Louis Viviani
311 Haddonfield Dr., Syracuse,NY
Summary
Experienced attorney with more than three decades of practice in New York, focusing on civil litigation, personal injury, criminal law, and real estate matters. Former litigation partner at a well-established regional law firm and founder of a successful private practice. Trusted legal counsel to institutional clients including the Oneida Indian Nation and the Mohawk Valley Association of Realtors.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder / Principal Attorney
Viviani Law Firm, PLLC
Rome, NY
01.2014 - Current
- Founded and manage a full-service law firm handling a wide range of legal matters
- Practice areas include civil litigation (insurance defense and plaintiff's work), criminal defense, real estate, commercial law, contracts, wills and estate planning.
- Represent individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout Central New York
- Serve as legal counsel to the Oneida Indian Nation
- Serve as corporate attorney for the Mohawk Valley Association of Realtors
Partner
Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLC
Syracuse, NY
03.1997 - 11.2014
- Member of litigation department in 30-member firm
- Represented clients in complex civil litigation matters in city, state and federal courts
- Handled all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trials, and appeals
- Served on 4-member executive Committee of firm; served as head of both marketing and hiring committees
- Promoted to partner in recognition of legal ability, client service, and leadership
- Mentored associate attorneys
Associate Attorney
O’Shea, McDonald, Griffin, Hurd & Stevens Law Firm
Rome, NY
08.1991 - 03.1997
- Legal research and writing
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings, motions and briefs
- Represented clients in insurance defense litigation, family law, matrimonial law and criminal law
- Gained vast experience in conducting depositions, motion practice, trial preparation and courtroom practice
Education
J.D. -
Albany Law School
Albany, NY05-1991
Bachelor’s Degree -
Albany State University of New York
NY05-1988
Affiliations
- Attorney for the Oneida Indian Nation
- Attorney for the Mohawk Valley Association of Realtors
Timeline
Founder / Principal Attorney
Viviani Law Firm, PLLC
01.2014 - Current
Partner
Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLC
03.1997 - 11.2014
Associate Attorney
O’Shea, McDonald, Griffin, Hurd & Stevens Law Firm
08.1991 - 03.1997
J.D. -
Albany Law School
Bachelor’s Degree -
Albany State University of New York
Memberships
Oneida County Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
National Association of Realtors
New York State Association of Realtors