Carey Castiglione Beyer is an accomplished trial lawyer with over a decade of experience representing injured Plaintiffs.
Carey’s practice includes representing individuals in a wide variety of personal injury cases, including construction and demolition accidents, motor vehicle collisions, dog bites, product liability, slip and falls, nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, and more.
Throughout his career, Carey has recovered multiple seven figure recoveries for his clients in complex personal injury cases. His experience extends beyond his trial work, as he regularly handles appeals in the Appellate Division and New York Court of Appeals.
Carey currently serves on the Board of Directors for the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and is the Second Vice President of the Charles S. Desmond Inn of Court in Buffalo, New York. Carey is a regular presenter for various organizations on topics ranging from Dog Bites, Rideshare Car Crashes, Dram Shop Liability, School District Negligence, Sports Injuries, and General Litigation Strategy.
Carey was born and raised in the Hudson Valley, having grown up in New Paltz and attended school in Highland. He is an alumnus of Our Lady of Lourdes in Poughkeepsie and SUNY Buffalo Law School. He currently resides in Poughkeepsie with his wife and two daughters.
With a proven track record of success and deep ties to the Hudson Valley community, Carey brings exceptional dedication and client-focused representation to O’Connor & Partners.
Recent Case Recoveries
$2,250,000 for a man injured in a trip and fall at a bar
$1,425,000 for a demolition worker injured when he fell through a collapsed floor
$1,250,000 for a woman injured in a motor vehicle collision
$1,000,000 for a man injured in a worksite accident
$950,000 for a man injured in a collision with a snow mobile trail groomer
$900,000 for a woman injured in a motorcycle crash
$500,000 for a man injured when he fell in a commercial parking lot
$500,000 for a couple injured in a collision with a farm tractor
$375,000 for a man attacked by a German Sheppard
Recent Courses Taught
“Flanders v. Goodfellow: Changing Law at the Court of Appeals”
- Presented to the Bar Association of Erie County
“Bad Dog! Vicious Propensity and Dog-Related Injury Cases”
- Presented to The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Charles S. Desmond Inn of Court
“Bad Dog Part 2: The World According to Flanders”
- Presented to The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Charles S. Desmond Inn of Court
“Rideshare Roulette: Tech and Torts Collide in the Courtroom”
- Presented to The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
“A Hell of a Hangover: New York’s Dram Shop Law”
- Presented to The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Charles S. Desmond Inn of Court
“The Hurt Locker: School Liability for Physical and Emotional Injuries”
- Presented to The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Charles S. Desmond Inn of Court
“Stepping into the Ring: Tips for Writing and Arguing Motions in Civil Practice”
- Presented to The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
Bar Admissions
State Court:
- New York – 2015
Federal Court:
- Western District of New York – 2016
- Supreme Court of the United States – 2024
Education
SUNY Buffalo Law School, J.D. – 2014
- Cum Laude
University at Buffalo, B.A. – 2011
Awards
Super Lawyers: Rising Stars – 2023-Present
- Plaintiff’s Personal Injury
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America – 2023-Present
- Plaintiff’s Personal Injury
- Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice
- Plaintiff’s Products Liability
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers President’s Award – 2023
Appellate Decisions
Chwojdak v. Schunk, 213 A.D.3d 1310 (4th Dep’t 2023)
Jousma v. Kolli, 169 A.D.1356 (4th Dep’t 2019)
Sager v. City of Buffalo, 151 A.D.3d 1908 (4th Dep’t 2017)
Abraha v. Adams, 148 A.D.3d 1730 (4th Dep’t 2017)
Brady v. Contangelo, 148 A.D.3d 1544 (4th Dep’t 2017)
Miller v. Howard, 137 A.D.3d 1698 (4th Dep’t 2016)
Published Writings
Another Voice: The Grieving Families Act Must Be Signed Into Law
- The Buffalo News – September 7, 2022
Professional Memberships
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
Charles S. Desmond Inn of Court
American Association of Justice
New York State Bar Association
Dutchess County Bar Association
Bar Association of Erie County
- Negligence Committee
- Appellate Practice Committee
- Criminal Law Committee