About
Founded 1986
At Bellavia Blatt, PC, we proudly stand as a leading name in franchise and business law on a national scale. Established in 1986, our firm is dedicated to serving the legal needs of small businesses across New York State. Leonard A. Bellavia, our founder and senior partner, brings personal insight into the challenges faced by small enterprises—having been part of one of the largest automobile dealership groups in the region. His multifaceted background within that industry equips him with valuable knowledge often absent among legal practitioners today. He has successfully led numerous significant mass action lawsuits on behalf of hundreds of small firms standing up against Fortune 500 companies. Under his guidance, we've developed an exceptional track record litigating against prominent franchisors and government regulators alike.
Joining him is partner Steven H. Blatt who has been instrumental to our firm's achievements and expansion over time. With extensive expertise spanning complex commercial litigation as well as employment law matters—including franchise disputes and lender liability—he also excels at advising clients on employment issues such as those related to regulatory bodies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or New York State's Division of Human Rights.
Our overarching goal remains steadfast: we strive to exceed client expectations through unwavering professionalism combined with deep legal insight in an environment centered around achieving tangible results while honoring traditional attorney-client relationships.