Mr. Cimino has 38 years of private practice in the practice areas listed, with 38 years of trial and appellate experience in the State Courts, and 24 years in the Federal Courts. He has received several special recognitions including:
- Certificate of Recognition, Volunteer Arbitration Program, Syracuse City Court, 1983, 1988
- Certificate of Appreciation, Syracuse Area Landmark Theatre, 1991, 1997
- Certificate for Distinguished Service, Pro Bono Panel, United States District Court, Northern District of New York, 1992
- Certificate of Honor, New York State Bar Association, Legal Advisor, High School Mock Trial Program, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2005
- Syracuse Area Music Award, Legal Advisor, 1997
- Certificate for Meritorious Service to the Legal Profession, Syracuse University College of Law, 1998
- Martindale Hubbell Directory
- Distinguished Lawyers in America since 1994
- Top Rated Lawyer in Litigation since 2015
- Legal Network, Top Lawyers in New York since 2013
- Strathmore's Whose Who Lifetime Member Professionals in America
- America's Most Honored Professionals
- American Registry since 2016
Admissions
- New York State
- United States District Court, Northern District of New York
- United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- Supreme Court of the United States of America
Memberships
- President’s Select Committee on Procedures for Judicial Discipline
- Criminal Law Section
- Onondaga County Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- Member Federal Bar Asssociation Northern District of New York
- Member New York State Bar Association, Former Member, President's Select Committee on Procedures for Judicial Discipline
- Member Criminal Law Section
- Member Onondaga County Bar Association
- Former Chair, Golf Outing Committee
- Former Member, Continuing Legal Education
- Member, High School Mock Trial
- Member, Criminal Law Committee
- Member, Nominating Committee
Education
- Christian Brothers Academy, Syracuse, New York, High School
- LeMoyne College, Syracuse, New York, B.S. Business
- Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York, J.D.