Atty. Robert J. Ponzini
Robert Ponzini has developed a practice with a concentration in all areas of municipal law, serving at various times as Village Attorney, Village Prosecutor, Town Attorney, Town Prosecutor, Special Counsel and Hearing Officer for various municipalities in Westchester and Putnam Counties. Among his clients, both past and present, are the Villages of Ardsley, Hastings-on-Hudson, Elmsford, Rye Brook, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow as Village Attorney, the Town of Somers as Town Attorney, and the Town of Eastchester and the Village of Tuckahoe and the Archville Fire Department as Special Counsel.
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About Robert J. Ponzini at a glance
Robert J. Ponzini is an Of Counsel based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Murtagh, Cossu, Venditti & Castro-Blanco, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (1975), U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York (1975), New York (1975), and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1977). Educated at St. John’s University School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Fordham University (B.A. Economics, 1968). Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Ponzini has developed a practice with a concentration in all areas of municipal law, serving at various times as Village Attorney, Village Prosecutor, Town Attorney, Town Prosecutor, Special Counsel and Hearing Officer for various municipalities in Westchester and Putnam Counties
- Among his clients, both past and present, are the Villages of Ardsley, Hastings-on-Hudson, Elmsford, Rye Brook, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow as Village Attorney, the Town of Somers as Town Attorney, and the Town of Eastchester and the Village of Tuckahoe and the Archville Fire Department as Special Counsel
- Additionally, he has served as special counsel for the County of Westchester, Hearing Officer for the County of Westchester, the Westchester County Department of Health, the Westchester County Taxi and Limousine Commission, City of Yonkers, City of New Rochelle and the City of White Plains, and Hearing Officer for the town of Kent
- In addition to his municipal practice, Mr. Ponzini represents major companies in the Westchester business community
- Mr. Ponzini joined the firm in January of 2003
Representative Clients
- County of Westchester, Village of Ardsley, City of New Rochelle, American International Lifestyles, U.S.A
- Rugby Sevens, References: Village of Ardsley U.S.A
- Rugby Sevens Classes/Seminars Taught: Adjunct Professor – Business Law, Marymount College,1980-1989 Adjunct Professor – Arson Investigation, Mercy College,1977-1979 Past Employment Positions: Ponzini Spencer & Geis LLP, Partner,1990-1999 Maroney Ponzini & Spencer, Partner,1979-1999 Bronx County District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney,1975-1978 U.S
- Navy – Lieutenant (Ret.) Westchester County, New York, Assistant District Attorney,1977-1981
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Robert J. Ponzini's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. Ponzini handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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 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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