At a Glance

Brian Capitummino is a Partner in the Litigation Department and concentrates his practice on the representation of companies, financial institutions and individuals involved in complex commercial litigation. He is experienced litigating cases involving the federal securities laws, contract disputes, fiduciary duties, fraud, tortious conduct, and internal corporate governance, as well as in government and regulatory investigations. Brian counsels clients in the development of risk management strategies and all phases of litigation from inception through appeal. Prior to returning to his home community of Rochester and joining Woods Oviatt Gilman in 2014, Brian practiced at an international law firm in New York City.

Practice Areas

Business Litigation

Securities & Shareholder Litigation

Special Investigations

Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Appellate Litigation

Securities Arbitration

Cannabis Industry Practice Group

Education

Syracuse University College of Law, J.D.

Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, M.P.A.

State University of New York at Geneseo, B.A.

Bar Admissions

Brian is admitted to practice before the Courts of New York State and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Professional Affiliations

Brian is a member of the Federal Bar Council, American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, Monroe County Bar Association and the New York County Bar Association.

Articles

8-17-23 Thirty-Eight Woods Oviatt Gilman Attorneys Named to the Best Lawyers 2024 List

7-29-21 Litigation Lunch Break Webinar - Statute of Limitations

3-19-20 Woods Oviatt Gilman Creates a Multidisciplinary Crisis Resource Group

8-14-19 35 Woods Oviatt Attorneys Named to the 2020 Super Lawyers List