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Luca Cristiano Maria Melchionna
also known as Luca CM Melchionna
About Luca
Biography
I have an extensive international experience in the private practice as well as in the academia. I have worked with top international boutique law firms overseas where I was able to refine transnational and comparative skills. My practice focuses on structuring cross-border transactions with international tax consequences. In the last 15 years, I have also been appointed adjunct professor of law in several law schools in Europe and the US, teaching transnational law subjects like International Tax; International Arbitration; EU Law; Comparative Law; and Intro to US Law. My list of publications is available upon request.
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Licensed in New York for 13 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Melchionna, PLLC
437 Madison Avenue, FL24, New York, NY, 10022
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Luca Cristiano Maria Melchionna's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Outstanding professional, clear and friendly
I contacted Mr. Melchionna regarding a possible litigation with a major airline, but thanks to his great experience he pointed out that I did not have any right in doing so.
Posted by Antonio | June 27, 2014
Luca Cristiano Melchionna Review
Luca is a world class lawyer who not presents the legal aspects of a particular case, but also business aspects. Luca also brings a significant amount of transparency and credibility. I would recommend Luca.
Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2014
Contract Law
Luca helped my family with property issues overseas. He was not only knowledgeable but was able to navigate a complex affair and resolve our problem. Luca has the highest integrity and is very proactive on behalf of his clients. He's also creative in his thinking and approach. A potential frust...
Posted by Ales | November 18, 2012
airline case
after Lufthansa airline cancelled my flight reservation for no reason and made me pay again for the same ticket Luca contacted the airline and helped me to get my money back. also he is very easy to contact. if somebody needs to speak to him about some problem he will make sure to call everybody back...
Posted by Angelo | August 28, 2012
Competent, Responsive and always available
Luca has done an amazing job at handling the closing of my apartment. He was very responsive in handling my never ending questions and represented me very effectively at closing
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Simone Bertollini
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Oct 24
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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"Luca and I worked together representing a client from Italy with litigation in Michigan. He was always responsive and professional, and worked toward a practical solution for his client. I would absolutely do business with him again."
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"I have followed Attorney Melchionna's advice for some time, and I respect his opinions and analysis of the law. He has an expert's grasp of international law and business. I have found his answers here on Avvo to be a testament to his legal acumen and to his ability to synthesize and present complex concepts so that "non-experts" can easily understand and benefit from his advice. I am very happy to endorse Luca Cristiano Maria Melchionna!"
"I endorse this lawyer. After reading his credentials in international and business law, they are quite impressive. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mr. Luca to anyone who needs his services."
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Experience
Honors
2009
St. John's Teaching Award, St. John's Law School Dean
2001
High Honors, University of Rome
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Managing Member, Melchionna, PLLC
2014 - 2014
Vice-Chair, International Section, Europe Committee, American Bar Association (Aba)
2008 - 2009
Research Scholar, Columbia University - Italian Academy for Advanced Studies
2006 - 2012
Dir. Transn. Progr/Adjunct Prof. of Law, St Johns University Law School
2005 - 2006
Visiting Scholar and Researcher, Boston University Law School
Associations
2013 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
New York County Lawyers' AssociationAttorney Member
2010 - Present
American Society of Comparative LawMember
Education
2003
Boston University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2001
Sapienza University of Rome
LL.M - Master of Laws
1997
Sapienza University of Rome
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2013
Lecture at Columbia University
Leading cases in Food and Fashion law: a Comparative View
2012
R.J. Reynolds Symposium 2012
Obstacles & Opportunities: The Role of Law in doing business in new and old economies
2012
Pathways to Employment in International Law (3)
International Law - Cardozo Law School
2012
Class Lecture
The EU and Italy: a comparative perspective - at Columbia University
2011
Private Theory Law Workshop, International Academy of Comparative Law and American Society of Comparative Law, Washington DC
The Identity of Globalism and Nations Under Attack: Comparison Towards a Never Ending Assemblage Process,
2011
Global Governance: Political Authority in Transition
Migrants, Minorities and the Law in Comparative Perspective
2011
AALS Core Educational Values: Guideposts for the Pursuit of Excellence in Challenging Times
Global Legal Education and Comparative Visa Regulation
Publications
2014
American Bar Association Newsletter, Recent EU Development, Issue 10, 2014
Corporate Inversion, Migration, Immigration and Citizenship
2013
Il Mulino
L'Immigration Law Statunitense
2013
ABA International Law Newsletter
Basel III: the US perspective
2013
ABA International Law Section Newsletter
Taxation of Financial Transactions
2013
North Carolina Central Law Review
The Opportunities of Multiple Sovereign Crises: The European Market Phoenix
2012
Thompson Reuter News & Insight
Cowardice is no crime – at least in the U.S.
2011
2010
Transnational Law & Contemporary Problems
Global Legal Education and Comparative Visa Regulations
2009
St. John's Legal Studies Research Paper
Transnational Study Program and the Global Law School
Languages
Italian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does a foreign owner signing a quit claim deed originate taxes on himself?
15 Oct 2016
Q&A
Does dwi overseas military transfer to the states?
11 Oct 2016
Q&A
How do I start the process for divorce to a Japanese national? Would I have to pay alimony to someone that isn't a Us citizen?
11 Oct 2016