About
Diane Mall Sammarco is a skilled lawyer in New York, specializing in securities arbitration, employment law, and commercial litigation. Diane Mall Sammarco is Of Counsel to Rich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP, where she represents investors in securities arbitration and litigation against financial firms. She also assists employees in industry disputes and self-regulatory investigations. Ms. Sammarco joined the firm’s predecessor, Rich & Intelisano, LLP, in 2008. In June 2010, Ms. Sammarco was part of the team at Rich & Intelisano, LLP that secured a $20.6 million FINRA arbitration award against Goldman Sachs in the Bayou v. Goldman Sachs Execution & Clearing case. This victory marked a significant milestone in securities law, as it was the largest arbitration award ever rendered against Goldman Sachs. The case involved the Bayou hedge fund fraud and resulted in a 100% recovery of compensatory damages requested. The award is currently on appeal to the Second Circuit after being confirmed by Judge Rakoff of the SDNY in November 2010. Before joining Rich & Intelisano, LLP, Ms. Sammarco ran her own practice in Warwick, New York, focusing on securities arbitration, employment law, commercial litigation, and residential real estate. She began her legal career in 1998 at Pressman & Associates in New York, representing investors and broker-dealers in NASD and NYSE securities arbitration proceedings. Additionally, she handled employment-related matters and civil litigation cases for individuals and businesses. Diane Mall Sammarco\s extensive experience and successful track record make her a highly respected lawyer in New York, known for her dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for her clients.
Legal Issues
- Securities Law
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
- English
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
- Of Counsel
Rich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP
Education
Graduation year: 1998
Graduation year: 1994
Associations
Current