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Randall S. Beach is an attorney with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna where he has practiced since April, 2002. While retaining his Albany base, Mr. Beach is the head of the Firm’s North Country regional office located in Plattsburgh, New York. Mr. Beach concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate, real estate development, and base closure law. Mr. Beach is experienced with regard to the acquisition, disposition, development and the re-development of commercial and corporate real property, commercial leasing, construction law, financing and land use matters, including the preparation and negotiation of all transactional documentation related thereto.Prior to joining Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Mr. Beach was the Director of Legal Affairs for Plattsburgh Airbase Redevelopment Corporation (PARC), a corporation charged with redeveloping the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base in Upstate New York. As Director of Legal Affairs, Mr. Beach was engaged in all legal aspects of the redevelopment of an installation comprised of 3,500 acres and millions of square feet of existing building space, including land use, environmental, commercial real estate, and general corporate matters.. Representative Accomplishments

Provide closing and title services to national and local banks, mortgage companies, loan officers, brokers, and consumers. Write deeds, search titles, prepare and process closing documents, disburse settlement funds, and execute closings. Landlord-tenant law. Analyze legal liability of businesses and implement crucial policies necessary to safeguard against potential legal claims. Form domestic and foreign corporations and other business entities. Prepare various legal disclaimers and contracts essential to protect businesses including but not limited to employee handbooks, confidentiality agreements, and corporate resolutions. Represent parties at school meetings, mediation sessions, and due process hearings. Civil litigation. Select constitutional law and discrimination cases involving Title IX, civil rights and liberties.

Prior to becoming a divorce attorney, Asa Neff researched the area of family law while assisting a family member in preparing for divorce.. Throughout his research, Mr. Neff recognized the profound effect the divorce would have on his relative’s life and how much good legal representation could make a difference.. “When the opportunity to practice family law presented itself, I recognized that it would be a great opportunity to help people manage and move forward with their lives during a very difficult transition,” he said.. No matter how adversarial a particular case may be, Mr. Neff tries to develop and maintain a professional and working relationship with his opposition in order to achieve his client’s goals, which usually include maximizing their roles in their children’s lives.. “As a father, I take a lot of pride in helping other fathers obtain as much parenting time as possible without having to pay unfairly for what should be right,” Mr. Neff said. “Too often the courts treat a father’s parenting time as a privilege and not a right. That is something we should all work to correct.”

Practice is focused on Elder Law, Probate and Administration, Estate and Elder Law Mediation, Estate Taxation, Wills, Trusts and Accountings.

Practice areas: Business and Corporate Law, Non-Profits, Contract Administration, Employment Law, Administrative Law, and extensive Legal Research background.

Philip “Phil” Mazzotti was born and raised just outside of Albany, New York. Growing up, Phil always wanted to attend Syracuse University, where his family attended, and become an attorney. Phil graduated from Syracuse University in 2011, with Bachelor’s degrees in Finance, Strategic Management, and Entrepreneurship for Emerging Enterprises. Phil pursued his passion to be an attorney at Albany Law School, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 2014.. Throughout his life, Phil has always had a passion to help people. From volunteering at local food shelters as a child, mentoring inner city kids while at Syracuse University, or as a professional helping people who have been wrongfully injured, Phil is looking forward to the career that is ahead of him in the litigation department at Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP.. In his time away from the firm, Phil enjoys spending time with his family, friends and participating in local sport leagues.. Direct Phone:Toll-Free Office: Email:

Peter was born in Bronx, New York. He graduated from Salesian High School with a Regent's Diploma, and from the State University in New York at Albany with a degree in Political Science. Peter earned a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice and then obtained a JD Degree (law degree) from Western New England University, (then known as Western New England College School of Law). Peter has been an attorney admitted to practice since January 1989. In addition to admission to the New York State Bar, Peter is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is also admitted to practice in all U.S. District Courts located in New York and Massachusetts. Peter has appeared In a variety of courts ranging from municipal/Town Courts up to the New York State of Appeals, New York's highest court.

Peter Hickey was born and raised in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. He received his Bachelor’s Degree, cum laude, in 1987 from the University of Maryland, where he was also elected a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He is a 1990 cum laude graduate of Albany Law School.. Peter was admitted to the New York State Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York in 1991. He was admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont in 2005.. Prior to joining the team at Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP, Peter was the civil litigation partner at a local firm where he concentrated his practice in personal injury litigation, matrimonial and family law. Over the past 23 years, he has litigated hundreds of cases involving diverse areas of New York State law, including, Labor Law, automobile, premises liability, and medical malpractice. Peter has extensive trial experience in both State and Federal Courts.. When offered the opportunity to join the litigation department at Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP, Peter was eager to join such a reputable team.. Mr. Hickey resides in southern Saratoga County with his wife and three sons. He is active in Halfmoon Youth Baseball where he volunteers as a coach and also sits on its Board of Directors.

