Edward R. Palermo

Edward Palermo, the founding partner of the firm, has focused his practice on the defense of individuals charged with serious felony offenses. Mr. Palermo’s reputation as a skilled trial attorney precedes him, having successfully represented numerous clients in difficult felony matters.

In addition to his achievements in the courtroom, Edward Palermo’s years of experience, professionalism and courtroom manner earn him the respect of both his colleagues and his clients. Mr. Palermo received his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree from Hofstra University in 1990, where he was also a two-year starter on Hofstra’s nationally ranked football team. Mr. Palermo then went on to receive his Juris Doctor (law) degree from Hofstra University in 1994. Mr. Palermo founded the firm in 1994, when it was originally known as “Edward Palermo, Attorney At Law”.

Mr. Palermo is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. He is also a member of the Criminal Justice Association’s panel of defense attorneys for federal criminal matters in the Eastern District of New York.

Mr. Palermo’s practice extends to the defense of criminal matters in both State and Federal Court. He is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.