James Maisano

Jim Maisano practices law at his own firm in the following areas: Real Estate Closings; Wills, Estates & Probate Actions; Business Litigation; and Personal Injury.

Jim was a counsel with the New York law office of Crowell & Moring (2007-2011). Prior to Crowell & Moring, he practiced at the New York law office of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney (2003-2007). At both firms, he concentrated his practice on commercial litigation, real estate and government relations. Jim's legal background includes working as a sole practitioner in New Rochelle (1995-2003), and practicing at two other New York City law firms in the areas of insurance defense (1994-1995) and commercial litigation (1992-1994).

Jim was re-elected to his ninth term on the Westchester County Board of Legislators in 2015. He represents approximately 55,000 people in the City of New Rochelle and Town of Pelham. First elected in 1997, Jim's held various leadership positions, including: Vice Chair (2014-2017); Republican Minority Leader (2003, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013); Republican Minority Whip (2002, 2008, 2009); Co-Chair, Rules Committee (2003); Chair, Public Works Committee (2000-2001); and Chair, Intergovernmental Relations Committee (2004-2005). He has served on the Committees on Legislation and Environment for his entire legislative career.

He has served on the Westchester County Republican Committee Judicial Screening Committee and the New Rochelle Bar Association Judicial Screening Committee for a mayoral judge appointment to the New Rochelle City Court. Jim has been a small claims court arbitrator in the New Rochelle City Court. He ran for New York State Supreme Court Justice in 2010 and fall just short in a close race.

Jim served in the United States Marine Corps from 1984 to 1988. He worked as a landing support specialist in embarkation and logistics. Jim served as platoon sergeant and supervised and trained a platoon of Marines. He was honorably discharged as a sergeant and received several awards and commendations during his service to our country.

Jim earned his B.A. in history and political science from the City University of New York at Hunter College in 1989. In 1992, Jim received his J.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law and made the student commencement address at his law school graduation. Jim graduated from Iona Prep in New Rochelle in 1981.

Jim has been a member of many civic organizations, including the New Rochelle Lions Club; Bronx-New Rochelle Elks Lodge #756; Marine Corps League; Casa Calabria Society; Irish Benevolent Society; Westchester Bar Association; and New Rochelle Bar Association. He has coached in New Rochelle Little League and Youth Soccer of New Rochelle. Jim also runs a successful Toys for Tots drive in conjunction with the Marine Corps each holiday season.

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