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Serving all of New York at the State and Federal levels.. James L. Riotto is a lawyer with offices in Albany and Rochester who has an impressive law enforcement background combined with substantial criminal defense experience. His extensive experience as a state trooper and within law enforcement and criminal prosecution has provided him with a unique perspective that sets him apart from other Rochester criminal defense attorneys. Clients get the benefit of an attorney with a clear understanding of both sides of their legal issues.. State and federal law enforcement experience. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Riotto graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy in Glynco, Georgia with honors, and subsequently took positions as an officer with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and then with the New York State Department of Corrections. After being certified as a New York State Police Officer at the University Police Department at SUNY Oswego, in 2000 he became a New York State Trooper specializing in criminal investigations, traffic enforcement and DWI.. Mr. Riotto’s education and experience provide him with detailed knowledge of the various systems, policies and procedures utilized by New York and federal law enforcement agencies. As a New York State Certified Instructor, he educated New York police recruits before deciding to use his experience to pursue a career in the legal field.. Legal background in criminal prosecution and defense. Mr. Riotto began his legal career by completing internships with state, city, county and federal judges in New York. In those positions, he researched various civil and criminal issues and assisted with drafting judicial opinions. During law school, he worked at the New York State Liquor Authority, where he reviewed investigative reports, Alcohol Beverage Control ("ABC") violations and liquor license applications, and helped decide whether to approve or deny the applications.. Before beginning his practice as a Rochester criminal defense attorney, Mr. Riotto took a position with the New York State Attorney General's Office, Criminal Prosecutions Bureau, where he researched investigations, drafted criminal charges and assisted in many high-profile criminal investigations into state agencies, including the New York State Police. Mr. Riotto went on to work at the Albany County District Attorney's Office, Major Offense Bureau, where he contributed to prosecuting several felony criminal matters, including DWI offenses.. In 2008, Mr. Riotto received the Daniel S. Dwyer Fellowship Stop DWI Award, established in 2001 and awarded to a law student to assist in the prosecution of DWI cases. The fellowship recipient must have achieved superior academic standing and have demonstrated an interest in criminal law. As a Rochester DWI attorney, he is able to utilize the experience he gained in that role.

Mr. King was raised in rural upstate New York. He attended St. John Fisher College and Syracuse University College of Law. After law school he was an Assistant District Attorney in Rochester, NY. Since going into private practice in 2012 has has achieved an impressive record of wins in both criminal and personal injury cases. He has been named a Super Lawyer Rising Star and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer.

Mr. Brown was raised in Maynard, Massachusetts and attended Northeastern University where he played football and the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana where he played and captained the University of Montana Rugby Team.. After graduating from the University of Montana, he attended law school at California Western School of Law in San Diego, distinguishing himself in trial work courses.. He began his career with the North Carolina Public Defenders Office, working out of Gastonia, North Carolina representing persons charged with anything from juvenile offenses to death penalty murders.. Following his service with the Public Defenders’ Office, he relocated to his native New England, becoming employed with the Rockingham County Attorney’s Office where he tried many jury trials involving felonies, DWI and other misdemeanor offenses.. After leaving that position, he was employed with a local law firm for about one year before opening his own office in 1991, originally in Somersworth and then relocating to his present location in Rochester, where he has been actively practicing since 1994. Since then, he has added 3 other associates to assist with the continuing growth of his practice centered on making a difference in his client’s lives.. Mr. Brown concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, statewide including all felonies and misdemeanors in addition to DWI defense, automobile and motorcycle accidents and injuries, slip and falls, workers' compensation, social security disability law and general civil defense.. He has served on numerous professional boards as well as those at the local and community level.. He has also conducted Continuing Education programs for other lawyers.. Mr. Brown enjoys white water and ocean surf kayaking; flatwater kayaking; mountain biking; alpine, cross country and AT skiing; hiking; reading and writing during his limited spare time, as well as spending as much time as he is able to find with his three adult children.

Margaret M. Cook practices law with the Rochester, Minnesota law firm of Ward & Oehler, Ltd., which was founded in 1974. She represents families and individuals in Southeastern Minnesota in a variety of practice areas.. Ms. Cook received her Juris Doctor degree, from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in 2015, and her Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Gerontology and Strategic Communication, from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 2012. Margaret received the Deans Award in the Elder Law Practice Group Clinic in law school and received the Outstanding Gerontology Major Award in college. Margaret is active in civic and professional organizations, including the Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging (Board Member), Women Attorneys of Rochester (Co-Chair), Legal Assistance of Olmsted County Volunteer Attorney Program, the Minnesota State Bar Association, and the Olmsted County Bar Association.

