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Matthew P. Ricci joined Tully Rinckey PLLC in 2022 and focuses his practice on federal sector labor and employment and New York State employment law out of the Albany office. Matthew has experience litigating cases on behalf of employees at the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR), and in both state and federal courts. He also has extensive experience negotiating settlement agreement on behalf of federal and state employees, defending and taking numerous depositions and preparing successful oppositions to summary judgment motions.Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Matthew practiced as an associate attorney with a personal injury and medical malpractice firm in Albany, New York. In this position, he litigated personal injury and medical malpractice claims advocating for seriously injured clients in both New York State Supreme and federal courts to help them receive proper compensation for their injuries. He has also represented clients for constitutional rights violations in federal court.Matthew is currently admitted to practice law in New York State and admitted to the United States District Court Northern District of New York. He earned his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego, with a concentration in political science and minors in criminal justice and communication/social interaction. Matthew received his juris doctor from Albany Law School where he also worked on the Albany Government Law Journal as a sub-editor.When not working, Matthew enjoys spending time playing golf and watching football.

Matthew C. Hug is the principal attorney at HugLaw, PLLC.  His practice is limited to litigation with an emphasis on personal injury, criminal defense, commercial litigation and appeals.  Mr. Hug's appellate experience is extensive and has argued cases before the NYS Supreme Court Appellate Division, Second, Third and Fourth Departments.  He has had four cases before tne New York State Court of Appeals.. Among the most important cases Mr. Hug has worked on was People v. Weaver, in which he succussefully argued before the NY Court of Appeals that police should not be permitted to place a GPS device on the vehicles of private citizens without a warrant.  This case was reported by numerous news agencies, including the New York Times, ABC News, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the Albany Times Union, the Troy Record, WGY, Talk 1300, WNYT and WTEN.  This historic decision was later cited by the United States Supreme Court when they dealt with the issue.. Mr. Hug has represented individuals charged with crimes by the New York State Attorney General's Office and has represented large corporations involved in complex commercial litigation.. Before he opened his own practice, Mr. Hug worked as an Appellate Court Attorney for the New York State Supreme Court, Third Judicial Department.  Prior to working for the Appellate Division, Mr. Hug received his J.D. from Albany Law School, where he graduated summa cum laude (and was in the top 10 of his graduating class).  During his time at Albany Law School, he was one of the first recepients of the Dean Sponsler Fellowship that was awarded  after finishing his first year with the 2nd highest GPA.  He later was awarded the Frank Patterson Prize.  While at Albany Law School, he served as a judicial intern with Hon. George B. Ceresia of the NYS Supreme Court and worked as a summer associate with Bond Schoeneck & King, PLLC in both Albany and Syracuse, New York.. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Hug received a M.A. from the State University at Albany in United States History.  He also has a B.A. in the same discipline from the same institution.  In 2011, Mr. Hug was appointed by the Appellate Division, Third Department as a member of the Committee on Character and Fitness to a five year term.

Matt Dillon joined Martin, Harding, and Mazzotti in January 2020, bringing with him over a decade of legal experience. His practice focuses on personal injury litigation, particularly in the fields of motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, construction, product liability, and premises liability. Matt has litigated and tried cases in local, state, and federal courts throughout New York State. He has lectured and published on legal issues including trial tactics, e-discovery, social media, trucking and transportation, food safety, and state and federal laws. Matt is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Albany County Bar Association, and the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association.. A lifelong resident of the Capital Region, Matt is committed to his community and devotes his time to providing a meaningful and positive impact. He is a member of the Board of Advisors for the Capital District YMCA – Bethlehem Branch and is the Vice-President for the Greater Capital District Italian American Bar Association. Matt is also a member of the Capital Region Chamber’s 2019-2020 Leadership Tech Valley class. He has volunteered for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as part of their Executive Committee, Light the Night, and Team in Training programs. Matt also maintains strong connections to his alma maters, Stonehill College, and Albany Law School.

