James J. Veneruso is the firm’s managing partner and is an AV rated attorney as certified by Martindale Hubbell. His biographical sketch appears in Who’s Who in American Law, Preeminent Lawyers of America and Super Lawyers. Mr. Veneruso has more than 35 years of experience in corporate law and real estate. He regularly represents large and small companies in a wide range of real estate, land use and zoning, financial and corporate matters. His practice includes the acquisition, development and financing of commercial properties. He is a former adjunct instructor of Business Law at College of Mount Saint Vincent and lona College.

Education/Law Reviews/Law Journals
  • Widener University School of Law (Cum Laude)
  • lona College, B.A.
  • Associate Editor, Delaware Corporate Law Review
  • Founding Board of Editors, Pace Law Review
  • Former Associate Editor, Westchester Law Journal
Awards / Recognitions

  • AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell; 1985-Present
  • Who’s Who in American Law; 1984-Present
  • Selected as an Empire State Counsel® by New York State Bar Association; 2013-Present
  • “Above the Bar” Award for “Most Socially Conscious Attorney” awarded by Pace University Law School, Westchester Bar Association and Westchester Business Journal; 2008
  • St. Joseph’s Medical Center Outstanding Service Award; 2015
  • Hon Richard D’Aronco Distinguished Service in the Law Award; 2007
  • American Dream Award from Habitat for Humanity of Westchester; 2006
  • Heartsong Man of The Year
Community Involvement
  • St. Joseph’s Medical Center Trustee; 2012-Present
  • Yonkers Partners in Education Trustee; 2008-present
  • Heartsong Inc. Chairman; 2004-2008
  • Habitat for Humanity Trustee; 2002-2011
  • Italian American Forum Vice Chariman; 2014-present
  • Greyston Foundation Trustee; 1989-1998
Associations
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Florida Bar Association
  • Westchester County Bar Association
  • Columbian Lawyers Association, Westchester County
  • Yonkers Lawyers Association
Admissions/ Courts

  • New York
  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
  • U.S. Supreme Court