Who We Are
Who We Are
Karen Fiorentino, Esq.
Karen Fiorentino is a Shareholder and the President of The Fiorentino Law Firm, P.C.
Experience & Background

Ms. Fiorentino has more than 15 years experience working in commercial real estate, alternative investments, finance and business transactions – both as a lawyer and as a banker.  Prior to serving as a shareholder of The Fiorentino Law Firm, P.C., Ms. Fiorentino served as a Managing Director, Head of Transactions & Structure and the Head of Real Estate & Alternative Investments, respectively, for the Debt Capital Markets Divisions of two international corporate and investment banks.  In these roles, Ms. Fiorentino originated, structured, advised and distributed a variety of loan, bond and hybrid products across numerous asset classes, most notably real estate and asset-based (including project finance-type) transactions.  Ms. Fiorentino also practiced law at the international law firm of Dechert LLP in London and New York working in its Real Estate, Finance and Securitization Group representing a variety of market players, after beginning her career practicing law with one of the oldest and most respected law firms in Oregon representing Fortune 500 Companies and closely-held businesses in connection with a variety of commercial business matters.

Education
Bar Admissions
Personal

Ms. Fiorentino is active in various professional organizations, including the New York City Bar, Structured Finance Committee, and the Real Estate Lenders Association (RELA).  Ms. Fiorentino is also active in certain charitable organizations and communities, including NYU Langone Medical Center, FACES, Gladney Center for Adoption and Autism Advocacy.

Strategic Relationships
Carefully chosen counsel to enhance or supplement our services.
Strategic Relationships

The Fiorentino Law Firm, P.C. was formed with the goal of combining the sophistication and legal expertise of a large firm with the efficiency and client service of a small boutique firm.

At times – whether driven by a specific area of expertise, a time sensitivity or other strategic reason – we retain other lawyers and law firms to supplement and enhance the services we provide. These lawyers are carefully chosen experts located in different parts of the U.S. and help us in delivering cohesive, high quality legal services at a lower cost. 

Some of the areas of expertise provided by lawyers and law firms with whom we collaborate include:

And, we have found that these strategic relationships enable us to create, on an as needed basis, dynamic legal teams with large, international firm experience at a more efficient cost structure.

Strategic Relationships
Carefully chosen counsel to enhance or supplement our services.

The Fiorentino Law Firm, P.C. was formed with the goal of combining the sophistication and legal expertise of a large firm with the efficiency and client service of a small boutique firm.      
     
At times – whether driven by a specific area of expertise, a time sensitivity or other strategic reason – we retain other lawyers and law firms to supplement and enhance the services we provide. These lawyers are carefully chosen experts located in different parts of the U.S. and help us in delivering cohesive, high quality legal services at a lower cost.       
     
Some of the areas of expertise provided by lawyers and law firms with whom we collaborate include:

 Bankruptcy
Regulatory Matters
 Securities
 Defeasance
 Securitization
 Environmental
 Tax
 Litigation

And, we have found that these strategic relationships enable us to create, on an as needed basis, dynamic legal teams with large, international firm experience at a more efficient cost structure.

Who We Are
Karen Fiorentino, Esq.
Karen Fiorentino is a Shareholder and the President of The Fiorentino Law Firm, P.C.
Experience & Background

Ms. Fiorentino has more than 15 years experience working in commercial real estate, alternative investments, finance and business transactions – both as a lawyer and as a banker.  Prior to serving as the President of The Fiorentino Law Firm, P.C., Ms. Fiorentino served as a Managing Director, Head of Transactions & Structure and the Head of Real Estate & Alternative Investments, respectively, for the Debt Capital Markets Divisions of two international corporate and investment banks.  In these roles, Ms. Fiorentino originated, structured, advised and distributed a variety of loan, bond and hybrid products across numerous asset classes, most notably real estate and asset-based (including project finance-type) transactions.  Ms. Fiorentino also practiced law at the international law firm of Dechert LLP in London and New York working in its Real Estate, Finance and Securitization Group representing a variety of market players, after beginning her career practicing law with one of the oldest and most respected law firms in Oregon representing Fortune 500 Companies and closely-held businesses in connection with a variety of commercial business matters.

Education
  • New York University, Real Estate Finance and Investment Program Participant
  • University of Pittsburgh, School of Law – J.D., 1994 (Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Law & Commerce and Leadership Award)
  • University of California at Irvine – B.A., 1991 (Scholastic Merit Recipient)
Bar Admissions
  • New York
  • Oregon (Currently Inactive)
Personal

Ms. Fiorentino is active in various professional organizations, including the New York City Bar, Structured Finance Committee, and the Real Estate Lenders Association (RELA).  Ms. Fiorentino is also active in certain charitable organizations and communities, including NYU Langone Medical Center, FACES, Gladney Center for Adoption and Autism Advocacy.

Leila Lucevic, Esq.
Ms. Lucevic is an Associate with The Fiorentino Law Firm, P.C.
Experience & Background

Ms. Lucevic represents clients in various real estate and real estate finance transactions, including drafting and negotiating deal documents, performing due diligence and facilitating closings.  She also advises small businesses in a variety of formation and related matters.  Prior to practicing law, Ms. Lucevic spent 7 years working with various international non-profit organizations managing programs and raising funds, including funds to operate an independent, international tribunal and developing relationships with foundations, international organizations and sovereign governments.

Education
  • Brooklyn Law School – J.D., 2011
  • Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University – M.A., 2001
  • Wesleyan University – B.A., 1998
Bar Admissions
  • New York
Personal

Ms. Lucevic is active in the Queens County Women’s Bar Association and the New York City Bar.  She is a founding member of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film Festival, now in its eleventh successful year.  Ms. Lucevic is fluent and proficient in 5 languages, including Croatian, German and French.

Strategic Relationships
Carefully chosen counsel to enhance or supplement our services.
Strategic Relationships

The Fiorentino Law Firm, P.C. was formed with the goal of combining the sophistication and legal expertise of a large firm with the efficiency and client service of a small boutique firm.

At times – whether driven by a specific area of expertise, a time sensitivity or other strategic reason – we retain other lawyers and law firms to supplement and enhance the services we provide. These lawyers are carefully chosen experts located in different parts of the U.S. and help us in delivering cohesive, high quality legal services at a lower cost. 

Some of the areas of expertise provided by lawyers and law firms with whom we collaborate include:

  • Bankruptcy
  • Defeasance
  • Environmental
  • Litigation
  • Securities
  • Securitization
  • Tax

And, we have found that these strategic relationships enable us to create, on an as needed basis, dynamic legal teams with large, international firm experience at a more efficient cost structure.