Kelly C. Wolford is a partner in the personal injury law firm of Powers & Santola, LLP.  Kelly joined the firm in September, 2017 as the resident partner of the firm’s new Rochester, NY office.  Kelly’s practice is limited to the representation of seriously or catastrophically injured individuals and their families.. Kelly is a graduate of the University of Dayton School of Law and Allegheny College.  She lives with her husband, Jim, and their three children in Webster, New York.. Rochester Office. Powers & Santola, LLP. The Carriage House. 693 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14607

In 1974 Dana Wilson founded the Law Firm of Wilson & Wilson P.C. with the belief that superior legal service is built on the foundation of strong client relationships and excellent legal representation.

I'm married with 3 children.  While I am first a family guy, I am also a lawyer who tries cases to verdict if necessary, but is always willing to reasonably settle cases.  Our firm specializes in agricultural commercial litigation and representing other persons who have been harmed personally or economically through the fault of others or by breach of contract.  We represent a lot of dairy farmers, as well as other animal and crop producers, in commercial disputes with manufacturers and suppliers, as well as electric utilities.. I also volunteer as a conciliation court referee in Olmsted County and Dodge County District Courts.  This volunteer work provides valuable service to our local courts and and to citizens, resulting in timely, economical and effective resolution of disputes less than $15,000.. Our firm also handles a lot of appeals, not only for our clients, but also on a pro-bono basis as amicus curia (friend of the court) in cases we believe we can help in the development of the law and one or more of the parties deserve(s) thoughtful and critical analysis in the appellate courts.

Alexander K. Ognenovski II is an Associate in the Family Wealth and Estate Planning Department. He concentrates his practice in the area of estate planning and administration for high net worth individuals and families, structuring plans that focus on wealth preservation and legacy planning strategies. With a background in wealth management and taxation, Alexander brings a wide range of knowledge and experience to the Firm. He works closely with clients and their advisors to develop appropriate estate plans for them and their families, including drafting of Last Wills and Testaments, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies, Business Succession Documents, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills and Health Care Proxies and other related documents.. Alexander earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Albany Law School, where he served as the Lead Editor for the New York State Bar Association Business Law Journal.. Alexander is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of New York. Contact Information:. 1900 Bausch & Lomb Place, Rochester, New York 14604 |. 1900 Main Place Tower, 350 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 |

Alec S. Osland practices law with the Rochester, Minnesota law firm of Ward & Oehler, Ltd., which was founded in 1974. Alec grew up on a farm in eastern Iowa raising livestock. Alec represents families and individuals in Southeastern Minnesota in a variety of practice areas.. Mr. Osland received his Juris Doctor degree from Drake University Law School in May 2019. In addition to his J.D., he completed certificate programs in Food and Agriculture Law, Environmental and Sustainability Law, and Public Service. Alec received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Iowa in 2016.. Alec is active in professional organizations in the area and is President of the Third District Bar Association. During law school, Alec worked in Drake’s Elder Law Clinic, as well as spending a year at Iowa National Heritage Foundation. Alec was active in student organizations, serving on the Electoral Board of Drake’s Agricultural Law and Environmental Association and servicing as Vice President of his graduating class’s student government.

Aggressively advocating for clients throughout New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania on personal injury, civil rights, employment law and commercial litigation matters

About Kevin Joseph Mulvehill. Mr. Mulvehill’s practice is business-oriented and broad based. He concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, labor and employment litigation, wage and hour class and collective action litigation, and counseling and representing public and private sector employers, including universities, hospitals, manufacturers, hospitality companies, not-for-profits, towns and other municipalities, and business processing outsourcing companies in all areas of labor and employment law. This includes compliance with state and federal labor and employment laws; wage and hour law; employment hiring, discipline and termination; reductions in force; employee leave issues; employee accommodation issues; work rules; personnel policies and practices; non-compete agreements and other restrictive covenants; employment contracts; severance agreements; employment discrimination; labor arbitrations, unfair labor practices, collective bargaining; workplace investigations; governmental investigations; and employee training.. About Phillips Lytle LLP. Phillips Lytle LLP is a full-service law firm with passionate people who take a pragmatic approach. We dig deeper, look at problems from all sides, and bring more to the table for clients¬ ranging from FORTUNE 500 companies to mid-sized and emerging companies, from global, regional and local financial institutions to individuals with important matters. Our offices are located in Albany, Buffalo, Chautauqua, Garden City, New York and Rochester, NY, as well as Washington D.C. and Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.. We take great pride working on transactional matters and complex litigation in each of our 36 practice areas, which include Banking & Financial Services, Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Energy, Environment, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Products Liability, Project Development and Telecommunications. Our offices are located in Albany, Buffalo, Chautauqua, Garden City, New York and Rochester, NY, as well as Washington, DC and Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.. Visit. Visit Kevin Joseph Mulvehill  at Phillips Lytle

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Rochester and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Rochester and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Rochester and surrounding areas.