Sam V. Ruggeri, Employment Attorney in Melville, New York
Over 14 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury
ShareholderatMarshall Dennehey
Melville, NY
Practicing employment in Melville since 2012.
- 14+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Sam V. Ruggeri is a shareholder based in Melville, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Sam has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey.
- Based in
- Melville, NY
- Experience
- over 14 years
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Melville, NY.
- Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Sam V. Ruggeri: Sam V. Ruggeri is a shareholder based in Melville, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Sam has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Sam V. Ruggeri
Sam concentrates on employment, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sam handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Employment cases in Melville, New York
Sam takes employment matters in Melville, 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 Sam agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Melville, New York
Sam takes litigation matters in Melville, 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 Sam agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Melville, New York
Sam takes personal injury matters in Melville, 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 Sam agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Melville, New York
Sam takes product liability matters in Melville, 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 Sam agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Sam V. Ruggeri — Over 14 years of New York employment experience
Sam V. Ruggeri is a shareholder based in Melville, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Sam has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey.
Sam is a member of the Casualty Department handling cases involving toxic tort litigation, primarily focusing on the defense of companies in the New York asbestos litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Sam represented the interests of insureds and self-insured businesses in complex suits, including toxic tort cases, product liability cases, employment-related issues, and property and business loss subrogation.
Sam has also served for over two years as assistant to in-house counsel for Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc., one of the largest manufacturers of electrical equipment in North America. He assisted with daily workplace issues, including drafting of company policies and compliance with labor and employment laws. Sam also handled a variety of product liability and employment-related matters on the company's behalf.
Sam graduated from Hofstra University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, in Psychology. Sam received his juris doctor from the Hofstra University School of Law, graduating with honors.
Outside of the office, Sam takes pride in his service to the community by acting as the Legal Advisor for the Breathe Believe Foundation, an organization that is dedicated to help offset medical expenses for children who suffer from cystic fibrosis.
Honors & awards
The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants
2021-2025
The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Litigation - Environmental
2024-2025
Year joined
2015
Thought Leadership
Marshall Dennehey Announces 2022 New Shareholder Class -- With 10 women and 7 men, the class has one of the highest percentages of women in the firm’s 60-year history
January 3, 2022
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin is pleased to announce that 17 attorneys, 10 women and 7 men, have been elevated to shareholder, effective January 1, 2022.
Working with Sam on a employment matter
Sam is a member of the Casualty Department handling cases involving toxic tort litigation, primarily focusing on the defense of companies in the New York asbestos litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Sam represented the interests of insureds and self-insured businesses in complex suits, including toxic tort cases, product liability cases, employment-related issues, and property and business…
Who Sam represents
Sam reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, litigation, and personal injury matters in Melville and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Sam V. Ruggeri's legal education and bar admissions
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
J.D. · 2011
Hofstra University
B.A. · 2006
Jurisdictions
Sam's state bar admissions
New York U.S. Distri
2012 · ACTIVE
Sam studied at J.D. in Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and B.A. in Hofstra University.
Law school and academic background
Sam completed J.D. in Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and B.A. in Hofstra University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sam runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Sam's professional memberships and bar associations
Associations & Memberships •New York State Bar Association
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Locations
Sam V. Ruggeri's office in Melville
Sam's primary office is at 175 Pinelawn Road, Suite 250, Melville, NY, 11747. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Sam V. Ruggeri — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sam usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sam charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sam'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; Sam will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Melville, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Sam
Sam discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Sam confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sam's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Sam V. Ruggeri
How much does it cost to hire Sam for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sam walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sam offer a free consultation?
Sam charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sam's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Sam's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in New York typically take?
Simple employment 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. Sam gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sam take my case if I'm outside Melville?
Sam 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 — Sam 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 Sam?
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. Sam will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sam accepting new employment clients right now?
Sam'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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