Andrew Luca Paternostro

A. Luca Paternostro is a personal injury attorney at Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima who fights to hold negligent parties accountable and maximize recovery for his clients. Originally from West Virginia, he began his legal career representing injured individuals and quickly developed a reputation for disciplined case preparation and client-focused advocacy.

Mr. Paternostro earned his undergraduate degree from Xavier University and his Juris Doctor from West Virginia University College of Law. During law school, he represented disabled veterans in litigation through the Veterans Law Clinic and held leadership roles as President of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Society and Vice President of the West Virginia Association for Justice Student Chapter.

Early in his career, Mr. Paternostro gained hands-on trial and litigation experience representing personal injury clients and serving as court-appointed counsel. That foundation continues to shape his approach—every case is prepared with the expectation of a fight.

At Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima, Mr. Paternostro aggressively pursues claims on behalf of injury victims, taking on insurance companies that attempt to minimize responsibility and compensation. He is committed to pushing cases forward, demanding accountability, and securing the strongest possible outcome for every client