How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a medical malpractice case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Daniel offer a free consultation?

Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.

How long do medical malpractice cases in New York typically take?

Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Woodbury?

Daniel is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Daniel accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?

Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Daniel P. Buttafuoco, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Woodbury, New York

Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

MemberatButtafuoco & Associates

Woodbury New, NY

Practicing medical malpractice in Woodbury since 1981.

45+: Years practicing
5.0 ★: 1 client review
1: Bar admission

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Daniel P. Buttafuoco is a member based in Woodbury, NY. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Daniel has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Buttafuoco & Associates. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in: Woodbury, NY
Experience: over 45 years
Known for: Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury · Product Liability

Handles Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Woodbury, NY.
Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with BV Distinguished.

Areas of practice

Daniel's practice areas in Woodbury

Daniel concentrates on medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Medical Malpractice cases in Woodbury, New York

Daniel takes medical malpractice matters in Woodbury, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Woodbury, New York

Daniel takes personal injury matters in Woodbury, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Woodbury, New York

Daniel takes product liability matters in Woodbury, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Biography

Daniel P. Buttafuoco, medical malpractice attorney serving Woodbury

Dan Buttafuoco founded the firm in 1981 after graduating with a Juris Doctor degree from Hofstra University School of Law. His undergraduate studies were at Hofstra University New College, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Dan is currently completing Master’s studies at Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, NY, with the ultimate goal of obtaining a Master’s of Divinity.

His caring and charismatic approach to serving the many Church groups, members and pastors he has as clients, has earned him a solid reputation as a champion of ethics and the law, especially in the Christian community.

Dan has handled over 100 juried and non-juried trials involving all aspects of personal injury, negligence, product liability and medical malpractice cases. Dan has earned for his clients many millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements in these areas.

Dan hosts a weekly radio talk show entitled “Christian Legal Concepts” for radio stations 570AM (WMCA) and 970AM (WWDJ). The program features discussion of listeners’ e-mail and call-in questions about their faith and its connection with the law, specifically, personal injury law.

As a speaker in numerous churches of all denominations (including Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal and others), Dan has shared his ideas on the Bible with many congregations and groups.

Dan’s presence in the Church community can also be felt through his active involvement in the New York City Relief Mission and the Historical Bible Society, which he founded in 2000 to foster the care, preservation, display and education about ancient and historically significant Bibles, important religious Artworks and study of Christian scriptures.

Dan also shares his knowledge of the law and his passion for teaching via his position as an Adjunct Professor of Trial Law in the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (Trial Techniques Program) at Hofstra Law School. In 1990, Dan was asked by the National Board of Trial Advocacy to write and grade the trial lawyer exam for civil trial certification.

Dan is admitted in all courts of New York and many Federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition he is often admitted pro hac vice in other states. He is a member of The National Board of Trial Advocacy- as a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer since 1989. In addition he is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyer’s Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives

Dan is married with 3 children, one of whom is in law school herself. Dan is also an elder in his church.

How Daniel handles medical malpractice matters

Who Daniel represents

Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability matters in Woodbury and the surrounding New York area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Daniel studied and practices

Hofstra University Law School
J.D. · 1981
Hofstra University
B.A. · 1978

Jurisdictions

Daniel's state bar admissions

New York U.S. Distri
1981 · ACTIVE

Daniel studied at J.D. in Hofstra University Law School and B.A. in Hofstra University.

Law school and academic background

Daniel completed J.D. in Hofstra University Law School and B.A. in Hofstra University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Daniel's legal honors and published work

Daniel has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

BV Distinguished

Legal awards and honors

BV Distinguished.

Affiliations

Daniel's professional memberships and bar associations

Nassau County and New York State Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
membership
Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
membership

Locations

Daniel P. Buttafuoco's office in Woodbury

Daniel's primary office is at 144 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury, NY, 11797. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Buttafuoco & Associates

144 Woodbury Rd.

Woodbury, NY 11797

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Daniel P. Buttafuoco — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Daniel. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing medical malpractice attorneys in Woodbury.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Daniel P. Buttafuoco — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Woodbury, New York

A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel

Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every medical malpractice matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Daniel P. Buttafuoco

How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do medical malpractice cases in New York typically take?
Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Woodbury?
Daniel is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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