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Victor Mazzotti, a founding partner of Martin, Harding and Mazzotti LLP, is in charge of the firm’s Litigation Department. He received his Bachelor of Science in Economics from Siena College in 1979, and Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law in 1982.. Victor is on the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York. In addition, he is also a member of the board of the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York Justice for All campaign. He also serves as a Board Member of the Upstate New York Chapter of the Italian American Bar Association. He also is a member of the Schenectady County Community College Foundation Board.. To further protect the rights of injured persons, Victor serves on the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Capital District Affiliate. He is also the past President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Capital District affiliate. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice, New York State Bar Association, Capital District Trial Lawyers’ Association, Public Justice Foundation and Albany County Bar Association. He has participated as a speaker for many continuing legal education programs focused in the field of personal injury litigation. He was also elected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 2014 and 2015.. Victor is married and has two children. In his free time, Victor enjoys family activities – especially fishing with his two sons.

Prior to opening her own practice, Lori was an associate at a large Albany law firm where she concentrated her practice on family and matrimonial law.  In particular, she focused her practice on military divorce. Lori continues to focus her practice in matrimonial law, family law and criminal defense.   Lori compassionately and aggressively advocates for her clients in every case to receive favorable resolutions.

Paul Harding is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego, where he majored in English and Public Justice. Since childhood, Paul knew he wanted to help others and knew that becoming an attorney was the ideal means to achieve this end. Born and raised in the Capital Region, Paul decided to attend law school locally. In 1989, he graduated from Albany Law School of Union University and shortly thereafter was admitted to practice law in New York State. Presently, he is the Managing Partner of Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP.. In 2006, Paul was appointed to serve on New York State’s Commission on Judicial Conduct by the State’s Assembly Minority Leader. The Commission is the governing body that decides whether disciplinary actions are warranted and is responsible for the imposition of sanctions for judicial misconduct. Paul was elected, in 2016 and continues to serve, as Vice Chair. He has pledged his best effort to advance the Commission’s important constitutional mission: to oversee judicial ethics vigorously, professionally and fairly throughout New York State.. Paul is currently the Vice President of the Proctors Theater Board of Directors in Schenectady, New York.. In 2002, Paul was appointed to serve on the Marketing Client Services Committee for the American Association for Justice (AAJ). AAJ is a nationally renowned organization, which focuses on creating a fair and effective court system for injured persons.. Paul is on the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, an organization comprised of over 4500 members. He also continues to remain an active member of the New York State Bar Association and Albany County Bar Association.. Paul is an avid animal lover and currently is the Event Chair for the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s Annual ‘Around the World for 80 Strays’ Gala.. The Legal Project is another organization in which Paul has taken an active role. The Legal Project is a private, non-profit organization, which provides a variety of free and low cost legal services to the working poor, victims of domestic violence and other underserved individuals in the Capital Region.

Nannette Kelleher, a California native, was born and raised on the West Coast before settling in to the Capital Region area over 20 years ago. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social and Political Sciences in 1994, cum laude, from California State University at Humboldt. She attended Albany Law School and graduated cum laude in 1997.. After law school, she was began practicing in a local firm exclusively in the area of Workers’ Compensation and Social Security. Thereafter, she was recruited to a civil litigation firm where she concentrated in personal injury litigation, including premises liability, products’ liability, municipal liability and medical malpractice and exposure claims. She quickly rose through the ranks and co-founded a civil litigation firm where she practiced for over a decade before coming full circle and joining Martin, Harding & Mazzotti’s workers’ compensation department.. Nannette was admitted to the New York State Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York in 1998. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, and the Federal Bar Association for the Northern District.. Ms. Kelleher resides in Albany County with her husband and three children. She enjoys the rich history of the area, hunting for antiques and traveling when she is able. She can also be found on the volleyball court or little league field when she is not negotiating and settling cases for her clients.

Karen is an attorney who has over thirty years experience.  Whether you need an aggressive trial attorney or a compassionate advocate to guide you through your legal issues, Karen can help you.. Free fifteen minute telephone conference.

John F. Harwick strongly believes in the power of effective communication and going the extra mile to create successful attorney-client relationships. He is a partner at E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy and has been practicing personal injury and commercial litigation in upstate New York since 1995. As an experienced litigator, John understands that a case’s outcome depends on being prepared, knowledgeable, and maintain a close attention to detail. He has been recognized by top legal organizations for his zealous advocacy and dedication to his clients. In addition to an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell John has been named a “Top 25” lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine since 2018. He maintains a perfect 10.0 rating on Avvo. John strives to educate clients by answering their questions and keeping communication open during their legal proceeding.

I practice medical malpractice, personal injury, estate litigation, employment law, constitutional (civil rights) law, and appeals.

