Mary Mihalakos Martuscello, Esq.
Mary Mihalakos Martuscello is a seasoned litigator and mediator with 35 years of experience, appearing extensively in all the New York Metro Courts, as well as the surrounding suburban counties. Her career has spanned a variety of areas, including both plaintiff and defense practice in the negligence — personal injury arena.
Ms. Martuscello’ s reputation for zealous but ethical representation of her clients and her collegial manner has earned her the respect of the legal community. Ms. Martuschello’s extensive mediation experience extends to both the private and public sectors. In addition to her work with SSAM, Ms. Martuscello sits on the court mediation rosters for Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Nassau counties.
Her experience across all aspects of civil litigation gives her the ability to recognize the various considerations involved in the mediation process. She brings an energetic and balanced approach to ensure that each litigant’s position is fully heard and that compromises are fair.
LOCATION
NY Metro
JUDICIAL/LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Law Offices of Mary Mihalakos Martuscello (1999 – Present)
Senior Associate I Trial Attorney, Bernstone, Goldman & Tecklin (1993 – 1999)
Trial Attorney, Pasternack, Popish & Reiff, P.C. (1993)
Litigation Associate, Mandelbaum, Schweiger & Conner (1989 – 1993)
Senior Associate I Trial Attorney, Lester, Schwab, Katz & Dwyer (1987 – 1989)
Associate, Kaplan, Oshman, Helfenstein & Matza (1984)
EDUCATION
Pace University School of Law, Juris Doctor, Bates College, B.A. Mathematics and Psychology
ADMISSIONS
New York State-Appellate Division, First Department (March 1984)
U.S. District Court, Southern & Eastern Districts of New York
LANGUAGES
Fluent in spoken and written Greek; working knowledge of French
OTHER
Completed Basic Mediation Training: Conflict Resolution Theory and Techniques,
NYC Bar Course 26.5 hours
Participated as an attorney in numerous Mediations resulting in settlement of personal injury
and property damage claim