
Dario A. Chinigo, Employment Attorney in New York
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Maritime, and Personal Injury
AttorneyatHofmann & Schweitzer
New, NY
Practicing employment in New York since 1995.
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Dario A. Chinigo is an attorney based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Maritime, and Personal Injury. Dario has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hofmann & Schweitzer.
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- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Employment · Maritime · Personal Injury
- Handles Employment, Maritime, and Personal Injury matters from New York, NY.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Dario A. Chinigo: Dario A. Chinigo is an attorney based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Maritime, and Personal Injury. Dario has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hofmann & Schweitzer.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Dario A. Chinigo
Dario concentrates on employment, maritime, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dario handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Maritime
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Personal Injury
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Employment cases in New York
Dario takes employment matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dario agrees to represent you.
Maritime cases in New York
Dario takes maritime matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dario agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in New York
Dario takes personal injury matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dario agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Dario A. Chinigo — Over 31 years of New York employment experience
Dario A. Chinigo is an attorney based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Maritime, and Personal Injury. Dario has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hofmann & Schweitzer.
Dario Anthony Chinigo, is an attorney with more than 17 years of experience in Personal Injury Litigation, and an associate with the firm of Hofmann & Schweitzer since 2004. Having immigrated to the United States from his native Italy in 1983, Dario is especially sensitive to the issues and problems faced by immigrants who are injured as a result of others' negligence. He speaks, reads and writes Italian fluently, and is conversational in Spanish.
Prior to joining Hofmann & Schweitzer as an associate, Dario worked for plaintiff law firms as well as large defense firms, gaining invaluable experience and insight into all facets of personal injury litigation. Dario has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict, and has helped to effectuate settlements for clients for many years. He served as an arbitrator in the New York City Court System, where he was called on to decide diverse and interesting lawsuits. Dario is married with three children, and enjoys spending his limited free time coaching his children's sports teams.
Dario graduated from Fordham University in New York City with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and from New York Law School, where he served as president of the Italian-American Law Students Association. Prior to graduating from law school, he worked for two different Superior Court Judges in New Jersey, and a Supreme Court Justice in New York.
Dario is admitted to practice law in all state Courts in New York and New Jersey, and is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and for the District of New Jersey. He is a member of numerous legal associations, including the American Association for Justice, the New York Association for Justice, The New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York County Lawyers Association, and the Columbian Lawyers Association.
How Dario handles employment matters
Dario Anthony Chinigo, is an attorney with more than 17 years of experience in Personal Injury Litigation, and an associate with the firm of Hofmann & Schweitzer since 2004. Having immigrated to the United States from his native Italy in 1983, Dario is especially sensitive to the issues and problems faced by immigrants who are injured as a result of others' negligence. He speaks, reads and writes…
Who Dario represents
Dario reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, maritime, and personal injury matters across New York.
Credentials
Dario A. Chinigo's legal education and bar admissions
New York Law School
J.D. · 1995
Fordham University
B.A. · 1992
Jurisdictions
Dario's state bar admissions
New York United Stat
1996 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1995 · ACTIVE
Dario studied at J.D. in New York Law School and B.A. in Fordham University.
Law school and academic background
Dario completed J.D. in New York Law School and B.A. in Fordham University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dario runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Dario A. Chinigo's office in New York
Dario's primary office is at 212 W. 35th Street, Fl 12, New York, NY, 10001. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Dario A. Chinigo — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dario usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dario charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dario's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Dario will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Dario
Dario discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Dario confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dario's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dario A. Chinigo
How much does it cost to hire Dario for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dario walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dario offer a free consultation?
Dario charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dario's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Dario's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in New York typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dario gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dario take my case if I'm outside New York?
Dario is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dario will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Dario?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dario will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dario accepting new employment clients right now?
Dario's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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