Derek Rolo

Derek is the founder and principal of Rolo Personal Injury Lawyers. Derek brings decades of experience and a deep commitment to the community he calls home.

Raised in the Hudson Valley, Derek takes pride in serving the region where he grew up. After graduating with honors from the State University of New York at Cortland, Derek earned his law degree from Villanova University School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in both New York and New Jersey.

Derek built his firm to stand up for every day people in need of a strong advocate in their corner. His mission is simple: make sure ordinary people are treated fairly when facing powerful insurance companies and corporations.

Before founding his own firm, Derek gained extensive experience handling complex litigation and high-stakes negotiations at every level of the legal system. He began his legal career at Anapol Weiss, a nationally recognized personal injury firm known for major tort litigation. He later joined Rogers McCarron & Habas, where he focused on personal injury and real estate law.

Derek went on to serve as an Assistant County Attorney for Orange County, defending personal injury and commercial lawsuits on behalf of the County. He then served as Principal Attorney at the New York Power Authority, where he negotiated and structured multi-billion-dollar energy and infrastructure projects and worked directly with some of the largest corporations and law firms in the world in high stakes commercial transactions.

Having worked on both sides of the table — for individuals and for large institutions — Derek understands exactly how insurance companies and defense counsel approach injury claims. He now uses that insider knowledge to outthink and outmaneuver them on behalf of his clients.

Before attending Villanova University School of Law, Derek taught high school history and economics at his alma mater, Washingtonville High School, located in the Hudson Valley. Outside the office, Derek is an active and dedicated athlete. He trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, enjoys weightlifting and running, and is an avid traveler and reader.

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Contact Rolo Personal Injury Lawyers

If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, don’t face the legal system alone. Contact Rolo Personal Injury Lawyers today to schedule a free consultation with Attorney Derek Rolo. Let us put our experience to work for you.

Rolo Personal Injury Lawyers
265 NY-211 Suite 106B, Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 383-7790