Ricardo J. Martinez - Profile

Ricardo J. Martinez is a lawyer at Leav & Steinberg. With nearly ten years of legal experience, Ricardo specializes in representing individuals who have sustained serious injuries due to the negligence of others. He remains committed to holding accountable those responsible for such negligence and assisting his clients in navigating the intricacies of the New York tort system. Ricardo manages cases from start to finish, including those related to motor vehicle accidents, slip/trip & falls, premise liability, police misconduct, wrongful detention, assaults, and legal actions against the City of New York and nearby counties. Ricardo's primary focus is ensuring that his clients receive fair compensation for their injuries and reassuring them that they have a dedicated advocate in their corner when dealing with insurance companies. In his spare time, Ricardo volunteers as a judge and mentor for the Young Debaters Program, which introduces children to law school-style debating, fostering public speaking skills and self-assurance at a young age. Ricardo earned his B.A. in Criminal Justice with honors from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and his Juris Doctorate from the City University of New York School of Law, where he served as a staff editor on the New York City Law Review. He is licensed to practice in New York State and Federal Court and is fluent in Spanish.