Business Details
12 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in New York
Salerno Rothstein is a law firm dedicated to delivering high-quality civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution services. Our principals, Peter Salerno and Amy Rothstein, bring decades of combined experience as former Assistant United States Attorneys, in-house counsel, private practitioners, and neutrals. We specialize in complex commercial litigation, tort litigation, appellate work, and regulatory matters, serving clients in courts and forums across the Greater New York City area. Our unique approach ensures that only the principals handle client matters, guaranteeing efficiency, continuity, and personalized representation. With deep expertise in broker-dealer issues, employment disputes, and government regulatory cases, we also provide mediation, arbitration, and special master services.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our extensive backgrounds, including roles at major law firms, federal agencies, and academic institutions. Clients benefit from our proven track record in resolving disputes through litigation and alternative methods, supported by our recognition on FINRA and federal court mediator panels. We prioritize client needs through transparent communication, ethical standards, and a focus on achieving practical, cost-effective solutions.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Complex Tort Litigation
Appellate Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation
Arbitration
Special Master
Hearing Officer
Regulatory Issues
Broker-Dealer Issues
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience as former federal prosecutors and in-house counsel.
- Our principals personally handle all client matters for continuity and efficiency.
- We provide tailored legal strategies for complex commercial and regulatory disputes.
- Our team serves on FINRA and federal court mediator and arbitrator panels.
- We combine litigation expertise with alternative dispute resolution neutrality.
Associations and certifications
- FINRA
- U.S. District Court Mediator Panel
Services
Commercial Litigation
We resolve complex business disputes through litigation and strategic counsel. Our experience spans contract disputes, partnership conflicts, and regulatory compliance matters. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of corporate law and proven courtroom advocacy.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Our neutrals facilitate mediation and arbitration to resolve disputes efficiently. We leverage decades of experience as mediators, arbitrators, and special masters to deliver fair, cost-effective solutions for commercial and civil conflicts.
Appellate Litigation
We handle complex appeals in state and federal courts. Our team combines meticulous legal analysis with persuasive advocacy to challenge or defend trial court decisions, focusing on achieving favorable outcomes through written briefs and oral arguments.
Mediation
As certified mediators, we guide parties toward mutually acceptable resolutions. Our approach emphasizes collaborative problem-solving while maintaining impartiality, reducing litigation costs and preserving business relationships in commercial and civil disputes.
Regulatory Issues
We advise on compliance with federal and state regulations, including securities laws and employment standards. Our services include risk assessments, policy development, and representation in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions.
People
Peter C. Salerno
Principal
Peter Salerno is a seasoned litigator and arbitrator with over 40 years of experience. He has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, in-house counsel, and mediator, focusing on commercial litigation, appellate work, and regulatory matters.
Amy Rothstein
Principal
Amy Rothstein specializes in complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution. She has held roles as a federal prosecutor, special master, and adjunct professor, with expertise in commercial disputes, tort litigation, and regulatory compliance.
Questions
What areas of law does Salerno & Rothstein specialize in?
We focus on commercial litigation, appellate litigation, alternative dispute resolution, regulatory matters, and broker-dealer issues.
How does Salerno & Rothstein handle client representation?
Only our principals handle client matters directly, ensuring personalized service, continuity, and efficient resolution of cases.
What experience do your attorneys have in dispute resolution?
Our attorneys have decades of experience as litigators, mediators, and arbitrators, including service on FINRA and federal court panels.
Do you handle cases outside New York?
While based in New York, we represent clients in federal courts and forums across the United States through our national practice.
What is your approach to alternative dispute resolution?
We prioritize mediation and arbitration to resolve conflicts efficiently, leveraging our principals' extensive experience as neutrals in complex disputes.
