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A seasoned litigator, Mario has a diverse background and a long track record of successfully representing individuals and businesses throughout New York and State and around the Country. Mario's practice focuses on litigation; civil and commercial litigation, representing businesses of all sizes in a wide range of issues, including contract disputes, contract negotiations, dispute resolution and advising companies on best business legal practices.His practice also includes family and matrimonial law, representing parents, spouses and other parties in cases involving divorce, child support, child custody, child visitation, property rights, spousal support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic violence issues, and post-divorce issues such as modification and enforcement.
Mario gained years of extensive experience in the Connecticut and New York City Metropolitan area representing parties – including high net worth individuals – in complex litigation and divorce proceedings. He has also represented health care systems and provider groups as a consultant in the ever-changing field of health care law and, when necessary, in litigation against insurers and payors for various types cases such as contract disputes, unfounded disclaimers or underpayments and the recovery of fees. Additionally, Mario has years of experience in personal injury lawsuits, both as a defense and plaintiff counsel.
Mario is well known throughout New York for his support and assistance in the Veteran’s community. Mario is the Chair of an Alliance Board (consisting of leaders in the business, institutional education and not-for profit field) who together created and sponsored the VETCON conference held in the Capital District in 2016. VETCON, which was a phenomenal success, has morphed into a statewide project assisting veteran owned business and helping secure employment opportunities for veterans. Mario is also involved in the Startup business community, always looking to help new entrepreneurial ventures with legal guidance.
When not at work, Mario likes to spend time with his children, Isabella and Christopher, and enjoy the company of friends who are like family.
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Active | 2011 | 07/16/2022 |
| NY | Currently registered | 1992 | 06/05/2022 |
| LA | Ineligible to practice law | 1991 | 04/13/2022 |
| Legal answers | 756 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
| Champion of Character | The Academy for Character Education | 2018 |
| Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
| 2016 Albany Ambassador | Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau | 2017 |
| Superlawyer | Superlawyers | 2017 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Attorney of the Year | Tully Rinckey, PLLC | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Tully Rinckey, PLLC | 2014 - 2019 |
| Partner | Tibbets, Keating & Butler, PC | 2009 - 2014 |
| Attorney | Butler, Fitzgerald, Fiveson & McCarthy, PC | 2008 - 2009 |
| Partner | Caplan & Caplan, PC | 2001 - 2008 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| http://caresny.org/ | Board Member | 2018 - Present |
| New York State Bar Association | Veterans Committee | 2018 - Present |
| UAlbany Center for the Advancement & Understanding of Social Enterprises (CAUSE) | Chair Advisory Council | 2017 - Present |
| Transformative leadership Council | Member | 2017 - Present |
| VETCON | Alliance Chair | 2016 - Present |
| McNulty Veteran Business Center | Board Member | 2019 - 2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| WTEN Channel 10, ABC | NYS Highway Imunity | 2018 |
| News 10 Capital Region | Mobile Home Fraud | 2018 |
| New York Law Journal | The Evolving Litigations Marketplace Demands New Business | 2018 |
| Times Union | Tully Rinckey welcomes Headstrong Veterans Not-for Profit to Capital region | 2018 |
| New York Law Journal | What Legalizing Marijuana Could Mean for NY Real Estate Attorneys | 2018 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
| Fordham University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1987 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CLE Building your Civil Litigation Skills | CLE - How to present your civil case at trial | 2019 |
| CLE program, NYSBA | Representing Veterans in Setting Up and Running Businesses | 2019 |
| American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin | Best billing and claim recovery practices for Medical Care providers | 2019 |
| 2018 Long Term Care Update | Revenue Cycle Effectiveness | 2018 |
| Albany County Paralegals Association | Ethics - Contact with non-parties | 2018 |
| NYS Financial Professionals Conference | Denial Management Strategies & Best Practices | 2018 |
| Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans Intiatives Program | Opportunities for Veteran Owned Businesses in NY/ VETCON | 2018 |
| Startup Law Day at Albany Law School | Human Resources (Regulatory Issues, Hiring, Working with Contractors) | 2017 |
