NICOLE A. BUCKLEY, ESQ.

Associate Attorney

Nicole A. Buckley focuses her practice in the areas of personal injury, mass torts, class actions, medical malpractice, employment discrimination and disability discrimination.

Prior to joining the firm, Nicole worked for the City of New York bringing actions against individuals in child abuse and neglect matters. Nicole also worked at Texas’s largest tort firm in the Senior Litigation Department. Nicole has been a member of trial teams in state and federal court such as: the medical malpractice lawsuit against Long Island doctor Michael Belfiore whose actions of over-prescribing opiates resulted in the death of two individuals; the class-action lawsuit against company 3M for the use of faulty earplugs provided to numerous members of the United States Military; the lawsuit against celebrity Travis Scott for the mass casualties that occurred as his concert in Dallas, Texas; and the lawsuit on behalf of the children who lost their lives at the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

Nicole graduated from the City University of New York School of Law. Nicole gained experience as an intern at the New York State Office of the Attorney General, NYC Department of Investigations, Kings County District Attorney’s Office, the Urban Justice Center, and Disability Rights NY. Nicole served as the Vice President of her law school’s Student Government, the President and Co-Founder of the Artificial Intelligence Club, the President of the club that advocated for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and President of the Irish Law Students Association. During law school Nicole also involved in the advocacy for international civil rights, specifically in Ireland.

Outside of work, Nicole enjoys producing and performing music in duo with her husband. Nicole volunteers her time advocating for individuals with disabilities, educating upcoming attorneys, advocating for family law reform, and helping to find ways in which artificial intelligence can advance the goals of social justice, such as allowing for easier access to the legal system. Nicole also volunteers her time in community efforts to help fund and perform research for the treatment and cure of epilepsy.

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- Elizabeth S.

Not only have I had the pleasure of working alongside Jose, but I’ve also been on the receiving end of his handling of the transference of my father’s estate. Jose and the Baez Legal Group demonstrated a kind of versatility, accountability, and dedication rarely seen outside of large international law firms. He handles a wide variety of cases with seeming ease, often surprising both his clients and I with the scope of his knowledge of different legal disciplines. Jose is not one of the myriads of lawyers that always seem too busy to allocate the proper amount of care and time to their clients; in fact, he was often in the habit of reaching out first, even if just to see how we’re doing. Should you wish to receive an unprecedented amount of excellence in the handling of your case, the Baez Legal Group should be your first and only resort.

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- William V.

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- Sabrina S.

Jose Baez was the angel I desperately needed. Mr. Baez made me feel secure and walked with me through every step of my legal battle. He showed compassion and understanding, on top of being knowledgeable. Jose was efficient and effective in achieving the desired results. Words cannot describe the gratitude I feel for Mr. Baez and all his help in dealing with a difficult matter. I rest assured knowing that I can count on him at any time. I am forever indebted to Mr. Baez and his team.

- Diana G.

Jose stuck with me in a very difficult case that many other lawyers would not even take on. It was a three-year battle and luckily with Jose’s help I was not charged criminally. Jose pays very close attention to details and his responses to the opposing side were thorough and full of substance.

- Alex B.

It is an immense privilege to know Jose Baez for several years now. He's an amazing Lawyer, brilliant, respectful, trustworthy, reliable...so much to say about him. To sum it up I highly recommend him, I am grateful for the assistance he gave my daughter, we are forever thankful.

- Reggie I.

I can only say great things about Jose Baez! He has advised me and helped my cases and has proven to be the go-to guy to save the day. I am truly grateful I met him.