Kramer Levin Names Two Special Counsel

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP announced today that Marcus A. Colucci and Eugene C. Travers have been promoted to special counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2021.

“We commend Marcus and Gene for their significant contributions to the firm and our clients, and we wish them all the best for their continued success,” said Kramer Levin co-managing partners Paul H. Schoeman and Howard T. Spilko.

Marcus A. Colucci (Intellectual Property, New York) represents clients in complex patent and general commercial litigation in courts across the country, as well as in the licensing of intellectual property rights. Mr. Colucci represents both patent owners seeking to enforce their rights and companies defending against allegations of patent infringement. He has litigated disputes related to a diverse array of technologies, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, nutraceuticals, telecommunications systems, smartphones, network security systems, satellite radio systems and GPS. Mr. Colucci maintains an active pro bono practice. He received Kramer Levin’s Marvin Frankel Pro Bono Award in 2018 and 2019. Mr. Colucci earned his B.A. in biology, summa cum laude, from Manhattanville College. He earned his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law. 

Eugene C. Travers (Land Use, New York) represents developers, lenders, corporations, real estate investment trusts, not-for-profit institutions and other entities in land use, zoning and historic preservation law matters. Mr. Travers negotiates complex zoning lot mergers and transfers of development rights, conducts zoning due diligence and analyzes development potential for property acquisition and financing, and seeks discretionary land use approvals, including rezonings, zoning text amendments, special permits, variances and authorizations. Mr. Travers previously served as associate general counsel to a Manhattan-based hospitality and real estate development company. Mr. Travers earned his B.A. from Fairfield University. He earned his J.D. from New York Law School.