Peter B. Jones is a Special Counsel based in the Hinman, Howard & Kattell’s Albany office and is a member of the Firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Peter practices in the areas of real estate, including residential, commercial, commercial real estate leasing, mortgage and relocation closings, estate planning and administration, personal injury, and general practice.. During more than thirty years of practice as an attorney, Mr. Jones has represented thousands of clients in cases and transactions ranging from the simplest closings to complex commercial transactions involving 1031 tax exchanges. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the New York State, Rensselaer County and Albany County Bar Associations.. A lifelong resident of Rensselaer County and Troy High School graduate, Peter has served his community throughout his career as a member of the Board of Directors of the ARC of Rensselaer County (formerly Rensselaer County ARC), the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Corporation, Vanderheyden Hall and the Contemporary Artists Community at Woodside. He has been an agent of Chicago Title Insurance Company for over thirty years. He is also an avid skier, fly fisherman and traditional Irish fiddler.

Paul Phillips has successfully litigated cases in Georgia state and federal courts since 1993. He has tried and won cases in a wide variety of areas, including wrongful death, medical malpractice, vehicular and trucking litigation, catastrophic injury, property damage, and commercial litigation.. Paul graduated from Middlebury College in 1987 cum laude with a B.A. in Philosophy and Physics, before working in New York City as a product liability underwriter for a specialty lines insurer for four years before law school. He earned his law degree from the College of William & Mary’s Marshall-Wythe School of Law in 1993. After graduating, Paul joined theAtlanta law firm of Drew, Eckl & Farnham, focusing on product liability, property, and medical malpractice litigation. In 2000, he moved his family to Albany, Georgia, and continued his trial practice primarily in the areas of medical malpractice, serious injury and wrongful death cases.. Paul has been a member of the State Bar of Georgia since 1993.  He is licensed to practice in all trial and appellate courts in Georgia, as well as the Federal District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, and the 11th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. He holds memberships in the American Bar Association, the Dougherty Circuit Bar Association, and numerous professional legal associations.. Paul focuses his practice on…

Paul Marthy was born and raised in the Capital District and has deep roots throughout the area. Prior to pursuing a career in law, Paul worked in the public sector. He’s been practicing law since 1992 and was with the Breakell Law Firm prior to joining Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP.. Since being with the firm, Paul has dedicated the bulk of his practice to construction law. Paul has experience advising clients before, during, and after disputes arise. He has worked with clients during contract preparation and review; job dispute negotiations; and when necessary through mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Paul has been a litigator his entire career, he has extensive experience in state and federal courts and before state and federal administrative law judges.. Paul also handles residential and commercial real estate matters, business formation, succession planning, acquisitions, mergers, and transfers.. Paul is an active member of the Northeastern Subcontractors Association, the Associated General Contractors of New York, the Eastern Contractors Association, and the New York State Concrete Masonry Association. He has lectured before these and other industry groups.. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Albany County Bar Association.. “To succeed, we must have the will to succeed, we must have stamina, determination, backbone, perseverance, self-reliance, and faith.”— B.C. Forbes

Paul Giannetti was born and raised in Rotterdam Junction N.Y. and attended Bishop Scully High School. He received his Bachelors’ degree, cum laude, from St. Bonaventure University and Juris Doctor from Albany Law School in 1992.. After working for a small private law firm for 5 years, Mr. Giannetti started his own practice, Paul Giannetti Attorney at Law,  in 1998. Since that time he has represented hundreds of injury victims in personal injury, workers compensation and social security matters. His firm handles all types of accident and injury cases and represents only injury victims.

Patrick was born and raised in Buffalo, the son of a public school teacher and an assistant District Attorney. He attended the University at Buffalo, majoring in English and Psychology, and earned his law degree from the University at Buffalo School of Law.. Upon completing law school, Patrick joined a firm that specialized in defending lawsuits on behalf of insurance companies. After several years of practice, he moved with his wife to Albany to start a family and went to work as an in-house attorney for a large insurance company. After eleven years of working on the defense side, Patrick learned how insurance companies handle cases and the strategies they use against those injured as a result of their customer’s negligence.. In 2018, Patrick decided to make a change in his career track and joined Martin, Harding, and Mazzotti where he now only represents injured plaintiffs. Patrick feels that he is in the best position to represent plaintiffs because he knows how insurance companies evaluate cases and the tactics they use to avoid paying injured parties what they owe. Patrick is dedicated to using his experience on the other side to assist his clients in obtaining the best possible result in their cases.. When he is not in the office, Patrick spends his time in Delmar where he lives with his wife and two young children.

