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Born and raised in New York City, I originally moved to the Capital District at attend Albany Law School.  I am now happy to call this area home, residing with my wife and twin toddlers in Albany.. I started my own practice because I believe that every legal problem benefits from a fresh perspective when determining the best course of action. Managing my own practice allows me the flexibility to devote as much time as necessary to meet all my clients’ needs. I pride myself in providing the support and responsiveness each client deserves, but often does not receive at a larger firm.. My legal experience is varied and I am comfortable addressing a range of legal issues. As an intern at the New York State Liquor Authority, I cultivated a broad foundation in administrative law. Working at the Authority, I helped to construct a winning argument in a case before the Third Appellate Department. Upon graduation, I was honored to receive Albany Law’s award for highest academic standing in administrative law. Most recently, I have been workingto pioneer a new area of law – civil litigation designed to help people who have been victimized over the internet. If someone is using the internet to try to hurt you, the law may be just what you need to fight back.. My current areas of practice include:

Bob's practice is concentrated in the areas of corporate and business law, employee benefits, executive compensation planning, taxation and real property. He has handled numerous complex retirement and welfare benefit plan matters, including employee stock ownership plan leveraged financing and the design and administration of self-funded health care plans.

Benjamin was born and raised in upstate New York. He attended high school locally at Shenendehowa where he was a proud member of the 2014 Section II Champion Ice Hockey team. Benjamin attended the University of Maine in Orono. During his undergraduate studies, Benjamin also spent a summer at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands at the School of International Law and Public Policy. Benjamin was a recipient of the Tibor J. Bebek Memorial Scholarship and a member of Pi Sigma Alpha- The National Political Science Honor Society. After graduating from the University of Maine cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Benjamin returned home to obtain his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School.. While in law school, Benjamin began his legal career as a law clerk for Martin, Harding & Mazzotti working in the Connective Tissue, Mass Torts, and Litigation departments. During his time in law school, Benjamin also attended the Innovation and Technology Law Lab as a representative for Albany Law School at the University of Padova in Italy. Benjamin was a member of the Mediation Apprenticeship Clinic at Albany Law School where he completed intensive training in mediation theory and skills and was able to assist clients in mediating small claims including landlord-tenant disputes and contract disputes. Benjamin is a certified mediator with the local organization, Mediation Matters.. Upon graduation, Benjamin was thrilled to receive an offer to join the litigation department full-time. After nearly four years with the firm and as someone who grew up in the Capital District, Benjamin was able to see first-hand how much of an impact Martin, Harding & Mazzotti makes in both their clients lives and their communities. Benjamin looks forward to helping injured clients who have been harmed through no fault of their own.. Benjamin was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2022. He now lives in Saratoga County. When he is not in the office Benjamin enjoys spending time with his family, playing ice hockey, and skiing.