I came late in life to the law; I graduated from college (Smith) in 1978 and from law school (Franklin Pierce) in 2003. In the intervening years, I went to graduate school (Rensselaer Polytechic Institute) and spent a long time as a technical writer and editor, working for large industries, small startups, consulting groups and even a scientific and technical post-graduate-level publisher.. I now concentrate my strictly transactional law practice in intellectual property and business law. I am a patent attorney registered in the US, so I handle patent prosecution work; I also handle trademark and copyright prosecution, IP negotiations, tech transfer, licensing and franchising work. On the business side, I work with forming business entities and with developing contracts of many types, including terms-of-service agreements and agreements to form and govern strategic alliances.. I do NOT litigate, although I work closely with litigators and will happily provide referrals to attorneys with whom I have had good experience.. In 2009, I was honored to receive the Kurt Clobridge Memorial Award for Pro Bono Service from The Legal Project of the Capital District Women's Bar Association. This award is given annually to an attorney "...who embodies the spirit of pro bono volunteerism and selflessness that Kurt Clobridge, an active participant in The Legal Project's programs, exemplified during his life.". In 2017, I was honored to receive the Small Business Administration's Small Business of the Year award in upstate New York. In my spare(?) time, I enjoy reading (yes, I read John Grisham novels), flying small planes, swimming (I worked my way through college as a NYState lifeguard), and movies, among many other things. I do watch television -- collapsing for an hour in front of the tube is good stress relief for me.. My daughter is an honors college student and the office manager for a litigation support company in Boston, MA. She plans to continue her schooling to the Master's level and is likely to one day become the next J.K. Rowling.. I have eight cats; one, a Russian blue female named Jasmine, is the matriarch of the group; Jazzy keeps everyone else well in line. Gus is 25 pounds of sleek, black marshmallow; everyone knows Gus is Best Cat. Motley is the messenger; he tells me when there is anything amiss in the cats' world. Furby is just a sweet boy who sits beside me and holds my hand in a very dignified manner. Linus is the class clown; Lucy, Linus' littermate, rules them all with an iron paw. The Justices -- Ginsburg and Scalia -- are the babies of the bunch, born in 2018. Ginsburg is an outrageous flirt, and Scalia is Little Miss Mischief; she gets into EVERYTHING and loves to play fetch. They all keep me well entertained.

I am an attorney with 29 years of litigation experience and I represent individuals accused of Campus Misconduct and violations of Title IX and The Clery Act.  I also represent student victims of bullying whoses rights are protected under Title IX (sex), Title II (ADA) (disability), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability), Title VI (race, color, or national origin) as well as state anti-bullying laws.  Our firm practices in the states of New York, North Carolina, Arizona, Texas and California.

I am an attorney licensed in the State of New York and the Federal Courts for the Northern District of New York. I practice in the areas of criminal defense, Speeding and traffic tickets, Wills and Trusts and family law.  Visit my website at for more information.

I am a former assistant district attorney with over 25 years of experience.

I am a criminal defense attorney with a focus on drug possession cases, although I handle all types of criminal cases including larceny, assault and DUI.  My fees are very reasonable and my consultations are free.  Please email me at

David Pollock graduated from Vassar College, attended graduate school at Cornell University and received his Juris Doctor from Syracuse University in 1985. He is admitted to the New York State Bar, the Vermont State Bar, the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, the United States District Court for the District of Vermont, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.. Dave is a member of the New York Bar Association, the Vermont Bar Association, and the Vermont Trial Lawyers Association. He was a partner at a prominent insurance defense firm before beginning his career in personal injury litigation.. Over the last 20 years, Dave has litigated cases involving automobile accidents, premises liability, products liability, medical malpractice, construction accidents, motorcycle accidents, negligent prescription of drugs, wrongful death, and traumatic brain injuries.. Dave lives in Vermont with his wife and dog. They often host high school international exchange students. His four children are grown and he enjoys home renovation, hiking, biking, downhill and backcountry cross country skiing, and visiting his children.

Craig Cushing was born in Schenectady and grew up in Scotia-Glenville, where his parents and many of his friends still reside. He is a graduate of Binghamton University and of Albany Law School, having obtained his Juris Doctor in 2004.. While attending law school, Craig won the Domenick L. Gabrielli Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Competition, and was selected to represent the law school in an interscholastic advocacy competition in North Carolina. Craig was also picked to work in the Litigation Clinic at Albany Law School, where he successfully represented several members of the community who had been denied unemployment benefits.. Craig was admitted to the New York State Bar in January 2005 and to the United States District Court of New York in June 2007. He was also admitted to the Bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 2011.. Craig has been with Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP since he was in law school, working first as a legal intern and then as a full time attorney.. While working for the firm, Craig has handled a variety of personal injury cases from start to finish, obtaining excellent results for his clients. He has tried cases to verdict in both State and Federal Court, but also understands that sometimes the best result for a client can be obtained outside of the courtroom.. Craig is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association and the Albany County Bar Association. He also volunteers his time to provide free legal services in Family Court and to persons alleging violations of their civil rights.. Craig spends his time away from the office with his wife Katie and their two children.

