Buccino Promotes Christopher L. Picone

Christopher L. Picone Named President and General Counsel

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Oct 05, 2010, 04:38 ET

CHICAGO, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Buccino & Associates, Inc., ("Buccino") one of America's premier financial and strategic advisory firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher L. Picone to President and General Counsel. Mr. Picone will continue to divide his time between the firm's Chicago and New York offices. Prior to his appointment as President and General Counsel, Mr. Picone served as a Managing Director and head of the firm's national real estate practice.

As President and General Counsel of Buccino, Mr. Picone will be responsible for the day-to-day business operations of the firm and all legal matters as well as supervision of the firm's professional and administrative staff in its Chicago and New York offices. Mr. Picone will also continue to manage the firm's national real estate practice.

Mr. Picone earned his Juris Doctor (with Distinction) from the John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois. He also holds an LLM (Taxation) from DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois and earned his Bachelor in Business Administration from Loyola University of Chicago.

Gerald P. Buccino, Chairman and CEO of the firm, said, "I am pleased to promote Chris to the positions of President and General Counsel in our firm. During his tenure with us he has impressed me with his outstanding technical and business skills. In addition, he develops and maintains close relationships with our clients who appreciate his dedication to superior client service. I am excited to work with Chris in his new roles to continue to grow our practice and build on our reputation as an industry leader."

Mr. Buccino will continue as the firm's Chairman and CEO, a position he has held since 1992, and will focus on client engagements, business development and expanding the firm's national and international client base. Mr. Buccino will also explore the implementation of various strategic initiatives to expand the firm's global presence.

About Buccino & Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1981, Buccino & Associates, Inc. is one of America's premier strategic and financial consulting firms providing clients comprehensive advisory services designed to enhance cash flow and position companies for long-term profitability. Services include strategic and financial assessment of business operations; turnaround consulting; financial advisory services to lenders, creditors and other economic stakeholders; crisis and interim management; valuation; real estate; insolvency and reorganization services; corporate restructuring; forensic analysis; litigation support and expert testimony.