Biography

Practicing in Workers Compensation, Uninsured Employer and penalty cases before the NYS Worker's Compensation Board, Social Security Disability And New York State Retirement Disability.

'Peter Cordovano, Esq. ranks among the top social security and workers' compensation lawyers in the Hudson Valley. In addition, Peter is a good guy and is easy to get along with.' - John Fisher - Medical Malpractice Attorney Kingston, NY. Peter has been featured in the Hudson Valley Magazine since 2020 as being amongst the top lawyers in the Hudson Valley.

Peter M. Cordovano, Esq. is an experienced and resolute attorney that has provided the seriously injured with expert legal service. The firm only takes cases we believe in, and we work to make every one of our case a success. Since 1987, Peter has focused his practice on many areas of law. Earlier in his career, Peter was known to respond to someone’s question of “what kind of law do you practice” by stating, “it’s easier for me to state what kind of law I don’t practice.”

Peter’s breath of legal experience and knowledge is extensive. In addition to continuing legal education, Peter continues to study medicine. At Manhattan College, Peter received a BS in biology. Having studied pre-medical sciences. To this day, Peter is equally knowledgeable about injuries, illnesses, diseases, conditions, etc. as he is concerning substance and practice of injury law. In 2017, Peter lectured on anatomy and physiology before the Injured Workers Bar Association of NYS.

Peter’s practice, today, centers on and specializes in solely helping New York State injured workers before the NYS Worker’s Compensation Board; construction accident of all types including falling objects and falls from heights; defending uninsured employers before the NYS Worker’s Compensation Board for both injury and penalty claims; Social Security disability cases (SSDI); pursuit of benefits before the New York State and Local Retirement System upon denial of their members applications.

Peter M. Cordovano, Esq. is 'AV Distinguished Peer-Review Rated' by Martindale Hubbell. This is the highest rating an attorney can receive based upon the confidential opinions of lawyers and judges. It is an independent attestation of a lawyer's legal ability and professional ethics. Peter has lectured on Attorney Ethics and other subjects before the NYS Injured Workers Bar Association and has lectured before the NYS Bar Association on NYS Worker’s Compensation.

Mr. Cordovano's reputation for personal attention, dedication of effort, and case results are second to none. Clients appreciate the personal attention, direct approach and thorough preparation of their cases. Peter's knowledgeable and personable staff takes pride in helping people understand the process and in getting that help sooner rather than later.

Peter is personable, easy to talk to, and his clients enjoy his sense of humor. Mr. Cordovano conscientiously attempts to return all telephone calls and e-mails within 24 hours, often the very same day. Mr. Cordovano is known to telephone clients on weekends as well.