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JerryWeiss

Of Counsel

"The study of the law is the closest thing to the study of the human condition—I love it."

Albany
P: 518.429.4227
M: 518.369.0616
Overview

Biography

A former campaign manager for Governor Mario Cuomo and reelection campaign manager for New York State for President Jimmy Carter with over 45 years of legal experience, Jerry concentrates his practice on public finance and governmental relations. He also handles tobacco-securitization and NYS Temporary Commission on Lobbying matters.

Bar Associations

  • New York State Bar Association
Experience

Prior Experience

  • Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, Of Counsel
  • LJM Rad, Founder and Managing Partner
  • New York State for President Jimmy Carter, Reelection Campaign Manager
  • NYS Governor Mario Cuomo, Election Campaign Counsel
  • NYS Lt. Governor Mario Cuomo, Election Campaign Manager
  • NY Lt. Governor Mario Cuomo, Special Counsel Liaison to NYS Legislature and local governments
  • Office of NY Secretary of State Mario Cuomo, Acting Deputy & Counsel, Assistant
  • Office of Majority Leader of New York City Council Thomas Cuite, Assistant Counsel

Selected Community Activities

  • Mayor of Albany, Judicial Screening Committee Member
  • City of Albany, Charter Revision Commission Member
Knowledge
Overview Experience Knowledge

Education

  • St. John's University School of Law, JD
  • Pace College, BBA

Practices & Industries

Admitted to Practice

  • New York

Court Admissions

  • US Supreme Court

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