Alexander R. DiDonato focuses his practice on corporate and transactional law. He represents businesses, developers, lenders, property owners, entrepreneurs, and investors in a wide range of commercial real estate and business matters.

Commercial Real Estate
Alex advises clients throughout all stages of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and refinancing. He has particular experience representing clients in transactions involving hotels and multifamily developments, as well as commercial lending matters, including construction and building loans.

Business Formation, Transactions & Succession
Alex DiDonato also counsels businesses on entity formation, corporate governance, business purchases and sales, mergers and acquisitions, business succession planning, and family business matters. His practice regularly involves structuring complex asset and equity transactions designed to support long-term business growth.

Commercial Contracts & Negotiations
In addition, Alex negotiates and prepares a broad range of commercial agreements, including construction contracts and branding, licensing, marketing, supply, and distribution agreements. He works closely with clients to understand their business objectives and develop practical, well-structured legal solutions that support their financial well-being.

Bringing Complex Transactions to a Successful Close
One of Alex DiDonato’s defining strengths is his ability to consistently bring complex transactions to a successful close in an efficient manner. Clients value his skill to anticipate issues, manage risk, manage costs, and protect their interests while advancing their business objectives across real estate, finance, hospitality, and general business matters.

Bar & Court Admissions

  • State of New York

Education

  • Albany Law School, J.D., 2019
  • State University of New York at Albany, B.A., 2016

Awards and Recognitions

Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Named to Upstate New York Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” 2023-2025; no more than
2.5 percent of attorneys in any state have this distinction