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Patrick M. Malgieri

Of Counsel

pmalgieri@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (914) 298-3000  
- Rochester, NY Office
- White Plains, NY Office
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Patrick Malgieri
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Pat represents a host of real estate developers, investors and commercial lending institutions, focusing on commercial real estate acquisitions, sales, leasing and finance. He also represents lenders and borrowers in corporate finance transactions, as well as municipalities and local government agencies in economic development projects and governmental law issues.

Since 1983, he has been engaged in public finance as bond counsel, underwriter’s and private placement agent’s counsel, letter of credit issuer’s counsel, trustee’s counsel and special transaction counsel.   He has been listed in the “Red Book” of nationally-recognized bond counsel for more than 20 years.  Pat is well-versed in New York municipal law, serving as counsel and special counsel to several localities and authorities.

  • Represented borrower in connection with $80 million financing of corporate acquisition and working capital requirements.
  • Represented real estate developer in acquisition of multi-million dollar acquisition of apartment complexes.
  • Represented developer in financing of several student housing complexes.
  • Represented hotel developer in several acquisitions of multiple hotel properties throughout the northeast and southeast United States.
  • Represented municipality in creation of tourism and resort redevelopment zoning district in connection with redevelopment of regional shopping mall.
  • Represented municipality in connection with negotiation of payment in-lieu-of tax agreement and "PILOT Increment" financing of regional shopping mall.
  • Represent several commercial banking institutions in connection with secured and unsecured corporate finance transactions, including participation and syndicated transactions.
  • Represented syndicate group of lending institutions in acquisition of bank-qualified tax-exempt bonds financing the construction of student housing facility.
  • Represented undergraduate liberal arts college in the issuance of tax-exempt multi-modal variable rate bonds.
  • Represented letter of credit issuers in connection with numerous taxable and tax-exempt bonds.
  • Served as bond counsel to several municipalities in connection with their issuance of tax exempt general obligation notes and bonds.
Insights
June 12, 2020

Repeal of Civil Rights Law 50-a Makes Police Disciplinary Records Public Through FOIL

Municipalities in New York State should be ready to respond to an increased amount of Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”) requests as a resu
May 5, 2020

Federal Reserve Issues Guidance for COVID-19 Main Street Lending Program

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has announced that it is establishing a Main Street Lending Program (collectively, the
April 30, 2020

Paycheck Protection Program Lenders Face Lawsuits Over Lending Practices

In response to the devastating economic impacts of COVID-19, Congress enacted the historic economic stimulus bill – Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
April 8, 2020

Temporary Bank Forbearance on Loans Due to COVID-19 Hardships

On March 21, 2020, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued New York Executive Order 202.9, “Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of La
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September 29, 2026

41 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys Selected to 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers® and Super Lawyers: Rising Stars® Lists

The list recognizes accomplished attorneys who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
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.
June 5, 2025

Chambers USA 2025 Rankings Recognize 18 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys and Nine Practice Areas

The independent legal research company operating across 200 jurisdictions delivers rankings and insights about leading lawyers and firms.
August 22, 2024

30 Harris Beach Attorneys Named in 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Edition

Nine attorneys were named Upstate New York Rising Stars, a category that focuses on attorneys who have practiced for 10 years or less.
June 7, 2024

Chambers USA 2024 Rankings Recognize Nine Harris Beach Attorneys and Six Practice Areas

Nine Harris Beach PLLC attorneys earned recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: A Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers in Business.
October 15, 2021

72 Attorneys from Harris Beach Recognized in 2021 Edition of Super Lawyers

Partners, senior counsel and associates from Harris Beach PLLC offices across New York have been named to the 2021 edition of Super Lawyers,
August 20, 2020

81 Harris Beach Lawyers Recognized in 2021 Best Lawyers List; 10 Named Lawyers of the Year

Attorneys from Harris Beach PLLC are named as Best Lawyers, Lawyers of the Year and “Ones to Watch” in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers
November 12, 2019

