Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1996, after graduating from St. John's University School of Law in May, 1995. His practice experience includes a position as associate attorney in a general practice firm handling personal injury, medical malpractice, matrimonial, commercial, and criminal matters. In 1998, Mr. Larkin moved to a defense firm in Merrick, Long Island. Hugh's practice there focused primarily on tort litigation and representation of major public authorities and municipalities on Long Island, together with individual representation of persons covered by major national and regional insurance carriers. Hugh's experience includes all phases of trial and appellate practice in the greater New York City and Long Island area.