Atty. Horace A. Gioia

Atty. Horace A. Gioia

Horace A. Gioia is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, commercial real estate finance and 2 other areas of law.

Buffalo Buffalo 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (716) 617-5607 Book Appointment

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About Horace A. Gioia at a glance

Horace A. Gioia is a Partner based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1981). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1980) and Hamilton College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Horace A. Gioia is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, commercial real estate finance and 2 other areas of law
  • Horace received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Horace practices at Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Horace A. Gioia's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Horace A. Gioia handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Land Use & Zoning

Horace A. Gioia is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 Buffalo 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 Horace A. Gioia

Where is Horace A. Gioia's law office located?
Horace A. Gioia's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Horace A. Gioia handle?
Horace A. Gioia focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Horace A. Gioia practiced law?
Horace A. Gioia has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Horace A. Gioia go to law school?
Horace A. Gioia earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Horace A. Gioia for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Horace A. Gioia received?
Horace A. Gioia's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1980
B.A.
Hamilton College
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981

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