Massimo Paternoster

Massimo Paternoster

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 14 years

Business Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Business, Tax, International Law

420 5th Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY

About Massimo

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Business 34%

Bankruptcy, Business Formations, Collections, Contracts, Corporate

25 years

34%
International Law 33%

international trade compliance logistics/supply chain business negotiation with US Government Agencies such as CBP, FDA, USDA, FTC OFAC/trade sanctions risk assessment, risk management, and audit AEO anti-dumping issues assessment value of the goods free circulation & suspended customs regimes (customs warehouse, import-outward processing relief) negotiation with the EU tax authorities simplified procedures tariff classification

25 years

33%
Tax 33%

VAT: cross border transactions (outbound/inbound supplies of goods from US to EU and internally EU), supply of services (B2B, B2C), negotiation with the tax authorities; VAT planning, supply strategies, chain transactions, suspended VAT regimes, ERP implementation (SAP/ Oracle) from a VAT perspective, Intrastat, EC sales lists, invoices, refunds claims (8th & 13th EC Directive), VAT registration across Europe (VAT fiscal representative, direct identification), vat returns

25 years

33%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 14 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2011

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Massimo Paternoster

420 5th Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY, 10018

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Massimo Paternoster's Reviews

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Posted by LK | October 12, 2012 | Business

A truly professional

I had the chance to employ Massimo for reviewing the operating agreement of my LLC. There was an issue with one of the member that we want to buy out. Massimo was very responsive, accurate, and business oriented. No doubt I will hire him again in the future.

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Massimo Paternoster's Lawyer Endorsements

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Derek Jacques

International law lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Paternoster is an excellent advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate recommending him to any person in need."

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James D'Esposito

International law lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Massimo and I were on a corporate committee together at the New York City Bar Association. I am impressed with his knowledge and experience, especially in international business matters. I endorse Massimo as an excellent attorney."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Business lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Everett Carbajal

Business lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer without reservation. Massimo and I are both members of the same committee at the New York City Bar Association, and I've been honored to have a first-hand opportunity to appreciate his broad and deep legal knowledge and experience, not just of New York law, but international law as well."

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Sean Cleary

Business lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Business lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Ligia Parmenter

Unknown lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Massimo Paternoster is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Brian Crockett

Business lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Paternoster is a hard working, compassionate and client oriented advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Leroi

Business lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cheryl Smith

Unknown lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Paternoster and I practice in some of the same areas of law. I have had the privilege of reviewing many of her responses and comments to questions posted on Avvo. His answers and comments reflect a deep understanding of the law and have provided helpful information. I endorse this lawyer."

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Henry Rothrock

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Paternoster is a frequent contributor to Avvo and demonstates thorough knowledge of the law."

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Edgar Reynoso

Business lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His AVVO posts demonstrate his deep understanding of complex legal issues. His answers are always thoughtful, accurate, and they evidence his genuine interest in helping people."

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Renee Tello

Business lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His contributions to the Avvo Community demonstrates his knowledge of the business and tax law and his interest in helping those in need of legal advice."

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C. Coulter

Unknown lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. His contributions to the Avvo Community show his knowledge and interest in helping those in need of legal advice."

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Nicholas Loncar

Business lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Massimo is a highly knowledgeable attorney who works hard for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Gale

Business lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Paternoster has a thorough understanding of business law and offers practical solutions to complex matters. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a business attorney in New York. I endorse this lawyer."

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Angie Smith

Unknown lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Wesner

Unknown lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I found Mr. Paternoster's answers to questions here on AVVO informative and clear. I endorse this attorney."

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Christopher Vauthy

International law lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kermit Milburn

Business lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Principal, Massimo Paternoster, Esq.

2013 - 2014

Manager Global Indirect Tax, Expedia, Inc.

2010 - 2013

Counsel, Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc.

2007 - 2009

Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

2006 - 2007

Visiting Attorney, Mediterranean Shipping Co. (USA)

2004 - 2006

Associate, Studio Tributario & Societario, Milan

2003 - 2004

VAT Consultant, Studio Portale, Lecco

2001 - 2003

Associate, KLegal, Milan

Associations

2012 - Present

New York State Bar Association

2012 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Federal Maritime Commission

case dismissed

Small Claims Court

case dismissed

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Education

2010

Fordham University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2001

Infor

Master of Laws

1998

La Sapienza

Law

Speaking Engagements

2004

International VAT Conference Value Added Tax

2003

International VAT Conference Value Added Tax

Publications

Languages

Italian

English

Activity

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