Mathew B. Tully is one of Tully Rinckey PLLC’s two founding partners. In 2004, Mat worked with his friend from college, Greg T. Rinckey to establish the foundation of what is today Tully Rinckey PLLC. Mat is one of a small number of lawyers licensed to practice law in three different countries. He is an Attorney and Counselor at Law in New York State and is on the rolls of Solicitors in England and Wales as well as being on the rolls of Solicitors in the Republic of Ireland.. As a practicing Attorney, Mat is one of a small number of Attorneys alive today who has litigated and won before the highest Court in New York State (the New York State Court of Appeals) as well as had a Writ of Certiorari granted and a remand ordered by the Supreme Court of the United States amongst many other appellate victories in various Appellate Courts. While best known as an employment law Attorney, his current focus is helping mid-sized multinational businesses with complex legal issues.. Before launching his legal career in 2003, Mat served for three years in the U.S. Army as a field artillery officer. After suffering from military discrimination at the hands of his civilian employer, Mat went to law school and received his Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School in 2002. While attending law school part time at night he worked in the Legal Department of Morgan Stanley as a paralegal, his office was on the 65th floor of 2 World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. In 2012, Mat received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a suicide bombing while serving in Afghanistan. His service there also afforded him the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Badge. His deployment to Afghanistan marked the third time since founding the firm that Mat left his business to selflessly serve the nation.

Maryanne Low-Haviland grew up in Cooperstown, New York. She graduated from Hamilton College in 1988, where she majored in Government and minored in English Literature. She went directly from Hamilton to Albany Law School , graduating in 1991. While Maryanne will always consider Cooperstown in some way to be her “home”, she also found the Capital Region to be a wonderful place to live and, ultimately, decided to remain in the Albany area following law school graduation. Having participated extensively as a successful participant and coach in the Moot Court Program at Albany Law School, Maryanne enjoyed litigation and focused in this area almost immediately upon graduation. She has successfully tried personal injury, discrimination and matrimonial cases over the years on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants.. When Maryanne was offered a position as an attorney in the case management unit at Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, she welcomed the opportunity to combine her litigation and negotiation skills with her desire to have direct client contact and to help clients through difficult periods in their lives. Maryanne is a member of the New York State and Federal Bar Associations.. Maryanne is very involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, whose mission is to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. She lives in Guilderland with her Husband, Charles R. Haviland, Jr., her daughter, Sarah, and her son, Will. Maryanne is an avid equestrian. When she is not in the office, she can often be found at the stable with her daughter, who shares her passion for horses and showing.

Lorraine R. Silverman is a Partner with Copps DiPaola Silverman, PLLC. She practices exclusively in the field of matrimonial and family law and represents individuals in the negotiation and litigation of all family law matters, including, but not limited to divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, domestic violence matters, intimate partner companion animal (“pet”) custody disputes, intimate partner real / personal property disputes, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. She has extensive experience representing clients in both Supreme and Family Court. As part of her practice, Ms. Silverman also serves as an Attorney for Children in Albany County. Ms. Silverman was selected as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2016 – 2021.. In addition to her private practice, Ms. Silverman serves on a number of Committees, Boards, and participates in other volunteer civic activities throughout the community. For example, Ms. Silverman was to the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Children & the Law where she currently serves as the Committee Chair. In 2021, she was appointed to the New York State Bar Association’s Committee to Review Judicial Nominations. She was also appointed to the Albany County Bar Association’s Board of Directors where she currently serves as the Chair of its Pro Bono Committee. Ms. Silverman serves as a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Family Law Section, a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Family Law Section’s Committee on Domestic Violence, a member of the Cyber & Sexual Assault Task Force, and a member of the Capital District Women’s Bar Association. Finally, Ms. Silverman provides free and reduced fee legal assistance to victims of domestic violence through The Legal Project’s Pro Bono and Reduced Fee Attorney Panel. Copps DiPaola Silverman, PLLC hosts a free legal clinic once per month through The Legal Project on various family law topics, and our Attorneys volunteer multiple times per month at the Albany County Bar Association’s Family Court’s Virtual Help Center to provide free legal advice to litigants in need. In addition, Ms. Silverman served as immediate past-President of the School’s Out, Inc. Board of Directors, which is a before and after school program in the Town of Bethlehem for working parents.. Ms. Silverman has also lectured for Certified Legal Education (CLE) programs sponsored by the Appellate Division Third Judicial Department’s Office of Attorneys for Children, the New York State Bar Association, the Albany County Bar Association, the Empire Justice Center, and The Legal Project. Ms. Silverman has also provided educational trainings for the community on various topics related to matrimonial and family law.. Ms. Silverman also serves her community politically. In 2018, she was elected by the Albany County Democratic Committee to serve on the Executive Board as Treasurer, and she has been a Committee Person for the Bethlehem Democratic Committee since 2017. In 2018, she served as Treasurer for a successful Democratic New York State Supreme Court Judicial Candidate. She served as Chair of the Albany County Democratic Committee’s 2018 Law Committee, and served as the Secretary for the 2018 New York Third Judicial District Convention of the Democratic Party. She currently serves at Co-Chair of the 2021 Albany County Democratic Committee’s Law Committee.. Ms. Silverman graduated cum laude from Ithaca College. She then went on to receive her J.D. degree with a concentration in family and elder law from Albany Law School, where she received the Martin H. Belsky Graduation Prize for Commitment to Public Interest.. Ms. Silverman resides in Altamont, New York with her husband (Adam), and their son and two dogs.

