New York Lawyers - Albany

Firm: The Colwell Law Group, LLC

200 Great Oaks Blvd., Suite 224 , Albany , New York 12203

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Matrimonial and Family Law Attorney

Firm: DeGraff, Foy & Kunz, LLP

41 State Street. , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Car Accident, Litigation

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.

Firm: Kriss Kriss Brignola & Persing Llp

350 Northern Boulevard , Albany , New York 12204

Practice Areas: Public Finance & Tax Exempt Finance

Firm: Powers & Santola, LLP

39 N Pearl St Fl 6 , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice

Margie A. Soehl is one of Albany’s few bilingual, English-Spanish speaking attorneys.. A partner with Powers and Santola, Margie focuses her practice on representing seriously and catastrophically injured victims of medical malpractice, construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and birth injuries.. Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Margie earned her J.D. from Espiritu Santo University of Guayaquil.  While in law school, she interned at Yamaguchi International Law Offices in Osaka, Japan.  After she earned her law degree, she joined the legal advisory team of Ecuadorian President Gustavo Noboa.. In 2003, Margie moved to the United States and currently holds a dual citizenship in Ecuador and the United States.. She received a Masters Degree in Law and Letters from Albany Law School in 2005 and joined Powers and Santola in 2007.  Margie is admitted to practice in the State of New York, Ecuador and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern and Western Districts of New York.. Margie is an appointed member of the Committee on Character and Fitness of the Appellate Division, Third Department and serves on the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the Third Judicial District.  She is a board member on both the Capital District Black and Hispanic Bar Association and the New York Capital Region Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.  She is also active in the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, the New York State Bar Association, the Capital District Women’s Bar Association, the Albany County Bar Association, and Hispanic National Bar Association.. In addition to speaking Spanish and English fluently, she is proficient in Japanese and is learning Italian.

Firm: Tabak & Kiosse, LLP

100 Great Oaks Blvd Ste 122 , Albany , New York 12203

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Whiteman Osterman & Hanna

1 Commerce Plz Ste 1125 , Albany , New York 12260

Practice Areas: Civil , Intellectual Property

Firm: Iseman, Cunningham, Riester & Hyde, LLP

9 Thurlow Terrace , Albany , New York 12203

Practice Areas: Administrative , Health Care & Hospitalization, Nursing Home Negligence, Taxation - State & Federal, Health Care, Health Care

Firm: Nolan Heller Kauffman LLP

80 State St , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate , Debtor/Creditor Rights, Banking, Banking

Firm: Albany County Family Court

30 Clinton Ave , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Mack & Associates, PLLC

270 Mount Hope Dr , Albany , New York 12202

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I am a partner at the law firm of Mack & Associates, PLLC, and spearhead the practice's criminal defense and personal injury divisions.  I am a seasoned trial attorney, and have earned statewide recognition for my criminal trial defense work, my appellate successes, and my work as a personal injury attorney specializing particularly in automobile accident litigation.  My other practice areas include estate planning, estate administration, parole revocation proceedings, probation violation proceedings, DWI defense, residential real estate, and general civil litigation, and my practice spans the counties of Greene, Columbia, Albany, Schenectady, Sullivan, St. Lawrence, Rensselaer, Montgomery, Essex, Warren, Saratoga, Fulton, Schoharie and Washington.I graduated in 2001 Summa Cum Laude from St. Lawrence University, where I finished ninth in my class and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science.  In 2004, I earned my Juris Doctor by graduating Summa Cum Laude from Albany Law School, where I finished sixth in my class.  I am presently an active member of the New York State Defender’s Association, which is an organization dedicated to ensuring that criminal defendants throughout the State receive zealous and competent legal representation.. In addition, I am the firm’s resident adventure seeker, for I enjoy hiking Adirondack high peaks, riding roller coasters, extreme skiing, rock climbing, skydiving, whitewater rafting and high altitude mountaineering.  I have traveled the Amazon rain forest, rafted some of the Northeast's most aggressive whitewater rapids, scuba-dived the Caribbean, hang glided over Europe, hiked the Swiss Alps, skied Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, traversed the glaciers of Mont-Blanc in Chamonix France, and participated in a guided expedition on Mount Rainier. I have most recently returned from a rock climbing trip to Moab, Utah and anxiously await my next adventure.

Firm: Lauren L. Hunt, Esq., PLLC

125 Wolf Road , Albany , New York 12205

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

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.

Firm: Lorraine R. Silverman

1 Marcus Blvd, Ste. 200 , Albany , New York 12205

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

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.

