Atty. Patrick J. Lapera
Patrick J. Lapera is a business transactional lawyer with over thirty five years of experience in sophisticated corporate, finance, and commercial transactions.
Banking Law & More Attorney · Serving New Haven, CT · 45+ Years Experience
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About Patrick J. Lapera at a Glance
Patrick J. Lapera is an Of Counsel based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, and construction. Admitted to practice in New York (1981) and Connecticut (1982). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Chicago Graduate School of Business (M.B.A. University, 1980). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Connecticut Bar Association New York Bar Association. Serves clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick J. Lapera
- Patrick J. Lapera is a business transactional lawyer with over thirty five years of experience in sophisticated corporate, finance, and commercial transactions
- He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York, where he works with clients on merger and acquisitions, divestitures, debt and equity and venture financings, tax exempt financings, reorganizations, real estate and construction contracts, licensing agreements, joint ventures, partnerships and limited liability companies, securities offerings, corporate finance and startup company financing
- He also represents clients in the organization and governance of non-profit organizations, including securing tax-exempt status
- Attorney Lapera received his Juris Doctor degree cum laude from Syracuse University College of Law, where he served as Managing Editor of the Syracuse Journal of International Law & Commerce, was a member of the Justinian Honor Society, and worked as a research assistant for Professor Martin Fried, author of Taxation of Securities Transactions, Volume 11B
- He received his MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 1980 and graduated from the University of Scranton in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree cum laude in Accounting and Political Science
- Attorney Lapera has lectured on corporate planning and ethics, including seminars sponsored by WESFACCA
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick J. Lapera's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick J. Lapera handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Haven.
Business & Corporate Law in New Haven
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in New Haven
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in New Haven
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Construction Law in New Haven
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New Haven
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Haven are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New Haven Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Haven-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Haven Choose Patrick J. Lapera
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 Patrick J. Lapera's practice in the field of business, tax, m&a, and construction.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick J. Lapera brings 45+ 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 and Connecticut, Patrick J. Lapera can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, tax, and m&a, Patrick J. Lapera can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Haven
A New Haven-based practice means Patrick J. Lapera attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Patrick J. Lapera Handles in New Haven
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