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Joseph V. Frateschi

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jfrateschi@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (315) 214-2036  
- Syracuse, NY Office
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Joseph Frateschi, Public Finance attorney
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Joseph has extensive experience as a transaction counsel on real property, intellectual property and corporate matters. He also advises municipal agencies and public benefit corporations on a range of issues under New York municipal law.

He serves as bond counsel and issuer counsel on taxable and tax-exempt bond financings undertaken by local issuers. He also serves as special transaction counsel on large projects throughout New York State.

During law school, he served as a law clerk for the Hon. Glenn T. Suddaby of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York and the Hon. Frank P. Geraci, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.

Joe taught music industry law and ethics at Syracuse University and maintains an active playing schedule as a jazz saxophonist throughout Central New York.

Insights
November 25, 2025

New York Ordered to Issue CLCPA Regulations by February 2026

Gov. Hochul indicated an appeal, or even legislative change, may be pursued.
News
September 29, 2025

36 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys Selected to 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers® and Super Lawyers: Rising Stars® Lists

Super Lawyers is a national ranking service of accomplished attorneys who have achieved a high degree of professional achievement.
January 16, 2025

Recent News Coverage of Firm’s Newly Elected Partners

Several local chamber organizations and media outlets throughout the firm’s local markets shared the news.
January 6, 2025

Harris Beach Murtha Elects Nine New Partners

The recognized attorneys represent the first elected partners of the newly combined firm.
Events

Amelia McLean-Robertson and Joseph Frateschi to Speak at the Onondaga County Planning Federation 37th Annual Planning Symposium

March 19, 2026
Amelia McLean-Robertson and Joe Frateschi will discuss Case Law Updates for Planning and Zoning.

Three Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys to Guest Speak at NYSCAR Syracuse Chapter Relaunch Celebration

November 6, 2025
HBM guest speaking on topics in development, planning, and real estate law at upcoming NYSCAR event.

Amelia McLean-Robertson and Joseph Frateschi to Speak at the Onondaga County Planning Federation 36th Annual Planning Symposium

March 26, 2025
Amelia McLean-Robertson and Joe Frateschi will discuss Case Law Updates for Planning and Zoning.
External Publications
March 13, 2024

“Case Law Update for Planning and Zoning,” Onondaga County Planning Federation’s 35th Annual Planning Symposium

March 13, 2024

Land Use Planning and Zoning Case Law Update: A Survey of Pertinent 2023 Cases (speaker)

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Professional and Civic

  • Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation, Board Member, since 2018
  • Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music, Board Member, 2019-2022

Recognition

Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, State/Local/Municipal, 2025

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New York
Education

Syracuse University College of Law

JD 
2014
magna cum laude

Syracuse University

BM 
2011
summa cum laude

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Joseph Frateschi, Public Finance attorney

Joseph V. Frateschi

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jfrateschi@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Joseph Frateschi, Public Finance attorney

Joseph V. Frateschi

jfrateschi@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (315) 214-2036
Syracuse, NY Office

Profile

Joseph has extensive experience as a transaction counsel on real property, intellectual property and corporate matters. He also advises municipal agencies and public benefit corporations on a range of issues under New York municipal law.

He serves as bond counsel and issuer counsel on taxable and tax-exempt bond financings undertaken by local issuers. He also serves as special transaction counsel on large projects throughout New York State.

During law school, he served as a law clerk for the Hon. Glenn T. Suddaby of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York and the Hon. Frank P. Geraci, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.

Joe taught music industry law and ethics at Syracuse University and maintains an active playing schedule as a jazz saxophonist throughout Central New York.

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Legal Practices

Member of:

Appellate
Public Finance and Economic Development

Industry Teams

Member of:

Municipalities and Local Agencies
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Admissions

New York

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation, Board Member, since 2018
  • Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music, Board Member, 2019-2022

Recognition

Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, State/Local/Municipal, 2025

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