Trevor M. Torcello concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial, litigation, corporate law, employment law, and commercial real estate. Mr. Torcello provides counseling on a number of current technology driven issues including social media in the workplace, and in the retention and preservation of electronically stored documents. Mr. Torcello received his J.D./M.B/A. from the University at Buffalo in 2007 and is admitted to practice before all New York State Court, the Federal District Court for the Western District of New York; and the United States Tax Court. He has also been admitted pro hac vice to represent clients in Federal District Courts in Illinois and Ohio. Mr. Torcello is active in the Western New York community, has served as a director on various area not-for-profits and has served on the UB School of Management Alumni Associations Committee on Technology and Social Networking.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2008 | 12/09/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
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Robert J. Connolly Trial Technique Award | University at Buffalo Law School | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Gross Shuman | 2014 - Present |
Assoicate | Gross, Shuman, Brizdle & Gilfillan | 2007 - 2014 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Bar Association of Erie County | N/A | 2007 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | N/A | 2007 - Present |
American Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Buffalo Law Journal | Tax consequences for Canadian investment in U.S | 2017 |
Buffalo Business First | IS A COMMERCIAL TENANT OBLIGATED TO PAY TAX INCREASES THAT RESULT FROM A LANDLORD'S IMPROVEMENTS? | 2015 |
Buffalo Business First | I OWN A SMALL STARTUP COMPANY AND I NEED MONEY TO EXPAND, SHOULD I APPLY FOR A BANK LOAN OR LOOK TO SELL STOCK IN THE COMPANY? | 2015 |
Buffalo Law Journal | Who'll run the farm? | 2014 |
Buffalo Business First | Where Work and Social Media Meet | 2012 |
Buffalo Law Journal | NLRB Sets Guidelines on Social Media | 2012 |
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Gross Shuman Blog | My Dog Ate My Emails | 2011 |
Gross Shuman Blog | Buffalo Case Highlights the Need to Examine Policies Concerning Social Media in the Workplace. | 2011 |
Gross Shuman Blog | Missouri Law a Sign of Things to Come? | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law | JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA | 2007 |
State University of New York at Buffalo | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Roundtable Discussion on Opportunity Zones | Opportunity Zones | 2019 |
Meeting the Challenges of Workplace Tech | Social Media in the Workplace | 2015 |
Death Divorce and Digital Assets | Digital Assets | 2013 |
Social Media 2012 | Pitfalls and Opportunities in Social Media | 2012 |
You 2.0: Embracing Digital Media | Social Media in the Workplace | 2012 |
Northeast PRSA | Social Media and Employment Law | 2011 |
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Case name | Outcome |
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Cliffstar Corp. v. Alpine Foods, LLC, | $1.75 million verdict in favor of client. |
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