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William Greagan is a partner in the firm’s Albany office. An AV-rated attorney, his practice areas include general negligence, transportation, construction, environmental, product liability, and toxic torts, including lead paint and asbestos.. A large portion of Bill's practice is devoted to counseling and defending members of the construction industry against actions for construction site injuries and contractual liabilities. He is Co-Chair of Goldberg Segalla’s Construction Practice Group and is an active member of the Associated General Contractors of New York State, where he is involved in issues of risk management, insurance, and legislative reform.. Bill’s experience also includes the defense of environmental actions under CERCLA and petroleum discharges under NY’s Navigation Act.  He has represented manufacturers in large multi-party litigations involving environmental remediation and has acted as liaison counsel for 150 third-party defendants in CERCLA landfill cases.. Bill also concentrates in legal issues involving municipal and law enforcement liability, defending municipalities, county jails, sheriffs departments, and other public agencies. He defends such agencies against lawsuits brought by detainees and others who claim civil rights violations. For more than a decade, Bill has been active in numerous cases brought pursuant to U.S. Code Section 1983, alleging claims from wrongful arrest to deprivation of civil rights.. He has represented several national trucking companies, operators of construction dump trucks, and other commercial transportation clients and their drivers in a wide range of matters, including environmental and product liability actions, personal injury and wrongful death suits, and traffic infractions. His liability defense litigation experience also includes a range of issues related to governmental liability, including road design, slip-and-fall cases, as well as lawsuits involving public employment.. Bill has lectured on products liability and other topics for the New York State Bar Association. In addition, he authored “Liability of Inspection Stations for Negligent Inspections” for In Transit, the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Trucking Newsletter.. He graduated cum laude from Albany Law School of Union University, where he was a member of the Justinian Society. He received his undergraduate degree from Siena College.

Since 2001, we have hosted a legal talk show on a local radio station where we answer questions on a variety of topices, including personal injury, commericial and general litigation on saturday mornings.   We accept calls from all over the country on or from 10 am to 11am at. Feel free to call.. I also appeared as an attorney in an Ang Lee movie, Taking Woodstock- 2008.  I was a background actor portraying a New York City attorney.

Ryan is a litigation attorney who practices complex civil litigation in state and federal courts. He has tried both jury and non-jury trials, argued at the appellate level and represented clients during mediation and arbitration proceedings.. Ryan routinely represents individuals, corporations, insurance companies, public entities and school districts in a wide range of litigation matters.. Ryan concentrates his practice in commercial litigation. He represents clients in a variety of business disputes ranging from breach of contract, business torts, fraud, unjust enrichment, unfair competition, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, defamation, whistleblower claims, partnership dissolution, disability insurance, professional malpractice, enforcement of employment agreements, covenants not to compete and non-disclosure agreements, and ERISA litigation.. In addition to commercial matters, Ryan has vast experience in the areas of personal injury, premises liability, product’s liability, construction accidents, labor law, motor vehicle accidents, fire loss, water loss, toxic tort, insurance coverage disputes and mental hygiene proceedings.. Ryan also donates a significant amount of time to pro bono activities, such as prisoner’s rights litigation.

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.

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.

Mr. Garvey, a Partner with the Firm, focuses his practice on labor law and litigation. He is a graduate of Siena College and Boston College Law School and holds a L.L.M. in taxation from New York University. After graduating from law school, he served as a confidential law assistant to Hon. John T. Casey, New York State Supreme Court Justice. He is also former Counsel to the Lake Placid Olympic Organizing Committee.. Mr. Garvey has extensive experience representing clients in labor and employment litigation, public sector collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, education law and municipal law matters. He represents a number of community colleges and municipalities in the Capital region. He has counseled executives on various matters, including the negotiation of employment contracts and severance agreements. He also advises clients on matters including employment laws and regulations, formulation of employment policies and practices, internal investigations, labor audits, and employee training.. His litigation practice includes representing clients in commercial and personal injury cases in trial and appellate courts. He is admitted to practice before the New York State Bar and the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association.

Mr. Connell practices primarily in the field of commercial litigation, including mortgage foreclosure, replevin, bankruptcy, and the enforcement of civil judgments. He also has experience in general real property litigation, as well as residential and commercial real property transactions.

Matt founded the firm and assembled our team based on his belief that traditional law firms do not adequately serve the business community. Matt put together a team of seasoned attorneys who focus on value above all. Indeed, the groundswell of entrepreneurs bringing new products and services to market has created a space for the unconventional practice of law. The bottom line is that the business landscape has changed dramatically – from the growing list of innovative businesses to the surge in non-traditional crowdfunding opportunities – the business world requires more than what the traditional law office can offer. This demand was the impetus for our flagship In-House Counsel Experience.. Before starting the Firm, Matt worked at one of the Capital District’s more notable law firms. There, he focused on representing large national and regional clients with a variety of business and litigation matters including highly complex commercial disputes, corporate governance matters, and regulatory compliance.

