Amedeo Zmarandoiu

Associate

Buffalo

Phone: 716.854.3400 x324

Fax: 716.332.0336

Practice Areas

AI Law, Compliance & Emerging Technology

Banking & Finance Law

Business Litigation

Property Insurance Litigation

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About Me

Amedeo Zmarandoiu focuses his practice on banking and creditors’ rights matters, while also advising clients in business law, business litigation, and AI law, compliance, and emerging technology. He serves clients with a practical and business-oriented approach, working to understand their objectives, assess risk clearly, and develop efficient legal strategies aligned with real-world commercial priorities.

Amedeo represents financial institutions, lenders, businesses, and other commercial clients in matters involving loan enforcement, workouts, restructurings, foreclosures, collections, contract disputes, commercial litigation, and general business counseling. He works with clients across a range of industries, including banking and financial services, technology, manufacturing, professional services, and other commercial sectors.

In addition to his work in creditors’ rights and commercial matters, Amedeo brings an international perspective to his practice as an attorney admitted in both New York and Italy. His background includes cross-border legal experience and work connected to complex business and corporate environments, allowing him to approach client matters with both legal precision and commercial awareness. He also has a strong interest in the evolving legal issues surrounding artificial intelligence, compliance, privacy, and emerging technologies.

Outside of work, Amedeo enjoys music, traveling, and experiencing new cultures, and he values opportunities to give back to the community.

Credentials & Achievements

Education:

Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude

University at Buffalo School of Law, LL.M., Phi Alpha Delta

Admissions: 

Italy

New York

United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Achievements: 

Best Corporate Counsel Team in the Sport Industry (Ferrari), Top Legal Corporate Counsel Awards, 2023

Juris Doctor, 13th & 14th Annual Men of Integrity Awards, 2024

Professional Focus

Capabilities:

  • Represents financial institutions, lenders, and other commercial clients in banking and creditors’ rights matters
  • Assists with loan enforcement, workouts, restructurings, foreclosures, and collections strategy
  • Handles commercial litigation and contract disputes on behalf of business clients
  • Advises businesses on general corporate and commercial matters, including contract drafting, review, and negotiation
  • Assists with business formation, governance matters, and operational legal issues
  • Supports clients in dispute resolution, motion practice, and litigation strategy
  • Advises on artificial intelligence, compliance, privacy, and emerging technology issues affecting business operations
  • Assists with cross-border business matters involving U.S. and Italian legal or commercial considerations

Industries Served:

  • Banking & Finance
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Professional & Business Services
  • Health Services
  • Transportation & Aerospace
  • Advanced Manufacturing & Materials
  • Information Technology & Software

Affiliations

  • Bar Association of Erie County, Membership Committee

  • UB Law Alumni Association, GOLD Group, Board of Directors

  • Italian-American Law Students Association, Founder
  • New York State Bar Association

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