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William P. Hessney is Special Counsel with Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP in its Albany, NY office, and has been practicing law for over 36 years. He has a broad based real estate practice, representing buyers, sellers and lenders in both residential and commercial transactions, for which he has extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiation, document preparation and title examination. He has represented lenders and creditors in mortgage foreclosure matters and related litigation in State and Federal Courts throughout the State of New York. His practice also includes the formation and representation of corporations, not-for-profit corporations and limited liability companies in the Capital District.. Over the years William P. Hessney has participated in a number of continuing legal education programs. They include being the chair and speaker for the Albany Session of the NY State Bar Association Seminar on Practical Skills-Mortgage Foreclosures and Workouts, from 2004 to 2018, a coauthor and speaker for the seminar entitled New York Real Estate Title Law: Solutions to the Most Common Problems in 2004, coauthor and speaker for the seminar entitled Effective Mortgage Foreclosure Techniques in New York in 1994 and the coauthor and speaker for the seminar entitled New York Foreclosure and Repossession in 1993.. Born and raised in Canandaigua, New York, William P. Hessney has made the Capital District his home for more than 40 years with his family. He has served on the boards of a number not-for-profit organizations including serving for many years as a Member of the Board of Trustees for the Hart Cluett Museum in Troy, New York.

Walter Breakell, founder and principal of the Breakell Law Firm P.C., has been practicing law for over 30 years. Through his entire career Walter’s practice has been focused on the construction industry.. He has served contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, developers, and owners. He has helped his clients through contract reviews, performance disputes, delay claims, disputed and extra work issues, changed conditions, OSHA and labor law matters, payment bond claims, mechanics liens, and more. Walter’s intimate knowledge of the construction industry means he has the unique ability to get two divergent parties communicating in an effort to resolve their particular disputes without the necessity of a time consuming and costly litigation. But he is always prepared to mediate, arbitrate, or litigate a matter, if necessary.. Walter also counsels his clients through all types of business matters. His decades of experience in the industry mean he has insight necessary when aiding his clients in making business transactions including acquisitions, mergers, and transfers; succession plans; commercial transactions; real estate purchases; and MWBE/DBE certification; to name a few.. Walter is counsel to Northeastern Subcontractors Association and to the New York State Concrete Masonry Association. He is also a member for the Associated General Contractors of New York and the Eastern Contractors Association. He is a past member of the Upstate New York Construction Industry Advisory Counsel. He often gives informative lectures before these and other industry groups.. He is licensed to practice law in New York and Florida. He is a member of the American Bar Association (Construction Law and Litigation Divisions member), the New York State Bar Association and the Florida State Bar Association.. Walter is a mediator, arbitrator, and lecturer for the American Arbitration Association (AAA’s) for both construction and commercial disputes. He is a certified member of the AAA’s Large, Complex Construction Panel.

Tom’s affiliation enables the firm to offer a full range of criminal litigation and courtroom services including misdemeanor and felony cases from pre-arraignment through trial. His proven litigation techniques and prosecutorial outlook are valuable in forming a viable defense strategy. Born in Galway, Ireland, Tom attended the National University of Ireland where he received his BA in Economics and Law. He was employed with the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin and then with the Department of Defense, Operations and Civilian Employee Bureaus in Galway. Tom received his law degree from the National University of Ireland and was awarded the Sweet and Maxwell Law prize for first place in the study of law. After graduating from Law School , Tom moved to New York and worked in the Office of the District Attorney in Brooklyn , prosecuting serious crimes including narcotics and gang violence. Thereafter, he entered private practice focusing on Criminal and Civil Litigation, including Family Court, Surrogates Court, Criminal Court, Housing Court , Civil Court and Supreme Court cases. In 2004, Tom became a DWI prosecutor for Delaware County. Most recently, as Bureau Chief in the Special Victims Unit in Rensselaer County, Tom regularly handled felony and misdemeanor sex crimes, domestic violence, crimes against children and crimes against the elderly. In addition to his work at the offices of the District Attorney, Tom joined the New York State Assembly Minority staff as an associate counsel and later became Deputy Legislative Director.. Tom is often called upon by local and national news organizations to comment on prominent criminal cases.  He has been called upon as an expert in both the political and legal fields for Fox News, Capital News 9, News Channel 10, as well as National Public Radio (NPR) and WGY, making numerous appearances on the Al Roney Show as well as The Tully Rinckey Legal Power Hour.

The Koff Law Firm, PLLC was founded by attorney Howard M. Koff, J.D., LL.M. (Tax) after he left the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. He then decided to dedicate his time guiding clients and their businesses through IRS law in the Albany, NY area. As a former appellate attorney, Koff brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our practice.. Reach out to attorney Koff today to learn more about The Koff Law Firm. We'll do everything we can to help you find the right solution to your tax problem.. CONCERNING HOWARD KOFF'S QUALIFICATIONS, SOME HIGHLIGHTS:. *Prior Results Do Not Guarantee A Similar Outcome.

