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Practices

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Education
New York University School of Law (JD 1976, with honors; Order of the Coif; Journal of International Law & Politics)
University of Rochester (BA 1973, with honors)
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Bar & Court Admissions
New York
United States Court of Appeals - Second Circuit
United States District Courts - Southern, Eastern Districts of New York
United States Tax Court
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Peter R. Porcino
Partner
Download V-Card Email: prp@cll.com- 1133 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6799 Ph: 212.790.9208Fax: 212.575.0671
Peter's practice encompasses the representation of privately held businesses and high net-worth individuals in corporate and commercial matters including the formation, governance, purchase and sale of business entities, real estate and estate planning. Peter handles real estate acquisitions, leasing and finance, estate planning and administration, and investments by international companies in the United States and abroad. He has formed and advised numerous companies in the information technology field, including operation and regulation of websites.
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Cases
Establishment of investment fund in Internet companies; representation of investors in Internet companies; representation of start-up companies in e-commerce; purchase and sale of golf courses; leasing of commercial retail properties; residential real estate; estate planning for foreign nationals.
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Prior Experience
New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, Hon. Louis M. Greenblott, Law Clerk (1977- 78)
New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, Law Research Assistant (1976- 77)
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Articles & Speeches
Client Alert: What Recent Changes to the Estate and Gift Tax Laws Will Mean for You (January 2011)
Client Alert: New State WARN Act Adds to Worker Rights (June 2009)
Speaker/Presenter 2008 Cowan Liebowitz & Latman Fashion Seminar: How You Can Save Money with a European Website and Distribution Center
Client Alert: New York Now Requires Written Agreements with Commission Sales People (April 2008)
The Basics of Forming a Start-Up Business
Standard Terms of a Venture Capital Investment in an Internet Company
Client Alert: New York Adopts Disclosure Form for Sale of Private Houses (February 2002)
Client Bulletin: Higher Federal Estate Tax Credit Now in Effect; Time to Check Estate Plan (January 2004)
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Affiliations
Mayor, Village of Ardsley (December 2011 - )
Deputy Mayor, Village of Ardsley (2006-2011)
Trustee, Village of Ardsley (2005-2008)
Village of Ardsley Zoning Board of Appeals (1999- 2005)
Village of Ardsley Board of Architectural Review (1996-1999)
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
New York State Bar Association - Member, Committee on Estate Litigation, Trusts and Estates Section (1994- )
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