amuel Giacona has been in private practice for over 35 years, and has extensive experience in the area of Real Property Law. He maintains a diverse transactional practice focused on the acquisition, development, sale, and preservation of real property in the Central New York area, while also attending to residential and commercial leasing matters, the representation of lenders and borrowers in real estate transactions, loan workouts and foreclosures, as well as architectural and construction agreements.
In addition to real estate, he provides ongoing general corporate counsel to all business types and sizes and assists in the forming of new corporations and LLCs as well. Estate planning - including wills, powers of attorney, and health care proxies - are also among his areas of practice.
Mr. Giacona also has a great deal of experience in the areas of Matrimonial and Family Law, handling divorces involving maintenance claims, child custody and parenting disputes, relocation applications, and property distribution. Beyond the the work in his private practice, Mr. Giacona has passionately represented the County in child abuse and neglect cases as a part-time Cayuga County Attorney for over 30 years. As a private practitioner, he prides himself in his ability to provide personalized attention to clients, setting himself apart from larger firms.
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