Meet Heather

Heather Ragone concentrates her practice on defending complex and high-profile transportation-related litigation in New York and New Jersey, including cases involving limousines, school buses, tractor-trailers, dump trucks, and charter, commuter, and double-decker tour buses. A longtime member of Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP, she has amassed over 20 years of experience representing clients in the transportation industry.

Heather has handled rapid response efforts for her commercial transportation clients for many years, serving as an advocate and intermediary between clients and various law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as investigatory agencies such as the National Transportation Safety Board. She works closely with police, prosecutors, investigators, accident reconstruction experts, media personnel, and emergency responders on behalf of her clients, collaborating with a robust accident reconstruction team.

Heather has secured significant victories in both State and Federal Courts in New York and New Jersey. Recognized for her excellence in the field, she has been named a Super Lawyer for eight consecutive years by the New York Metro Super Lawyers in the areas of Transportation and Maritime and was previously honored as a Rising Star in 2014-2015.

Outside the office, Heather enjoys spending time with her family and combing beaches for shells.