Robert A. Abiuso

Robert A. Abiuso, a partner at Suris & Associates, P.C., brings his legal acumen to a range of offices across Melville, Williamsville and Westhampton Beach, New York, with additional branches in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, Florida. His practice spans personal injury litigation, criminal law, family law and real estate, while also handling municipal law matters. Known for his courtroom prowess, he has selected juries and achieved notable verdicts, including a $420,000 award in Westchester County and a defense verdict in a Staten Island dog bite case.Mr. Abiuso takes charge of diverse cases like automobile and motorcycle accidents, dog bites, slip-and-fall incidents, construction accidents, burn injuries and nursing home neglect. He personally manages each case from start to finish, conducting his own depositions and fostering strong client relationships. His experience extends to arbitrating underinsured and uninsured motorist claims through the American Arbitration Association, as well as municipal claims litigation.With a background shaped by the Suffolk County Legal Aid Society and Justice Vincent Hand, Mr. Abiuso also represents clients in criminal defense, tackling white collar crimes and various offenses. He appears in family court, addressing custody and juvenile matters. He graduated from St. John’s University and earned his Juris Doctorate from The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, further honing his skills at the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College.Mr. Abiuso is licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., and is affiliated with numerous legal associations, including the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Nassau County Bar Association. Beyond his legal work, he is deeply involved in community service, sitting on various Boards of Trustees for charitable organizations. He serves as Vice President of St. John’s Home and is on the Board of Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York. Recently appointed to the Equal Justice in the Courts Committee of Nassau County, he also chairs the County Court Committee.In recognition of his dedication, Mr. Abiuso was named Public Interest Attorney of the Year by Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2016 and received the Dennis Dillon Fedelis Award from the Nassau County Lawyers Guild in 2023. His commitment to pro-bono work for charitable organizations remains unwavering.