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A company specializing in HVAC, fuel, and oil does more than provide comfort to your home or business—it enhances your quality of life. These professionals work behind the scenes to ensure a consistently comfortable environment, regardless of external conditions.

In a recent asset purchase, CMM Partner Vincent Costa and Alex Tomaro represented a buyer with over 100 years of industry experience. The buyer, focused on strategic growth, acquired a complementary company to expand their existing operations. This acquisition strengthens the buyer’s capabilities by providing additional support to their current business model.

“We knew we were in good hands throughout the entire process,” the client said of the deal team.

For more information about our mergers and acquisitions practice, contact Vincent Costa at 631-738-9100.

Embarking on the journey of purchasing a company is an exciting milestone, but the process usually entails many complexities. 

CMM Partner Don Rassiger recently guided a client through the acquisition of a company in the pet industry. With multiple transactions involved, Don provided steadfast support at every stage. From structuring the purchase to negotiating a new lease, he ensured that every aspect of the deal was handled smoothly and successfully. 

“We’re thrilled to begin this new chapter,” shared the client. “Don’s support and guidance made all the difference.” 

For more information about our mergers and acquisitions services, please contact us at 631-738-9100. 

We are pleased to share that Joe Campolo has been recognized as a Long Island Business Influencer. Campolo is honored to be a part of this distinguished group that has helped strengthen Long Island’s business community.

Campolo has been getting things done in the business community for more than 25 years and is a recognized leader for tackling large projects and delivering results. From advising business owners and CEOs on M&A to running his own businesses, Campolo is immersed in finding creative solutions to complex problems. His deep, inner knowledge of the business world allows him to understand the perspective of business owners as they think about growing and selling their companies.

Campolo is also the Founder and CEO of Strata Alliance, a multi-family office with a network of carefully curated service providers, redefining the concept of assisting affluent and sudden wealth families. He takes a holistic approach to understanding all aspects of a client’s business, and his deep network of trusted advisors enables him to seamlessly provide critical services to high-net-worth clients.

As a top business strategist, Campolo is a go-to advisor for the who’s who of Long Island business, and he is a member of the prestigious Long Island Business Hall of Fame. Recognized as an authority on negotiation, Campolo enjoys an advantage in complex transactions and litigation and is routinely retained in “bet the company” legal matters by companies large and small.  

Campolo is also deeply involved in philanthropy, starting his own nonprofit, CMM Cares. Believing that bringing the business community together can make a difference, CMM Cares supports Long Islanders facing unexpected challenges. Campolo serves on the board of the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs. He actively contributes to the HIA-LI as a board member and chairs the Economic Development Task Force.

Campolo served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is a member of St. George’s Golf & Country Club in Stony Brook and is an executive producer of “Tribute,” an award-winning short film.

He graduated from Stony Brook University and Fordham University School of Law. 

View the full Long Island Business Influencers book here.

By Ed Moltzen, Contributing Writer, LIBN

Retailers will be subject to a new law starting March 3 requiring them to take action to keep their workers safe, an act described as common sense but with some wrinkles that the state legislature may soon amend.

The New York Retail Worker Safety Act (RWSA), passed by the state legislature last year and signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul, would require retailers to train employees on workplace safety, as well as providing them with written safety policies. Larger retail businesses would also implement panic buttons.

“I think some retail stores are already doing things to protect their workers, but this law is made to help make sure all workers are safe,” said Christine Malafi, senior partner with Campolo, Middleton & McCormick of Ronkonkoma. “If their workers are safe, that means their customers are safe.”

And safe customers make for better business.

“It’s one of those laws that I have to say kind of makes sense,” Malafi added.

Read the full article here.

At Campolo, Middleton and McCormick, there’s no better way to mark the start of a new year than by closing a deal for a long-standing client in the construction space.

This transaction saw our client, an experienced New York scaffolding and hoisting contractor, acquire a company that handles milestone construction projects throughout New York City. The deal, completed by CMM Partner Don Rassiger, also included a total restructuring and retirement of the seller’s existing debts. 

Our client will be taking over the seller’s ongoing projects and expanding its service offerings with the acquisition of new hoists and other assets.   

“We value working with Don; he works diligently and strategically to ensure the deal is closed,” our client said.

This transaction showcased CMM’s depth of experience and ability to get deals done. For more information on our mergers and acquisitions services, please contact us.

Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP is delighted to announce that Renna Guadalupe has been promoted to Director of Marketing, effective January 1, 2025.

Renna leads all marketing initiatives at the firm, developing and executing both online and traditional communications.  Her diverse skill set includes website design and maintenance, directing social media strategy, collaborating with attorneys to enhance business development and visibility, creating presentations and marketing materials, managing advertising campaigns, and curating content and articles.

Please join us in congratulating Renna!

CMM has an excellent track record in representing Suffolk and Nassau County municipalities, and most recently secured an impressive win for the Town of Smithtown.

In this case, the plaintiff claimed that the Town was responsible for injuries allegedly sustained when she tripped and fell on a raised portion of sidewalk outside a grocery store on West Main Street.

The CMM team, led by Scott Middleton, successfully moved for summary judgment, resulting in the dismissal of the case against the Town.

In the motion papers, CMM argued, and the Court agreed, that the Town never received prior written notice of the sidewalk defect that allegedly caused the plaintiff’s injury. Also, the Town was not liable because the Code places the duty to maintain and repair the sidewalk upon the adjoining commercial property owner or occupant. 

Visit our Municipal Liability page to read about more successful cases.