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Firm: Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP

1222 Troy Schenectady Rd. , Schenectady , New York 12309

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

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.

Firm: Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP

1222 Troy Schenectady Road , Schenectady , New York 12309

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP

1222 Troy-Schenectady Road , Schenectady , New York 12309

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

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.

Firm: Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP

1222 Troy-Schenectady Rd. , Schenectady , New York 12309

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

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.