Vito A. Cannavo

Vito A. Cannavo is an attorney who handles construction accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, premises liability, product liability, litigation, and plaintiff personal injury matters. He represents injured clients in serious cases involving unsafe property, defective products, medical errors, motor vehicle crashes, and firefighter-related injuries. His work includes case investigation, trial preparation, settlement negotiation, and courtroom advocacy for people seeking accountability after major harm and financial loss in New York.

Vito earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School in 1978. His education supports strong legal analysis, writing, and courtroom advocacy in complex injury and negligence cases. He uses these skills to evaluate liability, develop trial themes, question witnesses, and present evidence clearly. His background helps him handle claims involving medical records, accident details, municipal issues, product defects, premises conditions, contested damages, and high-stakes litigation.

Vito began his career as a law clerk to United States District Court Judge Mark Costantino. He later worked in private practice and with the New York City Law Department Office of the Corporation Counsel. That municipal and corporate litigation background supports his work in premises liability, municipal liability, medical malpractice, negligence, and injury claims. He has secured multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for seriously injured clients in difficult cases.

Vito A. Cannavo is recognized for personal injury litigation, municipal liability, premises liability, and trial advocacy. His honors include Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, New York magazine, and Martindale-Hubbell recognition. He also serves in professional leadership and speaks on trial issues. His approach reflects preparation, hard work, and dedication to clients facing construction accidents, malpractice, nursing home negligence, premises claims, and product liability.

Law Office Affiliations

• Director, Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C.
• President, Columbian Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Cornell Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)

Awards & Badges