Donald Rassiger has joined Porizo, Bromberg & Newman as principal, the firm announced Monday Morning.
Rassiger focuses his practice on corporate transactions and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, joint ventures, financing arrangements and other complex business deals.
He will work in the firm’s offices in New York City and Parsippany.
Managing Partner Vito Gagliardi, jr., said the move continues to bolster Porzio’s growing corporate practice, while also bringing experience to labor, risk compliance and the construction and infrastructure sectors.
“Don is such a great fit for our firm both culturally and professionally as we continue the strategic growth of our transactional capabilities at Porzio,” he said. “With his breadth of knowledge, understanding of deal structure and reputation, we look forward to his leadership expanding our offerings and helping to provide our clients with the support they need to navigate deals efficiently.”
Cheryl Santieniello, principal and chair of Porzio’s Corporate Practice Group also applauded the announcement.
“With his experience advising both as outside counsel and senior in-house legal roles, Don is a perfect fit for our team here at Porzio,” she said. “We look forward to sharing his valuable perspective with our clients.”
Having served as Chief Legal Officer for multiple organizations, Rassiger brings an understanding of how legal advice is evaluated and implemented within businesses. A significant portion of his transactional experience involves companies operating in the construction and infrastructure sectors. He has represented stakeholders across the construction lifecycle, including owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, construction managers and program managers.
Rassiger also has negotiated hundreds of millions of dollars in construction-related claims and change orders, helping clients resolve complex disputes while protecting long-term‑ business and project goals. In addition, he regularly advises clients on Minority- and Women‑Owned Business (MWBE) certification, working with state and local agencies and municipalities to support compliance and contracting requirements. Don also advises clients on risk management and compliance issues that intersect with corporate transactions, including insurance and bonding matters, internal governance considerations, and safety ‑related risks.
“I was immediately drawn to Porzio after meeting with the team and learning more about their robust infrastructure,” he said. “As a respected firm in the region, I look forward to working across practice areas to provide practical, commercially grounded counsel that helps move complex transactions forward with confidence.”
Porzio, Bromberg & Newman has over 100 attorneys across 10 locations in Delaware, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico. To learn more about the firm’s service offering, as well as Porzio Compliance Services.