Pam has been a Partner at O’Connell & Aronowitz since 1997 where she practices in our Personal Injury Litigation Department. She was the firm’s managing partner for fifteen years. Her accomplishments tackling the legal issues that arise during litigation have been critical to the firm’s overall success.. Pam consistently obtains excellent results representing plaintiffs in all areas of personal injury lawsuits including wrongful death cases, medical malpractice, automobile collisions, trucking crashes, dangerous products, abused children, and defective medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Since New York State’s passage of the Child Victims Act in 2019, she represented countless numbers of survivors of child sexual abuse in actions against their abusers and against the establishments that failed to prevent the abuse.. Her results speak for themselves. Pam recently settled an automobile collision involving a pedestrian for $4 million. She settled a pedestrian-construction case for $2.65 million. Pam was the driving force in winning an $11 million verdict in a medical malpractice case involving sexually abused children. Pam obtained a $1.8 million settlement in a medical malpractice case involving a physically abused and neglected child. She co-counseled a wrongful death trucking collision which settled for $6.5 million dollars and a ski injury trial which ultimately settled for $1.5 million dollars. Pam also reached a settlement of $750,00 for the wrongful death of a three-year-old child.. Pam has obtained millions of dollars on behalf of children injured at birth and on behalf of adults and children who have suffered injury and death as a result of malpractice. She has represented many families in wrongful death actions to recover for the loss of a family member due to the negligent acts of others. Pam understands that the focus must be on family after a parent or child sustains an injury and she fiercely protects families’ legal and financial rights so they can focus on their emotional and physical needs. She is a tireless advocate for New York State’s Grieving Families Act which would allow families to seek compensation for grief or anguish, loss of love, protection, comfort, and companionship and loss of nurture, guidance, counsel, advice, training and education resulting from death of a loved one.. Pam also takes pride in her commitment to the L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ community in the Capital Region through her legal representation of clients in the community and through the firm’s participation in local events that support and celebrate diversity.. When she is not practicing law, Pam is an active volunteer supporting many different causes that encourage and ensure health and safety. In 2012, she joined forces with The Casey Feldman Foundation and for a national distracted driving initiative aimed at keeping high school students safe on the road. The Casey Feldman Foundation is a not-for-profit whose namesake was a 21-year-old Fordham University student who was killed by a distracted driver. Her parents, Joel and Dianne, both attorneys, started the foundation in their daughter’s memory with the hopes of sparing other families from such profound loss. Tragedy inspired a national movement and began Pam’s journey as an advocate of EndDD in upstate New York. Today, under her leadership, O’Connell and Aronowitz volunteer attorneys have brought EndDD’s message to more than 14,000 students in upstate New York. Pam has also presented to the NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and NYS Partnership for Teen Driving Safety.. Every year, Pam leads our firm in volunteer efforts to help others in need. These efforts have ranged from providing food and clothing to homeless veterans and providing school supplies to children in need, to painting the physical plant of the local Boys and Girls Club, and purchasing supplies for domestic violence safehouses and homeless shelters. Her outreach has also included cleaning protected beaches to save wildlife and organizing supply donations around the country to aid victims of natural disasters.. Pam serves as the Capital Region Affiliate President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and is a member of NYSTLA’s Executive Committee. She is an active member of the Leader’s Forum with the American Association for Justice and The Injury Board, a national community of personal injury attorneys committed to consumer safety. Once again named to the Best Lawyers in America list in addition to the Upstate New York Super Lawyer’s list since 2012, Pam also earned the highest level of recognition from her peers with Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent Rating.. Pam represents clients throughout upstate New York as well as in New York City where she maintains a residence. She enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her husband, four grown children.

