Overview
A Trusted Advocate for Injury Victims and Their Families
For more than three decades, Mary Ann Candelario has dedicated her legal career to helping injured individuals and families navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. With over 32 years of litigation experience and admission to the New York Bar since 1994, she has built a reputation as a relentless advocate who combines seasoned legal skills with genuine compassion for the people she represents.
Mary Ann understands that a serious injury can impact every aspect of a person’s life, from their health and finances to their family and future. That is why she approaches every case with a commitment to personalized representation, ensuring that clients receive the attention, guidance, and support they need throughout the legal process. She believes that informed clients are empowered clients, and she takes the time to explain every step, answer every question, and make certain that no one feels alone in their pursuit of justice.
Turning Life-Changing Injuries into Meaningful Results
Throughout her career, Mary Ann has helped secure significant recoveries for clients who suffered injuries because of another party’s negligence. Her results reflect not only her legal experience, but her determination to hold wrongdoers accountable and obtain the resources her clients need to rebuild their lives.
Among her notable recoveries are a $1.25 million settlement for a Connecticut client who required surgery after being struck by a vehicle making a left turn, as well as substantial settlements for victims of premises liability, motor vehicle collisions, and other preventable accidents. She has successfully recovered $500,000 for a client injured in a trip-and-fall incident at a retail store, $450,000 for a dog bite victim who suffered permanent facial scarring, and $300,000 for an individual who required surgery following a fall on an ice-covered parking lot.
Her track record also includes successful recoveries for passengers injured in rideshare accidents, individuals harmed by unsafe property conditions, and victims injured in collisions involving public transportation entities. Regardless of the size or complexity of the case, Mary Ann approaches every matter with the same unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for her clients.
Compassionate Counsel. Relentless Representation.
Clients often describe Mary Ann as both compassionate and tenacious, an attorney who genuinely cares about their recovery while fighting aggressively to protect their interests. Whether negotiating with insurance companies or preparing for trial, she brings professionalism, determination, and strategic advocacy to every case.
For Mary Ann, success is measured by more than settlements and verdicts. It is about helping clients regain stability and move forward after a life-altering injury. Her mission remains simple: to stand beside those who have been wronged, amplify their voices, and pursue the justice and compensation they deserve.