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).

Kelly is also active in the East Greenbush School District community, serving as an active member and co-vice president of the Donald P. Sutherland PTO.  She serves on the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of New York State and is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the Capital District Women’s Bar Association, and the Bar Associations of New York State, Albany County and Rensselaer County.

James F. Faucher II is an associate in the firm’s Albany office, bringing to the General Liability team a detailed knowledge of the legal process at every stage. James has represented clients in many types of civil litigation and transactional matters, including corporate law and governance, partnership disputes, shareholder litigation, trademark infringement, and breach of contract actions, and has developed a special focus on counseling emerging ventures.. Prior to practicing law, James served over four years in the United States Army, as an infantryman in the 101st Airborne Division, rising to the rank of sergeant and holding the position of Team Leader. He completed two combat tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he mentored and led his fellow soldiers and helped to train Iraqi police in combat operations and security. He remains committed to past and present members of the U.S. military. At Albany Law School, James was Assistant Executive Director of the Veteran’s Rights Pro Bono Project and Treasurer of the Student Alumni Veteran Association. James was also Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Science and Technology, and captain of the Albany Law rugby team.

I am a trial lawyer who focuses his practice on the representation of clients in serious personal injury cases.  I have experience handling Motor Vehicle, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Products Liability and other Personal Liability matters, and have successfully resolved numerous cases on behalf of my clients.. Recently, I obtained a $1.4 million dollar settlement for my clients who were catastrophically injured in a complicated motorcycle/automobile accident involving multiple defendants.  I was also part of the trial team which obtained a $1.1 million dollar verdict for clients seriously injured in an automobile accident, one of the largest Albany County verdicts in over a decade.. Prior to joining DeGraff, Foy & Kunz, LLP, I practiced as an associate at a well-established personal injury firm in the Hudson Valley, and before that, at a large litigation firm in Albany.  I received my law degree from Albany Law School, where I won the Best Oral Advocate Award in the Domenick L. Gabrielli Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Competition.  I earned my undergraduate degree from Villanova University.

David Cost is a litigator who counsels a broad array of clients including commercial clients across multiple industries as well as individuals on the local, state and national level. He has successfully represented clients in personal injury, property damage, civil rights, subrogation and commercial litigation lawsuits in both state and federal court, at the trial and appellate level.. David also specializes in mass tort litigation claims involving exposure to toxic chemicals, including representing corporate clients in asbestos cases around the country, as well as lead paint matters. He also has experience in matters involving complex business disputes, claims brought under New York State Labor Law, workers compensation group self-insurance trusts, media law, as well as insurance defense, which includes both jury trial and substantial motion practice.. Pro bono work also plays a significant role in David’s legal practice. In 2011, the Legal Project of Albany awarded him the prestigious Stanley J. Rosen Memorial Award for his pro bono service to victims of domestic violence. He also was lead trial counsel for a prisoner plaintiff in a Federal civil rights matter for denial of Constitutional Due Process Rights and Equal Protection Violations.. David has also been a presenter at multiple national conferences and serves on several firm and organizational committees. He began his career with the firm as a summer associate in 2005, he also served as a legal clerk to two energy and utility companies while attending law school.

Christopher Staszak brings to Goldberg Segalla valuable experience leading complex, nationally publicized investigations in Congress, with the U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) and with the New York State Attorney General’s Office. Chris’ experience with high-stakes federal and state investigations allows him to provide valuable insight to clients facing the substantial risks associated with government enforcement, litigation, and inquiries from regulators, along with companies in need of an internal investigation. His bipartisan experience in all three branches of the federal government, in the highest levels of state government, and with crisis communications places him in a unique position to advise clients facing regulatory, legislative, and media scrutiny.. Immediately prior to joining Goldberg Segalla, Chris was a Senior Investigative Counsel with SIGAR, where he held a Top Secret security clearance and investigated allegations of corruption, fraud, and waste in government spending, and money laundering related to reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan. He was also a Senior Investigative Counsel in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he investigated publicly traded companies in the pharmaceutical, financial services, and consumer products industries. He led the investigation of the circumstances surrounding the recall of millions of bottles of pediatric medicine, the merger of two major financial services companies during the financial crisis, and alleged misconduct in the mortgage lending industry. As an Assistant Attorney General with the New York State Attorney General’s Office, he served in the Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau, which investigates and litigates false advertising, deceptive business practices, and various forms of fraud against consumers. He began his legal career as a clerk for Judge Lawrence E. Kahn in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. Following his clerkship, Chris was an Assistant Counsel to the Governor of New York.. In private practice, Chris worked in the Washington, D.C. office of a prominent international law firm, where he represented clients before Congress and federal agencies, and provided strategic communications and media relations advice. Prior to practicing law, Chris served as the Press Secretary of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and as the Vice President of Corporate Communications for a major Manhattan-based financial services firm. This experience allows Chris to provide clients with exceptional insight into the manner in which an effective crisis response strategy can reduce exposure to reputational damage and negative coverage in the media.