Linda B. Johnson is a partner at Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP and works out of the Albany office. She is a member of the Litigation, Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Construction Law practice groups. Linda initially joined the firm in 2003. She rejoined the firm in 2010 after serving as an appellate court attorney for the New York State Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Third Judicial Department from 2009-2010. Linda is also the Special Appellate Counsel for Rensselaer County, handling criminal appeals. She has served in this role since September 2016.. Linda focuses her private practice on plaintiff’s personal injury, civil and criminal appeals, construction disputes, Article 81 Guardianship proceedings and general litigation. Linda has extensive in-court trial, motion practice, negotiation and mediation experience, and has written and argued countless appeals.. In October 2015, Linda graduated from the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming. She served as a board member to the Trial Lawyers College Alumni Board from October 2015 until November 2018. Linda has lectured on topics such as the use of active listening to improve trial skills for the Academy of Trial Lawyers, Women in the Law for the New York State Bar Association, mechanic’s liens and related considerations for construction industry clients, the litigation of Article 81 Guardianship proceedings, and family business dispute litigation.. Linda has served on the New York State Character & Fitness Committee since April 2011. She is a Past President of the Capital District Women’s Bar Association (CDWBA). She received the Kimberly A. Troisi-Paton Leadership Award from the CDWBA in June 2018 for demonstrating enduring commitment to CDWBA and the community through consistent leadership, perseverance, and selfless dedication to the greater good. Linda has been a delegate to the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) for several years, and was a 2018 WBASNY Convention Committee co-chair. Linda serves on the Board of Directors of the Rensselaer County Bar Association and is the alternate delegate to NYSBA. Linda is a member of the Albany County Bar Association and New York State Bar Association.. Linda is a co-founder of the East Greenbush Ski Club, a not-for-profit community organization that brings families together for skiing fun at an affordable cost. She volunteers her time as tennis coach to the local Special Olympics tennis team called the Capital Region Aces, often bringing her two daughters, Haylee (13) and Lindsey (11) with her to help as “kid coaches”. Linda earned her first degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do in June 2018.. Linda maintains a Martindale Hubble rating of AV and an AVVO rating of 5 stars.. Representative reported appellate decisions include People v Greenfield, 167 AD3d 1060 (3d Dept 2018); People v James, 147 AD3d 1211 (3d Dept 2017); People v Lewis, 118 AD3d 1125 (3d Dept 2014); People v Bouton, 107 AD3d 1035 (3d Dept 2013); Satra Realty, LLC v Knovel Corp., 93 AD3d 1128 (3d Dept 2012); People v Leszczynski, 96 AD3d 1162 (3d Dept 2012); Small Bus. Loan Source v 4 Dogs of Syracuse, 81 AD3d 1390 (4th Dept 2011); Brightman v Hackett, 81 AD3d 1200 (3d Dept 2011); Maines Paper & Food Svc. Inc. v Losco Group, Inc., 36 AD3d 1047 (3d Dept 2007); Smith v Genardo, 27 AD3d 821 (3d Dept 2006); LaMonte v County of Broome, 20 AD3d 756 (3d Dept 2005).

