John J. Polizzotto

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About John J. Polizzotto

For over 25 years, I’ve been the person law firms and professional services organizations call when the numbers don’t add up, when the structure doesn’t scale, or when leadership is in flux and someone needs to take the wheel. I’ve spent my career leading operations and finance from the inside—building systems from scratch, merging CFO and COO responsibilities, and helping firms navigate growth, transition, and complexity without losing control. I didn’t plan on being the go-to for turnarounds and rebuilds. But time and again, I’ve stepped into situations that needed clarity and calm: a managing partner suddenly out on leave, a startup scaling faster than its infrastructure could handle, a legacy firm losing visibility into its financial performance. In every case, I’ve helped stabilize the core, cut unnecessary costs, and design systems that last long after I’m gone. I know how law firms operate, what makes their business models unique, and where the real inefficiencies live. Today, through JOHN J POLIZZOTTO LLC, I’m available for full-time, part-time, or consulting roles—especially with firms who want a hands-on leader to help them work smarter, grow strategically, or reset their internal structure. If your organization is at a crossroads, let’s talk. I’m ready to help you move forward with confidence and control.