Frank J. Vavonese
- C. Clare Pulvirenti
- Our Attorneys
- Daniel M. Austin
- Kenneth J. Bobrycki
- Roger W. Bradley
- Jonathan E. Fox
- Elizabeth A. Genung
- Louis Levine
- Joseph P. Morawski
- Susan E. Otto
- Robert S. Scalione
- Robert G. Smith
- Richard M. Storto
- Justin A. Tarantino
- Michael R. Vaccaro
- Frank J. Vavonese
- Holly Salop Wallace
- Howard J. Woronov
- Jennifer C. Driver, Of Counsel
- Patrick K. Greene, Of Counsel
- C. Clare Pulvirenti
- Our Attorneys
- Daniel M. Austin
- Kenneth J. Bobrycki
- Roger W. Bradley
- Jonathan E. Fox
- Elizabeth A. Genung
- Louis Levine
- Joseph P. Morawski
- Susan E. Otto
- Robert S. Scalione
- Robert G. Smith
- Richard M. Storto
- Justin A. Tarantino
- Michael R. Vaccaro
- Frank J. Vavonese
- Holly Salop Wallace
- Howard J. Woronov
- Jennifer C. Driver, Of Counsel
- Patrick K. Greene, Of Counsel
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Frank R. Vavonese Retired from Melvin & Melvin in 2017.
Prior to joining Melvin & Melvin, PLLC, in 2006, Mr. Vavonese was with the Vavonese Law Firm, PLLC, a general practice firm with a concentration in domestic relations. Mr. Vavonese has broad experience in “people-based” practice serving the legal needs of individuals, families, and small businesses. This experience has helped him gain the expertise to meet the day-to-day challenges that businesses and institutional-based practices might choose to avoid. His over thirty-one years of practice has provided Mr. Vavonese with the necessary knowledge of the law and system to advocate effectively for the “little guy.”
Education
- Boston College (J.D., 1974)
- Canisius College (B.A., 1971)
Admitted
- 1982, United States Supreme Court
- 1975, New York
- 1975, United States District Court, Northern District of New York
Honors and Affiliations
Onondaga County Bar Association
- Family Law Section
Community Organizations
- Christian Brothers Academy Alumni Association
- Canisius College Alumni Association of Central New York
- Canisius College Board of Regents “Emeritus”
- Italian American Athletic Club
Prior Work Experience
- Vavonese Law Office, PLLC