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Luciano L. Lama, Esq.
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Father-and-son partner team

Luciano L. Lama, Esq.

Partner

Luciano L. “Nino” Lama is a partner of The Lama Law Firm, LLP. He practices alongside his son, Luciano J. “Ciano” Lama, carrying forward a family tradition of service to Ithaca and Central New York.

A family tradition in practice

Personal attention. Candid guidance. Prepared advocacy.

Nino’s work reflects the principles that have guided the Lama family for generations: integrity, forthrightness, courtesy, careful preparation, and a commitment to putting the client’s interests first.

At The Lama Law Firm, clients work with the attorneys whose family name is on the firm. Nino and Ciano bring two generations of perspective to the legal matters entrusted to them.

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Pro bono service

Federal court recognition.

Luciano L. “Nino” Lama’s pro bono work is part of the firm’s commitment to serving people who need legal representation.

On October 21, 2026, the Federal Judiciary of the Second Circuit, in and for the Northern District of New York, awarded Lama Law Firm a Certificate of Appreciation for accepting and participating in a pro bono case in the United States District Court.

The certificate, signed by Chief U.S. District Judge Brenda K. Sannes, recognizes the firm’s conscientious performance of the important duty of pro bono representation.

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Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Lama Law Firm for federal court pro bono representation, dated October 21, 2026Certificate of Appreciation · October 21, 2026

Professional background

Experience, education & service.

Practice

  • Attorney at Law admitted in New York State and Federal Courts.
  • Member United States Supreme Court Bar
  • Practice includes: Civil plaintiff and defense representation in Federal and State Courts; Criminal defense in Federal and State Courts; Trial and arbitration experience; General Practice.

Advisory Counsel, 1973–1990

  • Dryden Mutual Insurance Company (chairman)
  • Hanover Insurance Company
  • Great American Insurance Company (chairman)
  • Progressive Casualty Company
  • Cortland Cooperative Insurance Company

Professional & Academic Experience

  • 1979–1983: Consultant to Neil Poppensiek, Risk Manager for Cornell University; Self-insured program
  • 1980–1983: Board of Directors of the Independent Insurance Agents Association of New York State; Chairman, Technical Conference Committee; Chairman, Education Committee; Member, Liaison Committee
  • 1976–1980: Adjunct Faculty, Tompkins Cortland Community College School of Business
  • 1978–present: Adjunct Professor, Ithaca College School of Business
  • 1985: Instructor, NY Association of Certified Public Accountants (Manhattan chapter)

Education

  • B.A.: S.U.N.Y at Binghamton
  • Juris Doctor: Saint Thomas University School of Law, Miami; Honors: Dean's List, Law Review.

Publications

Independent perspectives

Selected client reviews.

Read about individual experiences with our family-owned firm, and explore the complete reviews on the independent platforms below.

“Working with Nino I felt very comfortable and confident!”
AnonymousJuly 1, 2025 · Selected excerptRead on Lawyers.com
“Nino was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable, and fair.”
Taniqua StewartFebruary 11, 2015 · Selected excerptRead on Lawyer.com

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