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Atty. Dean J. DiPilato

Atty. Dean J. DiPilato

Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.

Syracuse Syracuse 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Dean J. DiPilato at a glance

Dean J. DiPilato is a Partner based in Syracuse, New York, practicing at Mackenzie Hughes LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2000), Massachusetts (2001), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2003), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2004). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1999) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1995). Active member of Boston, Massachusetts, New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Practice Areas Explained

Dean J. DiPilato's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dean J. DiPilato handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Syracuse are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dean J. DiPilato

Where is Dean J. DiPilato's law office located?
Dean J. DiPilato's law practice is located in Syracuse, New York. The firm is Mackenzie Hughes LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dean J. DiPilato handle?
Dean J. DiPilato focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Dean J. DiPilato practiced law?
Dean J. DiPilato has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Dean J. DiPilato go to law school?
Dean J. DiPilato earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Dean J. DiPilato for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1999
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2000
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2004

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