Robert Parrinelli

Robert T. Parrinelli III, Esq., known as Robert Parrinelli, is a New York trial attorney and the managing partner of Appell & Parrinelli. For more than two decades, he has focused his practice on personal injury, construction accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death litigation. Through dedicated work, careful preparation, and consistent advocacy, he has represented thousands of clients and helped secure numerous multi-million-dollar settlements. His career reflects a long-standing commitment to helping individuals and families facing the consequences of serious injuries and losses.

Robert Parrinelli grew up in the greater New York metropolitan area, where his interest in law began to take shape during his early years. He attended Hofstra University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Management in 2000. At Hofstra, he was also a member of the Men’s Division I Lacrosse Team. During his senior year, he was named team captain, a role that demonstrated leadership and dedication. That same year, he was selected to participate in the U.S.I.L.A. North-South All-Star Game, a distinction awarded to some of the strongest collegiate lacrosse players in the nation.

After completing his undergraduate studies, he continued at Hofstra University School of Law and earned his Juris Doctor in 2003. This period strengthened his interest in trial work and prepared him for the responsibilities of entering the legal field.

Following his admission to the New York State Bar in 2004, he began his legal career in New York City as a trial associate. Under the mentorship of an experienced attorney, he gained exposure to the realities of litigation, including trial preparation, client interactions, and courtroom procedures. These early experiences helped him develop skills that would become central to his work as a trial lawyer.

Over time, Robert's professional relationship with his mentor developed into a partnership. This collaboration eventually led to the formation of Appell & Parrinelli, where he became both a named partner and the managing partner. Establishing the firm marked a significant milestone in his career and allowed him to expand his work while maintaining focus on representing clients in severe and complex cases.

As the managing partner of Appell & Parrinelli, headquartered in New York, he leads a firm dedicated to representing people affected by severe injuries and losses. The firm handles cases involving motor vehicle accidents, construction and worksite injuries, premises liability, product defects, wrongful death, commercial property and casualty disputes, and medical malpractice.

His approach emphasizes careful case selection and personal involvement. He chooses matters that allow him to devote substantial time and resources to each client. This philosophy supports detailed case preparation and ongoing communication, helping clients navigate the legal process with a clear understanding of their options and rights.

Appell & Parrinelli has represented thousands of clients and secured millions of dollars in verdicts, arbitration awards, and settlements. Among its notable achievements is a $6.5 million settlement for a child who suffered severe facial injuries in a premises accident caused by a defective radiator.

Robert's work also includes product liability and commercial litigation. In one case, the firm obtained a $6.3 million verdict for a defective food product that caused contamination and substantial business losses.
The firm has achieved significant results in construction accident matters, including $3.3 million in one case and $3.1 million in another. In a medical malpractice matter involving the failure to diagnose a cardiac arrest condition, the firm secured $2.7 million. Other substantial outcomes include $3.1 million in a premises accident case and $2.3 million in a motor vehicle accident.

Over the course of more than twenty years, he has handled a wide range of personal injury and civil trial matters. His work includes representing clients in motor vehicle crashes involving cars, trucks, and buses. He has also handled numerous construction site cases involving scaffolds, ladders, trenches, and other hazardous work conditions.

His premises liability experience includes claims involving unsafe property maintenance, snow and ice accidents, and structural failures. In medical malpractice cases, he has represented individuals harmed by surgical mistakes, misdiagnoses, birth injuries, and nursing home negligence. His practice also includes products liability matters, commercial property disputes, toxic exposure, lead poisoning, labor discrimination, sexual harassment, and defamation.

Robert T. Parrinelli III, Esq. is admitted to practice in all New York State Courts, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He is an active member of both the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Mentorship is an integral part of his professional work. He regularly offers guidance to young lawyers entering the field, encouraging them to maintain strong ethics, empathy, and professionalism. His leadership extends beyond the legal community. As a lifelong athlete, he continues to coach youth lacrosse and other sports in his hometown. He also serves on the Board of Directors for a local Youth Lacrosse Program, supporting young athletes and contributing to community development.

Outside his legal career, he runs long distances and supports various charitable organizations. He recently completed the New York City Marathon to support the Travis Roy Foundation, which assists individuals living with spinal cord injuries. His charitable involvement also includes contributions to Hofstra University and support for local schools and community programs.

Robert Parrinelli's professional work is closely connected to his personal values and dedication to his family. As the father of four children, he works to balance the demands of a busy legal practice with the responsibilities of home life. Running and personal fitness remain part of his routine, reflecting the perseverance and discipline that have guided him throughout his career.