Barrett D. Mack is the founder of Mack & Associates, PLLC. His practice exclusively concentrates in the areas of matrimonial and family law.. Barrett regularly handles any type of domestic matter including complicated divorce actions involving the valuation and distribution of assets, child custody litigation, and support issues. He practices in Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie and Sullivan counties.. Barrett is committed to giving back to the community by offering pro-bono representation for the Capital District Women’s Bar Association Legal Project, representing victims of domestic violence in Family Court, for which he received the 2006 Brigid Nolan Memorial Award from the Legal Project, the 2008 Pro Bono Award from the CDW-BA, and the 2014 Swyer Companies Leadership Award.. Barrett served the County of Columbia as an Assistant County Attorney for 8 years.. Barrett was published in the area of employee benefits in the New York State Bar Association Journal,September 2005 Issue, Vol. 77, No. 7, Page 32, Tax Alert—Major Changes in Rules Governing NQDCAs and successfully handles appeals to the Appellate Division, Third Department, see People v. Davis, 72 A.D. 3d 1292, (3rd Dept. 2010); People v. Perez, 93 A.D.3d 1032, (3rd Dept. 2012); People v. Russ, 118 A.D.3d 1039, (3rd Dept. 2014); People v. Clapper, 133 A.O.3d 1036 (3rd Dept. 2015); Funaro v. Funaro 141 A.D. 3d. 893 (Third Dept., 2016); Zakariah SS v. Tara TT 2016 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 6833 (Third Dept., 2016); Decker v. Decker, 148 A.D.3d 1272 (Third Dep't., 2017); Kinberly C. v. Christopher C., 155 A.D.3d 1329 (Third Dep't., 2017) Tiger v. Tiger, 155 A.D.3d 1386 (Third Dep't, 2017); Stuart v. Stuart, 155 A.D.3d 1371 (Third Dep't., 2017); Montoya v. Davis, 156 A.D.3d 132 (Third Dep't., 2017); Matula v. Matula, 159 A.D.3d 1074 (Third Dep't., 2018).. Barrett was selected to Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition, in 2017 and 2018.  Barrett serves as the treasurer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region and serves on the Board of Directors of the Bethlehem Soccer Club.. Barrett is admitted to practice law in both New York and Connecticut. Barrett lives in Delmar with his wife and two young children.

Attorney Lee C. Kindlon is the founding partner of the Kindlon Law Firm, PLLC. He obtained his B.A. in History from Williams College, where he also played collegiate football, and later earned his J.D. with a concentration in Constitutional and Criminal Law from the University of Connecticut School of Law.Lee is also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during his time in law school and eventually earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He remains a member of the Marine Corps Reserve.Lee founded The Kindlon Law Firm, PLLC in 2014. He has handled some of Upstate New York’s most high-profile criminal cases and successfully resolved many high-value personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Attorney Gennaro graduated magna cum laude from the University at Albany, and graduated cum laude from Albany Law School.. Gennaro has focused his practice on civil litigation, civil rights abuses and criminal defense. He has tried civil and criminal cases in state and federal courts and is committed to fighting for the rights of victims of civil rights violations. While much of this litigation focuses on excessive force by police officers, it can also result from other governmental actions including denial of due process.. Gennaro handles criminal cases in both adult and juvenile courts. His practice areas include but are not limited to drug crimes, DWI, parole and probation, theft and fraud crimes, weapon offenses, assault crimes, domestic violence and traffic violations. He also handles appellate issues and post-verdict relief litigation. He has successfully argued before the Appellate Division Third Department and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.. Gennaro is a member of the Albany County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, New York State Defenders Association, and the American Bar Association.

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.

As an associate at Tully Rinckey PLLC, Patrick primarily practices labor and employment law. Patrick represents employees on various employment law matters including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and adverse actions.. Prior to joining the team, Patrick was a legislative fellow with the New York State Senate and gained experience drafting healthcare legislation, memorandums, and letters to government agencies.. Patrick has also gained vast analytical legal experience through his participation in various internship and externship opportunities. While attending law school, Patrick worked as a judicial extern with the U.S. Department of Labor and gained experience drafting workers’ compensation decisions and settlement orders.. Prior to joining the firm, Patrick also worked as an intern with the Healthcare Association of New York State where he had the opportunity to research the impact of state and federal health insurance legislation.. Patrick obtained his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School, where he graduated cum laude and was the senior editor of the Government Law Review. During law school Patrick interned for judges at both the trial and appellate level of the court system and gained extensive experience in labor and employment law. Previously, Patrick received a Bachelor of Arts in European History from the University of Vermont. Patrick was born and raised in Essex Junction, Vermont. In his free time Patrick enjoys golf, ice hockey, skiing and hiking.

