Robert Parrinelli

Attorney

Robert T. Parrinelli III, Esq., known professionally as Robert Parrinelli, is a New York trial attorney and the managing partner of Appell & Parrinelli. For more than two decades, he has focused on personal injury, construction accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death litigation. Over the years, he has represented thousands of clients and secured multiple multi-million-dollar settlements through steady preparation and dedicated advocacy. His career reflects a long-term commitment to helping people navigate difficult circumstances arising from serious injury or loss.

Early Life and Education

Robert Parrinelli was raised in the greater New York metropolitan area, where his early experiences shaped the foundation of his interest in the legal field. He attended Hofstra University and completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Management in 2000. While he was pursuing his degree, he was also a committed member of the Men’s Division I Lacrosse Team. His leadership on the team earned him the captaincy during his senior year. That same year, he was selected to participate in the U.S.I.L.A. North-South All-Star Game, an honor extended only to some of the country’s most accomplished collegiate lacrosse players.

After completing his undergraduate studies, he continued his education at Hofstra University School of Law. There, he earned his Juris Doctor in 2003. His time in law school strengthened his interest in trial work and prepared him for the professional responsibilities and challenges that accompany litigation.

Entering the Legal Profession

In 2004, after gaining admission to the New York State Bar, Robert began his legal career in New York City as an associate trial attorney. He worked under the guidance of a mentor who provided him with early exposure to trial preparation, courtroom procedures, and client representation. These early years allowed him to build a foundation in litigation, becoming familiar with case-building, legal research, and the day-to-day work required to support injured clients.

As his experience grew, his working relationship with his mentor developed into a formal partnership. This partnership ultimately led to the formation of Appell & Parrinelli, where he became a named partner and the managing partner. This development marked a significant milestone in his career and enabled him to continue representing individuals and families facing life-altering circumstances.

Founding Appell & Parrinelli

As the managing partner of Appell & Parrinelli, headquartered in New York, he leads a firm dedicated to advocating for people affected by serious injury or loss. The practice handles a wide range of cases, including motor vehicle accidents, construction and worksite injuries, premises liability, product defects, wrongful death, commercial property and casualty disputes, and medical malpractice.

Robert maintains a selective approach to accepting cases, allowing him to provide thoughtful, focused attention to each client. By taking on a limited number of matters, he ensures that each case receives the time, preparation, and care needed to achieve a strong, well-supported outcome. This approach has shaped the firm's reputation as one that handles cases with thoroughness and attention to detail.

Notable Case Results and Legal Achievements

Throughout its work, Appell & Parrinelli has represented thousands of clients and recovered millions of dollars in verdicts, settlements, and arbitration awards. One of the firm’s significant results includes a $6.5 million settlement for a child who suffered severe facial injuries caused by a defective radiator in a premises accident.

His experience also extends into product liability and commercial litigation. In one matter, the firm secured a $6.3 million verdict for a client who suffered contamination and substantial business losses due to a defective food product.

The firm has also achieved significant outcomes in construction accident cases, including $3.3 million in one matter and $3.1 million in another. In the field of medical malpractice, the firm obtained $2.7 million in a case involving medical professionals' failure to diagnose a cardiac arrest condition. Additional meaningful results include a $3.1 million settlement in a premises accident case and a $2.3 million settlement in a motor vehicle accident.

Areas of Practice

With more than twenty years of experience, he has handled a wide range of personal injury and civil litigation matters. His work includes motor vehicle accidents involving cars, trucks, and buses. In the construction sector, he has handled cases involving scaffolds, ladders, trenches, and other hazardous conditions that often lead to serious injuries.

Robert has broad experience in premises liability claims, including accidents arising from unsafe property conditions, snow and ice hazards, and structural failures. His medical malpractice work includes cases involving surgical errors, delayed diagnoses, birth injuries, and nursing home negligence. His practice also covers products liability, commercial property disputes, toxic exposure, lead poisoning, labor discrimination, sexual harassment, and defamation.

Professional Memberships and Admissions

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 the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. He participates in organizations that support continuing legal education and professional development.

Mentorship and Leadership

Mentorship plays a significant role in his professional life. He frequently offers guidance to young attorneys entering the field, encouraging them to maintain strong ethics, empathy, and responsibility in their work. Beyond the legal community, he continues to contribute to his local community. As a lifelong athlete, he remains involved by coaching youth lacrosse and other sports, and he serves on the Board of Directors for his hometown’s Youth Lacrosse Program.

Running, Philanthropy, and Community Engagement

Outside his legal work, he is active in marathon running and charitable contributions. He recently completed the New York City Marathon in support of the Travis Roy Foundation, which assists individuals living with spinal cord injuries. He also contributes to Hofstra University and supports local schools and community programs through ongoing charitable involvement.

Personal Life and Character

The professional accomplishments of Robert Parrinelli reflect his dedication to his work, his values, and his commitment to family. As a father of four children, he aims to balance the demands of a challenging legal practice with his responsibilities at home. He continues to pursue running and personal fitness, seeing these habits as extensions of the persistence and discipline that guide his personal and professional life.