ALBERT TAGLIAFERRI
Jupiter, Fl 33477
E-Mail: *****************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Admitted to New York Bar - December 2005
CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK SCHOOL OF LAW, Queens, NY J.D., 2002
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Old Westbury, NY B.S. Behavioral Science 1989
EXPERIENCE
THE CENTER FOR MUNICIPAL SOLUTIONS (CMS)
2007 – Current
Municipal Consultant
Provide consulting services to local governments related to the regulation of wireless telecommunications facilities, systems and service providers. Process all applications for wireless telecommunications facilities and assist Municipal Officials from initial filing through the applicant receiving a certificate showing compliance with all construction and permitting requirements. Review and update, or provide local wireless ordinance for consideration and adoption by local municipality. Market Areas – Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Nassau, Suffolk Counties, NY. State of New Jersey. ALBERT TAGLIAFERRI, ESQ.
2005 – Current
Attorney at Law
Provide legal consultation and representation to New York State residents, in areas of land use, zoning and planning for residential and commercial projects. Advise clients on local, state and federal regulations.
TAGLIAFERRI ENTERPRISES, LLC, Yonkers, NY
2003 – 2007
Development Consultant/Contractor
Complete project management and development for T-Mobile/Omnipoint NY market. Responsible for search area feasibility determination, site acquisition/leasing and all aspects of zoning and permitting. Successfully developed and managed dozens of current on-air sites from conception through construction. Extensive knowledge of local municipal codes and due diligence process, as well as local policies toward development. Attended numerous local Board meetings throughout Westchester, Rockland and Orange Counties, as project manager and coordinator.
MAIN STREET LEGAL SERVICES, INC. / CUNY School of Law, Queens, NY Fall 2001; Spring 2002
Legal Intern – Criminal Defenders Clinic
Defense counsel (under supervision of practicing attorney) representing juveniles in delinquency proceedings at Bronx Family Court. Responsible for all aspects of the case, including but not limited to: initial appearance, client/witness interviews, investigation, pre-trial motions, case conferences, discovery, and all court appearances. Conducted trial – direct and cross examination of witnesses, as well as opening and closing arguments. THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY, Bronx, NY.
Fall 2001
Law School Intern – Juvenile Rights Division
Legal research presented as memoranda of law. Client interview and case investigation, as well as various support for attorneys assigned to the Juvenile Rights Division. WESTCHESTER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, White Plains, NY. Summer 2001
Law School Intern – Trial Division
Legal research and various case support for Assistant District Attorneys assigned to the Trial Division.
SPECIAL COUNSEL: Attorneys; Paralegals; Support Staff, NY., NY. 1997 – 2000
Temporary Paralegal at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson. Prepared and produced client audit letters, by confirming and documenting the firm’s annual billed hours per client, for tax purposes. Clients included many major national/international businesses.
Temporary Paralegal at Cravath, Swaine & Moore.
Responsible for document review, indexing, and various staff support. Prepared documents for review by the U.S. Dept. of Justice for the merger between Lucent Technologies and Octel Electronics.
Temporary Paralegal at Richard A. Eisner & Co., Inc. Responsible for agent interviews, file management, and various staff support during audit of Prudential Co. by the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
ABBOTT HOUSE, Irvington, NY
1993 – 1997
Caseworker / Foster Care & Adoption
Not-for-profit, licensed foster care agency. Responsible for crisis intervention, family court advocacy and child placement. Monitored foster boarding homes and finalized adoptions. Designed permanency plans for foster children in an effort to reunite them with their biological families or secure a stable family life with an adoptive family. NEW YORK CITY CHILD WELFARE ADMINISTRATION, Bronx, NY 1989 – 1993
Protective / Diagnostic Caseworker
Investigated reports of abuse / neglect against New York City children. Determined the relevancy of these reports, and when necessary, removed children from their homes and placed them into foster care. Designated as an Investigative and Report Caseworker, responsible for preparing and presenting independent recommendations to the Family Court. Investigated numerous cases ranging from educational neglect to physical/sexual abuse and fatalities.