As a founding partner of the firm, Ms. Clarke defends individuals and business entities in civil litigation with an emphasis in personal injury, employment, and workers' compensation claims. With offices located in Albany, Atlanta and Valdosta, Savannah, and strong connections to Columbus, Ms. Clarke is able to assist clients in a cost-effective manner throughout the State.. Ms. Clarke has also served as approved counsel for most well - known insurance companies as well as many self-insured companies since 1983. Such actions include, but are not limited to, personal injury, coverage issues, construction, mold, and other commonly insured claims.. Employment and Workers' Compensation. From the enactment of the original ADA in 1993, Ms. Clarke has advised clients in matters dealing with employment claims as new Acts were passed into law, be it ADA, FMLA, sexual harassment, race discrimination and the like. Also, her workers' compensation experience goes back to day one of her practice. She has represented clients in thousands of workers' compensation disputes.. Mediation and Arbitration. Ms. Clarke is a registered mediator and arbitrator who understands the role and goals of a neutral in disputes. As a certified mediator, she has participated in hundreds of mediations -most of which have been successfully resolved. Through Mediated Dispute Resolutions, LLC, Ms. Clarke currently serves as a neutral in dispute resolution throughout the state. With offices in Atlanta, Albany, Savannah, Valdosta, and close ties to Columbus, she travels through out the state. While she offers spacious conference rooms in all locations, she travels to the office of any party at the request of the participants.. Special Appointment by the Georgia Attorneys General. Ms. Clarke is currently serving as a Special Assistant Attorney General at the pleasure of Attorney General Sam Olens; she served under Attorney General Thurbert Baker; and she served in this capacity under Attorney General Mike Bowers. As a SAAG, Ms. Clarke represents the State of Georgia in tort, construction, and workers' compensation actions.. Teaching. Darton College, Albany, Georgia.    Guest professor for paralegal certification, Darton College, Albany, Georgia. Continuing Legal Education Seminars. Ms. Clarke has been a regular speaker for the Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) seminars throughout Georgia. These presentations involve the preparation of a substantive paper, oral presentation as well as question and answer sessions with the attending audience.. Professional Positions. Ms. Clarke has also had the honor of serving as the Chair of the Insurance Law Institute, Co-Chair of the Workers' Compensation Institute, Chair of the Tort and Insurance Practice Section of the State Bar, and Chair of the Workers' Compensation Section of the State Bar.. When Albany, Georgia, and neighboring communities were devastated by flood waters in 1994 and later when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005, Ms. Clarke spearheaded impromptu legal seminars specializing in issues affecting the flood/hurricane victims. With the help of ICLE, Georgia Legal Services, and other state agencies, Ms. Clarke and several other attorneys volunteered their time and expertise. Within a matter of days these volunteers had compiled papers and presentations that were shared with future flooded states to assist displaced persons.. Ms. Clarke has been published in the GEORGIA SELF-INSUREDS' ASSOCIATION DIGEST, THE GEORGIA BAR JOURNAL, THE GEORGIA DEFENSE LAWYERS JOURNAL, THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION BAR NEWSLETTER, and other legal publications. As a member of the Atlanta Claims Association, Ms. Clarke has participated in seminars and other events, and for several years, she has provided workers' compensation and employment law updates for the CLAIMSCENE, an ACA monthly publication.. Ms. Clarke has served on the faculty of the National Business Institute and Lorman Business Services, speaking on various employment law topics such as workers' compensation, ADA, FMLA, and discrimination. She also has been asked by the Georgia Department of Labor, Georgia Health, Environmental and Safety Conference, the Atlanta Bar Association, the Georgia Self-Insureds Association, the Georgia Bar Association, the Georgia Defense Lawyers' Association, Group Funds Association, and individual employers to serve as a speaker on topics ranging from age diversity, safety programs, cost analysis and more.. Ms. Clarke has served on the faculty of the Georgia Trial Academy created to train young lawyers in courtroom techniques.. Ms. Clarke has also volunteered to assist the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund in its sunset efforts. As member of the Sunset Advisory Committee she was a regular presenter along with SITF officials on the financial status of the Fund.. State Board of Workers' Compensation Annual and Regional Seminars. As a workers' compensation practitioner, Ms. Clarke regularly serves as a speaker at the annual or regional seminars sponsored by the State Board of Workers' Compensation. Additionally, she has had the honor of being chosen to serve on the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council where she serves as the Chairman of the Public Education Committee. This committee assists the Board personnel in developing the State Board of Workers' Compensation Regional Education Series which are presented throughout the State of Georgia. She also served on Governor Barnes Workers' Compensation Commission.. Employment Law Seminars. As an employment law practitioner, Ms. Clarke has represented county governments as well as large and small employers throughout the State. She has attended national and international business conferences presenting substantive papers and presentations on topics such as ADA, FMLA, Title VII discrimination claims, workers' compensation, and other issues of interest to businesses, large and small. She is a regular presenter at the Georgia Safety, Health and Environmental Conference as well as conferences sponsored by the Georgia Department of Labor.

