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9/11 Lawyers Fighting For Our Neighbors

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Founded by lawyers with roots in Little Italy, Pitta & Baione LLP is dedicated to fighting for New Yorkers who are still suffering the consequences of simply living and working south of Houston Street in the months after 9/11. Our neighbors were lied to and told the air was safe to breathe, and now they’re battling cancer and other serious illnesses because of it. We don’t think that’s right. Our 9/11 lawyers fight every day to ensure that justice is served and ALL of 9/11’s victims are properly compensated for the harm they suffered.

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We Fight Here.

We work and live in the same neighborhoods as our clients and understand their struggles like only a neighbor can. Our firm headquarters are located in the heart of Lower Manhattan, and our staff and clients are a representation of the culture melting pot we are proud to call home.  We prioritize our ability to service clients in the language they feel most comfortable communicating in, including Mandarin, Cantonese, Taishanese, Spanish and Italian. We aren’t lawyers for the 9/11 community—we’re 9/11 community lawyers.

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our promise

The events of September 11th are permanently etched on our city’s skyline, our nation’s history, and the lives of countless Americans who still live with the health consequences of that tragic day. Our law firm doesn’t have cases, it has clients, and we do whatever it takes to help them. Whether it’s pursuing fair compensation and health resources for a 9/11 injury claim or taking our fight to the U.S. Capitol to ensure our legislators continue supporting 9/11 survivors, we promise to never forget.

When we take on your case, it becomes our own. When we give you our word, we keep it.

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Meaning Behind the logo

The Twin Towers are a central element of our logo because they symbolize the foundation of our law firm’s mission. Pitta & Baione LLP was founded to serve the victims, families, and communities affected by the September 11th attacks. No matter where we go or how we grow, our commitment to 9/11 victims will always remain at the core of our identity and at the center of our purpose.

“The image of the Twin Towers also serves as a daily reminder of the fragility of life, as well as the unity, strength, and resilience that emerged in the aftermath of that tragic day—values that guide our advocacy and legal practice. We proudly carry this legacy forward in every case we handle and in every client we serve.”

Matthew Baione
Partner

“The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on our nation and our city, will never be forgotten by us. Sadly, as we approach the 25th anniversary of those terrorist attacks, more of our fellow citizens continue to manifest cancers and other illnesses caused by the fallout from the attacks. We at Pitta & Baione will, as always, continue to do our utmost best to properly honor those who perished in the attacks, and to ensure that those afflicted attack survivors, receive adequate health care treatment and monetary settlements to recompense them for their pain and suffering. May God continue to bless America!”

Vincent F. Pitta
Partner

Our logo is more than a symbol. It’s a tribute to the strength, sacrifice, and resilience of the 9/11 community.

We chose to memorialize 9/11 in a peaceful way because we believe in facing tragedy with compassion and purpose. Rather than turning away, we carry it with us in everything we do. The Twin Towers at the center are surrounded by a globe to reflect that 9/11’s impact reached far beyond New York. It affected people across the country and around the world, including visitors to New York, and continues to shape lives even today. This emblem stands for our deep commitment to those forever changed and our promise to fight for the justice and recognition they deserve.

Two Federal Benefit Programs
for Those Affected by 911

$650+ MILLION RECOVERED
FOR OUR CLIENTS

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Are You Eligible
for Compensation?

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Were you or a loved one present south of Houston St. between 9/11/01-7/31/02 for any reason?
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A Voice for 9/11 Survivors and Their Families

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Our work doesn’t end after we help a 9/11 survivor recover compensation. We do whatever it takes to help improve our clients’ lives for the better, regardless of whether or not it pertains to the specific claim at hand. Whether that means helping to enroll them in the WTC health program or changing laws to ensure the 9/11 community is protected now and well into the future, we’ll do it. We know how to cut through red tape and lobby Congress to get our clients help, and our success reflects that.

RECOGNIZED AS A LEADER IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION

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5-Star Rated
9/11 Law Firm

Our law firm doesn’t have cases, it has clients, and we do whatever it takes to help them.

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