Atty. John A. Darminio
John Darminio is a member of the firm’s national Cybersecurity & Data Privacy team, focusing the bulk of his practice on data breach incident response. John provides clients across numerous industries and jurisdictions with immediate assistance and counseling in responding to, remediating, and analyzing risks associated with actual or suspected data breaches.
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John A. Darminio is a Partner based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on employment and internet. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (2016). Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 2015) and Stony Brook University (B.A., 2011). Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Darminio is a member of the firm’s national Cybersecurity & Data Privacy team, focusing the bulk of his practice on data breach incident response
- John provides clients across numerous industries and jurisdictions with immediate assistance and counseling in responding to, remediating, and analyzing risks associated with actual or suspected data breaches
- While overseeing forensic investigations and the subsequent complex data analysis, he guides clients through notification requirements and regulatory compliance with international, federal, and state privacy laws, including, but not limited to, CCPA, CPRA, DFARS, FERPA, GDPR, GLBA, HIPAA, and HITECH
- John also assists clients with preparing notification materials, incident messaging, and handling post-incident escalations, inquiries, and regulatory investigations
- John and the incident response team are available to 24/7, recognizing breach incidents require a prompt response
- John also provides counsel in defense of data breach and data privacy class action lawsuits across numerous federal and state court jurisdictions, as well as complex subrogation matters stemming from data breach responses
- Given his extensive experience, he is regularly asked to participate in incident response tabletop exercises and present to prospective clients, helping them understand proper pre-incident security protocols and best practice for incident response planning and preparedness given the constantly changing threat landscape
- John is a graduate of Pace University School of Law
- While in law school, he served as an Articles Editor for the Pace Environmental Law Review
- He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science, with a minor in Journalism, from Stony Brook University
- John is a member of the New York State Bar and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and the Eastern District of New York
- Newsroom News •Election of New Partners Showcases National Footprint Firm News, 1.1.25 Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements •John Darminio Selected as Faculty for 2026 ClaimsXchange Cyber Academy Speaking Engagement, Chicago, IL, 7.14.26 Publications •Fraudulent Email and Wire Transfer Scams Targeting Law Firms and Settlement Funds Article, 2.17.26 •Misrouted Money, Real Consequences: Who Pays for Fraudulent Wires?
- Case Updates, 9.23.25 •New Jersey Sets Tough Deadline for Reporting Cyberattacks Article, 5.15.23 In the News •Fraudulent Email and Wire Transfer Scams Targeting Law Firms and Settlement Funds •Misrouted Money, Real Consequences: Who Pays for Fraudulent Wires? •Arizona Data Breach Dismissal Sets Precedent for Striking Class Allegations •Election of New Partners Showcases National Footprint
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
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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 White Plains 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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