THE LAW OFFICE OF STEVEN T. PELUSO, ESQ.
We are a boutique law firm with offices at the historic St. James Building in the NOMAD neighborhood of Manhattan. The firm represents organizations, start-ups and individuals on a broad array of legal matters. Our mission is to provide creative, high quality and cost-effective legal solutions to our clients with a commitment to client service and satisfaction. We undertake each matter with a unity of purpose - to achieve our client's goals.
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BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS, CORPORATE AND START-UP PRACTICE
Business transactions require detailed legal evaluation and proper documentation. The firm prides itself on combining the depth of understanding of a legal specialist with the business judgment of an MBA from a top-tier business school. The firm can assist clients in ensuring that their interests are represented and protected in a wide variety of business and corporate transactions. The firm has a particular interest in representing early stage start-ups.
FRACTIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL SERVICES
Organizations oftentimes find themselves faced with rising legal costs but unable to justify the expense of in-house legal counsel. The firm’s fractional General Counsel services can provide workable solutions. Level monthly billing options are available. Services are provided by an experienced General Counsel.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND CREDENTIALING PRACTICE
The firm is positioned to assist nonprofit organizations and associations with the unique challenges they face. The firm also has expertise in planning, structuring and implementing licensure, certification, certificate and testing programs and can assist clients with these activities. The firm is also very familiar with voluntary certification program accreditation and the related processes.
INVESTIGATION AND SECURITY PRACTICE
Under the firm’s direction, investigative and security related matters are handled in a confidential, sensitive and discreet manner. The firm also maintains a network of consultants comprised of former law enforcement and experienced security professionals that can serve as added resources should the need arise.
ABOUT STEVEN T. PELUSO, JD, MBA
Mr. Peluso represents large and small organizations, start-ups and individuals. He has served as General Counsel for a nationally recognized test developer and before that as an associate counsel at a major New York financial institution. Prior to law school, Mr. Peluso served as a Special Agent with the United States Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). He is a graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers' (FLETC) Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP).
EDUCATION
MBA – Columbia University, Columbia Business School
JD – St. John’s University, School of Law
BS – New York University, College of Business and Public Administration
CITP – Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
BAR ADMISSIONS AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Admitted to practice law in New York and Connecticut.
New York State Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) inactive.
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
Director, member of the Executive Committee and General Counsel – Central Park Medical Unit (CPMU) an all-volunteer ambulance service that provides emergency medical services in New York City’s Central Park.
Director and Club Counsel – Tiro A Segno of New York, Inc. Founded in 1888 Tiro A Segno is a private club and the oldest Italian heritage organization in the United States.
At-Large Representative - The Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of New York City, Inc. The Council is designated by the New York State Department of Health as the Regional Emergency Medical Services Council (REMSCO) for New York City and is responsible for coordinating emergency medical services throughout New York City.
Past Director – HR Certification Institute (HRCI) an internationally recognized independent certifying organization for the human resources profession.
Past Chair – ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Personnel Certification Accreditation Committee (PCAC) the ANAB committee responsible for accreditation of personnel certification programs under ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024.
Chair – ANAB PCAC State Legislation Task Force.