James Joseph Periconi, Environmental Attorney in New York
Over 48 years of legal practice · focused on Environmental, General, and Real Estate · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatPericoni, LLC
New, NY
Practicing environmental in New York since 1978.
- 48+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 6
- Bar admissions
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James Joseph Periconi is a member based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Real Estate. James has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Periconi, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 48 years
- Known for
- Environmental · General · Real Estate
- Handles Environmental, General, and Real Estate matters from New York, NY.
- Over 48 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About James Joseph Periconi: James Joseph Periconi is a member based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Real Estate. James has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Periconi, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters James takes on
James concentrates on environmental, general, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case James handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Environmental
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Environmental cases in New York
James takes environmental matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
General cases in New York
James takes general matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in New York
James takes real estate matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet James Joseph Periconi — environmental lawyer in New York
James Joseph Periconi is a member based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Real Estate. James has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Periconi, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
James Joseph Periconi is a lawyer practicing real estate, cleanup and superfund, hazardous waste and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Columbia College, New York, New York, and has been licensed for 48 years. James practices at Periconi, LLC in New York, NY.
James's approach to environmental cases
James Joseph Periconi is a lawyer practicing real estate, cleanup and superfund, hazardous waste and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Columbia College, New York, New York, and has been licensed for 48 years. James practices at Periconi, LLC in New York, NY.
The kind of cases James takes
James reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental, general, and real estate matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
New York University School of Law, New York, New York
J.D. · 1977
Columbia College, New York, New York B.A. English Literature Columbia College, New York, New York B.A. 1970 Dean's List Columbia College, New York, New York B.A. Danforth Graduate Fellow Univ
M.A. English · 1972
Jurisdictions
James's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
1995 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1986 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1984 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1983 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1978 · ACTIVE
New York
1978 · ACTIVE
James studied at J.D. in New York University School of Law, New York, New York and M.A. English in Columbia College, New York, New York B.A. English Literature Columbia College, New York, New York B.A. 1970 Dean's List Columbia College, New York, New York B.A. Danforth Graduate Fellow Univ.
Law school and academic background
James completed J.D. in New York University School of Law, New York, New York and M.A. English in Columbia College, New York, New York B.A. English Literature Columbia College, New York, New York B.A. 1970 Dean's List Columbia College, New York, New York B.A. Danforth Graduate Fellow Univ. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice James runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
James has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
James's professional memberships and bar associations
he received an M.A. in English and Comparative Literature from the University of Virginia. He received his J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1977. Awards & Recognition: Named a Superlawyer (Metro NY) in Environmental Law
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Special Master, 1993, Woods, et al. v. City of New York (E.D.N.Y.)
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Special Master, 1992 - present, New York Coastal Fisherman's Association v. New York City Dept. of Sanitation, et al. (S.D.N.Y.) Martindale-Hubbell "AV" rated. Civil Associations: On the extra-legal side, Mr. Periconi serves on the Council of the Grolier
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is President of the Board of the Pearl Theatre Company, a classical theatre with a resident acting company
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and is an occasional professional theatre and movie actor. Publications: Mr. Periconi is the author, most recently, of "The State of Environmental Crimes Prosecutions in New York," 23 Natural Resources and Environment (American Bar Association's Section o
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co-author, with Delight Balducci, of "New Duties to Tell Tenants if Indoor Air Tests Exceed Markers," New York Law Journal (12/10/08)
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and author of "Environmental Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions," 3 Bloomberg Corporate Law Journal pp. 40-64 (Winter 2008). A frequent lecturer on environmental law topics, he is a primary co-author of Environmental Law and Regulation in New York
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The State of Environmental Crimes Prosecutions in New York Winter
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2009 ABA's Natural Resources & Environment Journal
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New York Law Journal December 10, 2008 - New Duties to Tell Tenants If Indoor Air Tests Exceed Markers
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Federal Brownfields Law Provides Two Types of Liability Protection
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Does the Clean Air Act Already Provide the Legal Basis for Regulating Them?
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New York's New Brownfield Cleanup Law
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Cell Towers: Powers and Limitations for Municipalities
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CERCLA "Passive" Disposal Through Migration. Employment: Perconi LLC, Managing Principle, Owner
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New York County District Attorney's Office
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Assistant District Attorney, 1977 - 1980
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New York State Dept. of Law, Environmental Protection
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Assistant Attorney General, 1982 - 1987
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From 1987 through 1989, Mr. Periconi served as Chief of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Enforcement Bureau of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. During his tenure there, he oversaw the nation's largest and most complex state Superf
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From 1982 to 1987, Mr. Periconi was an Assistant Attorney General in the Environmental Protection Bureau of the New York State Department of Law, where, among other matters, he prosecuted the first hazardous waste felony jury trial to corporate and indivi
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He is proud to have been counsel, when he first left government practice, to Berle, Kass & Case, then the nation's premier environmental law boutique, and he thereafter headed or co-headed the environmental practice at several major New York City firms be
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New York State Bar Association (1989 - Present
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Chair, Environmental Law Section, 2003-2004)
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American Bar Association (1991 - Present)
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International Network of Boutique Law Firms (INBLF) (Member, New York Chapter, 2005 - Present
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Chapter President, 2011 - 2014
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International Liaison, Environmental Practice Group, 2011 - 2014)
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Locations
James Joseph Periconi's office in New York
James's primary office is at 260 Madison Ave., 15th Fl., New York, NY, 10016. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of James Joseph Periconi — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of James. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing environmental attorneys in New York.
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How to hire James Joseph Periconi — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with James usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
James charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; James will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a environmental attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for James
James discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every environmental matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. James confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
James's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about James Joseph Periconi
How much does it cost to hire James for a environmental case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. James walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does James offer a free consultation?
James charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check James's current terms during booking.
How long do environmental cases in New York typically take?
Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. James gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can James take my case if I'm outside New York?
James is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — James will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with James?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. James will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is James accepting new environmental clients right now?
James's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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