Robert Modica
Founding Partner
Robert Modica, a founding partner of Coffey Modica O’Meara Capowski and managing partner of the firm’s New Jersey office, has built a reputation for successfully defending cases involving professional liability, cybersecurity, technology, media, commercial litigation, and construction/construction defect litigation. Robert represents a broad range of clients including directors and officers of both small and large businesses, attorneys, architects, engineers, accountants, brokers, manufacturers and distributors. He also represents businesses’ legal disputes involving intellectual property rights; shareholder derivative claims; and technology-based claims arising out of data, privacy, and cybersecurity breaches.
Overview And Experience
Robert serves as lead trial counsel and has experience conducting mediations and arbitrations, as well as arguing motions and appeals. He counsels clients in all phases of the litigation process and has an exceptional record of achieving positive legal outcomes on behalf of his clients.
Robert is a frequent contributor to continuing legal education programs for the New York State Bar Association and frequently is invited by local and national professional organizations to present lectures on topical issues in his practice areas and the art of conducting depositions. He also leads seminars on legal matters of concern to insurance and self-insured organizations.
Contact Info
200 E. Post Rd. Suite 210
White Plains, NY 10601
T 212-827-4501
M 516-458-1108
E rmodica@cmocllp.com
Practice Areas
Admissions
- New Jersey
- New York
United States Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit - US District Court, District of New Jersey
- US District Court, Eastern District of New York
- US District Court, Northern District of New York
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
- US District Court, Western District of New York
Education
- Albany Law School, JD, 2000 Dean’s List
- National Appellate Advocacy Team Member Moot Court Board
- State University of New York at Albany, BS, 1996
- Varsity Football Team
Memberships & Affiliations
New York State Bar Association
Government Service
- Intern, Honorable David R. Homer, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
News
Michael Coffey Tapped to Compete in Magna’s Annual Chopped for CHOP Competition
Coffey Modica O’Meara Capowski co-founder Michael Coffey has been tapped to participate in Magna Legal Services’ annual competitive mock trial conference “Chopped for CHOP (Children’s
Jessica Bornes Accepts Invitation to Join the Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court
Jessica Bornes, an associate in Coffey Modica O’Meara Capowski LLP New York offices, has accepted an invitation to join the Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of
New York Law Journal Publishes CMOC Article on Anomalist Labor Law Appellate Decisions
Today’s New York Law Journal features an article written by Coffey Modica O’Meara Capowski partners Sofya Uvaydov and Jeffrey Miragliotta, of counsel Christopher Theobalt, and associate Christopher Bitar about three New York Labor Law ladder
Coffey Modica O’Meara Capowski Holds First Women in Insurance Luncheon of 2022
Coffey Modica O’Meara Capowski LLP (CMOC), a national insurance defense law firm, held its first Women in Insurance Luncheon of 2022, on Tuesday, April 5th,
Coffey Modica O’Meara Capowski LLP Opens Buffalo Office
After Opening Its Doors in September 2021, Firm Grows To 30 Attorneys and Six Offices Buffalo, NY (April 4, 2022) –White Plains, New York-based insurance
Law360 Article Highlights Coffey Modica O’Meara Capowski’s “New Firm” Model
Coffey Modica O’Meara Capowski LLP’s unique culture and business practices were highlighted in the recently published Law360 article, “Defense Boutique Finds Success Outside Old Firm
