Shane Farrell has been a dedicated team member at MDASR, LLP since 2008.
He graduated Cum Laude from Eckerd College with a degree in Comparative Literature. After completing his undergraduate studies, he worked as a Claims Representative, assisting injured workers with their Workers’ Compensation benefits claims. This role inspired him to pursue a legal career, leading him to attend Touro Law School’s Evening Program.
During his time at Touro Law School, Shane was actively involved in student organizations. He served as the Student Bar Association Evening Vice President in his third year and was a member of the Disability Law Society and Phi Alpha Delta Law. His academic achievements include receiving the CALI Award for Academic Excellence in Trial Practice, the American Bar Association/Bloomberg BNA Excellence in Health Law award, and the Touro Law Center Recognition for Contribution to Student Life.
Since becoming an attorney in 2017, Shane has successfully advocated for claimants before the Workers’ Compensation Board and assisted with litigation before the New York State & Local Retirement System.
I attended Touro Law Center’s Evening Juris Doctorate Program while working as a Claim Representative for the firm.
I first wanted to become an attorney when I began working for McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson, & Riordan eleven years ago. This firm has dedicated itself to making a difference in the lives of injured and disabled workers. I’m proud to carry on that tradition as an attorney, advocating for those who cannot do it themselves.
I take pride in being able to represent disabled workers as I myself have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy for nearly 30 years. I know firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate daily life with a disability. I’m happy to use the tools provided by this practice to help injured workers obtain the benefits that they are entitled to under the law.
I try and approach this relationship with the understanding that many of these clients have been able-bodied workers for most of their lives. It can be an incredibly harrowing, sometimes life-changing, experience to suddenly become disabled due to an accident. These clients may be experiencing the most vulnerable moment in their lives and I try to be sensitive to that.
I would gravitate toward an attorney who treated me with empathy, and that is something that is encouraged here at McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson, & Riordan.
I’ve always felt that the work we do here is worthwhile, and I think we are all committed toward providing the best service that we can. I’ve always been treated with respect here and I’m incredibly lucky to have started my career here.
I had the privilege to be a part of many organizations during my law school tenure including; the Student Bar Association, Disability Law Society, Phi Alpha Delta Law, and others. I’m currently a proud member of the Suffolk County Bar Association.
I reside in Suffolk and I am an avid cinema lover.