| January 2009 — Florio Perrucci
Steinhardt & Fader L.L.C., a leading multi-state law firm
with specialties in both public and private
law, announced today the selection of one new partner
and two new associates.
Christopher D. McDemus
Partner
Mr. McDemus is a partner in the Bethlehem office of Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader, LLC. He is a well-respected corporate and transactional attorney with a versatile skill set developed from both global law firm and senior in-house counsel experience. Chris advises private and public companies in varying industries on mergers and acquisitions (including stock and assets deals), divestitures and spin-offs, venture capital and private equity transactions, equity and debt financing transactions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, commercialization and licensing of technology and general corporate counseling. Drawing from his in-house experience, Chris understands the needs of corporate clients and the necessity to carefully balance legal advice with a client’s business objectives.
While a portion of Chris’ diverse practice consists of advising mature companies, he has particularly extensive experience counseling entrepreneurs and start-up and emerging growth companies in all aspects of corporate activity. Often acting as outside general counsel, Chris advises emerging growth companies on day-to-day legal and business issues such as business plan development, entity formation, capital structure, financing, capital raising, exit strategies, employment matters, technology and software licensing, distribution agreements, commercialization and licensing of intellectual property, software development, commercial contracts, equity compensation, stockholder agreements, limited liability company agreements, partnership agreements and other general contractual matters.
Chris has represented emerging growth companies, venture capital funds, corporate venture units and angel or other private investors in venture capital transactions and private placements, including structuring and negotiating the purchase and sale of preferred stock, convertible debt and warrants or completing bridge loans or financing-related recapitalizations. He also makes the necessary introductions to assist his clients in raising capital.
Prior to joining the firm, Chris served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel to ClearPoint Business Resources, Inc., as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel to ICT Group Inc., and as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Chief Legal Officer to Scünci International, Inc. Prior to Scünci, Chris was associated with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, and Cozen O’Connor, P.C.
Mr. McDemus holds an undergraduate degree from Providence College and earned
his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law in 1995. During law
school, he served as Internal Managing Editor of The Delaware Journal of Corporate
Law.
He is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey.
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Craig P. Bossong
Associate
 Craig
P. Bossong is an associate with Florio,
Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader and his
practice is concentrated in municipal
government work and general civil litigation.
Craig currently serves as Borough Attorney
for the Borough of Waldwick. He has previously
served as an assistant municipal attorney
for the Borough of Alpine, the Township
of Mahwah and has served as the Zoning
Board attorney for Washington Township.
Craig is also extremely active in the Bergen County Bar Association and is President-elect of the Young Lawyers Division. He is also currently a member of the municipal government, convention, membership and By-laws committees and has formerly served on the land use, civil practice, and general equity committees. Craig has also authored numerous articles that have been published in the Bergen Barrister.
For numerous years and in conjunction with the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, Mr. Bossong has coordinated the Bergen County High School Mock Trial competition. The competition is the largest in the state and involves approximately 32 high schools throughout Bergen County. It is a month long competition and involves more than 100 volunteer lawyers and Judges.
In addition to the Bergen County Bar Association, Craig is a member of the American Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and is a graduate of the Justice Morris Pashman American Inns of Court.
Craig earned a B.A. degree in Pre-law from the Pennsylvania State University.
He received his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law and was selected
as a three-time member of the Who’s
Who of American Law Students.
Craig is currently licensed to practice law in
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the District Court of New Jersey, and the Eastern and
Western Districts of Pennsylvania.
Robert Donchez
Associate
Mr. Donchez is an associate with Florio
Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader working in the
areas of litigation defense, labor and employment
and family law.
Robert received a Bachelor of Arts degree
from The Pennsylvania State University and
a Juris Doctorate from the Temple University
Beasley School of Law. During law school
Robert worked in Temple University’s Legal
Aid Office, assisting in domestic relations
related matters and participating in mediations
in Philadelphia Family Court.
Robert also served as a legal intern at
the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office and at Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader
prior to joining the firm full time.
Robert is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as well as
in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. He is a member of
the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Bar
Association.
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PRACTICE
AREAS
BANKING & COMMERCIAL
LENDING
Working on commercial loans, real estate transactions, foreclosure
and all types of collection.
CONSTRUCTION & PUBLIC CONTRACTING
Managing all phases of construction projects and assisting with procurement of
business with public entities.
EDUCATION
Advocating for school
districts and colleges to create and maintain outstanding educational
opportunities.
ENERGY
Developing business plans,
providing government affairs services, counseling, planning, assisting
with implementation, and sales/acquisitions of major generation facilities.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Counseling and litigating issues of federal, state and local
environmental law.
FAMILY
Resolving simple and complex issues such
as divorce, custody, support, paternity and pre nuptial agreements
GOVERNMENT & REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Gaining access through research and
relationships to produce results in public policy formation.
LABOR
& EMPLOYMENT
Handling labor and employment issues including wage and
benefit matters as well as discrimination and harassment cases
LITIGATION DEFENSE
Including general business, condemnation, product
liability, medical malpractice, toxic tort, class actions and insurance
coverage.
MUNICIPAL
Advising clients on complex matters including
bidding procedures, smart growth development, zoning restrictions and election
laws.
REAL ESTATE & LAND USE
Strategic planning for smart
growth and managed development for municipalities,
developers and land owners.
REDEVELOPMENT
Overseeing large scale redevelopment of urban areas
and parcel-specific suburban redevelopment, representing national and local
private developers seeking approvals.
OUR SERVICE-DRIVEN
APPROACH TO LAW IS
THE FOUNDATION OF OUR
FIRM'S SUCCESS AND HAS
FOSTERED A REPUTATION
FOR EXCELLENCE AND
CLIENT SATISFACTION.
Our objective is to be a Partner in
Our Clients' Success.
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