Dante W. Apuzzo brings years of experience in New York’s appellate and trial courts.
Dante joins Pillsbury from the Appellate Division, First Department, of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, where he supervised the law department in all areas of New York law. There, he focused on complex commercial disputes and was often confronted with matters involving complicated procedural issues. He also served as principal court attorney to several New York State judges. Before working at the courts, he specialized in state and federal trial and appellate matters at a New York litigation firm. Recently, Dante was an adjunct professor for St. John’s University School of Law, teaching Appellate Advocacy.
Representative Experience
- As supervising court attorney at the Appellate Division, First Department, oversaw appeals concerning complex commercial transactions, contract disputes, real estate matters, torts and procedural issues.
- Advised New York Supreme Court Justices regarding matters of law and procedure before the Court.
Professional Highlights
- Publications
- “Artificial Intelligence and the Role of Appellate Counsel,” New York Law Journal, October 26, 2023.
- “Appellate Review; Significant Holdings in No-Fault Benefits Law,” New York Law Journal, Outside Counsel Column, August 30, 2006.
- “No-Fault Trial Practice Perspectives,” New York Law Journal, Outside Counsel Column, August 20, 2006.
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- Served as Adjunct Professor for St. John’s University School of Law.
- Received Distinguished Service Award in 2017 from the Law Secretaries and Law Assistants’ Collegium.
Education
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J.D., St. John's University School of Law, 2004
B.A., Hunter College, The City University of New York, 2000
Courts
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Supervising and Principal Appellate Court Attorney, Appellate Division, First Department, of the Supreme Court of the State of New York (September 2007 - November 2023)
Senior Court Attorney, Manhattan and Brooklyn New York City Civil Court (January 2005 - September 2007)
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Languages
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Italian