Overview
Gregory "Greg" Bruno represents both institutional and individual clients in complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal court, as well as in arbitration proceedings. He frequently represents clients in matters involving breaches of contract, business torts (such as fraud, misrepresentation, and breaches of fiduciary duty), and real estate disputes. In handling such matters, Greg draws upon his prior experience as a judicial law clerk in the Commercial Division of New York State Supreme Court, New York County, where he researched, issued outcome recommendations and drafted decisions in numerous commercial cases. In addition, Greg provides a range of litigation support services and advice, including advice concerning subpoena compliance, New York local counsel representations, and the development of litigation avoidance strategies, policies and procedures.
Greg also handles an array of trust and estate litigation matters in New York State Surrogate's Court, including will contests, contested accounting proceedings, discovery proceedings, and proceedings to determine the enforceability of creditor claims.
In addition, Greg has substantial bankruptcy and restructuring experience, having previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Cecelia G. Morris, the Honorable Robert E. Grossman, and the Honorable Burton R. Lifland of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York, where he researched and advised on numerous complex and high profile bankruptcy and insolvency matters, including the SIPA liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities, LLC.
Experience
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Commenced and successfully prosecuted a defensive interpleader action in New York State Supreme Court on behalf of a Fortune 500 company facing multiple liability as a result of conflicting adverse claims
Achieved dismissal of federal court action against mortgage servicer alleging constitutional claims pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, a civil RICO claim, and various state law claims
Prosecuted an international arbitration award enforcement action in federal court under the New York Convention on behalf of foreign companies
Achieved dismissal of putative class action asserting claims under the New York Labor Law against employer client
Achieved dismissal of multimillion dollar creditor claim against estate asserting breach of contract by the decedent under an alter ego theory of liability
Established individual clients' right to share in distribution of an intestate estate through successful kinship hearing held in New York County Surrogate's Court, resulting in substantial distribution to clients
Education and Credentials
Education
- St. John's University School of Law, J.D., Dean's List; American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review, Articles and Notes Editor
- Providence College, B.A., summa cum laude
Admissions
- State of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- New York City Lawyers Association
Recognition and Community
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Recognitions
Selected to the list of New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars (Thomson Reuters), Business Litigation, 2019-2024
Received an Award of Appreciation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General for assistance with a successful health care fraud trial while interning with the United States Attorneys' Office for the Eastern District of New York in 2012
Community Involvement
New York City Bankruptcy Assistance Project of Legal Services NYC, St. John’s University School of Law’s Bankruptcy Advocacy Clinic, Volunteer, 2012-2013
News & Insights
Thought Leadership
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The Hidden Dangers of Everyday Emails: Waiving Rights and Creating Obligations, May 5, 2025 -
Class Gifts and NY's ‘Adoption Out' Statute: Guidance for NY Fiduciaries on Minimizing Litigation Risks, December 13, 2024 -
The Dead Man's Statute: Effectively Employing CPLR 4519, August 14, 2024 -
Don't Believe Everything You Read Online: Recent Sanctions Decision Offers Cautionary Tale of Generative AI Risks, February 9, 2024 -
Stock Trading Plan Rule Amendments Augur Changes to Securities Fraud Litigation, February 10, 2022
News
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Day Pitney Elects Four New Partners, January 2, 2024
In The Media
Publications
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An Exercise in Economics: Determining Value Under § 548 of the Bankruptcy Code, 4 St. John's Bankr. Research Libr. No. 7, August 2, 2022
Media Mentions
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Attorneys 'On the Move' Column, New York Law Journal, January 5, 2024 -
Day Pitney Elects Four New Partners, Attorney At Law Magazine, January 2, 2024