Each month, Touro’s Alumni and Development Office recognizes one outstanding alum for his or her contribution to the legal field, service to the law school or other outstanding achievement.
Touro Law Center
August 2008
Each month, Touro’s Alumni and Development Office recognizes one outstanding alum for his or her contribution to the legal field, service to the law school or other outstanding achievement.
Paul J. Margiotta, 2002 – The Margiotta Law Firm, P.C.
Law Practice
Paul J. Margiotta, is the founder of The Margiotta Law Firm, P.C. Mr. Margiotta began his practice as a sole practitioner and has been in practice since February 2003. Mr. Margiotta concentrates his practice on state and federal civil litigation, in areas such as personal injury, civil rights, education, employment and municipal law.
Professional Profile
While attending Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Mr. Margiotta was a Court Officer and the President of the Court Officer’s Benevolent Association of Nassau County, the union representing the New York State Court Employees working in the Nassau County Courts. After graduating from Touro, Mr. Margiotta was hired as the “Special Prosecutor and Assistant Town Attorney” for the Town of Babylon in January 2003. In January 2004, Mr. Margiotta was promoted to “Special Prosecutor and Deputy Town Attorney” for the Town of Babylon. In January 2008, Mr. Margiotta appointed “Town Attorney” for the Town of Babylon. Mr. Margiotta continues his private practice while serving as “Town Attorney” for the Town of Babylon.
Education
Mr. Margiotta received a B.A., in Criminal Justice/Behavioral Science from The New York Institute of Technology in 1990 and received the “Criminal Justice Award”. Mr. Margiotta was enrolled in the dual degree program at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and Dowling College, receiving an Masters in Business Administration and Juris Doctor upon completion. Mr. Margiotta graduated cum laude from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and magna cum laude from Dowling College. Mr. Margiotta made deans list and received the CALI Award in Intellectual Property and Business Organizations.
Professional Affiliations
Mr. Margiotta is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the New York City Bar Association, the New York County Lawyers Association, the Federal Bar Association and the American Association for Justice.
Admissions
Mr. Margiotta is admitted to practice in New York State and in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