Arbitrates and mediates various cases, principally in labor and employment area, but also mediates numerous civil matters in all area of the law.

Andrew M. Gelbman is a partner at Gelbman Legal Group, P.C. In addition to being an attorney, Mr. Gelbman has over 30 years’ experience in technology and healthcare. Mr. Gelbman is an expert in online privacy and information technology. Mr. Gelbman has advised other attorneys on technology and privacy issues for over 25 years.. Mr. Gelbman also has 14 years’ experience in Medicaid and medical billing regulation and policy. He served as a compliance officer for New York’s Medicaid system for over a decade.. Mr. Gelbman was born in New York City in 1965 and grew up in Commack, NY. He holds baccalaureate degrees from the State University of New York in Philosophy and Logic, as well as a Doctorate of Divinity, in addition to his Juris Doctor from the Albany Law School of Union University.. Mr. Gelbman has a long record of success as a negotiator and mediator, as well as having an intimate knowledge of the insurance industry and public healthcare payment systems such as Medicaid and Medicare.. In addition to his legal work, Mr. Gelbman is active in many local and national charities. He is a member of the American Association for Justice and the New York State Bar Association. Mr. Gelbman has also performed hundreds of hours of Pro Bono legal work.. Mr. Gelbman is also an Eagle Scout and is currently a merit badge counselor for Twin Rivers Council of the Boy Scouts of America for the Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Community, Stamp Collecting, Coin Collecting, Genealogy and Law merit badges.. Mr. Gelbman is admitted to practice law in New York State and the United States Court for the Northern District of New York with admission pending in Massachusetts and South Carolina.

Andrew Arbeit has ten years of workers’ compensation defense experience. He has appeared before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board, and has experience managing every aspect of a workers’ compensation claim. Andrew follows his workers’ compensation matters from start to finish — reviewing case facts, speaking with claims adjusters and employers, analyzing circumstances of alleged injury, and utilizing relevant case law to reach a successful settlement for his clients.. In addition to his workers’ compensation work, Andrew has experience in administrative law and has appeared before the New York Environmental Control Board. He has also assisted on intellectual property matters involving trademark, patent, and copyright law. As a student as New York Law School, he served as business editor to the Media Law and Policy Journal, and Vice President of Sports in the Media, Entertainment, and Sports Law Association.

