Our Associates, Of-counsel & International affiliates

Founder and Lead Counsel

SALEEM S. RIZVI, ESQ.

Saleem S. Rizvi has been practicing law in New York since 1990. After receiving his Bachelor of Laws, and Master of Arts degrees in Political Science and History from the University of Punjab, Pakistan, Saleem. Rizvi came to the United States to pursue advance education in law. His admission to the prestigious Columbia Law School afforded him the opportunity to expand his academic horizon and sharpen his legal skills in the area of international law.

Immediately after graduating with a master's degree in international law. Saleem Rizvi enrolled further in Columbia Law School to conduct specific studies and research in the areas of corporate law, international trade law, and international investment law. Since his admission as an Attorney at Law in New York in 1990, Mr. Rizvi has developed a diverse practice covering corporate law, commercial law, real estate law, bankruptcy law ,and immigration law. Mr. Rizvi represents foreign corporations, government agencies, private and public business entities, professionals and individuals . In addition, Mr. Rizvi has successfully represented many overseas investors who have made substantial investments in the Unites States and consequently obtained their lawful immigration status.

Mr. Rizvi is deeply involved in community affairs. He has organized, participated , and lectured at many seminars and conferences on legal matters for the general public. He frequently writes on legal issues for newspapers and professional periodicals. Mr. Rizvi has been appearing on a highly popular TV program, shown on ITV. In his live monthly program, he answers a variety of questions posed by viewers on legal matters. The interesting part of the live TV program is the direct interaction between Mr. Rizvi and his viewers covering a host of legal issues. Mr. Rizvi is admitted to practice in New York State, the Federal courts of Eastern and Southern Districts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. In recognition of his community services, the Honorable Ed Towns presented Mr. Rizvi with a Congressional award, and his services were highly appreciated and noted in the Congressional Record. Saleem Rizvi also offers his legal expertise to deserving charitable organizations and individuals free of charge.

OF-COUNSEL

Carmen Giordano, Esq.

Mr. Giordano has been practicing law for over twenty years. He graduated with high honors (magna cum laude) from New York Law School in 1985 and was the recipient of the prestigious Chen Award for Excellence in the field of Human Rights. Before forming his independent practice in 2000, Mr. Giordano worked as a trial attorney with the midtown Manhattan law firm of Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, acting as lead counsel in federal and state litigation, including trials of catastrophic injury and employment matters. Mr. Giordano has also worked as a Senior Trial Specialist for the City of New York Corporation Counsel, handling some of the city's most serious tort cases, including high profile wrongful death, police shooting and civil rights cases. Mr. Giordano received special commendation from then Mayor Rudolph Giuliani for his work.

Mr. Giordano began his legal career working as an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County, New York.Upon his departure from the District Attorney's Office in 1990, Mr. Giordano worked as a Legislative Counsel for the United States Senate in Washington, D.C. where he rendered legal advice to senators and committees of the U.S. Senate. While working as a prosecutor, Mr. Giordano tenured in the Rackets Bureau, handling the prosecution and trial of organized crime, white collar crime and public corruption cases. Mr. Giordano also worked in the Homicide Bureau, trying several homicide cases to verdict, while maintaining an active and substantial caseload of homicides. He was selected by then District Attorney Elizabeth Holtzman to represent the office at the National Career Prosecutors Conference.Upon his departure from the District Attorney's Office in 1990, Mr. Giordano worked as a Legislative Counsel for the United States Senate in Washington, D.C. where he rendered legal advice to senators and committees of the U.S. Senate.

Peter Nissman, Esq.

Peter M. Nissman is a matrimonial attorney with a concentration in complex divorce litigation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and family court matters. Peter Nissman has been running a highly accomplished matrimonial practice for over 10 years. Peter has a high net worth clientele, and has worked on several high profile matters which have been covered by the media. He has also devoted a substantial amount of time to advising not-for-profit and pro-bono organizations. Our Firm’s close association with Peter Nissman has brought many matrimonial cases to a successful closure.

Eric Buckvar, Esq.

Eric Bukcvar has been practicing in New York since 1988. He began his legal career working as an Assistant District Attorney in New York, which provided him extensive exposure to a plethora of criminal cases and aquipped him with solid trial experience. After Joining Buckvar & Buckvar as a partner, Mr. Buckvar has been handling high profile cases in a variety of criminal and civil areas.

Further Information about our associates and of-counsel is available upon request.