Welcoming Our Newest Associate to Hoagland Longo

Hoagland Longo is pleased to welcome Valentina Recchia to the firm as our newest associate.

Valentina joins the General Liability and Civil Litigation Practice, where she will defend individuals, businesses, and insurers in matters involving premises liability, automobile liability, insurance coverage, and related claims. She brings valuable experience from both the public and private sectors, having handled cases from initial complaint through trial and developed strong litigation and advocacy skills.

Prior to joining the firm, Valentina served as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Domestic Violence Unit of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and as an Assistant District Attorney in New York. In these roles, she gained extensive courtroom experience and a strong foundation in trial preparation, legal research, and case strategy.

Valentina earned her Juris Doctor from New York Law School, where she was awarded the Advocacy Program Certificate and named to the Dean’s List. During law school, she contributed to the CityLaw Journal and participated in the Criminal Prosecution Clinic with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office. She received her Bachelor of Science magna cum laude in Criminal Justice from St. John’s University.

We are excited to welcome Valentina to the firm and look forward to the valuable contributions she will make.