Cassandra Kazukenus is a graduate of SUNY Albany where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Thereafter, she attended Albany Law School receiving a Juris Doctor in 2007, and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2008. Cassandra is also admitted to the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern districts.. Cassandra began her legal career as an attorney in the claims department of a local insurance carrier. Subsequently, Cassandra took a position in the litigation department of a defense law firm where she litigated insurance coverage cases for numerous insurance carriers and defended bodily injury cases. Cassandra has argued appeals before both the Second and Third Departments, and she has litigated a variety of cases including, Labor Law, Premises Liability, Automobile Liability and insurance coverage cases throughout the State.. In her time away from the firm, Cassandra enjoys playing volleyball and spending time with her husband and son.

BRESLIN LAW GROUP, PLLC is a full service trial firm focused on resolving our clients' needs in an efficient, sophisticated, and economical manner. We handle a variety of legal issues, including, but not limited to: complex business litigation, white collar defense and internal investigations, state agency issues, professional licensing matters, state and federal criminal defense, driving while intoxicated misdemeanors and felonies (DWI defense), and personal injury litigation.. We approach every case with the client's long-term goals in mind, and seek to identify and address issues before they arise. Our courtroom and practical experience, paired with the use of cutting edge technology, provide our clients with the caliber of representation typically associated with larger firms, at a lower cost.

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.

Attorney Advertising.  Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.. I am an Associate Attorney at O'Connor, O'Connor, Bresee & First, P.C., representing professionals, businesses, and individuals in claims involving medical and professional malpractice, health care law, product liability, trucking and transportation, and general civil litigation in federal and state courts throughout the State of New York.. I have been admitted to practice law in the State of New York since 2008, and in the following federal courts:. United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, 2009. United States District Court, Southern District of New York, 2009. United States District Court, Northern District of New York, 2014

Alexis Hatten focuses her practice on workers’ compensation defense, with experience that includes representing clients in all types of workers’ compensation litigation before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board. Her background includes drafting and submitting summations and appeals, memoranda, and negotiating and drafting settlement agreements. She also deposes doctors and other medical personnel regarding medical issues as they relate to workers’ compensation claims.. During law school at Albany Law School, Alexis was an intern in the New York State Office of the State Comptroller, where she researched pending state and federal legislation and  drafted memos analyzing their impact on the State Comptroller’s investment strategies and fiduciary duties to the retirement fund. She also held an internship with the Maryland State Office of the Attorney General, where, amongst her other duties, conducted investigations and mediated disputes in cases concerning denial of healthcare benefits.

After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Albany Law School I clerked for two years in the Northern District of New York for the Honorable Randolph F. Treece, U.S. Magistrate Judge.  Since leaving my clerkship I have worked at Girvin & Ferlazzo where my practice is focused on civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, and nursing home neglect and abuse cases.. My passion for the law is eclipsed only by my passion for helping people who have been injured or wronged.    Sadly, I cannot restore an injured client's health, take away the pain and suffering they have endured, or give them back the time they have lost with loved ones.  What I can do, is make sure that those who are responsible are taken to task, and that they are made to feel the full weight and measure of the law.  Although a monetary award can never make a person whole, it can help to restore their dignity, get their lives back on track, and ensure that those responsible mend their ways.

Adam was born and raised in Schenectady, New York. During High School he was a proud member of the ’97-’98 Schenectady Patriots New York State Basketball Championship team. After graduating from SUNY Albany with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, he received his Juris Doctor from Western New England College School of Law. During his undergraduate studies at SUNY Albany and pursuit of his Law Degree at Western New England, Adam worked in the Claims Department for a Medical Malpractice Insurance Company here in the Capital Region.. Prior to joining MHM, he was a partner with a highly regarded civil defense firm in Albany, NY. He has litigated cases in various fields including construction accidents, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, products liability, and medical malpractice, in both state and federal courts.. In 2019 an opportunity arose for Adam to join the litigation team at Martin Harding & Mazzotti, LLP. He knew that with over a decade of experience evaluating, strategizing, and defending civil cases, he would be well equipped to represent and guide his injured clients through the litigation process. His knowledge of the strategies employed by insurance companies allows him to better represent his clients and strive to achieve the best outcome for them.. When he is not in the office Adam enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

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.