Haig Panossian
Litigator/Counsel on Diverse Business Disputes, Startup Formation, Commercial Contract Negotiations
New York
NY
About
My diverse private & public sector clients include - startups in wearable tech & healthcare IT, construction & transportation contractors, renewable energy leaders, local/county government & individual entrepreneurs, nonprofits, public-private partnerships & new industry players in the sharing… read more economy & hybrid entity structures (social purpose companies & co-operatives.)
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Client Reviews
"I not only highly recommend Haig but plan on reaching out to him for any legal issues that I or any organization I lead may face in the future. He was exactly what we needed in forming a joint alliance between a website/mobile developer, digital content creator & a few high school teacher teaming up to develop an e-commerce website, mobile app, blog & virtual courses on college preparation for high school seniors. This wasn't an easy task because, although we thought we were all on the same page before retaining Haig as our attorney, Haig really opened our eyes with thoughtful questions that really got to the heart of how we want our joint venture to work. He really took the time to understand our goals and, because of that, rather than simply plug in our initial thoughts in a formal joint venture agreement, he guided us towards an agreement that we're convinced set the foundation for our ability to work together productively in pursuing our educational mission. We're thrilled (and relieved!) we chose Haig as our lawyer and I'm sure others who retain him will feel the same way!"
"Haig was excellent in understanding and analyzing the legal issues surrounding business interests of my startup, and always kept me informed and prepared to manage company matters. Overall, a terrific lawyer who understood & resolved my company's complicated legal challenges!"
Work History
Panossian Law Firm
Founder / Principal Attorney
Practice focuses on providing legal guidance, contract negotiation, litigation needs of startups, small businesses, nonprofits, government contractors, construction companies, and various hybrid entities (public-private partnerships, worker/housing/food co-operatives & social purpose/benefit companies), along with their individual owners, boards/management & other entrepreneurs.
Peckar & Abramson, PC
Litigation Associate
Counseled Fortune 500 & small/midsize companies that work in defense, transportation, construction, engineering, IT, renewable energy, oil & gas for highest-ranked global construction law firm. Navigated complex, novel laws, regulations & agency rulings as firm’s direct attorney contact to major industry leaders & innovators in transportation, renewable energy & major civil infrastructure.
Office of the Bergen County Counsel (NJ)
Assistant County Counsel // Director of Transportation Nonprofit
Defended County in diverse civil litigation matters and won in court on all dispositive motions. Developed new & updated County policies in compliance with new/amended laws & public interest priorities on data security & privacy, permitted social media uses, overtime pay policies, county agency boards' financial oversight duties & Transportation Dept safety guidelines.
Cravath Swaine
Trial Preparation Attorney
Assisted major public companies defend against government investigations in high profile matters, including NY Attorney General probe into top 4 accounting firm for fraudulent financial reports & practices, Federal Trade Commission antitrust review of Google’s acquisition of online ad company, and Justice Department investigation of Countrywide’s marketing & sale of mortgage-backed securities.