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Overview

Rosario defends clients in toxic tort matters with a focus on asbestos cases throughout New York. He practices from Buffalo through our Link virtual office.

Rosario handles asbestos and talc matters, primarily in New York State, throughout all phases of litigation. He most often represents manufacturing clients, particularly equipment manufacturers, and regularly works with clients with ongoing nationwide dockets. In these cases, he tailors his litigation strategy to consider long-range client needs, as well as precedents that could be set for future litigation. After more than 20 years in New York toxic tort world, Rosario is deeply familiar with its nuances and considerations. Rosario plays a central, hands-on role directing and implementing overall litigation and trial strategy.

Rosario began practicing in asbestos litigation in the early 2000s, and in the coming decades, he became well acquainted with other players in New York asbestos litigation. Rosario has worked alongside most of the area’s plaintiff’s attorneys for 20 years. Today, he makes every effort to walk clients through timelines, strategies, and potential outcomes, and he is valued by clients for his ability to successfully assess and implement unique solutions to their unique problems. Rosario provides clear, actionable advice and aims to achieve the best result possible as efficiently as possible.

Industries

Services

Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America: Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, 2024-2025
  • The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2024

Education

  • J.D., Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
    • cum laude
    • Pace International Law Review, Note & Comment Editor
  • B.A., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Admissions

  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of New York

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • New York State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Erie County Bar Association
  • National Italian American Bar Association

Languages

  • Italian, conversational


*Rosario works remotely and is licensed in New York, practicing in Buffalo, NY. Contact Rosario via email or telephone for in-person/virtual meetings. Use our Washington, DC office address for mail/deliveries only.

Outside the Office

With four daughters who range in age from a toddler to a young adult, Rosario enjoys spending time with his family. The whole group are skiers and love to travel as often as they can, particularly to Italy.

When he has time to himself, Rosario enjoys both running and cooking.

Community Leadership
  • Buffalo History Museum, Board Member