Updated June 14, 2026. Originally published July 2012.
New York law company Menicucci, Villa & Associates PPLC has hired Relevant Public Relations as its new public relations agency of record. Relevant was selected for its proven record of success under the leadership of former business journalist Bart Horowitz.
The PR agency will develop several custom strategies for Menicucci, Villa & Associates, employing several PR practices, from traditional to digital, social media management, and more.
Menicucci, Villa & Associates PPLC are confident that Relevant PR has "a clear understanding of the legal system and firsthand experience in what it takes to be the best in your field in a city like New York."
For Horowitz and his team, working for the prestigious New York law firm is "an absolute privilege."
"The firm is among the region's foremost authorities on the legal details of banking and finance, including federal regulatory-compliance issues; residential and commercial real estate transactions; commercial litigation, and trusts and estates," he said. "This places founder Michael Menicucci and his team at the epicenter of the city's business community. I am thrilled to be playing a part in this."
Other details of the deal have not been disclosed.
Relevant Public Relations Status (2026)
Relevant Public Relations remains active under founder and president Barton Horowitz at relevantpr.com, headquartered at 1150 South Ave, Staten Island, NY. The firm positions itself as "America's Journalist-Empowered PR & Digital Marketing Firm" and continues to serve as the exclusive PR representative for the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) and the Staten Island MLS.
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