Eric P. Tosca, Appellate Attorney in Mineola, New York
Over 40 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, General, and Insurance
AssociateatKelly Rode And Kelly Llp
Mineola, NY
Practicing appellate in Mineola since 1986.
- 40+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Eric P. Tosca is an associate based in Mineola, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate, General, and Insurance. Eric has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kelly Rode And Kelly Llp.
- Based in
- Mineola, NY
- Experience
- over 40 years
- Known for
- Appellate · General · Insurance
- Handles Appellate, General, and Insurance matters from Mineola, NY.
- Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Eric P. Tosca: Eric P. Tosca is an associate based in Mineola, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate, General, and Insurance. Eric has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kelly Rode And Kelly Llp.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Eric P. Tosca
Eric concentrates on appellate, general, insurance, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eric handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Appellate cases in Mineola, New York
Eric takes appellate matters in Mineola, 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 Eric agrees to represent you.
General cases in Mineola, New York
Eric takes general matters in Mineola, 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 Eric agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Mineola, New York
Eric takes insurance matters in Mineola, 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 Eric agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Mineola, New York
Eric takes medical malpractice matters in Mineola, 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 Eric agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Mineola, New York
Eric takes personal injury matters in Mineola, 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 Eric agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Eric P. Tosca — Over 40 years of New York appellate experience
Eric P. Tosca is an associate based in Mineola, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate, General, and Insurance. Eric has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kelly Rode And Kelly Llp.
Eric P. Tosca joined Kelly, Rode & Kelly, LLP as an associate in April 2017. The primary focus of Eric's practice in the firm is appeals and complex tort litigation. Eric has over thirty years experience in defense tort litigation handling a wide variety of trials and appeals including Labor Law, products liability, property defect, automobile liability, general liability and insurance coverage matters.
In the course of his career in defense litigation, Eric has defended cases from inception through trial and appeal. He joins the firm after a career with a major property and casualty insurance company where he served as regional appellate counsel and a senior trial attorney for the insurer's busy New York City staff counsel operation. He also served on national review committees and provided legal guidance for his Claim partners. He lectured on timely insurance defense related issues. Eric has also served as a supervising attorney over a team of attorneys in a panel defense litigation firm for leading New York State property and casualty carriers.
In addition to his admission to the New York State bar, Eric is admitted to practice law in the United States District Courts in New York's Eastern and Southern Districts. He has extensive appellate experience and has argued cases in the New York State Court of Appeals, the United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals, the New York State Appellate Division and Appellate Term. Eric graduated magna cum laude from St. John's University in 1981 with a double major in French and Government and Politics. He earned his law degree from St. John's University School of Law in 1985 and has been admitted to the New York State bar since 1986.
Eric taught paralegals as an adjunct instructor at St. John's University and as an instructor at New York Institute of Technology. He also instructed real estate courses at Queens College in the CLE program for salespersons and brokers.
As a co-author of an article in the New York Law Journal, Eric discussed the effect of the Supreme Court's decision in Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services v. Ahlborn on Medicaid reimbursement recovery in personal injury cases.
How Eric handles appellate matters
Eric P. Tosca joined Kelly, Rode & Kelly, LLP as an associate in April 2017. The primary focus of Eric's practice in the firm is appeals and complex tort litigation. Eric has over thirty years experience in defense tort litigation handling a wide variety of trials and appeals including Labor Law, products liability, property defect, automobile liability, general liability and insurance coverage…
The kind of cases Eric takes
Eric reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, general, and insurance matters in Mineola and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Eric P. Tosca's legal education and bar admissions
St. John's University Law School
J.D. · 1985
St. John's University
B.A. · 1981
Jurisdictions
Eric's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
1999 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1990 · ACTIVE
New York
1986 · ACTIVE
Eric studied at J.D. in St. John's University Law School and B.A. in St. John's University.
Law school and academic background
Eric completed J.D. in St. John's University Law School and B.A. in St. John's University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Eric runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Eric P. Tosca's office in Mineola
Eric's primary office is at 330 Old Country Road, Suite 305, Mineola, NY, 11501. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Kelly Rode And Kelly Llp
330 Old Country Road, Suite 305
Mineola, NY 11501
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How to hire Eric P. Tosca — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Eric usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Eric charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric'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; Eric will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Mineola, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate 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 Eric
Eric discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate 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. Eric confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Eric's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Eric P. Tosca
How much does it cost to hire Eric for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eric walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Eric offer a free consultation?
Eric charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Eric's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in New York typically take?
Simple appellate 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. Eric gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Eric take my case if I'm outside Mineola?
Eric 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 — Eric 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 Eric?
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. Eric will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Eric accepting new appellate clients right now?
Eric's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
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