Atty. Gerard Amadeo Riso
Gerard Amadeo Riso is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, tax litigation, white collar crime and 2 other areas of law. Gerard received a B.A. degree from Ithaca College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 43+ Years Experience
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About Gerard Amadeo Riso at a Glance
Gerard Amadeo Riso is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Mantel McDonough Riso, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, tax litigation, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York United States District Court for the District of Colorado (1983), U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1986), U.S. Claims Court (1988), and U.S. Tax Court (1996). Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Ithaca College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Bar Association New York Criminal Bar Association International Association of Private Sector Inspectors General. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gerard Amadeo Riso
- Gerard Amadeo Riso is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, tax litigation, white collar crime and 2 other areas of law
- Gerard received a B.A. degree from Ithaca College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Gerard practices at Mantel McDonough Riso, LLP in New York, NY
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Gerard Amadeo Riso's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerard Amadeo Riso handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Criminal Defense in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
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Tax Litigation in New York
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White Collar Crimes in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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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 New York 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Gerard Amadeo Riso
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Gerard Amadeo Riso's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, tax litigation, white collar, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gerard Amadeo Riso brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York United States District Court for the District of Colorado, U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and U.S. Claims Court, Gerard Amadeo Riso can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and tax litigation, Gerard Amadeo Riso can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Gerard Amadeo Riso attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Gerard Amadeo Riso Handles in New York
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