Tauseef Ahmed is an Associate in the Albany office of Tully Rinckey PLLC, where his unique legal, business, intellectual property, and science research experience allows him to assist clients across a range of practice areas.. Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Tauseef served as General Counsel for SNR Development in Seaford, NY, where he advised on company strategies and their implementation, managed the legal function, and obtained and oversaw the work of outside counsel. He also was directly involved in complex business transactions and successfully negotiated multiple contracts with institutional clients.. Tauseef’s judicial experience includes working for the Hon. Leonard D. Wexler, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York in Central Islip, NY. There, he researched and drafted bench memoranda, orders, and letter opinions in both criminal and civil cases. He also prepared for cases and participated regularly in court proceedings, reviewed and analyzed habeas corpus petitions involving inadequate assistance of counsel, and reviewed case files and assisted the Judge with a variety of matters that came before the court.. Tauseef was a full-time Legal Extern in the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in Alexandria, VA, where he reviewed granted patents in reissue and reexamination post-grant proceedings. At the CRU, he drafted non-final office actions establishing the USPTO’s legal position on a range of patentability issues including subject matter, novelty, obviousness, claim interpretation, and adequacy of enablement; researched prior art and proposed positions based on findings; and managed a project correlating the post-grant proceedings that occurred at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) with those that occurred at the CRU to determine trends in patent litigation.. At the USPTO, he completed the patent examination training program covering patent systems; role of the patent examiner and flow of an application; basic requirements to file and formalities; claim interpretation; 35 USC 101; 35 USC 112 (a); 35 USC 112 (b) and (d); prior art rejections; 35 USC 102 (AIA and pre-AIA); 35 USC 103; patent classification; planning a search; restriction practice; and double patenting.. As a Legal Intern for the Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property Clinic at Hofstra Law School in Hempstead, NY, Tauseef provided transactional assistance to small businesses and startups with a particular focus on intellectual property issues that arise in the earliest stages of venture formation. He also performed a patentability analysis for a startup company’s sports technology; researched prior art and patent claim construction, focusing on statutory standards of novelty and obviousness; obtained trademark for a small business; and researched registered trademarks and submitted responses with the USPTO. Tauseef also drafted a music licensing term agreement for Hofstra University’s student-run record label.. Other legal experience includes positions as a Senior Researcher for the Research Laboratory for Law, Logic and Technology, Hofstra Law School; Corporate Legal Extern for iLuv Creative Technology, Port Washington, NY; Legal Extern, First Medicine, New York, NY; and Legal Intern for Nassau University Medical Center, Office of the General Counsel, East Meadow, NY.. Tauseef is a trained research scientist with four years of experience in molecular biology, cellular neuroscience and molecular genetics.

Sonia Uddin is a graduate of New York University, where she studied Political Science and Women’s History. She received her Juris Doctorate from New England Law in 2010 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2011.. While in law school she interned with the State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Assistance, where she reviewed and drafted applications for businesses seeking state funding. She also worked with the Domestic Violence Program at Boston Medical Center, where she provided patients with social services assistance. During this time she also worked at the New England Law Legal Services Clinic, where she represented clients in matters of Family Law. She began her legal career researching various areas of the law and reviewing contracts for other attorneys in New York State.. When an opportunity to join the Workers’ Compensation legal team at Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP, became available, Sonia eagerly joined the firm. She was excited to work directly with clients to help them get the care and benefits that they need.. Sonia is a proud member of the New York State Bar Association and the Injured Workers’ Bar Association. In her time away from the firm, Sonia enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling and hiking in the Capital Region.

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

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 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.

Paul Aloy concentrates his practice in the areas of Education Law and Labor and Employment Law. He is experienced in employee and student discipline proceedings; improper practice and unfair labor practice proceedings and other labor relations matters including collective bargaining and impasse procedure; administrative hearings, including those before the Public Employment Relations Board, Division of Human Rights, the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board and the Workers’ Compensation Board; and state and federal court proceedings. Paul has also represented individuals on licensing matters before the Racing & Wagering Board. He regularly counsels clients on a wide range of day-to-day legal issues.. Prior to joining Honeywell Law Firm, Paul had the unique experience of working both in private practice, where he primarily served as counsel to municipal employers, as well as working in-house for a prominent labor union representing law enforcement officers statewide.. Paul graduated from Syracuse University College of Law where he was a Dean’s Scholar and was selected for the Moot Court Honor Society after demonstrating excellence in trial and appellate advocacy. He is also a graduate of Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania where he played baseball and was initiated into Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education. Paul has volunteered his time as an advisor/coach to a local high school’s Mock Trial Team and to Wilton Youth Soccer.

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.

Mr. Almy has experience in representing Defendants in criminal cases, including felony DWI, gun possession, a variety of misdemeanors, and traffic tickets. His experience in civil litigation includes representing construction companies as plaintiff and defendant, estate litigation, personal injury cases, and Small Claims Court. He has appeared in Court throughout New York State.. Mr. Almy is admitted to practice law in New York State. He received his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Albany where he received his Bachelor’s Degree.. Mr. Almy is the attorney advisor for the Loudonville Christian School mock trial team, which competes in the New York State Bar Associations’ mock trial tournament. When he is not working, Mr. Almy enjoys golfing, playing tennis, and spending time at home with his wife and two dogs.

Maureen was raised in Geneva, New York. At the end of her junior year in high school, she enrolled in the early admissions program at a nearby community college. After graduation, she took a seven-year hiatus to begin a family. In 1983, the untimely death of a childhood friend inspired her to return to college. “What was planned to be a two-year commitment turned into a seven-year adventure. I enrolled in an Introduction to Law course and was hooked. I attended school during the day and worked fulltime nights and weekends. As a single parent, I wanted to set an example for my son that through hard work and perseverance, dreams do come true.”. Maureen graduated Cum laude from Russell Sage College in 1987 and then went on to earn her law degree from Albany Law School of Union University in 1990. She was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1991.. Maureen has focused on Workers’ Compensation Law since 1992. As of 1998, she has represented solely the injured worker. “It has been very gratifying to have helped hundreds of people whose lives have been turned upside down as the result of an unexpected work injury. I was therefore thrilled when invited to join the law firm of Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP in August of 2008 since the level of personal commitment to the needs of the client is outstanding.”. Maureen is a member of the Injured Workers’ Bar Association, the Albany County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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