Roman J. Shakh

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Melville, New York

Toscani Shakh, LLP
Roman J. Shakh
Toscani Shakh, LLP

Practice areas: Personal Injury

Licensed in New York since: 2009

Education: St. John's University School of Law

Languages spoken: English, Russian, Spanish

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025 Selected to Rising Stars: 2020 - 2023
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Toscani Shakh, LLP

1 Huntington Quadrangle
Suite 1S04
Melville, NY 11747 Phone: 516-260-7377 Email: Roman J. Shakh
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Standing steadfast and ready to take on his clients’ legal issues with grace and poise, Roman J. Shakh maintains consistency in his eminent representation across every case he handles, ensuring that their legal burdens are placed firmly on his shoulders so that they can focus on what matters most to them. At the law office of Toscani Shakh, LLP, in Melville, New York, he is well-equipped to handle legal matters pertaining to family law and divorce proceedings, as well as personal injury litigation and civil litigation.

Mr. Shakh completed his undergraduate studies in 2005, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree from Queens College, City University of New York (CUNY), and prior to joining CUNY, he was trained in EMS critical care from the Nassau County EMS Academy. He went on to attend St. John’s University School of Law, where his shrewd legal acumen and talents were strengthened through his active participation in many on-campus activities. He received his Juris Doctor in 2008, and a year later, he obtained his license to practice law in New York and Connecticut, as well as admission to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

A stalwart champion for his clients’ rights and futures, Mr. Shakh emphasizes a tenacious work ethic and a methodical approach throughout the duration of their cases. For his many contributions, he has been rated a perfect score of “10.0” on Avvo and was the recipient of the site’s Client’s Choice Award for the many positive client testimonials he has received. Within his legal community, he is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the Nassau County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association, among many others.

First Admitted: 2009, New York

Bar / Professional Activity

  • New York State Bar, 2009
  • Member, Suffolk County Bar Association
  • Member, Nassau County Bar Association
  • Member, New York Trial Lawyers Association
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, 2009
  • Connecticut, 2008

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • $1M - Medical Malpractice (Queens County), 2020
  • $550K - Nursing Malpractice against Hospital (Erie County), 2019
  • $450K - Nursing Home Malpractice (Queens County), 2020
  • $800K - Premises Liability (Slip and Fall) (Nassau County), 2019
  • $450K - Medical Malpractice (Intraoperative Injury) (Kings County), 2020
  • $900K - Labor Law/Premises Liability (Kings County), 2020
  • $1.45 - Motor Vehciel Liability (Suffolk County), 2020

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Critical Care Advanced Life Support EMS, 2003

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Volunteer - Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps. , 2017

Educational Background

  • Queens College (City University of New York), B.A., History, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Dean’s List, 2005, 2005
  • Nassau University EMS Academy, 2005
  • St. John's University School of Law, 2008

Honors

  • Selected to Super Lawyers, 2025; previously named a Rising Star, 2020–2023
  • Recognized by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as a "Charter Member"
  • Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion (2021)
  • Top Verdict / Million Dollar Lawyers recognition (2019)
  • AVVO: Top 10 Rating (2018–2025)
  • Martindale-Hubbell awards: Top Rated Health Care & Personal Injury Attorney (2020); Rising Star (2019); Top Verdict (2019); Top 100 Verdicts (2017)

Office location for Roman J. Shakh

1 Huntington Quadrangle
Suite 1S04
Melville, NY 11747

Selections

1 Year Super Lawyers
4 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2025
  • Rising Stars: 2020 - 2023

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