Ana is an associate attorney at O’Brien & Associates, having joined the firm as a law clerk in August 2018. Ana earned her Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School of Union University, located in Albany, New York, in May 2021. Ana was admitted to the New York State Bar in April 2023.. Ana graduated from the University of Louisville in 2016, where she received her bachelor’s degree in psychology with minor concentrations in criminal justice and sociology. A Troy native with local ties that run deep, she returned to the Capital Region shortly thereafter and began law school.. Ana began her legal career first at O’Brien & Associates conducting research, collecting, and reviewing discovery, drafting documents, coordinating with clients, and attending court appearances with one of the supervising attorneys. She took a short break from O’Brien & Associates to experience criminal law, completing an internship with the Albany County District Attorney’s Office, where she assisted with victim interviews, conducted legal research, and attended and participated in arraignments. Her experiences in the legal field combined with her degree in psychology ultimately led her to matrimonial and family law, where she felt she could best use her skills as a communicator and an advocate. Having started as an assistant for her mother’s law firm in high school, Ana’s experience has provided her with a unique and practical understanding of how the laws, procedures and processes regarding divorce and family law litigation in New York apply to distinct and individual clients.. When she’s not at work, Ana enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her cats Apollo and Chief, gardening, and going to the Adirondacks every chance she gets.. Ana’s message to our clients is this: “as a young law school graduate with extensive experience in family law, I am dedicated to helping families navigate some of the most uniquely challenging times in their lives. I’ve chosen to pursue my career in matrimonial and family law because it offers me the opportunity to serve families directly and in a meaningful way by providing them with the legal guidance and support needed to move forward. I believe that every family deserves compassionate, individualized, and skilled representation, particularly during times of transition and uncertainty. I am committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and excellence in my practice, and to using my skills and expertise to help families achieve the best possible outcomes for themselves and their loved ones.”

An associate in Goldberg Segalla’s Albany office, Susan Biggins Owens focuses her practice on defending employers and insurers in workers’ compensation matters.. With over a decade of experience representing clients in New York and Vermont, Susan brings valuable insights and procedural knowledge of workers’ compensation and personal injury to her practice. She handles trials, hearings, and proceedings at the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board and represents clients at trial in City and Supreme Courts. Her experience includes the deposition of expert and lay witnesses, arbitration and mediation, and drafting notices of claim and discovery demands. Particularly adept at researching and writing appeals, rebuttals, and memoranda citing Workers’ Compensation Law and related case law, statutes, and regulations, Susan has also supervised junior associates, reviewing and editing their written submissions.

Amanda practices in the areas of civil litigation and employment law, with a focus on sexual harassment, racial discrimination, disability claims, whistle blowing, family leave, private-sector labor law, employment contracts and non-competition/restrictive covenant litigation.  Before joining the Chasan, Leyner & Lamparello, Amanda served as a Law Clerk for the Hon. Patricia K. Costello, A.J.S.C., Essex County Vicinage where she worked on both civil and criminal issues.  She also assisted with the Fugitive Safe Surrender Program, a law enforcement initiative aimed at non-violent offenders with outstanding warrants, which provided the opportunity for offenders to safely surrender and achieve “favorable consideration” in sentencing.. While in law school, Amanda served as a judicial intern to Hon. Dennis M. Cavanaugh, United States District Court, New Jersey.  She also served as a legal entertainment intern for Broadcast Music, Inc. in New York City where she assisted in royalty disputes regarding unlicensed misuse of compositions as well as court ordered royalty garnishment.

Allen is the Managing Partner of Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Albany office, where he assists in the day-to-day operations of the firm, as well as provides input on the firm’s long-term strategic vision. Allen is also the Practice Chair of the New York State Labor and Employment Practice, as well as a Team Leader for the Federal Employment Practice.. Allen has extensive experience in federal, state and private employment law matters, including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, qui tam and whistleblower actions, and disciplinary matters. He represents clients before federal and state courts, as well as before administrative tribunals and agencies to include the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Department of Veterans Affairs Disciplinary Appeals Board (DAB), New York State Department of Human Rights (DHR), New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL), New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR), the Foreign Service Grievance Board (FSGB), and matters before the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC). Allen also has comprehensive experience in civil litigation before state and federal courts, including Section 1983 actions consisting of constitutional deprivations, and actions involving landlord-tenant disputes, breach of contract and medical malpractice. He regularly appears before New York State Appellate Courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second and Federal Circuits. Allen also has assisted in drafting and filing briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court.. Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Allen served as a Special Assistant Corporation Counsel for the New York City Law Department’s Appeals Division. There, he handled cases involving discrimination, retaliation, employment termination, personal injury, juvenile delinquency and wrongful death. He submitted briefs and argued several appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Divisions, First and Second Judicial Departments.. While attending CUNY School of Law, Allen served as a legal intern in the New York State Office of the Attorney General’s Litigation Bureau where he focused on professional discipline of medical providers. He also served as a judicial intern in the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, where he drafted a judicial opinion under the supervision of the Court that, on two occasions, received front-page coverage in the New York Law Journal. Allen was recognized as one of Super Lawyers ‘Rising Stars’ from 2016 to 2021.. When not at work, Allen spends time with his family and friends, in addition to playing guitar, reading, watching movies, and traveling.

