Edgar N. Romano, Personal Injury Attorney in New York
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Edgar N. Romano is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP.
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- New York, NEW YORK
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Edgar N. Romano: Edgar N. Romano is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP.
Areas of practice
Edgar's practice areas in New York
Edgar concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Edgar handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in New York
Edgar takes personal injury matters in 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 Edgar agrees to represent you.
Biography
Edgar N. Romano, personal injury attorney serving New York
Edgar N. Romano is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP. Edgar works from New York and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
Mr. Romano is the managing partner at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP, and handles workers compensation cases for the firm.
He received his undergraduate degree cum laude from Brandeis University and his Juris Doctorate degree from The John Marshall Law School. Mr. Romano litigates workers' compensation claims, including cases involving occupational exposure, asbestos and industrial irritants. He has lectured extensively to labor unions and medical providers.
Mr. Romano is a Past President of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group and current President of the Society of New York Workers Compensation Bar Association. He is a member of the Leader's Forum of the American Association for Justice and Past Chair of the workers compensation section. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the Jewish Lawyer's Guild, and New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health (NYCOSH). Mr. Romano serves on the Advisory Committee of the World Trade Center Medical Monitoring Program at Mt. Sinai Hospital and on the Advisory Board of the I.J. Selikoff Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He is listed in "Who's Who in American Law."
Mr. Romano was named a Fellow of the College of Workers' Compensation in March 2015. Fellows are attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their practice in the field of workers' compensation.
Mr. Romano was selected to the Super Lawyers list for 2020 in the area of workers compensation by Super Lawyers magazine. He received this award each year between 2010-2020, as well.
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
He has been included in the "2020 Top 100 Trial Lawyers in N.Y." by the National Trial Lawyers, a national organization composed of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state. Membership is obtained through special invitation only to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, reputation, influence, stature, and profile as trial lawyers, both civil plaintiff and criminal defense. This is the seventh year that Mr. Romano has achieved this honor.
Areas of Practice:
- Workers compensation
Education:
- The John Marshall Law School, Chicago
- Brandeis University
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group - Past President
- Society of New York Workers' Compensation Bar Association - Immediate Past President
- American Association for Justice - Past Chair of the Workers Compensation Section and Member of the Leader's Forum
- New York State Bar Association
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Jewish Lawyer's Guild
- New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health (NYCOSH)
- World Trade Center Medical Monitoring Program at Mt. Sinai Hospital - Member of the Advisory Board
- Who's Who in American Law
Honors/Awards
- Selected to Super Lawyers list in Workers Compensation, 2010-2020
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers in New York, 2011-2020
- Inducted as Fellow of the College of Workers' Compensation, 2015
- A/V Preeminent Rating from Lexis/Nexus
- AVVO Rating 10.0, Superb, Top Attorney Workers Compensation
- Workers Compensation Notable Person 2008
How Edgar handles personal injury matters
Mr. Romano is the managing partner at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP, and handles workers compensation cases for the firm. He received his undergraduate degree cum laude from Brandeis University and his Juris Doctorate degree from The John Marshall Law School. Mr. Romano litigates workers' compensation claims, including cases involving occupational exposure, asbestos and…
Who Edgar represents
Edgar reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters across New York.
Credentials
Credentials — where Edgar studied and practices
University of Illinois Chicago
J.D. · 1995
Edgar studied at J.D. in University of Illinois Chicago.
Law school and academic background
Edgar completed J.D. in University of Illinois Chicago. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Edgar runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Edgar's legal honors and published work
Edgar has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026).
Locations
Edgar N. Romano's office in New York
Edgar's primary office is at 551 Fifth Avenue, Suite 520, New York, New York, 10176. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP
551 Fifth Avenue, Suite 520
New York, New York 10176
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How to hire Edgar N. Romano — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Edgar usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Edgar charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Edgar'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; Edgar will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Edgar
Edgar discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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. Edgar confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Edgar's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Edgar N. Romano
How much does it cost to hire Edgar for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Edgar walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Edgar offer a free consultation?
Edgar charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Edgar's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Edgar's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in New York typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. Edgar gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Edgar take my case if I'm outside New York?
Edgar 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 — Edgar 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 Edgar?
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. Edgar will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Edgar accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Edgar'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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