Lauren has dedicated herself to helping individuals with their family legal matters since 2009.  She has extensive experience representing clients in separation, divorce, child custody, child visitation, paternity, child support, maintenance (alimony), pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and post-judgment enforcement and modification matters. Lauren is also trained in the practice of Collaborative Divorce - a non-adversarial method to divorce that is focused on achieving a civil, respectful and fair divorce outside of court. Lauren also maintains an active adoption practice as well as an estate planning practice.. Family problems must be resolved quickly, cost-effectively, and in a way that addresses the client's short and long term needs in a practical way. Lauren understands this and works to craft individualized solutions that are practical, realistic, and account for each client's unique facts. Whether the matter is resolved in court or at the negotiation table, Lauren advocates for her clients in a professional and zealous manner while remaining sensitive to the many emotions and concerns that are a natural part of any family issue. She truly enjoys the work she does and the clients she has had the privilege to represent.. Lauren was named to the Super Lawyers list in the area of Family Law in 2014-2019 and has received other awards in recognition of her professionalism and advocacy in the areas of Family and Matrimonial Law.. Lauren's other involvements in the legal and non-legal community include: serving on several committees for the New York State Bar Association, sitting on the Board of the Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District and the Board of the Shaker Heritage Society, and volunteering her time as a foster parent for a local dog rescue.. Whenever she has a free moment, Lauren can be found hiking a mountain with her husband, tackling a new home improvement project, or spending time with her beloved rescue dog, Sam.

Kelly has been practicing law for 23 years and has brought more than 25 cases to jury verdicts with a greater than 90% success rate. She is passionate about creating equal opportunities in the workplace and is determined to fight for all employees. In addition, Kelly is a Board Advisor for the Albany Therapeutic Riding Center— a nonprofit organization that provides equine programs for people with physical and emotional disabilities. Kelly also volunteers with The Legal Project dedicating her time to the legal needs of the most vulnerable members of the Capital Region.. Over the last decade, Kelly has developed a practice focused on employment law. Her caseload has included representing employees that have experienced discrimination, sexual harassment, USERRA violations, and NYS and federal wage and hour violations. Her cases are filed in both federal and state courts in New York State as well as with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), The New York Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”). Kelly is proud to have worked with multiple female law enforcement officers fighting to shatter some of the thickest glass ceilings in the public workforce.

Jonathan D. Warner is the co-founder and managing partner at Warner & Warner, PLLC in Albany New York. Jonathan focuses his practice in the areas of Consumer Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Defense Law, Consumers’ Rights Law, and Mortgage Modification assistance.. Prior to attending law school, Jonathan graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from SUNY Albany in 2007. Thereafter, Jonathan graduated from the Michigan State University College of Law in 2011.. Additionally, Jonathan had the privilege of serving as a summer judicial intern with the U.S. District Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York, where he clerked for Hon. Lawrence E. Kahn and thereafter for Hon. Robert E. Littlefield, Jr., respectively.. Jonathan is passionate about providing pro bono services to members of the Capital Region community. In recognition of his pro bono efforts, Jonathan was awarded the 2014 Kurt Clobridge Memorial Award for Pro Bono Service by The Legal Project. Jonathan was also awarded the 2013 and 2014 Top Contributor Award from .. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his wife, Meg, and their two spoiled cats, Master and Margarita. When he isn’t at work, Jonathan enjoys reading, hiking, and riding his motorcycle.