Cory Dalmata was born and raised in Fulton County, New York, where he and his family still reside.  He is a graduate of St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York.  After completion of his under-graduate degree, Mr. Dalmata attended LawSchool at Lewis and ClarkCollege’s School of Law in PortlandOregon.. Prior to founding Dalmata, Maloy & Burke, LLP, Mr. Dalmata was a founding partner of DeLorenzo, Grasso & Dalmata, LLP, and was an attorney with Boies, Schiller & Flexner and his practice focused on complex commercial litigation and antitrust violations.  Mr. Dalmata also was a judicial intern for the Honorable Richard T. Aulisi, New York State Supreme Court.. With Dalmata, Maloy & Burke, LLP, Mr. Dalmata’s main focus of his practice is the litigation of plaintiff's personal injury cases and the defense of those accused of criminal allegations.  This includes a wide range of matters including, but not limited to car crashes, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, slip/trip and falls, construction accidents, and dog bites.  Mr. Dalmata understands that often times his client’s legal needs have far reaching impact into all aspects of their lives.  As such, he strives to be and is fully versed in a wide range of areas of law so that he can fully assist the needs of his clients, but if you need legal representation Mr. Dalmata is here to help.

Charles “Chas” Farcher is a graduate of the College of Saint Rose, where he was enrolled in an accelerated law program which allowed him to complete his undergraduate degree a year early. He received his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School in 2007, was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 2010 and the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York in 2013.. Chas began his legal career with the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division’s Third Department, where he drafted decisions for the Appellate Court and clerked in chambers with the Honorable Karen K. Peters. Chas subsequently left the Appellate Division for a position with the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, where he litigated cases against members of the judiciary who were charged with ethical violations.. When a position at Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP became available, Chas eagerly joined the firm, stating that “after working for the state for several years, it feels great to have actual clients, people who I can connect with, relate to and try to help work through their injuries and legal problems.”. Chas enjoys snowboarding in the winter and plays rugby with the Albany Law School Alumni rugby team during the warmer weather.

Charles Harding is the principal civil trial attorney for the Harding Law Firm with offices in Niskayuna, New York. He practices throughout New York State. Mr. Harding graduated from State University of New York at Albany with a B. A. degree, cum laude, in 1973 and from The Albany Law School of Union University with a Juris Doctorate in 1976. He has extensive jury and non-jury trial experience, sucessfully representing injured persons in thousands of cases. He has over 200 successful jury verdicts and has obtained numerous multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. In addition, he has successfully tried some of the largest divorce actions in the Capital district. He has been honored by his peers by being selected for inclusion in Martindale-Hubbell's listing of pre-eminent lawyers for over 15 years. He reached the pinnacle of his profession by being awarded an "AV" rating in 1995 and he has maintained the highest rating for legal ability and ethical conduct since 1995.. Mr. Harding has been admitted to practice in New York State; The United States District Court for the Northern District of New York; The United States District Court for the District of Vermont; and The United States Supreme Court. He maintains membership in The American Association for Justice, The New York State Bar Association, The New York State Trial Lawyers Association, The Capital District Trial Lawyers Association and The Schenectady County Bar is a past Chairman of the Schenectasy County bar Associations Judiciary Committee and a frequent lecturer.

Brian Benna was raised in the Capital Region and graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1997. After high school, he attended Goucher College in Baltimore, MD, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics in 2001. Brian subsequently graduated from Albany Law School in 2004 with a Juris Doctorate. After working in state government and business to business sales for four years, he was admitted to practice law in New York in 2008.. Brian has been providing legal counsel in Workers’ Compensation cases since 2008, solely representing injured workers. “I find my work extremely rewarding since I get to protect the rights of people who are displaced from their jobs or require necessary medical treatment. Often times, the workers’ compensation process attempts to limit benefits for injured workers, when limitations are inappropriate. I pride myself on fighting for all injured workers to ensure they are afforded every opportunity to receive these benefits.”. Brian is a proud member of the Injured Workers’ Bar Association, which works tirelessly to safeguard the rights of injured workers throughout New York State.

At James Trauring & Associates, LLC, we take great pride in our well-qualified team of lawyers, legal assistants, legal secretaries and staff members. Each has the know-how to provide the services you need.. For over 25 years, we have been helping New Yorkers with matters including: