Rocco Ernest Cozza

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Rocco Ernest Cozza

4.9
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 22 years

Entertainment Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Entertainment, Corporate & Incorporation, Contracts & Agreements ... +3 more

651 Holiday Drive, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA

About Rocco

Biography

Experienced business and entertainment lawyer redefining legal services

Experienced business lawyer with a passion for helping companies succeed.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Entertainment 25%

17 years

25%
Corporate and Incorporation 20%

21 years

20%
Contracts and Agreements 15%

21 years

15%
Employment and Labor 15%

22 years

15%
Real Estate 15%

17 years

15%
Intellectual Property 10%

21 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015 2014
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2014

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 5 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2021

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in West Virginia for 21 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 22 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cozza Law Group PLLC

651 Holiday Drive, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220

cozzalaw.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Rocco online.

Rocco Ernest Cozza's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Corporate & Incorporation

Posted by Rob | February 13, 2014 | Corporate & Incorporation

Knowledgeable and Trustworthy !!

Rocco helped us get our business started, his knowledge and experience in setting up our business, registering our LLC and filing for our tax number made it an easy process. He has continued to help us when we needed advice or was always available to answer any questions we may have about local, sta...te or federal law. Being in a retail business, we deal with customers every day that require immediate follow up. Rocco is prompt in returning our calls and email. The type of service and knowledge that Rocco provides, makes us feel like we are a priority client even though we know he deals with a number of larger businesses. Great service, years of experience, fair, honest and trustworthy are all qualities that keep us committed to using Rocco Cozza as our legal counsel.

Posted by Nick | February 10, 2014 | Corporate & Incorporation

Rocco Cozza handles everything for us. Sophisticated and Trustworthy.

Being a first time business owner I talked to over 10 lawyers before settling on Rocco. He came recommended by a trusted adviser and did not disappoint. Rocco is very fair and knowledgeable. He registered my company as an LLC in a very timely manner. His prices are fair, and you always know when... you are being charged and when you are not. How is a small business owner supposed to survive in these tough times? With help from people like Rocco.

Posted by Phil | February 06, 2014 | Corporate & Incorporation

Early stage investing - Complex Corporate Structuring

I have engaged the services of Rocco Cozza in an advisory role multiple times over the past year. My latest engagement involved structuring an investment in a newly formed company. This transaction was more complex that usual, involving a merger of entities, and asset and liability transfer between m...ultiple entities. Rocco quickly grasped the context of the transaction, and had a good understanding of the motivations of all the different stakeholders. He rapidly reviewed all the existing documentation, and provided me with a clear, concise summary of the situation. Rocco answered all of my questions quickly and comprehensively. As a result of Rocco's work, we were able to complete the transaction in the same time frame as simpler transactions, and close to the same cost. In general, I found the quality of Rocco's work to be of the highest caliber. The quality of work, combined with excellent response time clearly distinguished Rocco from other lawyers that I have worked with in the past. I achieved my desired result, with a clear understanding of options and the confidence that my result was the best possible outcome. I plan to utilize Rocco's services for future investment opportunities.

Posted by Walter Three, LLC | February 06, 2014 | Corporate & Incorporation

Experienced lawyer with great communication skills!

I engaged Rocco to help with the formation of our real estate company. Being a new business owner he walked us through the process and made it very easy for us. One of the first items of business we needed his services for was to transfer property to our company. There were many different ways to ...handle this transaction and he explained all of them in a concise manner to help us make the best decision for our situation. Rocco most recently aided our company in the eviction of a tenant from our rental property. Given that this was our first eviction, we were unfamiliar with the process. That is where Rocco stepped into the picture. He was very knowledgeable about the eviction process and was a great teacher to a small real estate company trying to learn. He was very prompt and thorough in our communications. He handled our hearing at the magistrate’s office and got the verdict we were looking for. Also, we had him restructure our leases so that we feel much more secure having the proper protection for our business. We will continue to use Rocco’s services and highly recommend him to other businesses looking for legal services.

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Rocco Ernest Cozza's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patrick Murray

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Rocco is an experienced lawyer who is great at finding practical solutions to real world issues for his clients."

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Jonathan Stewart

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great attorney who both knows his "stuff" and realizes how to effectively communicate it with his clients. I am very picky about where I refer my corporate clientele, but never reluctant to send it in Rocco's direction."

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Julian Neiser

Business lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Rocco is an oustanding attorney with a wide range of experience. Highly recommended."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Other

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Charles Laputka

Unknown lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I went to law school with Rocco years ago at Duquesne University. He was a sharp guy then and he still is today! I would not hesitate to refer clients and friends to him for legal advise in the greater Pittsburgh area!"

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James Shields

Unknown lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible."

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Saam Ghiaasiaan

Unknown lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Rocco is a sharp witted, outside-the-box thinker who brings these attributes to the table for his clients' benefit."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cozza is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

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John O'Brien

Business lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Christopher Bourland

Unknown lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jordan Shuber

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rocco is one of the top corporate advocates in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. What sets Rocco apart from other attorneys is his willingness to both help your business with whatever legal matters it may be facing, and help you make the best decisions for the overall growth of your company. I fully support and highly recommend Attorney Cozza for your business whether small or large."

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Steven Auerbach

Unknown lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Gailey

Business lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. Rocco Cozza stands at the top of his field when it comes to business and corporate law. Mr. Cozza is not only keenly aware of the state of the law, he is also intimately familiar with the practical issues that businesses face. Mr. Cozza's legal acumen, knowledge, and work ethic make him an excellent attorney."

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Marla Presley

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rocco is an exceptionally smart and talented lawyer. He is dynamic, determined, and extremely proficient. I highly recommend him."

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Christopher Thomas

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a highly skilled advocate!"

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Matthew Gailey

Unknown lawyer

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Julian Neiser

Unknown lawyer

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Charles Laputka

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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John O'Brien

Unknown lawyer

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Jordan Shuber

Unknown lawyer

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Alan Brinkmeier

Unknown lawyer

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Steven Auerbach

Employment and labor lawyer

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Christopher Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Stewart

Personal injury lawyer

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Patrick Murray

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star, Superlawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Top Contributor, Avvo

2014

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2002

Associate Recent Decisions Editor, Duquesne Law Review

2001

Law Review, Duquesne University School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Rocco E. Cozza

2004 - Present

General Counsel, Company Confidential

2003 - 2004

Associate, Littler Mendelson

Associations

2003 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Association of Corporate Counsel

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Advising on investment in Technology Start up

Client made investment and has realized a substantial return

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Education

2008

Waynesburg College

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2003

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Washington and Jefferson College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2008

Duquesne University Leadership Program

The Structure of the Legal Environment in Business

Publications

2003

Duquesne Law Review Does the Theory of Disparate Impact Liability Apply in Cases Arising Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?: A Question of Interpretation

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Rocco earned significant contribution points in 2014.

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