Alex C. Turnello was born and raised in the lone-star state of Texas. In 2012 he graduated with his bachelor’s degree from New Mexico State University located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. While performing his undergraduate studies, Alex was a student senator and ultimately graduated with the “Outstanding Senior” Award for his College. In 2015, Alex earned his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of New Mexico located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While performing his legal studies, Alex served as the President of the Environmental Law Society and played on the law school soccer team.. After graduating from law school, Alex was admitted to practice law in Texas, New Mexico, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas in 2016. He began his legal career working with the Cervantes, Scherr & Legate Law Firm, where he represented injured persons in personal injury, employment, and discrimination cases and tried more than five cases to jury verdict. Alex practiced law with the Cervantes, Scherr, and Legate Law Firm for over two and a half years before he and his two dogs (Sadie and Frisco) relocated to the great state of New York.. After living in the dry, barren Southwest his entire life, Alex welcomed the beautiful scenery, open water, sprawling trees, and the changing seasons that upstate New York offers in abundance. He began working with Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP in November 2018 and was admitted to the New York Bar in May 2019. He currently handles pre-litigation personal injury cases ranging from car and motorcycle crashes to slip and fall and dog bite cases. He currently lives in the Queensbury area with his partner and their cats and dogs. He spends his spare time playing soccer, skiing, attending musical concerts, and traveling.

Alex C. Dell is the founder of the firm, and has over twenty-one (21) years of experience in the areas of workers' compensation law and disability benefits law.. Alex represents injured and disabled workers who are in need of wage replacement and medical benefits. Alex's practice also includes representation of injured policemen, firemen and correction officers seeking benefits pursuant to New York's General Municipal Law Section 207-a and 207-c.. Alex earned his B.A. with honors at the State University of New York at Binghamton, and his J.D. at Queens College School of Law of the City University of New York.. Alex frequently teaches attorneys who are interested in becoming more familiar with the area of workers' compensation, and regularly speaks to various labor union members about their rights under the New York State Workers' Compensation Law. Alex is admitted to practice before all New York State Courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York.. Alex is also admitted to practice in the state of Connecticut and before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Albany County Bar Association and the Injured Workers Bar Association. Outside of work, For over twenty-five (25) years, Alex served as a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Ice Hockey Referee. On January 23, 1992, Alex reffed his 1st National Hockey Leage (NHL) game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Islanders at the Nassau Colliseum in Uniondale, New York.

Aimee Greer is both a lawyer and registered nurse. She graduated summa cum laude from Albany Law School with a Juris Doctor degree, and magna cum laude from Seton Hall University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Aimee worked as a Registered Nurse in various settings including hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care. Her medical background and understanding of the inner workings of medical facilities provides her a distinct advantage in handling medically related litigation. Aimee’s areas of practice include medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, personal injury, wrongful death, nursing home neglect, professional license defense, and special education law.. Aimee is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and is licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York and Connecticut. She is a member of The New York State Bar Association, The American Association of Nurse Attorneys, The Albany County Bar Association, The Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, and the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates.

