Gerald Briffa
Attorney at Law
New York
NY
About
Mr. Briffa founded and ran one of the largest and most successful solo civil litigation practices in New York. His approach is client centered and, as a business owner, he thinks like one. His business background provides him with an entrepreneurial approach that anticipates his clients needs so as to stay out in front of legal issues and drive revenue for his clients. Mr. Briffa is AV (Preeminent) rated by… read more Martindale-Hubbell and has impeccable references.
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"Jerry has superior knowledge of the relevant laws and is well versed in business negotiations. His negotiating skills, and his interpersonal skills make him a top attorney in the field. His devotion to high ethical standards along his easy going personality and his passion to help the client comes across each time you speak to him. I recommend Jerry without reservation for any legal matter in the areas of his expertise, and particularly where negotiating skills are important. Deepak Seth"
"Jerry is the consummate professional who vigilantly pursues his client’s rights and interests. He brings to bear his nearly 30 years of practice and depth of experience to resolve each case. Gino D. Serpe, Esq."
Work History
Tefco Raw Dog Food Company
Outside General Counsel
Jun 2014 - Present
I am General Counsel to the nation's leading Raw Dog Food Company. I provide expert and strategic legal advice to management, set internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors, evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action, anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically and meet all legal objectives.
Briffa Law
Founder/Attorney
Feb 1988 - Present
I represent and advise for and not for profit businesses from startup through success including formation, organization, transactional, contracts and negotiations. I also represent injured persons in personal injury and workers compensation cases.
From 1996-2003 I built one of the largest and most successful solo civil litigation firms in New York.
The Tom Patire Group
Outside General Counsel
Sep 1999 - Feb 2021
I was General Counsel to the nation's leading Executive Protection and Personal Safety firm. I support our various internal business units and identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks, base decision making process on ethics and integrity, manage relationships with external parties and review and negotiate agreements.