Corona, NY

Joseph A. Ginarte is the founding partner and general counsel of the firm. His background as a factory worker, and his father's work injury, inspired him to pursue a legal career representing workers. He earned his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law and launched his career in 1982. He has achieved numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, including a $9.5 million settlement in a construction accident case. Ginarte is recognized for his commitment to clients and has been an appointee to the New Jersey Supreme Court’s Civil Practice Committee and a former president of the Top 100 National Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. He is also involved in charitable work.

Jason Smollar

Jason Smollar is the "Smollar" in Savino & Smollar and a dedicated partner in the firm. A relentless advocate, he fully understands your rights and is committed to securing the compensation you deserve. Jason is actively involved in the firm, having deeply studied personal injury law to better serve both his clients and the community.

Mitchell Proner

Mitchell Proner is the head attorney of Proner & Proner, with over 30 years of experience in personal injury law. He is recognized nationally and internationally for his negotiation skills and judicial persuasion, having won over $500 million for clients. He is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized as a 'Super Lawyer' and 'Top 100 Trial Lawyer'. He was also president of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is a motorcyclist himself and understands the suffering of injured clients. He speaks English, Spanish, and Italian, and communicates directly with his clients.

Mitchell Proner

Mitchell Proner is the head attorney of Proner & Proner, with over 30 years of experience in personal injury law. He is recognized nationally and internationally for his negotiation skills and judicial persuasion, having won over $500 million for clients. He is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized as a 'Super Lawyer' and 'Top 100 Trial Lawyer'. He was also president of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is a motorcyclist himself and understands the suffering of injured clients. He speaks English, Spanish, and Italian, and communicates directly with his clients.

Allan J. Ahearne, Jr.

Since 2004, Allan J. Ahearne, Jr. has represented clients throughout New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and federal district courts throughout the United States. He is a seasoned litigator and negotiator, known for his direct and honest nature, and uncompromising principles. Allan founded The Ahearne Law Firm in 2012, focusing on serious personal injury cases. He is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation.

Premier New York Trial Attorney James Wilkens is known for landmark jury verdicts, including a $96.4 million and a $109 million medical malpractice award, the latter being the largest in the U.S. for that year. His verdicts frequently appear on lists of top personal injury verdicts nationally. He is committed to putting maximum effort into every case. Outside of work, he enjoys golf and is a certified Scuba diver.

Vanessa Angeles

Vanessa Angeles is a Filipino-origin attorney licensed in New York. She joined Proner & Proner in 2005 and has over 20 years of experience defending injured victims in various accident cases, including auto, motorcycle, truck, construction, slip and fall, and other personal injuries. She is an expert in motions, petitions, appeals, and laws related to traffic accidents, premises liability, and Labor Law for construction accidents. She speaks English and Filipino.