110 Great Oaks Blvd , Albany , New York 12203

Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Lois Varughese, Esq. Lois is a graduate of the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University School of Law and graduated from McMaster University, summa cum laude. While at Hofstra, Lois participated in the Criminal Prosecution Practicum Clinic. Here, Lois gained hands-on experience with numerous types of offenses, including misdemeanor violations, and traffic infractions. Lois is particularly focused on assuring all clients receive continuous and comprehensive communication throughout their legal proceedings. She is licensed to practice law in New York. Call Lois now for a free consultation .

Firm: Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP

10 Airline Drive , Albany , New York 12205

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Litigation, Litigation

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).

Firm: Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, LLP

One Commerce Plaza New  12260 , Albany , New York 12260

Practice Areas: Immigration & Naturalization

Firm: Harris Beach, PLLC

677 Broadway, Suite 1101 , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Immigration & Naturalization , Immigration, Immigration

L.J. D’Arrigo is Partner & Leader of the Immigration Practice at Harris Beach Murtha. With over 250 attorneys in 16 offices across the Northeast, Harris Beach Murtha is a legal powerhouse dating back to 1856 with over 30 major legal practices. L.J. specializes in corporate/professional immigration involving employment-based immigrant/nonimmigrant petitions, as well as family-based immigration. L.J. is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association where he serves on the national Department of Labor Liaison Committee and is a frequent speaker at the local and national levels on business immigration matters. The AILA DOL Liaison Committee is a highly select group of AILA member attorneys across the country that has a seat at the table with the Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification, DOL Wage and Hour Division (WHD), the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA), and other stakeholder groups to discuss policy issues. L.J. is counsel to the largest system of universities in the U.S., the largest public health care system in the U.S., and the largest commercial landscape company in the U.S. He represents our nation's top employers, including state university & hospital systems, multi-national corporations & seasonal businesses in securing employment-based visas and counseling employers on compliance issues. He maintains expertise in assisting technology companies in developing/managing global mobility programs for 3rd-party placements. He represents companies and research institutions in importing highly-skilled labor to fuel growth. He provides training to employers across the country on I-9 compliance and conducts due diligence reviews for large-scale corporate transactions. L.J. also maintains one of the largest H-2A/H-2B practices in the U.S. He is a nationally recognized leader in the processing of seasonal visas for Ag employers, the landscaping industry, and the thoroughbred racing industry, as well as in providing guidance on compliance issues. L.J. was named one the nation's Top Influencers in Law for 2019 by The Business Journals. He is a 2013 honoree of the Capital Region Business Review's 40 Under Forty award, exemplifying leadership in business and community involvement, and recipient of Super Lawyers'? New York designation (2014-Present). L.J. is past Chair of the Upstate NY Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the nation's leading Immigration bar association. L.J. also serves on the NYS Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third . was appointed by the Justices of the Appellate Division of the Third Judicial Department of the New York State Supreme Court in 2023 as a member of their Attorney Grievance Committee, which hears complaints of professional misconduct made against attorneys licensed in New York, including those practicing in other states.

Firm: Lee Palmateer Law Office LLC

90 State Street , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property

I am intellectual property attorney with more than a decade of experience across the spectrum intellectual property law, including procurement, commercialization, and enforcement.  I also have several years of general practice experience, including corporate, business and civil litigation practice that give me a broader perspective of the legal landscape that intellectual property occupies. I am therefore particularly equipped to advise clients at all phases of IP law, with an understanding of how my advice influences my clients’ rights across the entire spectrum of issues that may be encountered, particularly in the commercialization and enforcement of IP.  I also have finely honed technical-analytical skills stemming from eight years of actual engineering experience with General Electric.. I provide professional service in a professional, yet relaxed atmosphere.  I am available 24/7 and provide highly personal service, forming loyal and lasting relationships.  I care about my clients and take care to familiarize myself with their businesses so I can best provide quality legal counsel.

Firm: The Kindlon Law Firm, PLLC

69 Columbia Street , Albany , New York 12210

Practice Areas: White Collar Crime

Attorney Lee C. Kindlon is the founding partner of the Kindlon Law Firm, PLLC. He obtained his B.A. in History from Williams College, where he also played collegiate football, and later earned his J.D. with a concentration in Constitutional and Criminal Law from the University of Connecticut School of Law.Lee is also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during his time in law school and eventually earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He remains a member of the Marine Corps Reserve.Lee founded The Kindlon Law Firm, PLLC in 2014. He has handled some of Upstate New York’s most high-profile criminal cases and successfully resolved many high-value personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Firm: Dreyer Boyajian LLP

75 Columbia St , Albany , New York 12210

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

39 North Pearl StreetThird Floor New  1220 , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: General Practice