| UAlbany CAUSE Symposium | Food Deserts and Security issues in Capital Region NY | 2017 |
| Divorce Law Boot Camp CLE presentation | Negotiating the Final Settlement and Trial | 2017 |
| VETCON 2017 | Alliance Chair | 2017 |
| Second Saturday | Divorce fundamentals | 2017 |
| CLE presentation | Ethical considerations in communicating with non parties | 2017 |
| Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) program | Veteran opportunities in NY | 2017 |
| Advanced Family Law CLE | Maintenance and Child Support | 2017 |
| CLE Presentation | Mediation and Arbitration: Insight From Neutrals, Advocates | 2016 |
| Veteran Networking | Forming an LLC | 2016 |
| ACFE Luncheon | Hidden Assets in Matrimonial Cases | 2016 |
| VETCON NY | VETCON | 2016 |
| Second Saturday | Finding Hidden Assets in a Divorce proceeding | 2016 |
| CLE Presentation | How to Prepare for Complex Litigation Discovery | 2015 |
| CLE Presentation | Finding Hidden Assets in a Matrimonial Case | 2015 |
Excellent lawyer
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
November 16, 2016
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Susan McLaughlin, Family Attorney on Feb 15, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have worked with Mr. Cometti on several matters. His professionalism and knowledge of the law are second to none. He is a wonderful attorney.
Raymond Caso, Litigation Attorney on Jul 12, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Extremely successful litigation attorney who fight relentlessly for his clients.
Heather Pollock, Litigation Attorney on Jul 2, 2018
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse Mario Cometti for litigation in the areas of family and civil law. He is very knowledgeable and explains things in an excellent manner and he gives excellent feedback. This works well for new attorneys learning from him and for his clients who rely on him for his legal advice.
Erick Kraemer, Litigation Attorney on Feb 20, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I enthusiastically endorse Mario. Mario is a well-versed, aggressive and committed advocate for his clients.
I. Charles McCullough,, Litigation Attorney on Dec 28, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
I strongly endorse Mario. He is a skilled lawyer with exceptional litigation skills. He truly cares about each and every client.
Nicholas Devyatkin, Litigation Attorney on Nov 20, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Mario is a very skilled and tenacious litigator. He has substantial experience in many fields of law and has litigated extensively at both the trial and appellate level. I strongly endorse him.
Robert Rock, Litigation Attorney on Nov 14, 2017
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Mario combines a passion for excellence with a deep sense of caring to obtain the best results for his clients.
Debra Cohn, Family Attorney on Nov 3, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Mario is a zealous advocate for his client's while maintaining the utmost professionalism.
Larry Youngner, Family Attorney on Oct 4, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Mario keenly focuses on Clients' goals then competently and zealously represents them!
Donald VanStry, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 27, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Barbara King, Family Attorney on Feb 27, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Mario has a wide range of legal experience with a focus in Family/matrimonial law. This makes him a well rounded and creative advocate that I highly trust and recommend. He is also a valuable resource to his colleagues.
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Unknown Attorney on Jan 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Sean Timmons, Litigation Attorney on Jan 3, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. His passion for justice is suburb and his dedication to his clients is relentless. I strongly endorse this attorney.
Anthony Kuhn, Litigation Attorney on Jan 1, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Mario is an exceptional litigator and attorney. Mario possesses many attributes that would be beneficial to any client.
Theresa Levine, Litigation Attorney on Nov 16, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Mario is a valuable resource within Tully Rinckey; he has a wide range of specializations and is extremely knowledgeable about strategies to accomplish client goals and objectives.
Murray Caplan, Litigation Attorney on Oct 25, 2016
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Susan Kassel, Litigation Attorney on Mar 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer for his amazing litigation skills and unheard of results!
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Brent Hardy, Family Attorney on Aug 11, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse Mario without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and is a superb litigator.
Stuart Dimartini, Litigation Attorney on Feb 22, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.