ATTORNEYS AT LAW
FLYNN & LAURIELLO PLLC.
Mike Flynn has been handling FELA cases since he started practicing law in 1972. His success on trial or in settlement of FELA cases is a blend of perseverance coupled with a deep sense of obligation and pride in serving railroad workers. His experience as a conductor has proved invaluable in the fight against carrier arrogance. He comes from a family roster of railroad union people from the days of the BRT to the UTU unification. He prosecutes each case individually, ensuring that the railroad worker secures a “clear block”. Mike has also appeared on behalf of UTU locals in court proceedings under the RLA. He has a good knowledge of the RLA and the role the UTU has played in keeping this law alive.
Bar Admissions
New York
U.S. District Courts
Florida
Education
St. John's University School of Law - 1972
Dowling College
Professional Associations and Memberships
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
New York County Trial Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice
American Bar Association
MICHAEL D. FLYNN
PARTNER
Valerie J. Lauriello joined the law firm of Michael D. Flynn as a summer intern in May 1995, after her first year at St. John’s University School of Law. She continued to clerk for Michael D. Flynn, through her second and third years at St. John’s. When she was admitted to the bar in 1998, she became an Associate Attorney at the firm. Since 1998, Ms. Lauriello has focused her practice at the firm on representing railroad employees injured on the job. She handles all aspects of FELA cases on a daily basis. Ms. Lauriello is dedicated to faithfully representing her clients before the Court and against her adversaries.
Ms. Lauriello also handles a wide range of cases including labor law and construction accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, tractor trailer collisions, and serious motor vehicle cases.
Bar Admissions
New York
U.S. District Courts
Education
St. John's University School of Law - 1997
Adelphi University
Professional Associations and Memberships
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
New York County Trial Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice
American Bar Association
VALERIE J. LAURIELLO