About Sitara Abbas
Sitara Abbas is a New York personal injury attorney who fights for accident victims and their families. She represents clients in car accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, premises liability, assault and battery cases, and toxic tort litigation.
Before focusing on plaintiff representation, Sitara worked as a defense attorney handling complex litigation for corporations and insurers. This background gives her valuable insight into the strategies insurance companies use to avoid paying claims — knowledge she now uses to secure better results for her injured clients.
In addition to her legal experience, Sitara holds an M.B.A. in Risk Management and Insurance, giving her an insider’s perspective on how insurance companies write policies, evaluate claims, and negotiate settlements.
Sitara earned her J.D. from Hofstra Law and a B.S. in Finance from St. John’s University, along with her M.B.A. in Risk Management and Insurance. She is known for her commitment to justice, having also represented children and young adults in Family and Immigration Court through Hofstra Law’s Clinic.