Philip DeCaro

Personal Injury & Litigation Attorney

Managing Attorney and a founding member of Penichet, DeCaro, & Alberga Law Firm, Philip DeCaro specializes in litigation of significant personal injury, construction accidents, general negligence, and medical malpractice claims. For over three decades, Philip has protected the rights of injured people, providing a voice for justice in cases of wrongful injury or death.

He is one of the most successful advocates for injury plaintiffs in Westchester County and the New York City area, having obtained verdicts or successfully negotiated over $50,000,000 in client settlements in State and Federal Courts.

Philip has been awarded a 5 out of 5 “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale Hubbell, an award given to attorneys who are ranked by their peers at the highest level of professional excellence for legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards.

Philip is dedicated to fighting for the justice and compensation his clients deserve through diplomatic negotiation or decisive litigation in the courtroom. There is no one better qualified to handle challenging cases and deliver the results you deserve.

You can count on Phil for all your personal injury and litigation matters. Contact Philip today for a complimentary review of your case.

Education

1987, Drake University
1984, University of Hartford

Admission
  • 1989, New York
  • 1991, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • 1991, United States District Court Eastern District of New York
  • 1998, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
  • 2013, United States District Court Western District of New York
Awards and Achievements

AV Preeminent 5/5 Peer
Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Affiliations
  • New York State Bar Association
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Westchester County Bar Association
  • Colombian Lawyers Association