Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce that Joseph J. Porcello has been elected a Member of the firm. In addition, Philip S. Bousquet has been re-elected to serve on the firm’s Board of Managers.
Joe Porcello joined Bousquet Holstein in 2018, having practiced for over a decade at a top global law firm. He helps clients resolve commercial disputes and defend product liability lawsuits, advises clients regarding trademarks and marketing and advertising issues, assists policyholders to maximize their insurance coverage, and negotiates commercial agreements. He is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, graduating magna cum laude at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA.
Phil Bousquet has been Member of the firm since its formation in 2000 and was a principal in its predecessor firm. Phil leads the firm’s Business Law and Brownfield practice groups, and first served on the firm’s Board of Managers from 2009 to 2014. In addition to handling a broad range of business matters, Phil helps clients navigate the financial incentives under New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) and other economic development programs, including the federal Opportunity Zones program. He has spoken about the tax aspects of the BCP throughout New York on behalf of many groups, including the New York State Bar Association, the Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR), the New York City Brownfield Partnership, and local municipalities and associations. Phil is a magna cum laude graduate of Syracuse University College of Law and Syracuse University School of Management, and earned his Bachelor of Arts at Kenyon College.