Jo Ann E. Coughtry is a seasoned family law attorney with over three decades of experience representing clients exclusively in Matrimonial and Family Law across New York State. Based in Albany, she is known for her adept legal acumen in handling complex divorce cases, child custody disputes, asset division, and support matters. Whether a case is contested or uncontested, Jo Ann provides personalized counsel and strategic advocacy to achieve her clients’ goals while maintaining the privacy and dignity of the family.Jo Ann earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Russell Sage College (1987) and her Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School (1991). She is a member of the New York State Bar Association and previously served as an Assistant Public Defender for Albany County, where she represented indigent clients in criminal matters.Highly regarded for her knowledge of divorce law, Jo Ann is an experienced litigator and negotiator who has resolved countless family law disputes. She approaches each case with a tailored strategy, recognizing that some matters are best resolved through negotiation while others require courtroom advocacy. Her ultimate goal is to guide clients through difficult transitions with respect, professionalism, and a focus on achieving lasting solutions.

Jennifer J. Corcoran, Esq. is a partner with Tully Rinckey, PLLC and concentrates her practice in the areas of family and matrimonial law, elder law, and trusts and estates.. Jennifer also handles real estate and bankruptcy law for the firm.
She is the former Deputy Chief Clerk of the Albany County Surrogate’s
Court.Jennifer is a frequent speaker at various bar association
conferences and seminars on topics such as Article 81 Guardianships,
Estate and Trust Administration, Medicaid planning,
and advance directives. She has conducted training sessions required by
the Office of Court Administration for Guardians, Court Evaluators and
Court Appointed Counsel through the Albany County Bar Association.
Jennifer is a member of the New York State Bar Association (Elder Law, Family Law and Trusts and Estates Sections), Capital District Women’s Bar Association, Albany County Bar Association and Schenectady County Bar Association.Jennifer
provides pro bono legal services through The Legal Project and the Pro
Se Divorce Clinic in Schenectady. She was recognized as Empire State
Counsel by the New York State Bar Association for providing in excess of
50 hours of pro bono legal services in a year.Jennifer has been
a member of the Board of Trustees of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of
Northeast New York since 1999, and also serves as a Wishgranter. She
currently serves as Secretary of the Board, and has previously served as
President and Vice President. She also served as a member of the
Corporate Documents Committee for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.Jennifer
received her Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School. She graduated cum
laude from Wells College with a Bachelor of Arts in American Political
and Historical Studies and a minor in music.

Jennifer A. Cusack is a partner at Hinman, Howard & Kattell LLP and works out of the Albany office. She is a member of the Elder Law & Guardianship and Wills, Trusts, & Estates practice groups. Jen focuses her practice on Medicaid planning and estate planning and administration. She has extensive experience advising clients how to protect their assets in light of long term health care costs. Jennifer has prepared countless Medicaid applications to enable clients to qualify for Medicaid both in the community and in nursing homes. She assists clients with creating and administering Special Needs Trusts in order to enable disabled individuals to preserve government benefits and frequently works with the parents of disabled children on their estate plans. Jen also helps clients to qualify as the guardian of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.. A life long resident of the Capital Region, Jennifer is an active member of the scholarship committee of the Holy Cross Club of Northeastern New York and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of The Arc of Rensselaer County.

James E. Prout, a Partner in the firm’s Albany, New York office, joined Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP in October of 2021 as part of the merger with the Troy, NY law firm of Martin, Shudt, Wallace, DiLorenzo and Johnson.. Jim practices primarily in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, real estate law, and commercial mortgage transactions. Jim works with clients in need of estate planning documents including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, and Powers of Attorney. He counsels clients in planning for estate tax minimization and in creating trusts for management and control of assets, including trusts for minor and disabled children. He also counsels clients in the area of charitable giving, including the use of planned giving instruments to meet his clients’ goals of philanthropy and tax planning. He represents both individual and corporate clients in the purchase and sale of real estate and in other related matters. He serves as counsel for both lenders and borrowers in commercial and residential real estate mortgage transactions.. In addition to his professional practice, Jim is active in the Capital Region community, serving or having served on many not-for-profit boards, including the boards of Russell Sage College, Northeast Health Foundation, Inc. (past Board Chair), Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region, Inc. (past Board Chair), New York District of Kiwanis International (Past Lt. Governor), Kiwanis Club of Troy, New York (, and is a Past Senior Warden of the Vestry of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Troy. Jim also currently serves as the Assistant Chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany, NY, and is the Vice Chair of the Cornell Botanic Gardens Advisory Council.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a serious accident, you need an attorney who cares about you, has knowledge and experience, and is ready to fight to get you the compensation you deserve. At Caplan & Caplan, we understand the suffering and financial hardship a serious accident can cause you and your family and we’re ready to help. Whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, construction accident, motorcycle accident, slip/trip and fall, defective product accident, nursing home accident, dog attack or other serious accident, we will protect your rights and work hard to get you the compensation you deserve. At Caplan & Caplan, you will meet directly with your attorney who will answer your questions, protect your rights, keep you informed and help you through the difficult times. We will not charge you any legal fee unless we settle your claim or win at trial. Call Caplan & Caplan today to set up a free consultation.

Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile! I have over 30 years of experience as a Matrimonial/Family Law attorney who now limits his practice to Mediation. I have been certified as a Mediator for many years. Mediation allows individuals in conflict to play an active role in resolving their differences. As a neutral facilitator I strive to help people make decisions together, providing them with control of the process, flexibility in making fully informed, customized decisions, and the ability to deal with each other with personal integrity. As a participant in mediation, you create the agreement and you control the process. Legal costs and fees are less than those incurred in litigation, an agreement can be reached in a timely manner, and the entire process remains private. I will also act as a coach to a person going through mediation in front of a different mediator. If you would like to know more about this process, please contact me at the information below. Thank you!

Heather was born in Seoul, South Korea and adopted when she was four months old and grew up in Rensselaer County, NY. Because of this, Heather has always been very grateful for everything that she has and she knew that she wanted to help people. Heather spent several years after high school working in group homes for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental illness. During this time Heather earned an Associate’s degree from Hudson Valley Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from The College of Saint Rose. She spent nearly 10 years working in group homes. Heather was unable to do advocate for the individuals as a group home worker and decided to go to law school to further work with and advocate for individuals with disabilities.. Heather began her career while in law school, working under a student practice order, representing individuals in criminal and family court proceedings. A family member tragically passed when Heather was in law school, which resulted in interests in personal injury law, slip and falls, and medical malpractice. Heather’s first job was as an insurance defense law firm where she could learn how insurance companies defend claims and authored several successful motions for summary judgment. Heather also worked for a firm representing individuals in family law, criminal law, and civil litigation.. Heather returned to her roots and began practicing Social Security disability law in April of 2019 and loved helping clients receive Social Security disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits.. Heather has a great love for dogs and enjoys spending time with her Lhasa apso Bruce. Heather also has a passion for rock and metal concerts and festivals. She is a member of the Albany County Bar Association.

Gina Spadaro a Workers’ Compensation attorney, received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Siena College in 1998 and a Juris Doctor from Albany Law School of Union University in 2001. While at Albany Law School, Gina was appointed to the Order of Barristers, a national honorary organization for those demonstrating superior advocacy and legal writing skills. She also served as a coach for the National Moot Court Appellate Competition; a quarter-finalist for the National Health Law Moot Court Competition; and a semifinalist for the National Trial Team Competition.. After graduation, Gina’s love of the law and desire to help others led her to a career in the field of Workers’ Compensation Law. She began her career by litigating workers’ compensation claims, working on behalf of individuals and insurance companies. Ever the consummate people person, her desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others soon led her to Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP where she uses the full scope of her legal training, and desire to see justice served, to protect the rights of injured workers.. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Injured Worker’s Bar Association, and the Capital District Trial Lawyer’s Association (CDTLA). These organizations provide Gina with a continuum of legal knowledge and resources which she uses in her daily practice.. “My strong family values: loyalty, honesty, sensitivity, and compassion influence the way I represent my clients. I treat all my clients like an extended family and deliver quality, respect, and dependability to those who entrust their lives to me. When I joined Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP, I was delighted to find a law firm that embraced my personal values and philosophies on the treatment and representation of others.”. Born and raised in Rotterdam, Gina is married and enjoys spending her free time with her husband and family.

