Attorney Profile

Merril S. Biscone
CounselMerril S. Biscone has focused her practice on appellate and complex litigation for almost 30 years. She has represented clients in more than 250 appeals in both state and federal court, as well as every other aspect of litigation. Merril has successfully represented clients involving substantive and procedural issues relating to diverse areas of the law, including article 78 proceedings, attorney and accountant malpractice, civil procedure, commercial litigation, employment discrimination, insurance law, labor law, medical malpractice, municipal liability, no-fault law and premises liability.
As Counsel in Rivkin Radler’s Appeals Practice Group, Merril regularly prosecutes and defends appeals and engages in sophisticated motion practice before New York appellate courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and has argued hundreds of appeals and motions before these tribunals on behalf of insurance companies, hospitals, physicians, universities, public authorities, municipalities, property owners, construction management companies and others.
Merril is currently an Associate Village Court Justice for the Incorporated Village of Garden City – the first woman in the 131-year history of the village to serve in this capacity. Her duties include presiding over disputes involving the interpretation of the village code, vehicle and traffic law violations, and other issues affecting the lives of village residents and the business community.
Before joining Rivkin Radler, Merril served as Senior Court Attorney for the New York State Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department.
Merril’s publications include a paper submitted to the First Annual Long Island Insurance Law Symposium discussing the preparation of a threshold injury defense. She is also a member attorney of the USLAW Network, Inc., where she participates in the Retail, Restaurant and Premises Liability sections. In collaboration with other USLAW member firms, Merril is involved with updating the National USLAW Compendium of Law, specifically concerning issues of negligence in New York.
Merril was named a “Woman of Distinction” at the sixth annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony, an event that honors women who have had an impact on their communities through their commitment to bettering the lives of others.
Merril was named a Super Lawyer in the Metro New York area from 2018–2020.
926 RXR Plaza
Uniondale, NY 11556-0926
New York
District of Columbia
Court AdmissionsUnited States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
United States Supreme Court
Bar AffiliationsAmerican Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Nassau County Bar Association
District of Columbia Bar Association
EducationSt. John’s University, Juris Doctor
Practice Groups
News & Publications
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Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named As 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers
October 28 | 2020 -
Krinick, Versichelli and Biscone Convince Court to Dismiss East End Utility Pole Suit
April 27 | 2018 -
Korman and Biscone Successful in Dismissal of 42 USC 1983 Claim
January 11 | 2018 -
DiGennaro, Belous and Biscone Win Appeal on Novel Issue of Law
November 14 | 2017 -
Biscone and Giliberti Victorious in Labor Law Case
October 26 | 2017 -
Krinick, Contino, Belous and Biscone Prevail in Famous Fashion Icon Estate Appeal
August 23 | 2017 -
Rivkin Radler Secures Affirmance of Summary Judgment On Behalf of State Farm
February 2 | 2017 -
Mascia and Biscone Victorious in Case of First Impression regarding Pre-Judgment Interest under CPLR 5002 at the Appellate Division, Second Department
August 2 | 2016 -
Biscone honored by Village of Garden City
May 26 | 2016 -
Biscone Obtains Dismissal of Complaint Brought Under 42 USC
March | 2016
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