Cooper Levenson welcomes Pacifico Agnellini

Cooper Levenson announced that Pacifico S. Agnellini has joined the firm as a partner in the tax, business and gaming law practice groups. He concentrates his practice in the representation of businesses in all aspects of gaming law as well as real estate, transactional, tax and financing matters.
Agnellini has served as corporate counsel in the casino industry for the last nine years, most recently as vice president of legal affairs and risk management at Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc.
He was involved in the due diligence and financial aspects of Trump Entertainment’s 2005 restructuring and Trump Marina’s $475 million refinancing in 2003. While employed by Trump Entertainment, Agnellini was responsible for regulatory compliance, including drafting and revising policies. He recently completed a three-state multimillion dollar real estate acquisition for a client.
“Pat’s wealth of experience with tax law, business operational issues, and risk management brings a multifaceted and unique perspective to the table for our clients,” said Kenneth J. Calemmo, chief operating officer.
Agnellini holds a master of law in taxation degree from Villanova University School of Law, a juris doctorate from Widener University School of Law, and a bachelor of science in business administration and finance from Boston University School of Management. He is admitted to the New Jersey and Pennsylvania state bars, to the New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania United States district courts, and to the United States Tax Court.
Cooper Levenson is a full-service law firm with more than 70 attorneys and offices in Atlantic City, Cherry Hill, Newark, Princeton and Sea Isle City. The firm has regional offices in Bear, Del.; Harrisburg, Pa.; and Las Vegas, Nev.