James J. Periconi

Practice Areas: Environmental, Environmental Litigation

James J. Periconi holds the position of managing principal and proprietor at Periconi, LLC, an environmental law firm located in New York City, New York. His professional pursuits are evenly split between providing counsel for commercial property transactions, engaging in environmental litigation, and addressing regulatory matters. His ability to employ inventive and forward-thinking approaches to successfully navigate challenging transactions has garnered accolades from both developers and property owners, along with recognition within the professional community. Mr. Periconi’s extensive experience has led to his appointment as a federal court Special Master in Clean Water Act cases on two occasions, and he frequently serves as an expert witness in environmental law for federal and state legal actions.

Furthermore, Mr. Periconi has actively contributed to numerous environmental boards and organizations, in addition to his role as the author or co-author of several papers published in legal and environmental journals and publications. As a native of New York, born in the Bronx, he is licensed to practice law in the United States Courts of Appeals for the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th Circuits, as well as all federal district courts in New York. He earned his J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1977.