Overview
Richard E. Schirmer, Esq. is an associate at SACCO & FILLAS, LLP who practices in the Personal Injury Group representing clients who have been injured in accidents such as motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian knockdowns, premise cases involving slip and falls. Prior to joining Sacco & Fillas, Mr. Schirmer has been engaged in the practice of law for over twenty years. During those twenty years, he has been employed as an associate, a solo practitioner, and a partner in a small law firm. Mr. Schirmer brings a wealth of knowledge in a multitude of areas in the legal profession. In addition to personal injury cases, Mr. Schirmer has handled such diverse matters as real estate, wills, family law and other litigation. In addition, Mr. Schirmer has experience working as an attorney for insurance companies in such matters as property damage claims, subrogation, personal injury and no fault litigation. This experience lends valuable insight to be utilized when handling personal injury matters.
At Sacco & Fillas, LLP, Mr. Schirmer is assigned to the Personal Injury Group. In addition to overseeing the efficient management of personal injury files, Mr. Schirmer is an experienced litigator handling numerous bench and jury trials on behalf of his clients. As a trial attorney, he advocates on behalf of his clients who have been injured through the negligence of others, presenting the cases in the most powerful manner to the jury. Mr. Schirmer is a valuable asset at the firm, handling all of the client’s needs in relation to their cases from inception through resolution, including the handling of the jury trial.
Bar Admissions
New York, 1996
Eastern District, NY 2000
Education
Drake University Law School, J.D. 1995
Dickinson College, B.A. 1992