Graig Frank Zappia

Graig Frank Zappia

also known as Graig F. Zappia

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 22 years

Real estate Lawyer at Albany, NY
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Employment & Labor, Estate Planning ... +4 more

54 State Street, Albany, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 22 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

O'Connell & Aronowitz

54 State Street, Albany, NY, 12207

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Graig Frank Zappia's Reviews

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Posted by Anthony M. Gucciardo | June 5, 2013

Graig Zappia is an Outstanding Attorney!

I have worked with Graig Zappia for over 2 years now. His personalized service is exceptional! Graig is reponsive and listens to his clients. I have not only recommended Graig to my clients, but have personally retained his legal services for my own business matters. I highly recommend Graig Zappia!

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Graig Frank Zappia's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas Devyatkin

Business lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked alongside Graig on a number of matters and he is a smart business attorney who understands the myriad of issues a company might face. He can do everything form corporate formations to facilitation of any necessary business transactions. If things get difficult, he is a tough and capable litigator. I strongly endorse him."

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David Fallon

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked alongside Graig for several years and endorse him wholeheartedly and without reservation. He is a consummate professional and a tenacious advocate on behalf of his clients."

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Anthony Kuhn

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Graig is a proactive and passionate advocate for each of his clients. Graig is attentive and thorough, and his experience and knowledge will benefit any client. I endorse this lawyer without any hesitation."

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Allen Shoikhetbrod

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Graig on several matters, and he is a true professional. Graig is quite knowledgeable and a asset to the profession."

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Mario Cometti

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with and sought out Graig's assistance on many legal matters. He has a wealth of experience both as a legal consultant and a litigator. He is highly respected in his legal community and I would recommend him to both clients and other attorneys."

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Derrick Hogan

Real estate lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Graig Zappia is an excellent attorney and well-versed in multiple areas of law. Graig is a zealous advocate for his clients and always works with their best interests in mind. Whenever I have any questions, Graig is always willing to provide advice and guidance and I certainly recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney."

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Donald Kelly

Real estate lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"During the course of his distinguished career, Graig Zappia’s has become synonymous with the complicated and highly technical practice of Real Estate law. Graig has forged his accomplishments though his representation of clients on all sides, and in all aspects, of residential and commercial real estate transactions. Graig stands out as a leader in his profession and has even taken it upon himself to train young lawyers in Continuing Legal Education classes that he has presented. Graig is an industry leader and his representation of clients is unequaled."

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Barbara King

Business lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Graig is a total professional. His skills and manner of serving clients provides exactly what anyone seeking a lawyer truly needs – someone to look out for and take care of their legal issues with competence and compassion."

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Thomas Carr

Real estate lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Graig Zappia is a skilled knowledgeable practitioner. He cares deeply about his clients and their legal problems. He strives to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients, using his years of legal experience and deep knowledge of the law to leave no avenue unexplored, no stone unturned. I highly recommend Graig as a lawyer."

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Scott Dillon

Real estate lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Graig is one of the most down-to-earth guys I know. He has a way of putting people at ease almost instantly. He breaks down all the pieces of a matter to give the client a full understanding of what’s going on. When I know someone in need of real estate or estate planning legal services, Graig is the first person I recommend."

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Barbara King

Family lawyer

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Greg Rinckey

Employment and labor lawyer

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Allen Shoikhetbrod

Employment and labor lawyer

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David Fallon

Employment and labor lawyer

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Robert Rock

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Michael Macomber

Employment and labor lawyer

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Derrick Hogan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Darren Swetz

Real estate lawyer

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Mathew Tully

Military law lawyer

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Scott Dillon

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2002

Order of the Barrister, Albany Law School of Union University

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Of Counsel, O'Connell and Aronowitz

1900 - Present

Shareholder, O'Connell and Aronowitz, P.C.

1900 - Present

Partner, Tully Rinckey, PLLC

2011 - 2018

Partner, Tully Rinckey, PLLC

2010 - 2011

Attorney, The Lecce Law Firm

2009 - 2010

Founder, The Zappia Law Firm

2006 - 2009

Associate, Block, Colucci, Spellman & Peller LLP

2005 - 2006

Associate, Flink Smith LLC

2001 - 2005

Associate Attorney, Dolin, Thomas & Solomon

Associations

2003 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2011

Rotary Club of Latham

President-Elect

2006 - 2011

Albany County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Doctor vs. NYS medical licensing board

The doctor's license was successfully cleared without any marks against it.

Security Guard vs. NYS Board of Licensing

Successfully restored a security guard's license in New York State.

New York State Article 81 Guardianship proceeding

Successfully defended

Client vs. NYS Department of Tax

Successfully negotiated a settlement

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Education

2002

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Siena College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1999

Siena College

BS

Speaking Engagements

2017

Presenter

New York State New Dentist Conference/NYSDA 3rd & 4th Districts

2016

Presenter

New York State New Dentist Conference/NYSDA 3rd & 4th Districts

2015

Presenter

New York State New Dentist Conference/NYSDA 3rd & 4th Districts

2014

Real Estate Closings: The New RESPA Requirements The New RESPA Requirements

2014

Presenter

Dental Practice Transitions - Buy/Sell Agreements

2014

Panelist

Entrepreneurship Panel

2014

Ask a Lawyer Housing Disputes

2014

2014 Senior Citizens’ Law Day

Health Care Directives 101 – Properly Drafting a Basic Will, Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney

2014

13th Annual Landlord-Tenant Law: Leases, Evictions, Litigation, and Settlements seminar

Tenant Default, Notice of Default, and Lease Termination

2013

Panelist

Entrepreneurship Panel

2013

CLE

National Business Institute, Foreclosure Bootcamp

2013

Ask a Lawyer How to Set Up an LLC

2012

Presenter

Dental Practice Transitions - Buy/Sell Agreements

2012

Presenter

New York State New Dentist Conference/NYSDA 3rd & 4th Districts

2012

2011

Publications

2014

2014

GoBy Truck Global News NY Passes Classification Law

2014

Military.com Navy Yard Victim

2012

Capital Region Living Magazine Ask the Pros: Healthy, Wealthy & Wise

2012

GCAR "Across the Association" Short Sales 101: Important Things to Know When Working with Short Sale Clients

2012

New York State Dental Association News Navigating Associateship Contracts and Purchase Agreement

2011

New York Real Estate Journal Title insurance = Low cost piece of mind

2011

Biz Journal Career Ladder

2011

New York Real Estate Journal Professional Profile - Graig Zappia

2011

New York Real Estate Journal Title insurance = Low cost peace of mind

2011

CBS6 Albany Ask the Attorney Blog New Law Adds Potential Hurdle to Validating Wills

2010

518List Magazine Short Sales

2009

518List Magazine Gifts of Equity

2009

518List Magazine Protecting Your Assets: Wills

2009

518List Magazine Protecting Your Investment: Title Insurance

2009

518List Magazine All in the Family

Languages

English

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