For years, Michael has been relentlessly fighting for the rights of Capital Region spouses, parents and grandparents in virtually every aspect of family and matrimonial law. As a Senior Counsel at Tully Rinckey PLLC, Michael provides representation in matters relating to divorce, parental alienation, separation agreements, annulments, child custody, child support, modifications to child support and child custody, enforcement of divorce decrees, spousal maintenance, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, orders of protection and family offenses.. Michael came to Tully Rinckey PLLC after operating a successful solo law practice in Clifton Park for nearly two decades. There, he primarily practiced family and matrimonial law and criminal defense. He has extensive experience serving as an Attorney for the Child for Saratoga County Family and Supreme courts as well as serving as assigned counsel for the Saratoga County Public Defender’s Office in the same courts.. Michael is a Troy native who has spent his entire legal career practicing in the Capital Region. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and its Family Law Division and works monthly at the legal clinic in Ballston Spa, New York. Michael also serves as a judge for the Schenectady County Mock Trial Competition.

For well over two decades, Barbara has been representing parents, spouses and other parties from Long Island to the Capital Region, as well as clients nationally and internationally, in a wide range of family and matrimonial matters. She is a partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC and heads one of the firm’s largest legal departments in Albany. She is experienced in representing New Yorkers in proceedings relating to divorce, separation, equitable distribution, annulment, child support, child custody, spousal maintenance and adoption.. After graduating Valedictorian of her class at John Jay University, Barbara earned her juris doctorate from the City University of New York at Queens College. She practiced on Long Island for several years before relocating to the Capital Region. Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Barbara held a principal role at a longstanding Capital Region law firm, where she focused her practice on family and matrimonial law.. Barbara has a well-established connection and commitment to the Capital Region through various professional and not-for-profit organizations, as well as volunteer work. She is a member of the Capital District Women’s Bar Association, where she previously held the position of treasurer and was editor of its newsletter. Barbara is involved in various legal organizations, including The Legal Project and the Legal Aid Society for Northeastern New York, where she informs litigants of their rights in family court and offers pro-bono representation.. Barbara also works with domestic violence initiatives, assists Legal Project clinics and offers her services in pro se matrimonial clinics for indigent people all at no charge. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association and a past Board member of the Schenectady County Bar Association, of which she is the current Chair of the Pro Bono Committee. In this capacity, she instituted a Modest Means panel program that offers reduced legal fee services to low-income litigants with divorce and family law cases in Schenectady County. She is a past and current delegate to the New York State Bar Association.. For her commitment to the community, Barbara has received numerous awards, including the Suffolk County Pro Bono Award in 1994, the Capital District Women’s Bar Association Volunteer Attorney Award in 2001, the New York State Bar Association Pro Bono Award in 2004, the American Bar Association Difference Maker Award from the Solo/Small Practice Section in 2009, the Schenectady County Bar Association’s Lawyer of the Year award in 2010, the Schenectady County Human Rights Commission’s Justice Award in 2011 and was honored with the New York Law Journal Lawyers Who Lead by Example award in 2012, the 2014 Kimberly A. Troisi-Paton Leadership Award and, most recently, The Legal Project’s 2015 Stanley A. Rosen Award for Service to Victims of Domestic Violence.. Barbara is a former trustee of Davis College in Johnson City, N.Y.; a former board member of the City Mission of Schenectady; and the Alpha Pregnancy Center in Albany.. Barbara is also a past instructor of Paralegal Studies for both New York Institute of Technology and Bryant & Stratton. She has conducted continuing legal education seminars for Albany Law School, Schenectady County Bar Association, NBI and the Lorman Group. She has presented – and is a continuing presenter – for the New York State Bar Association and Third Department’s Law Guardian training programs.

