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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.

PRACTICE GROUPS:

• Environmental Law
• Litigation

BAR ADMISSION:

• New York

AFFILIATIONS:

• Onondaga County Bar Association
• New York State Bar Association
• American Bar Association

EDUCATION:

• 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