Frank J. Franzino

Frank J. Franzino has more than 40 years of extensive litigation experience, at both the trial and appellate levels, with emphasis in commercial and corporate matters. He has successfully represented his corporate and individual clients before the State and Federal Courts and has participated extensively in arbitrations before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, International Chamber of Commerce and the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Franzino also frequently represents international clients in judicial and arbitration proceedings in the United States.

The depth of his expertise, and his success in disputes and litigated matters, has led to his retention by both national and international law firms as counsel for their clients. His skills in negotiation, as well as advocacy, have earned him a reputation for winning the “tough case”.

Mr. Franzino is a member of the New York bar, to which he was admitted in 1971, and the New Jersey bar. He is also a member of the bars of U.S. District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and District of New Jersey, the U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third, Fourth and Federal Circuits.

He also serves Of Counsel to the Hackensack, New Jersey law firm of Winne Bante Hetherington Basralian & Kahn, P.C., and Of Counsel to the Hudson, New York law firm of Stairs Dillenbeck in his career, Mr. Franzino was associated with Rogers & Wells and, subsequently, was a partner in several New York City-based firms.

He was graduated from Cornell University in 1967 with an A.B. degree and was awarded a J.D. from the same institution in 1970. He remains active in alumni affairs.

Features

• Business Formation (LLC, Corporation)
• Business Formation (LLC, Sole Proprietorship, Partnerships)
• Commercial Lease Agreements
• Compliance and Regulatory Issues
• Compliance with Local and Federal Regulations
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation for Small Businesses
• Corporate Governance
• Employment Law for Businesses
• Employment Law for Small Businesses
• Intellectual Property Protection for Businesses
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Shareholder Disputes
• Tax Planning and Disputes

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 1971
  Currently Registered
  
  Licensed in New Jersey
  State: New Jersey
  Acquired: 1983
  Inactive
  
• Honors
  2016 - AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
  2012 - bergen top lawyer, 201 magazine
• Work Experience
  1981 - 2016 Owner/Principal Attorney, Franzino & Scher, LLC
  1974 - 1981 Partner, Burns Summit Rovins & Feldesman
  1970 - 1974 Associate, Rogers & Wells
• Sample of Legal Cases
  Nussberg vs. Tatintsian -
  WON FOR THE PLAINTIFF
  Time Equities v. Naeringsbygg 1 Norge III ,A. S -
  CASE DISMISSED
• Associations
  1971 - Present
  New York State Bar Association - Member
  1985 - 1991
  School Board - Cresskill, NJ - President
• Education
  1970 - Cornell Law School - JD - Juris Doctor
  1967 - Cornell University - BA - Bachelor of Arts
• Languages
  English - Native / Fluent

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