John Gentile is a partner in the law firm of Bellavia Gentile & Associates, LLP. in Mineola, New York. The firm has been handling automobile related transactions for nearly twenty (20) years and has developed a strong reputation in the industry. Since joining with Leonard Bellavia in 1991, Mr. Gentile has personally handled hundreds of buy/sell transactions over his years in practice.
These transactions have included sales to public companies; manufacturer buy-backs; voluntary terminations; sales of dealerships in bankruptcy; as well as standard dealership sales and purchase agreements. In connection with buy/sell agreements, Mr. Gentile also handles real estate matters which are often an integral part of a buy/sell transaction. His practice also includes litigation on behalf of automobile dealers in disputes with manufacturers, as well as financial workouts between dealerships and lending institutions.
Mr. Gentile has also prepared dealership valuations for his clients for both estate purposes and partner buy outs. Mr. Gentile is a frequent lecturer at automobile dealership seminars and is a quoted source in both local and national trade publications.
Practice Areas
- Automotive Franchise Law
- Commercial Transactions
- State and Federal Court Litigation
- Real Estate Law
- Personal Injury Law
Education
- Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1987) Editor - Hofstra Labor Law Journal
- New York University (B.S., 1984)
Bar Admissions
- New York State
- Nassau County
Community Involvement
- Kiwanis Club - Member and Counsel (Queens & New York)
- Long Island Cares Charity - Annual Dinner Committee
- Garden City Men's Club - Charitable Organization Member