Elijah is a graduate of SUNY Geneseo where he received a Bachelor’s degree in History. Thereafter, he attended Albany Law School receiving a Juris Doctor in 2014, and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2015. Elijah was also admitted to the United States District Court for the Northern district in 2015.. Prior to joining Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP, Elijah worked as an associate attorney for a personal injury defense firm where he litigated cases in both state and federal court. Elijah has argued before the Appellate Division Third Department and has litigated a variety of cases including labor law, premises liability, automobile liability, and insurance coverage cases throughout New York State.. Elijah is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, and the Albany County Bar Association.. In his time away from the firm, Elijah enjoys spending time with his wife and their two children

Derrick is an Associate who focuses his practice primarily on criminal defense. He has represented clients facing an array of criminal charges, including all classifications of misdemeanors and felonies, under New York State’s Penal Law and Vehicle and Traffic Law.. Derrick brings to Tully Rinckey PLLC a wealth of legal knowledge in a number of practice areas due to his previous role as Client Relations Attorney.. In this position he oversaw the operations of the firm’s Client Relations Department and provided legal assistance to potential new clients. Derrick assisted potential new clients with any preliminary legal inquiries they had and provided them with the appropriate guidance.. Previously, Derrick handled cases for the firm’s Butterbaugh division, which works to restore improperly charged leave for service members. He also worked to help veterans receive monetary compensation resulting from unfair employment practices committed against them. In addition to participating in hearings and engaging in settlement negotiations before the Merit Systems Protection Board, Derrick drafted briefs submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Connor Hoffman grew up in the Capital Region, graduating from Ballston Spa High School with an interest in football and lacrosse. After high school, he attended the State University at Albany, where he was enrolled in an accelerated law program which allowed him to complete his undergraduate degree a year early. Connor graduated from Albany Law School and was admitted to the New York State Bar shortly thereafter.. Connor began his legal career at a boutique law firm in Columbia County, where he drafted motions, handled client relations, and researched a multitude of complex legal issues. During this time, Connor developed a passion for helping clients, and when an opportunity arose in the Connective Tissue unit, he eagerly joined.. In his spare time, Connor enjoys golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Honeywell focuses his practice in the areas of Labor and Employment Law, Education Law, and Civil Litigation. He has litigation experience in State Court and Federal Court, at both the trial and appellate levels. Christopher advises clients, both individuals and entities, on all aspects of State and Federal laws. His experience representing clients in litigation from initial case evaluation, all the way through trial, is for all litigation matters including, personal injury, labor and employment, education, construction, property, contract, and landlord-tenant.. Prior to joining Honeywell Law Firm, Christopher worked for another Albany-based law firm practicing in the areas of labor and employment, education law, and personal injury.. While attending Albany Law School, Christopher served as a judicial intern for New York State Supreme Court Judge Eugene Devine and was Executive Director of the Moot Court Program. He was also an associate member of Albany Government Law Review and served as a teaching assistant.. Christopher enjoys using his legal knowledge and experience to give back to the community and frequently provides pro bono support to Albany County Family Court’s Help Center and to the New York State Bar Association’s Attorney for the Day program.

As Managing Shareholder of Honeywell Law Firm, Jeffrey Honeywell focuses his practice in the areas of Education Law, Labor and Employment Law and Construction Law. Jeffrey has over three decades of experience in employee and student discipline proceedings; in employment law, including sexual harassment and areas of employment discrimination; in all aspects of collective bargaining, including mediation, fact finding and arbitration; in administrative, state and federal court proceedings; and in providing day-to-day legal research and advice on the full range of issues facing school districts and other public and private employers.. Jeffrey also has significant experience in civil litigation involving construction contracts, which include claims such as additional compensation by contractors against owners, as well as owner’s resolution of disputes with contractors, architects, and construction managers.  He is experienced in the negotiation of commercial contracts, such as construction contracts involving school districts, architects, construction managers, and contractors. Jeffrey also routinely advises school districts and municipalities on the competitive bidding requirements involved in many construction and purchase contracts.. Prior to founding Honeywell Law Firm, Jeffrey worked in a private practice in the Capital District. He served as Captain in the United States Army, as well as serving in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, where he litigated in more than 150 trials and administrative proceedings. As a St. Lawrence University Alum, Jeffrey has previously served as president of the University’s Alumni Association.