Over the past 30 years, Daniel has become well-known in the Capital Region as an ardent advocate for the rights of people who have suffered injuries or lost loved ones because the intentional or negligent acts of medical professions, drivers, property owners, businesses, and other parties. As a Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC, Daniel concentrates his practice on personal injury, medical malpractice and general litigation. Daniel has spent his entire legal career – which spans more than three decades – practicing law in the Capital Region. For most of that time he worked as a solo practitioner or name partner at law firms in Albany, where he built thriving medical malpractice and person injury practices. He has litigated a broad range of medical malpractice claims, including those pertaining to foreign objects left in the body during surgery, failures to diagnose and improperly performed medical procedures. His personal injury litigation experience runs the gamut of cases, including motor vehicle accidents, construction site accidents, slip, trip, fall accidents, building safety, product liability, and wrongful death. Daniel also focuses on civil litigation law and family and matrimonial law.

Outside of my work for the Port of Albany I accept cases defending a range of vehicle and traffic offenses throughtout the Capital Region, the Mid-Hudson Valley and Upstate NY.  I am active in many local and state bar associations and charities.  My wife and I live in Rensselaer County with our two children.

Originally from the hills of West Virginia, Brian relocated to the "Good Life City" of Albany, Georgia in 2002.   He attended West Virginia University, graduating cum laude in 1998 with a degree in Political Science.  He earned his law degree from West Virginia University in 2002, where he served on law review and was admitted to the Order of the Coif.. Brian practices primarily in the areas of workers' compensation, premises liability, and auto liability defense.  He is admitted to practice in all Georgia state courts, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals   Brian is also a registered mediator with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution.

Originally from Long Island and a resident of the Capital District since 1984, Ronald “Ron” Orlando received his Juris Doctor from St. Johns’ University School of Law in 1982 and his Bachelor of Science degree from New York Institute of Technology, summa cum laude, in 1979.. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1983, to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York in 1989 and to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 1992.. Ron is a member of the New York Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, The Capital District Women’s Bar Association and the Albany County Bar Association.. He has been an active volunteer and member of the Board of Directors of The Legal Project for many years and served as President of the Board of Directors in 2007-2008.. Ron has received many awards including the President’s Pro Bono Service Attorney Award by the New York State Bar Association in 2005 and again was recognized as Empire State Counsel for Pro Bono services in 2008.

On top of being a Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC, Michael is the Section Chair of the firm’s New York State Employment Group and a Practice Area Head in the Federal Sector Labor & Employment Group. He focuses his practice on federal and private sector employment law claims, including claims involving the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), New York Labor Law, and New York Executive Law.. In his federal employment practice, Michael has represented employees before the following:. In his New York State employment practice, Michael represents employees and employers in both federal and state court, including claims before the following:. Michael also handles disciplinary hearings in the union, municipality, school district, and civil service areas, as well as contract negotiations, severance negotiations, and advising employees and employers regarding disciplinary investigations.. In addition to his practice in New York State and federal employment, Michael focuses his practice on all aspects of civil litigation. Whether handling contract disputes, business agreements, corporate formation, employment agreements, small claims, collections, landlord tenant disputes, or criminal law, Michael is always the strongest advocate for his client’s best interests.

Nicholas Khoury grew up in the Village of Altamont. He attended college at SUNY Albany where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 2007. Nicholas received his Juris Doctorate from New York Law School in 2010 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2011 and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York in 2013.. Nicholas began his legal career practicing immigration, personal injury, and social security disability law in the New York metropolitan area. In 2015, Nicholas returned to the Capital Region where he represented injured workers before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board until becoming a full time social security disability attorney in 2016.. Nicholas joined Martin, Harding & Mazzotti in 2017 both in order to continue helping disabled individuals get access to their social security benefits and because it gave him the opportunity to work in an environment where he was encouraged to build meaningful relationships with his clients.. Nicholas enjoys water sports, motorcycles, and, when he can, working in his brother’s blacksmith shop. He is also a proud member of his local Masonic Lodge and Shriners International Center where he actively participates in social and charitable activities.

My practice focuses primarily in the area of family law. I understand that each family law matter is unique. I understand that when dealing with a family law issue it can be a highly emotional time. Whether you need to pursue a family law case or have sued in a family law case, you need an experienced, compassionate and thorough attorney who understands the intracacies of the law and is experienced as an advocate. Should you need asssitance with divorce, custody, legitimation, grandparent visitation or adoption. Please feel free to call me.. In addition to family law I practice in the areas of probate law, consumer protection law and general civil litigation.. I believe in providing the absolute best customer service possible and if at all possible will return your call or answer your email within 24 hours.. Although born in Tennessee, and raised in Virginia, I am proud to call Albany home. My wife and I are members of Sherwood Baptist Church where I teach sunday school and coach baseball and basketball. In addition, I am a member of the Exchange Club of Albany and the Dougherty Circuit Bar Association.. For compassionate, effective and customer service driven representation feel free to call me at or email me at

