Nilendri Senanayake

Nilendri Senanayake, Car Accidents Attorney in New York

Over 9 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, Immigration, and Personal Injury

AssociateatCornejo & Cornejo, LLP

New, NY

Practicing car accidents in New York since 2017.

9+
Years practicing
3
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Nilendri Senanayake is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Immigration, and Personal Injury. Nilendri has over 9 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cornejo & Cornejo, LLP.

Based in
New York, NY
Experience
over 9 years
Known for
Car Accidents · Immigration · Personal Injury
  • Handles Car Accidents, Immigration, and Personal Injury matters from New York, NY.
  • Over 9 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Offers consultations in English and Hindi Urdu.

About Nilendri Senanayake: Nilendri Senanayake is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Immigration, and Personal Injury. Nilendri has over 9 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cornejo & Cornejo, LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Nilendri takes on

Nilendri concentrates on car accidents, immigration, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nilendri handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Car Accidents cases in New York

Nilendri takes car accidents 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 Nilendri agrees to represent you.

Immigration cases in New York

Nilendri takes immigration 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 Nilendri agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in New York

Nilendri 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 Nilendri agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Nilendri Senanayake — car accidents lawyer in New York

Nilendri Senanayake is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Immigration, and Personal Injury. Nilendri has over 9 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cornejo & Cornejo, LLP.

Nilendri Senanayake is an immigration attorney focused on citizenship, visas, and family-based immigration, providing strategic legal guidance to clients.

Personal Mission: As an immigrant herself, Nilendri understands just how life-changing the immigration journey can be. That personal experience fuels her passion for guiding others through the process with clarity, compassion, and confidence. For her, immigration isn’t just legal work—it’s about protecting people, supporting families, and building futures. Legal Focus & Services:

Nilendri’s practice covers a broad range of immigration matters, including: Employment-based immigration Family-based immigration Asylum and removal defense Intercountry adoption She works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to prepare and file visa applications, advocate for clients in removal proceedings, and handle complex immigration challenges with precision and care.

Education & Credentials: Nilendri is a scholarly attorney with a multidisciplinary background in law, accounting, and contract management. She earned her LL.B. from the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka, where she was selected from among the top 5% in the country to receive free legal education, reflecting exceptional academic merit, and she maintained a scholarly record throughout her studies. Her accounting training through AAT Sri Lanka and CIMA complements her legal practice by strengthening her analytical, financial, and documentation skills, particularly in complex immigration matters. She later earned her LL.M. from Penn State Law, with a focus on immigration and asylum law, and completed a Contract Management Certification at UCLA Extension with a 4.0 GPA. She is licensed to practice law in New York, an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and holds additional certifications including Immigration Law Certification (COIL) from Catholic Charities (2024), Certified Contract Manager from UCLA Extension (2023), and Legal Research Certification from LexisNexis (2017).

Approach to Clients: Her core values are empathy, clear communication, and commitment. Nilendri’s goal is to make the immigration process feel manageable and meaningful. She’s a trusted advocate who listens closely and delivers thoughtful, informed solutions.

Fun Fact: Nilendri loves to travel and immerse herself in new cultures. But no matter where her passport takes her, she always returns home to her clever (and occasionally mischievous) cat, Lilly—who’s currently in training to master a few new tricks!

Pro-Bono Activities

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) (2024-2025), Lions club (USA) (2020-2023)

Rotaract (SL), Hashtag Generation (SL),Law Goes Green(SL), Students Association for charity (SL), Law Clinic (2018-2019)

Past Positions

Fibi Lw Firm, Associate Attorney, 2024 to 2026

Steffas and Associates P.C., Associate Attorney, 2024 to 2025

Nilendri's approach to car accidents cases

Nilendri Senanayake is an immigration attorney focused on citizenship, visas, and family-based immigration, providing strategic legal guidance to clients. Personal Mission: As an immigrant herself, Nilendri understands just how life-changing the immigration journey can be. That personal experience fuels her passion for guiding others through the process with clarity, compassion, and confidence.…

Clients Nilendri works with

Nilendri reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, immigration, and personal injury matters across New York.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Penn State Law

    LL.M. · 2023

Jurisdictions

Nilendri's state bar admissions

  • New York

    2023 · ACTIVE

  • New York

    2023 · ACTIVE

  • Sri Lanka

    2017 · ACTIVE

Nilendri studied at LL.M. in Penn State Law. Consultations are available in English and Hindi Urdu.

Law school and academic background

Nilendri completed LL.M. in Penn State Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nilendri runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Languages spoken

Nilendri offers consultations in English and Hindi Urdu. Client materials — retainer agreements, statements, court filings — are prepared in English unless Nilendri agrees otherwise in writing.

Affiliations

Nilendri's professional memberships and bar associations

  • New York Bar Association American Bar Association American Immigration Lawyers Association

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Locations

Nilendri Senanayake's office in New York

Nilendri's primary office is at 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2000, New York, NY, 10111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Cornejo & Cornejo, LLP

45 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2000

New York, NY 10111

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Hiring guide

How to hire Nilendri Senanayake — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in New York

A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents 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 Nilendri

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every car accidents 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. Nilendri confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Nilendri Senanayake

  • How much does it cost to hire Nilendri for a car accidents case?

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

  • Does Nilendri offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do car accidents cases in New York typically take?

    Simple car accidents 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. Nilendri gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Nilendri take my case if I'm outside New York?

    Nilendri 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 — Nilendri 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 Nilendri?

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

  • Is Nilendri accepting new car accidents clients right now?

    Nilendri'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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