of Witnesses under the CPLR, New York Judges Conference, 1997 Conference of New York State Civil Court Judges, Judges/Legal Group, 1997
- An article written by Carmen Giordano, "COMMERCIAL SPEECH AND AD CAMPAIGNS OF CALVIN KLEIN AND LEVI STRAUSS" was selected & published in the New York Law Journal in 1995., Author, Commercial Speech and Ad Campaigns of Calvin Klein and Levi Strauss, New York Law Journal, Volume 214, Law Journal, 1995
- Carmen Giordano's article, "Comparative Constitutional Law and Human Rights, Bandua Mukti Morcha v. Union of India" was selected and published into New York Law School Journal of International and Comparative Law., Author, Comparative Constitutional Law and Human Rights, Bandua Mukti Morcha v. Union of India, New York Law School Journal of International and Comparative Law, Legal Journal, 1986
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Rated as a Top Personal Injury and Employment Lawyer in New York City by Expertise., 2023
- Rated as Top Personal Injury and Employment Lawyer by Top Locals, 2025
- Selected by New York Magazine as a Top Personal Injury Attorney in New York City., 2019
- Appointed to The New York City Bar Association Tort Litigation Committee, 2015
- Giordano Law Offices was selected to join the Better Business Bureau and received an A+ grade by the organization, 2016
- Selected as an Adjuct Professor in the Law Department of John Jay College of Criminal Justice., 2014
- Mr. Giordano was certified by The New York State Office of Court Administration to teach a Continuing Legal Education Course in Video Evidence for 2 credits, 2015
- Appointed to The Brooklyn Bar Association's Computer Technology Committee., 2015
Honors
- NYC Metro Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2025
- Forbes Advisor Top Personal Injury Attorney in New York City, Rated Top Personal Injury Lawyer in New York City by Forbes Advisor, Forbes Advisor, 2024
- Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyers in New York, National Trial Lawyers, 2023
- Outstanding Work & Dedication Award, The National Action Network, 2023
- NYC Metro Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2023
- NYC Metro Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2022
- NYC Metro Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2021
- NYC Metro Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2020
- NYC Metro Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2019
- NYC Metro Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2018
- NYC Metro Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2017
- Giordano Law Offices selected to join the Better Business Bureau, Giordano Law Offices selected to join the Better Business Bureau, http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/business-reviews/attorneys-and-lawyers/giordano-law-offices-pllc-in-new-york-ny-159918, 2016
- New York Metro Super Lawyer, 2016, Thomson Reuters, 2016
- New York Metro Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2015
- Mr. Giordano was selected to join the prestigious New York City Bar Tort Litigation Committee., Appointed to NYC Bar Tort Litigation Committee, The New York City Bar Association, 2015
- Mr. Giordano was selected and appointed to the prestigious Brooklyn Bar Association's Computer Technology Committee., Appointed to Brooklyn Bar Association Computer Technology Committee, Brooklyn Bar Association, 2015
- New York Metro Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2014
- Super Lawyer for New York Metro Area, Thomson Reuters, 2013
- Carmen Giordano is a dedicated public servant that has always been committed to the education and defense of our unalienable rights. In 1998 he was awarded the "Best Ongoing Series" for his In Touch radio show "Know Your Rights" by the National Association of Radio Reading Services., Best Ongoing Series for In Touch radio show "Know Your Rights", National Association of Radio Reading Services, 1998
- New York City mayor Rudolph Guiliani chose Carmen Giordano to receive one of the top honors he as the mayor of New York City could bestow, A Special Commendation, to honor the hard work and legal acumen of Carmen Giordano., Special Commendation for defending New York City in legal matter, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, 1996
- District Attorney Elizabeth Holtzman selected Carmen Giordano from a host of lawyers to represent The DA's Office for the National Career Prosecutor's Conference., National Career Prosecutors Conference Rep. for DA's Office, District Attorney Elizabeth Holtzman, 1987
- Carmen Giordano graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York Law School., Graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York Law School, New York Law School, 1986
Industry Groups
- American Bar Association
- National Action Network
- New York Bar Association
- New York Law School Alumni Group
- New York University Law School Alumni Group
- Tort Litigation Committee New York City Bar Association
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2026