79 Attorneys from Harris Beach Named to 2019 Super Lawyers List

A total of 79 Harris Beach PLLC attorneys have been named to the 2019 edition of Super Lawyers, a peer-based rating service that recognizes
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Professional and Civic

  • American Bar Association, member
  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • Monroe County Bar Association, member
  • Rochester Historical Society, member, board of directors
  • Urban League of Greater Rochester, member, board of directors
  • Urban League of Greater Rochester Economic Development Corporation, member, board of directors
  • Legal Aid Society of Rochester, member, board of directors

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers, Banking Law, since 2012
  • Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Litigation – Municipal, 2019 and 2021
  • Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Public Finance Law, 2020
  • Chambers USA, Upstate New York – Real Estate, since 2017
  • Best Lawyers, Banking and Finance Law; Litigation – Municipal; Public Finance Law; Real Estate Law, since 2003
  • Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Banking and Finance Law, 2009 and 2018
Admissions
New YorkU.S. District Court, New York - Western District
Education

Cornell Law School

JD 
1979

College of the Holy Cross

BA 
1979
magna cum laude

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Commercial Real Estate
Public Finance and Economic Development

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Member of:

Financial Institutions
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Real Estate Developers
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Patrick Malgieri

Patrick M. Malgieri

Of Counsel

pmalgieri@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Patrick Malgieri

Patrick M. Malgieri

pmalgieri@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (914) 298-3000
Rochester, NY Office
White Plains, NY Office

Profile

Pat represents a host of real estate developers, investors and commercial lending institutions, focusing on commercial real estate acquisitions, sales, leasing and finance. He also represents lenders and borrowers in corporate finance transactions, as well as municipalities and local government agencies in economic development projects and governmental law issues.

Since 1983, he has been engaged in public finance as bond counsel, underwriter’s and private placement agent’s counsel, letter of credit issuer’s counsel, trustee’s counsel and special transaction counsel.   He has been listed in the “Red Book” of nationally-recognized bond counsel for more than 20 years.  Pat is well-versed in New York municipal law, serving as counsel and special counsel to several localities and authorities.

Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Member of:

Commercial Real Estate
Public Finance and Economic Development

Industry Teams

Member of:

Financial Institutions
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Real Estate Developers

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Admissions

New YorkU.S. District Court, New York - Western District

Representative Matters

  • Represented borrower in connection with $80 million financing of corporate acquisition and working capital requirements.
  • Represented real estate developer in acquisition of multi-million dollar acquisition of apartment complexes.
  • Represented developer in financing of several student housing complexes.
  • Represented hotel developer in several acquisitions of multiple hotel properties throughout the northeast and southeast United States.
  • Represented municipality in creation of tourism and resort redevelopment zoning district in connection with redevelopment of regional shopping mall.
  • Represented municipality in connection with negotiation of payment in-lieu-of tax agreement and “PILOT Increment” financing of regional shopping mall.
  • Represent several commercial banking institutions in connection with secured and unsecured corporate finance transactions, including participation and syndicated transactions.
  • Represented syndicate group of lending institutions in acquisition of bank-qualified tax-exempt bonds financing the construction of student housing facility.
  • Represented undergraduate liberal arts college in the issuance of tax-exempt multi-modal variable rate bonds.
  • Represented letter of credit issuers in connection with numerous taxable and tax-exempt bonds.
  • Served as bond counsel to several municipalities in connection with their issuance of tax exempt general obligation notes and bonds.

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • American Bar Association, member
  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • Monroe County Bar Association, member
  • Rochester Historical Society, member, board of directors
  • Urban League of Greater Rochester, member, board of directors
  • Urban League of Greater Rochester Economic Development Corporation, member, board of directors
  • Legal Aid Society of Rochester, member, board of directors

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers, Banking Law, since 2012
  • Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Litigation – Municipal, 2019 and 2021
  • Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Public Finance Law, 2020
  • Chambers USA, Upstate New York – Real Estate, since 2017
  • Best Lawyers, Banking and Finance Law; Litigation – Municipal; Public Finance Law; Real Estate Law, since 2003
  • Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Banking and Finance Law, 2009 and 2018
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