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Margaret Devivo, Personal Injury Attorney in Huntington Station, New York

Over 43 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Real Estate

Of CounselatDavid W. McCarthy

Huntington Station, NY

Practicing personal injury in Huntington Station since 1983.

43+
Years practicing
2
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Margaret Devivo is an of counsel based in Huntington Station, NY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Real Estate. Margaret has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at David W. McCarthy.

Based in
Huntington Station, NY
Experience
over 43 years
Known for
Personal Injury · Real Estate
  • Handles Personal Injury and Real Estate matters from Huntington Station, NY.
  • Over 43 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Margaret Devivo: Margaret Devivo is an of counsel based in Huntington Station, NY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Real Estate. Margaret has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at David W. McCarthy.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Margaret takes on

Margaret concentrates on personal injury and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Margaret handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Huntington Station, New York

Margaret takes personal injury matters in Huntington Station, 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 Margaret agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Huntington Station, New York

Margaret takes real estate matters in Huntington Station, 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 Margaret agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Margaret Devivo — personal injury lawyer in Huntington Station

Margaret Devivo is an of counsel based in Huntington Station, NY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Real Estate. Margaret has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at David W. McCarthy.

Margaret Devivo is a lawyer practicing real estate, personal injury. Margaret received a B.S. degree from St. John's University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years. Margaret practices at David W. McCarthy in Huntington Station, NY.

How Margaret handles personal injury matters

Margaret Devivo is a lawyer practicing real estate, personal injury. Margaret received a B.S. degree from St. John's University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years. Margaret practices at David W. McCarthy in Huntington Station, NY.

The kind of cases Margaret takes

Margaret reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and real estate matters in Huntington Station and the surrounding New York area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • American University

    J.D. · 1982

  • St. John's University

    B.S. · 1980

Jurisdictions

Margaret's state bar admissions

  • U.S. District Court,

    1996 · ACTIVE

  • New York

    1983 · ACTIVE

Margaret studied at J.D. in American University and B.S. in St. John's University.

Law school and academic background

Margaret completed J.D. in American University and B.S. in St. John's University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Margaret runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Margaret's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Suffolk County Bar Association

    membership

Locations

Margaret Devivo's office in Huntington Station

Margaret's primary office is at 33 Walt Whitman Rd., Ste. 204, Huntington Station, NY, 11746-4278. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

David W. McCarthy

33 Walt Whitman Rd., Ste. 204

Huntington Station, NY 11746-4278

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Hiring guide

How to hire Margaret Devivo — 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 Margaret usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Margaret charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Margaret'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; Margaret will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Huntington Station, 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 Margaret

Margaret 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. Margaret confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Margaret'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 Margaret Devivo

  • How much does it cost to hire Margaret for a personal injury case?

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

  • Does Margaret offer a free consultation?

    Margaret charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Margaret's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Margaret'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. Margaret gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Margaret take my case if I'm outside Huntington Station?

    Margaret 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 — Margaret 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 Margaret?

    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. Margaret will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Margaret accepting new personal injury clients right now?

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

Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Huntington Station and Albany in New York

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