After a stint of teaching Spanish to elementary students, I moved to Boston to attend law school, where I had the prestigious honor of an internship at the Massachusetts Office of Attorney General, Tom Reilly. I now live and practice law in Albany.. I've successfully settled thousands of Motor Vehicle accident cases during my decade with Finkelstein & Partners. Every year since 2013 Elizabeth Wolff has given powerful presentations at community events and local Albany high schools, helping to spread awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.. For the last several years I've had the opportunity to assist in the growth and promotion of the firm's public service initiative, "Commit to Quit," which was designed to help spread awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. I've given numerous presentations at community events and local Albany high schools.

Adam P. Powers is an associate attorney in the law firm of Powers & Santola, LLP. His practice is limited to the representation of serious and catastrophically injured individuals, including those that have been affected by a delayed cancer diagnosis.. Born in Saratoga Springs, New York, Adam is a 2010 graduate of Albany Law School. While attending Albany Law School, Adam clerked for the Honorable Richard T. Aulisi of the New York State Supreme Court, 4th District. Adam also participated in a clinical externship through the Albany Law Clinic and Justice Center for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.. Before joining Powers & Santola in 2013, Adam was a solo-practitioner at the Law Office of Adam P. Powers, represented the indigent through Saratoga County Public Defender’s Office of Assigned Counsel, and worked in the capacity as a Court Appointed Fiduciary for the New York State Office of Court Administration.. Adam is a member of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the Albany County, Northern District of New York and New York State Bar Associations.. Adam serves on the Albany County Bar Association Newsletter Committee as well as the Pro Bono and Community Service Committee and the Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Committee on Laws and Practices for the New York State Bar Association. Adam is also a contributing author/editor for the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers' Department Updates.

Adam H. Cooper is a trial attorney handing complex litigation with an emphasis on product liability, professional liability, food and beverage, trucking and transportation, and business and commercial law. Adam maintains an active trial practice in State and Federal courts throughout New York.. Adam is regularly retained to represent commercial retailers, industrial manufacturers and distributors, and food and beverage producers and processors to advise them in government compliance matters and to defend them against product liability claims.. In professional liability matters, he is engaged by hospitals and healthcare facilities, physicians, allied health professionals, nurses and pharmacists to defend them against claims of professional malpractice. He also is called upon by his professional clients to defend them before administrative licensing boards in the context of investigations and disciplinary hearings, including the Office of Professional Misconduct and Office of the Professions.. In addition to his litigation practice, Adam advises professionals and businesses on risk mitigation and strategic planning for regulatory compliance, recall planning, performance improvement, litigation prevention and malpractice avoidance. He regularly lectures on these topics throughout New York State.. As a young hockey player, Adam developed winning perspective, to play every game and skate in every practice as if an NHL scout were watching. Adam has carried over his play to win mindset to his practice of law. Adam approaches his work from the next level, making sure he is at the top of his game when representing his clients, from the minor details to the most significant proceedings.. Adam delivers results to his clients by combining his legal skills and intellect with hard work, strong character, and respect of others and the law. He surrounds himself with a motivated team of professionals focused on providing value and outstanding results to his clients, now and in the future.

A native of Albany, New York, Catherine M. Hedgeman is a magna cum laude graduate of Union College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with Department Honors, in 1996. After college, Catherine pursued a career in government relations on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, then decided to return to her hometown to attend law school. Catherine received a Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School in 2000 where she was an associate editor of The Albany Law Review and was awarded the Dominick Gabrielli award for excellence in Appellate Moot Court. After graduation, Catherine practiced in several of New York’s prestigious law firms as an associate and lobbyist.. She is admitted to practice before the courts in the State of New York, U.S. District Courts, Northern District of New York and Southern District of New York. Ms. Hedgeman is also admitted to practice before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the U.S District Court, District of Columbia, and the United States Supreme Court. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, and the Capital District Women’s Bar Association.. In January of 2007, Ms. Hedgeman opened her firm, the Law Office of Catherine M. Hedgeman, in Albany. She specializes in Real Estate, Land Use/Development & Zoning, Commercial Law, Corporate Law and Government Relations. The firm’s clients include individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations and municipalities.