Christopher Picciano, Esq.

Professional Summary

Christopher Picciano, Esq. is an Associate Attorney and Napkin Litigator^® at Lieb at Law, P.C., where he represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial and civil litigation in court and before private arbitration providers. His practice encompasses business and contract disputes, real estate brokerage and commission disputes, employment litigation, fair housing and discrimination lawsuits, and professional license matters. He handles individual claims, class actions, and appeals, including litigation involving contractual and statutory fee-shifting provisions. His clients include national real estate brokerage firms, insurance companies, private and publicly traded companies, small and regional businesses, and individuals pursuing or defending civil claims.

Mr. Picciano’s practice addresses disputes where the legal issues are closely tied to business operations, compensation, professional obligations, and the parties’ course of dealing. He represents businesses and individuals pursuing claims and defending against litigation, with attention to the financial stakes, procedural demands, and practical objectives of each matter.

Napkin Litigation^®: Beyond the Written Agreement

As a Napkin Litigator^®, Mr. Picciano focuses on disputes in which the parties’ business relationship, financial expectations, and actual conduct extend beyond what their documents clearly establish. These matters may begin with a handshake, an email exchange, an incomplete agreement, or a business arrangement that evolved without updated protections.

His work within the firm’s Napkin Litigation^® practice connects the documentary record to the client’s legal and economic objectives: what was promised, what each party contributed, who exercised control, where the money went, and what relief the evidence supports.

The firm’s Napkin Litigation Framework organizes this work around four connected phases:

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Clients Represented

Mr. Picciano’s clients include national real estate brokerage firms, insurance companies, private and publicly traded companies, small and regional businesses, and individuals. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial disputes and civil litigation.

Professional Background & Education

Before joining Lieb at Law, Mr. Picciano worked in Big Law, where he gained experience handling complex litigation and corporate matters. He earned his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law. Before law school, he externed with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York and the New York State Supreme Court.

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