Modica Law Firm - Rochester, NY
Founded in 1995, Modica Law Firm is a premier Rochester, New York legal practice led by Steven Modica and Anne Modica Eich, providing compassionate, results-driven representation in workers' compensation, employment and labor disputes, whistleblower claims, and disability benefits.
Protecting the Rights of Injured Workers and Employees Across Rochester
Suffering an on-the-job injury or enduring unfair workplace treatment creates overwhelming emotional and financial strain. Modica Law Firm stands as one of upstate New York's most trusted advocates for hardworking individuals. Established in 1995 by founding attorney Steven V. Modica, the firm has spent three decades standing up against corporations and stubborn insurance companies. With partner Anne Modica Eich continuing this legacy, the firm delivers tailored legal strategies backed by deep insight and genuine empathy.
Whether you need a lawyer to appeal a denied workers' compensation claim, pursue a whistleblower action against fraudulent practices, or negotiate a fair severance agreement, Modica Law Firm empowers clients to take decisive action. The practice is anchored in the Golden Rule: treating every client with the utmost dignity, maintaining transparent communication, and relentlessly striving for maximum financial recovery.
Dedicated Workers' Compensation Representation
Navigating the New York State Workers' Compensation Board requires thorough procedural mastery. When you get hurt on the job, insurance carriers frequently minimize your medical symptoms or attempt to terminate cash benefits prematurely. As proven workers' compensation lawyers, the attorneys at Modica Law Firm safeguard your livelihood through every stage of the administrative claims process:
- Filing timely injury claims for workplace accidents, repetitive strain, and occupational diseases.
- Securing weekly wage-replacement benefits and comprehensive medical care without out-of-pocket costs.
- Challenging biased independent medical examinations (IMEs) and securing medical variance approvals.
- Litigating hearings before Workers' Compensation Law Judges across Western New York.
- Negotiating Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) cash awards and favorable Section 32 settlement agreements.
Comprehensive Employment and Labor Law Advocacy
Workers deserve a workplace environment free from unlawful abuse, retaliation, and unlawful wage theft. Modica Law Firm serves as skilled employment and labor lawyers handling complex workplace conflicts under both New York State and federal employment statutes:
- Workplace Discrimination: Holding employers accountable for bias based on race, sex, age, disability, or pregnancy before the New York State Division of Human Rights and the EEOC.
- Harassment: Protecting employees subjected to hostile work environments and sexual harassment under state and federal civil rights protections.
- Wrongful Termination: Defending workers fired after asserting statutory rights, requesting accommodations, or reporting corporate misconduct.
- Wage and Hour Disputes: Recovering unpaid overtime, tackling worker misclassification, and remedying minimum wage violations.
- Severance Agreements: Providing flat-fee contract analysis and negotiations to protect career prospects.
Whistleblower Claims and Disability Benefits
Modica Law Firm is also widely renowned for representing courageous individuals who blow the whistle on government fraud under the federal and New York False Claims Acts. Whistleblowers can recover significant financial rewards while putting an end to public contract deception and healthcare billing fraud. Additionally, the firm assists individuals navigating Social Security Disability (SSDI/SSI) and New York State Retirement System disability pensions, ensuring injured workers secure every benefit dollar available to them.
Schedule Your Legal Consultation in Rochester
If you or a loved one is dealing with a work-related injury or serious employment problem, you do not have to confront insurance carriers or corporate counsel alone. Finding an attorney who combines decades of proven courtroom skill with personalized client care is essential. Contact Modica Law Firm today at 585-368-1111 or visit their Greece office at 2430 Ridgeway Avenue. Reach out to hire an attorney dedicated to defending your dignity and protecting your financial future.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the suburban town of Greece, just northwest of Rochester proper.
Building Location
This is a one-story professional office building constructed in 2002. It is conveniently located on Ridgeway Avenue (between Long Pond Road and Bellwood Drive), next to the ESL Federal Credit Union and across from Reed Eye Associates.
Parking Details
A dedicated surface parking lot with approximately 30 spaces is located directly in front of the building, offering free and convenient parking for clients.
Public Transit
Served by local transit lines; nearest stop is at Long Pond Rd & Ridgeway Ave.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front entrance of the building from the parking lot. Modica Law Firm is located directly on the ground level in Suite 1.