At Rosner Russo Shahabian PLLC, our mission has always been simple: to advocate relentlessly for injured New Yorkers and to support the communities that have trusted us for so many years. Now, we are proud to share a milestone that reflects our mission. After all, getting honored with the 2025 New York State Senate Empire Award is no small feat.
Presented to us by New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, this award represents the values we strive to uphold every day: integrity, service, accessibility, dedication, and genuine care for the people we represent.
What the Empire Award Represents
The NYS Senate Empire Award is one of the Senate’s highest distinctions for businesses and organizations. It recognizes entities that:
- Demonstrate excellence in their field.
- Contribute positively to the economic viability of their community.
- Engage in meaningful community service or charitable work.
- Strengthen the well-being of New Yorkers through innovation, leadership, or social impact.
This acknowledgment is especially meaningful for our firm because we feel that personal injury law is about more than legal representation; it is about helping people rebuild their lives after unimaginable hardship.
The Presentation
The official presentation on November 26th was an inspiring occasion. Senator Steve Rhoads, a staunch advocate for Long Island businesses, presented the award to our managing partners.
In his remarks, Senator Rhoads highlighted the firm’s commitment to excellence and its exemplary corporate citizenship. He also commended our deep involvement with the Farmingdale community, be it through financial sponsorships for the Farmingdale Fire Department, donations to Farmingdale Elementary Schools, or event sponsorships and raffle baskets that benefit local nonprofits.
The Senator noted that the Empire Award is meant not just for those who operate successfully, but those who actively work to lift the entire community around them.
Why This Award Matters to Us
As a Farmingdale personal injury law firm serving clients throughout Long Island and the greater New York area, we view our role as extending beyond legal services. Over the years, our attorneys and staff have committed themselves to various forms of community involvement, from supporting local families and small businesses to participating in charitable initiatives to providing educational resources that help everyday New Yorkers understand their rights after an injury.
Receiving the Empire Award validates that commitment, and to us, the award reflects:
- Dedication to accessible legal representation.
- Impact beyond the courtroom.
- Growth that stays rooted in community.
- A team effort.
A Milestone Fueled by the People We Serve
Every recognition we receive is a reflection of the trust our clients place in us. Whether someone has been injured in a motor-vehicle collision, a slip-and-fall accident, or a workplace incident, the journey to recovery is often overwhelming. We are humbled that so many have allowed us to walk that journey with them.
It is our clients who push us to be better, work harder, and continually raise the standard for personal injury representation in New York. The fact that the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce nominated our firm for this award makes it even better.
The Road Ahead
Being honored with the Empire Award does not signal a finish line. Instead, it motivates us to continue evolving, strengthening our practice, expanding our community involvement, and finding new ways to support the people we represent. In the coming months and years, our goals include:
- Expanding legal education initiatives.
- Building and strengthening partnerships.
- Supporting the regional economy.
- Fostering pro bono and volunteer efforts.
- Enhancing client accessibility.
A Final Word of Gratitude
We extend our sincere appreciation to Senator Steve Rhoads for this honor, and to every client, partner, colleague, and community member who has supported Rosner Russo Shahabian along the way. This award belongs to all of you as much as it does to us.
Thank you for being part of our story. We look forward to continuing to serve you with the dedication and compassion that earned us this recognition.