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Charles L. Falgiatano, Esq.

Partner & Attorney
charles@defranciscolaw.com
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Phone: 833-200-2000

Charles Falgiatano handles cases all throughout Upstate New York with convenient locations near you.

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Described by clients as “the best of the best” and “aggressive in pursuing a case” while always being “in constant contact to explain everything” happening with the case, Charles Falgiatano as earned a reputation as one of the top attorneys for representing clients in medical malpractice and personal injury cases in upstate New York.

Based on that reputation and his work on behalf of his clients and to the law profession, Charles Falgiatano was inducted into the The American College of Trial Lawyers - which is recognized as the preeminent organization of trial lawyers in North America, dedicated to maintaining and improving the standards of trial practice, professionalism, ethics and the administration of justice.

Charles Falgiatano specializes in medical malpractice, birth injury cases, delay in diagnosing cancer cases, hospital negligence cases, wrongful death cases, personal injury cases, catastrophic injury cases and represents only individuals injured by the negligence of others.

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  • $8,200,000 Birth Injury case - Failure to timely perform a c-section resulting in hypoxia and the development of cerebral palsy
  • $5,000,000 Birth Injury case - Failure to recognize fetal distress on fetal heart monitor resulting in cognitive delays and speech aphasia.
  • $4,000,000 Personal Injury case - Confidential settlement
  • $4,000,000 Birth Injury case - Significant injury to a child during the labor and delivery process. The child was accepted into the New York State Medical Indemnity Fund.
  • $3,250,000 Paralysis/Spinal Cord Injury case - Negligent supervision led to spinal cord injury and lower extremity paralysis
  • $3,000,000 Birth Injury Case - Negligence by an OB/GYN physician during the labor and delivery process resulting insignificant injury and need for extensive medical care to newborn
  • $2,500,000 Failure to Diagnose case - Failure to diagnosis and treat Vitamin deficiency (Wernicke’s Encephalopathy) resulting in cognitive impairment, speech impairment and motor skill limitations.
  • $2,100,000 Surgical Negligence case - Negligence during awake craniotomy resulting in grand mal seizure and hemorrhage causing speech and global asphasia and ride sided paralysis
  • $2,000,000 Birth Injury case - Negligent delivery that caused significant injury at the time of delivery. The child was accepted in to the New York State Medical Indemnity Fund to help provide for the child’s medical benefits
  • $1,400,000 Failure to Diagnose case - Failure to timely diagnose and treat endocervical cancer
Education

J.D., Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York, 2001

  • Graduated magna cum laudeTop 10% of his class
  • Member of Syracuse Law Review
  • Member of Syracuse College of Law Moot Court Honor Society
  • B.A., Nazareth College in Rochester, NY, 1994

    • Major: Political Science
    • Concentration: Pre Law

    Bar Admissions New York, 2002
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, 2005
    Professional Associations and Memberships

    New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, member of the Board of Directors

    New York State Trial Lawyers

    Onondaga County Bar Association

    Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

    Million Dollar Advocates Forum

    SuperLawyers

    American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 10 Best.

    Community Activity
    • Bishop Grimes Board of Directors
    • Elmcrest Children Center Board of Directors
    • Bishop Grimes Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
    Family
    • Colleen Falgiatano, wife
    • Anthony Falgiatano, son
    • Sarah Falgiatano, daughter
    • Vincent Falgiatano, son
    Client Reviews
    ★★★★★
    "We were very impressed with how Jeff DeFrancisco represented us at trial and we were extremely happy when the jury found in our favor." D.M., Auburn, NY
    ★★★★★
    "I suffered a serious injury as a result of medical malpractice. My husband and I retained Jeff DeFrancisco to assist us in this case. We were extremely happy with his representation and highly recommend him." Kelley R., Syracuse, NY
    ★★★★★
    Since the insurance company was unwilling to settle the matter my case ultimately went to trial. At trial Jeff DeFrancisco did an absolutely amazing job by obtaining a very favorable result for me." T.H., Oneida, NY
    ★★★★★
    "I highly recommend DeFrancisco & Falgiatano - Charlie represented me for a medical malpractice case. He is the best of the best. He is friendly and I am very happy with the representation he provided." Roger N., Oneida, NY