St. Lawrence University, B.A., 1989; Vermont Law School, M.S.L., 1994
Law School Attended:
Vermont Law School, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1995
Admission:
1995, New York; U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York; U.S. District Court, Western District of New York; U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court
ISLN:
909777089
Areas of Practice (5)
Environmental Law
Litigation
Appellate Practice
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Peer Reviews
4.9/5.0(17 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
4.9/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.9/5.0
Judgment
4.9/5.0
Communication
4.9/5.0
Legal Experience
4.9/5.0
5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Partner
on 06/03/13
in Complex Commercial Litigation
Great personality and excellent interpersonal skills
Great personality and excellent interpersonal skills
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The case Mr. Modesti mediated was complicated and the parties were entrenched in their respective positions and unrealistic. He successfully grounded all parties in the facts and law and brought the...
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The case Mr. Modesti mediated was complicated and the parties were entrenched in their respective positions and unrealistic. He successfully grounded all parties in the facts and law and brought the...
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