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Mr. Giardino is a successful lawyer, businessman, and community leader. Drawing upon his experience in legal matters and business enterprise, John is frequently called upon to lead or participate in large-scale projects and complex transactional work. John has developed strong expertise in structured financings and public private partnerships. His high energy and strong communication skills make him a frequent speaker at community events and a leader of important community initiatives. Mr. Giardino's most recent accomplishments include the development of the Buffalo Schools Modernization Program, appointment to the Niagara River Greenway Commission and appointment to the City of Buffalo Fiscal Stability Control Board . Mr. Giardino also acted as lead negotiator in the innovative Olmsted Parks merger and management plan. From 1986 to 2000, Mr. Giardino was managing partner of Giardino & Schober, the law firm he founded. Throughout the course of his legal practice, he has handled numerous business litigation and complex financial transactions, winning several precedent setting verdicts. Partner Tel: 716.853.5100 Fax: 716.853.5199 Practice Areas: Business and Financial Transactions Commercial Real Estate and Development Litigation Education: Kenyon College - Bachelor of Arts, English and Political Science State University of New York at Buffalo Law School Juris Doctorate Admitted To Practice: State of New York Practice Professional Experience: Centerstone Development LLC, Chief Executive Officer, 2004 to Present Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP, Partner, 2004 to Present The Ciminelli Construction Companies, Chief Executive Officer and President, 2000 to 2003 Giardino & Schober LLP, Managing Partner and Founder, 1986 to 2000 City of Buffalo Fiscal Stability Control Board , 2006 to present Professional Associations: America Board of Trial Advocates American Inns of Court New York State Bar Association Bar Association of Erie County Niagara River Greenway Commission Buffalo Niagara Jobs Initiative Buffalo Urban League Buffalo Zoo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Langston Hughes Institution The Children's Guild National Conference for Community and Justice Williamsville/Buffalo Arts Collaboration Buffalo Niagara All-America City Committee Awards and Recognitions: Malcolm Anderson Cup, Kenyon College Robert Connelly Trial Technique Award, University of Buffalo School of Law Outstanding Citizen Award, Women for Downtown Buffalo. | 