
Shareholder
Suite 200
308 Maltbie Street
Syracuse, New York 13204-1498
Phone (315) 474-7541
Fax (315) 474-4040
jmodesti@menterlaw.com
Mr. Modesti is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Environmental Law practice groups. Experienced in both state and federal courts, his commercial litigation practice includes the representation of individuals, partnerships and corporations in disputes involving contracts, unfair competition, trade secrets and professional malpractice, among other areas. He also represents attorneys in disciplinary matters. As head of the firm's appellate practice, Mr. Modesti also handles appeals in both state and federal courts on a wide variety of civil law issues. He is also a certified arbitrator and mediator.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Modesti worked as an environmental consultant in Philadelphia. He has lectured at New York State Bar Association seminars regarding environmental law issues as well as appeals.
BAR ADMISSION:
- New York
AFFILIATIONS:
- Onondaga County Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Vermont Law School, J.D., 1994
- Vermont Law School, M.S.L. magna cum laude, 1994
- St. Lawrence University, B.A., 1989
COURT ADMISSION:
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Robert G. Bennett
Teresa M. Bennett
Antonio E. Caruso
Marcy Robinson Dembs
Jeffrey A. Dove
J. Scott Finlay
Thomas J. Fucillo
Peter L. Hubbard
Mitchell J. Katz
Trisha L. Kirsch
Vic J. Kopnitsky, Jr.
James H. McGowan
Julian B. Modesti
Celia E. Moore
Kevin M. Newman
Joseph W. Russell
John P. Sidd
Robert F. Silkey
James C. Thoman
Addison F. Vars III
F. Paul Vellano, Jr.
Josephine Yang-Patyi