My practice focuses on defending the rights of the accused and those suffering from physical or business related injuries.  I have tried and argued cases in New York State Trial and Appellate Courts, as well as New York Federal Courts including the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.. As a former Assistant District Attorney and State Assistant Attorney General, I utilize my prior experience and success litigating on behalf of the government to zealously advocate for my clients in criminal and civil matters throughout the State of New York.. As a felony prosecutor, I tried numerous cases to verdict while assigned to the Special Victims Unit. I have also conducted hearings and trials in local courts throughout the region, primarily in the area of DWI law.. As an Assistant Attorney General, I was assigned to the Litigation Bureau where I represented a state agency and its employees in all stages of civil litigation including investigations, motion practice, witness preparation, depositions and trials.. My experience in both the private and public sectors allows me to evaluate your case from multiple angles so that I can assist you in crafting creative solutions for your complex legal challenges.

My journey to the practice of law has been a winding one. I did not picture myself in this profession when I left college. In fact, my undergraduate degree was in Biology, with an emphasis on pre-medicine. Though I never did apply to medical school, I have applied my background in and love for science in my professional endeavors.. In 2008 I was laid off from a good job with a development company in the Willamette Valley. At that time I felt helpless to provide for my family. I decided to return to school and seek my legal degree. In 2009 I began my legal education at Willamette University College of Law. Three quick years later, I graduated magna cum laude. Through all the work and pressure, I never forgot that feeling of dread that came with the helplessness of losing my job.. I began practicing law after passing the bar in 2012. I chose the practice of criminal law for many reasons, but not least of these was the desire to help people in that place of helplessness and fear and to give them hope by providing solid counsel and fervent advocacy. Though my practice has expanded to include probate and estate planning, this approach remains.

Ms. Nora E. Baker is an associate attorney at O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. Ms. Baker received her Juris Doctor from Albany Law School with a concentration in Family Law and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2022. Ms. Baker was admitted to the NYS bar in January of 2023.. Ms. Baker graduated Magna Cum Laude from Merrimack College in 2018 receiving a B.A. in Psychology and Spanish and a double minor in Political Science and Pre-law. While attending Merrimack College, Ms. Baker studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina and later participated in a spiritual retreat to Ecuador to advance her Spanish speaking ability.. During her time at Albany Law School, Ms. Baker was active in the Anthony V. Cardona ‘70 Moot Court Program, both as a participant and student coach. Ms. Baker won both the Domenick L. Gabrielli Appellate Advocacy Competition and the Karen C. McGovern Senior Prize Trials Competition. Her team was noted as only the second team in recent history to win both competitions, and the first female team ever to do so.. In 2022, Ms. Baker was inducted into the Order of Barristers and awarded the Edward F. Layden, Esq. and the Kathryn I. Layden Award for her participation and contribution to the moot court program. She continues to show her support for the Moot Court Program through alumni judging opportunities.. After interning in various venues which include the Appellate Division Third Department for the Honorable Christine M. Clark and in the Domestic Violence Prosecution Clinic with the Albany County District Attorney’s Office, Ms. Baker was the first recipient of the Family Law Fellowship established by O’Brien and Associates Law Firm P.C. in 2021 and began her career here as a fellow in June of 2021.. EducationAlbany Law School of Union University, Albany, New YorkJ.D. - 2022Honors: magna cum laudeHonors: Concentration in Family LawHonors: Dean’s ListMerrimack College, Andover, MassachusettsB.A. - 2018Honors: magna cum laudeHonors: Dean’s List. Bar AdmissionsNew York, 2023. AwardsWinner: Karen C. McGovern Senior Prize Trials Competition 2021Third Place Best Oral Advocate: Karen C. McGovern Senior Prize Trials CompetitionWinner: Domenick L. Gabrielli Appellate Advocacy Competition 2020First Place Best Oral Advocate: Domenick L. Gabrielli Appellate Advocacy Competition 2020Edward F. Layden, Esq. and the Kathryn I. Layden Award 2022Honor SocietiesThe Justinian Society: 2022The Order of Barristers: 2022The Hispanic National Honor Society: 2018

Ms. Dalbec is an experienced civil and criminal litigator who has been practicing since 2002. Ms. Dalbec has focused her practice on matrimonial law, family court matters, plaintiff's personal injury, complex criminal defense, and defending professionals in disciplinary matters. Ms. Dalbec has extensive trial experience including high profile criminal matters and successful trials, negotiation, mediation and settlement of substantial civil cases.