Rocco Cozza

About Rocco Cozza

When founders are scaling fast, making big decisions, or managing high-stakes transitions, they don’t need a lawyer. They need a strategic partner who sees around corners.That’s where I come in.I work with founders, executives, and high-net-worth individuals as both \"Strategic Advisor and Fractional General Counsel,\" helping them structure smarter deals, protect their assets, pressure-test big moves, and lead with clarity under pressure.Whether you’re:* Restructuring a team or cap table* Negotiating a complex partnership or exit* Building a succession plan to protect your legacy* Or simply need a seasoned voice in the room who’s not afraid to challenge you, I offer high-trust advisory built for what’s next.What I Do:* Deal structuring and negotiation strategy* Legal frameworks that align with business growth* Asset protection and succession planning* Strategic decision-making in moments of complexity or chaos* Ongoing advisory for entrepreneurs scaling past 7-figuresClients don’t hire me to “review a contract.” They bring me in to protect their vision, simplify complexity, and help them make sharper decisions with less friction.Who I Work With:* Founders and business owners generating $1M–$50M+* High Net Wort Individuals (HNWI) with holdings, estates, or legacy assets* Family office leaders, COOs, GCs, and trusted advisors* Entrepreneurs seeking a legal + strategic right handWith 20+ years of legal experience and a background building businesses, including my own multi–7-figure firm, I understand both the pressure and potential of growth. I’m here to bring structure, foresight, and peace of mind, so you can focus on scaling what matters.Ways to work together:Strategic Retainer • Fractional GC • Flat-Fee Projects Let’s connect: or you\'re making big moves, let’s make sure they’re the right ones.

Experience

1. Founder, Managing Partner & Strategic Legal Advisor

   Cozza Law Group Pllc

   Nov 2019 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Entrepreneurs, executives, and high-net-worth individuals don’t need just a lawyer; they need a strategic partner who understands the intersection of business, law, and leadership.That’s where I come in.I work alongside founders and decision-makers to help them navigate pivotal moments, structuring partnerships, mitigating risks, aligning legal frameworks with business goals, and making confident decisions under pressure. My experience spans 20+ years in big law and corporate settings, now translated into a nimble, modern advisory model that meets clients where they are.Clients rely on me to offer clarity when complexity threatens momentum and to help protect what they’ve built while planning for what’s next.My services are ideal for- Founders, owners & executives scaling $1M–$50M+ businesses - HNWIs managing estates, trusts, or real estate holdings - Family office managers & private wealth advisors - Real estate developers, healthcare leaders, and professional service firms - Teams seeking a legal strategy integrated with EOS or operational goalsWhether through a monthly retainer, project-based support, or fractional general counsel model. I bring calm, strategic thinking to every conversation.Learn more at

Education

• Waynesburg University

  MBA, Applied Business

  2007 — 2008

• Washington & Jefferson College

  B.A., Psychology

  1995 — 1999

• Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University

  J.D., Law

  2000 — 2003