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4.9 /5.0
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Jim helps small and medium-sized companies and individuals realize their business goals. He works together with clients to develop plans tailored specifically for their situations. Jim is dedicated to helping people and earning their trust and respect. Jim’s core principles:
- Listen - You can’t help someone unless you know what they want.
- Advise - Provide options and recommendations as to how to achieve their goals.
- Respect - Follow clients' decisions on how to proceed. It's their business, not Jim’s, and he won't substitute his judgment for theirs.
- Communicate - Speak with clients frequently so Jim and his clients know what's happening and can adapt to changing circumstances.
Jim helps companies in all stages – starting a business, conducting day-to-day operations, expanding the business, restructuring a struggling business, buying or selling a business or transferring it to family members or employees, and winding up and liquidating a business. He has helped companies in diverse fields including, among many others, real estate, technology, hedge funds, private equity funds, and other investment funds, securities firms, retailers, and professional practices. Jim also represents non-profit organizations as well as sole proprietorships and virtually any form of for-profit entity, including LLCs, corporations, limited and general partnerships and joint ventures, benefit corporations, and business trusts.
I offer solutions tailored to a client’s particular situation. Call today.
I am a passionate lawyer specialized in business law. With more than 20 years of experience, I have advised companies of all sizes and individuals on legal issues related to starting businesses, negotiating contracts, growing business through mergers and acquisitions and investor contributions
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Business
25%
46 years | 500 cases
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
25%
36 years | 50 cases
Mergers and Acquisitions
15%
46 years | 50 cases
Securities Offerings
15%
46 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 400-500 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 46 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2018 | Corporate & Incorporation
Knowledgeable and Helpful
James has been great. He helped with my corporation filing issues. Thanks!
Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2017
very patient and excellent lawyer
Mr. D'Esposito gave me detailed explanation via email although it was just a free consultation. Really appreciate that!
Posted by Brian | November 08, 2017 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Amazing! Very clear details and helpful information!
I had a few questions about my LLC and I don't know much legal language, but James provided me with precise information to help me gauge my next steps! His input was excellent!
Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2017 | Corporate & Incorporation
Simply brilliant!
He provides quick response, with easy to understand explanation, is attentive to the client's need and pays heed to details. As a recent law graduate myself, I find it inspiring! I was utterly impressed with his efficiency in answering my queries about shares in educational organizations. He explaine...
Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2017 | Contracts & Agreements
Informative, helpful, and patient!
Mr. D'Esposito listed to my story, looked over the contracts involved, and explained my rights under the law in a way I could understand and act on. And he did it all with patience, not just advising about legal issues but ethical as well! He knows his stuff!
James J. D'Esposito's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. James is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to business entities."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer. James D'Esposito has a proven track record of posting accurate, thoughtful, and helpful answers to questions on Avvo. This demonstrates Mr. D'Esposito's command of Business issues and ability to provide practical, no-nonsense advice to clients. It is my pleasure to endorse James D'Esposito."
"Attorney D'Esposito is a valuable asset to the Avvo community. He is generous with his time and legal experience. He has my highest recommendation."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mr. James is a highly skilled and well-known attorney in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism and work ethic. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs quality legal representation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is as knowledgeable as he is humble, gracious and kind. I would not hesitate to hire him for business advice because he is the consummate professional."
"Mr. D'Esposito consistently gives advice that shows his mastery of the law, understanding of clients' needs, and the interface between the two."
"I endorse attorney D'Esposito. He is an experienced business lawyer who helps small businesses achieve their potential. His responses are accurate, firmly founded in law, and he does not shy from complicated areas such as mergers and/or hedge fund management. Attorney D'Esposito is one of the best business attorneys on AVVO and I would not hesitate to recommend him to any startup clients, struggling businesses or even a large multi-milion dollar enterprise."
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"Mr. D'Esposito has a fine and well-deserved reputation for helping his clients resolve their corporate and business legal issues. I am proud to endorse hm."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am always impressed with the advice Mr. D'Esposito gives on AVVO. He is a frequent contributor with a broad range of experience and an impressive legal knowledge."
"Attorney D'Esposito is deeply learned in small business and corporation law, and offers a wealth of knowledge to New York citizens--natural persons and corporate entities--who need a counselor as they execute their visions for their ventures. His answers on Avvo are excellent and richly informative."
"A long history of great answers, all of which are accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"James is a sincere, knowledgeable, and experienced attorney. My experience with James shows that he is a dedicated legal professional focused on delivering top quality legal services to this clients."
"I have known James for a few years now and he is an exceptionally knowledgeable and talented business attorney. I know that his clients are in good hands. I endorse James and highly recommend him."
"I have gotten to know James through the New York City Bar Association, and have always found him to be an exceptionally knowledgeable and dedicated attorney."
"James and I belong to the same group of lawyers at the New York City Bar Association. James is a very knowledgeable attorney, who cares about the clients and the law. I endorse this lawyer."
Darren Geliebter
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | May 09
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked with James on various matters through the years. He is a true expert in his field, reliable, and gets the job done effectively and with the client's best interests in mind. As such, I am pleased to endorse James D'Esposito."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Top Contributor, Avvo
2017
Liaison - Contractual Governance of Business Entities Task Force, ABA LLCs, Partnerships & Unincorporated Entities Committee
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Executive of the Year - Legal, American Business Awards
2017
Company of the Year - Legal, American Business Awards
2017
Co-Chair, Organizational Phase, ABA Contractual Governance of Business Entities Task Force
2017
Top Contributor, Avvo
2016
Top Contributor, Avvo
2016
Clients' Choice, Avvo
2016
Co-Chair, Organizational Phase, ABA Contractual Governance of Business Entities Task Force
2016
Liaison - Contractual Governance of Business Entities Task Force, ABA LLCs, Partnerships & Unincorporated Entities Committee
2015
Co-Chair, Corporate Mentoring Circle, New York City Bar Association
2013
Judge, Law Student National Appellate Advocacy Competition, American Bar Association
2012
Judge, Law Student National Appellate Advocacy Competition, American Bar Association
2011
Judge, Law Student National Appellate Advocacy Competition, American Bar Association
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Proprietor, James J. D'Esposito, Attorney At Law
2012 - 2017
Of Counsel, Bleckner P.C.
2003 - 2008
General Counsel, Corporate Realty Income Fund I, L.P.
1998 - 2003
Member, Gusrae, Kaplan & Bruno, PLLC
1991 - 1998
Partner, Franzino & Rosenberg, P.C.
1984 - 1990
Associate, Kaye Scholer
Associations
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2016
Busiiness Networking InternationalAssistant Vice President, Member
1980 - 2019
New York City Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Public Real Estate Limited Partnership
Real Estate Investment Trust
Public Mortgage Limited Partnership
Hedge Fund
Software Service Company Acquisition
Not-for-Profit Corporation
Data Center LLC
Education
1979
St John's University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
Duke University
A.B.
Speaking Engagements
2016
ProMAC Ascend Presentation
Master Your Business Skills
Languages
English
Spanish
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