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Aguwa & Metu, P.C.Partner
Placidus Aguwa
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Placidus Aguwa

5.0
5 reviews

89-44 162nd Street, Jamaica, NY 11432

Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability and 14 more

About Placidus Aguwa

Placidus Aguwa is the managing partner of the firm. He graduated, Magna Cum Laude from the University of Ife Law School. With more than two decades as a trial and transactional attorney, he has developed expertise and outstanding reputation representing clients. Over the years, in conjunction with his partners, he has recovered millions dollars for clients in negligence and medical malpractice cases.

Aguwa has been active in the local legal community to 1997 and has received awards for exceptional services to the community.

Bar Admissions
• New York State Supreme - 1996
• U. S. District Court Southern District of New York - 1997
• U. S. District Court Eastern District of New York - 1998
• U. S. Court of International Trade - 1997
• Nigerian Bar - 1991

Professional Association Memberships
• Queens County Bar Association
• New York State Trial Lawyers Association
• New York State Bar Association
• Nigerian Lawyers Association – former President

 

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 4
    • Slip and Fall
    • Sexual Abuse
    • Wrongful Death
    • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Premises Liability
  • Other 10
    • Accidents
    • Auto Accidents
    • Catastrophic Injury
    • Bus Accidents
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • Pedestrian Injuries
    • Subway Accidents
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Third Party Wrongful Death
    • Head Injury

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Aguwa & Metu, P.C.
    Firm Onwership
    Minority Owned
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases

    Queens Supreme Court – One Million Dollar recovery [$1,000,000.00] on behalf of a pedestrian struck
    severely injured in a crosswalk.



    Bronx Supreme Court – Five Hundred
    Seventy Five Thous
    Dollar recovery, [$575,000.00] on behalf of an operator severely injured at a construction site.



    Bronx Supreme Court – Two Hundred Thirty Nine Thous
    Dollar, [$239,000.00] judgment against a drunk driver.



    Dutchess Supreme Court - One hundred Forty Two Thous
    Dollar, [$142,000.00] recovery on behalf a client severely injured by a drunk driver.



    Mediation - Five Hundred Thous
    Dollar recovery, [$500,000.00] on behalf of a homeowner, for a fire damage claim against the insurance company.



    Arbitration - Two Hundred Thirty Seven Thous
    Dollar, [$237,000.00] award in a Breach of Contract Arbitration.



    Retained as counsel in $20 million dollar transaction Oil
    Gas Vessel by Guaranty Trust Bank Trust Bank, PLC.



    Retained as counsel in $1.8 million dollar financing of Texan Oil
    Gas Fabricator’s subsidiary by Guaranty Trust Bank Trust Bank, PLC.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, Nigeria
    1996, New York
    1997, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    1998, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
    1997, U.S. Court of International Trade
    Memberships
    New York State Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Ife
    Class of 1990
    LL.B.
    Other Education
    Nigerian Law School
    Class of 1991
    BL.

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Partner at Aguwa & Metu, P.C.
5.0
5 reviews

89-44 162nd StreetJamaica, NY 11432U.S.A.

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Fax: 718-739-4440
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  • Monday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Sunday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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    Placidus Aguwa is admitted to practice before the United States Court of International Trade, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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    Aguwa & Metu, P.C. has 4 attorneys at this location.
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    Placidus Aguwa attended University of Ife.
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    Aguwa & Metu, P.C. was established in 1997.

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