East Branch Lawyers

Julie Globus graduated with honors from Skidmore College with an interdepartmental BA in Government and Philosophy in 1991. She then attended the One-Year Program with a grant from The Hebrew University of Mt. Scopus in Israel. During that year Julie worked for a history professor on translations of Aramaic texts from Elephantine Island. Following that year, in 1992, Julie was invited to complete her Masters with a scholarship from Hebrew University where she also worked as a research editor for the Maurice Falk Institute of Economic Research in Israel. In 1995 Julie earned her MA with distinction in Political Theory,...

Terry O’Connor is a 1980 graduate of St. Lawrence University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa. In pursuing his B.S. degree, he also attended the University of Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark. Terry received his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 1983. Terry is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and was recently recognized by the Best Lawyers in America consumer guide. He has also been recognized as one of the top 50 upstate New York lawyers by Super Lawyers consumer guide. Terry is a trial lawyer who defends physicians, manufacturers and...

Practice is concentrated in commercial litigation

Mr. Davis is a partner in the law firm Singleton, Davis & Singleton in Mount Kisco, New York. He specializes in the areas of zoning and real property law, as well as civil litigation and appeals in Westchester, Putnam, or Duchess Counties. Contact him for help in resolving a wide array of real property and land use matters; contract, business and construction disputes; landlord/tenant matters; adjoining property issues; and foreclosures.

In 23 years of practice, I have handled cases ranging from family law and criminal defense to real estate, appellate work, tax and bankruptcy. I have practiced in courts all over Upstate New York, from Rochester to Albany, and from Binghamton to Watertown. I strive to offer quality and responsive service to my clients, at rates they can afford. "We can work things out."

Frank Ventre, principal attorney, is a local lawyer who will provide personal service when you call the office. You will speak directly with Mr. Ventre and not handed down to a lower level associate. He is a graduate of the Syracuse University College of Law with Juris Doctor Degree; admitted to the New York bar in 1965. A member of New York State and American Bar Associations. Admitted to practice in South Carolina; the Federal Court in the Northern District of New York and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Ventre served as special trial counsel to the City...

G Bruce is a Syracuse NY Attorney practicing in the following Legal areas: Criminal Law, Family\Divorce, DUI, Civil practice, Soc. Sec. Disability, Benefits Entitlement.

Brian J. LaClair represents private and public sector labor unions, employee benefit plans and individuals in a broad variety of labor and employment matters. Brian’s practice focuses on litigation, including federal court litigation, labor and employment litigation, ERISA litigation, labor arbitrations, proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, employment discrimination, and employee benefits matters. Brian also provides pro bono representation to indigent persons seeking unemployment insurance benefits. Prior to joining Blitman & King LLP, Brian was an associate in the litigation department at a major international law firm in New York City. Before that, Brian served as law...

Mr. Evans concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, labor and employment litigation, and education law. His commercial litigation practice includes the representation of a variety of business clients regarding contractual disputes, injunctive relief, matters raising questions of constitutional due process, regulatory compliance, labor and employment issues, as well as risk management. Mr. Evans also represents a number of insurance carriers concerning coverage and compliance issues. He also provides extensive litigation support to utility clients concerning regulatory matters, including issues regarding compliance with the New York Public Service Law, the regulations of the New York Public Service Commission, and Utility Tariffs....

Michael Patrick's practice focuses on the needs of businesses and individuals in the global economy through his extensive expertise in intellectual property, licensing, entertainment, corporate matters, and complex litigation. Mr. Patrick has represented and worked on behalf of some of the most famous corporations and individuals in the world, including, multi-national corporations and well-known celebrities.
Mr. Patrick is a leader in the intellectual property arena. Mr. Patrick has extensive experience with brand and product line development, intellectual property licensing, data privacy, and anti-counterfeiting. Mr. Patrick’s practice also includes counseling clients on the clearance, selection, maintenance, and enforcement of trademarks in the...

I practiced for over 42 years as a patent,trademark and copyright litigator. I also counseled clients in the areas of patents, trademarks, trade dress, unfair competition and copyrights. Since 2006 I have been acting as a mediator and arbitrator in a wide variety of cases, some involving intellectual property but many others oin other areas of the law.

Attorney Charles A. Higgs founded the Law Office of Charles A. Higgs in 2018 to help individuals and businesses file Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in White Plains, New York. He was the first lawyer in the Southern District of New York to file a Chapter 11 case under Subchapter V of the Small Business Reorganization Act, and he was also a bankruptcy seminar speaker in 2016. He is currently admitted to practice before the State of New York, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, the New York Federal District Courts, and the New York Bankruptcy Courts,...

Michael G. Jasper is a highly ambitious attorney, who in addition to practicing law, owns and operates a Freelance Digital Marketing Service for local businesses in both Westchester County, New York and Fairfield County, Connecticut. Michael also continues to pursue his passion for writing novels, film, and music.

Entrepreneurially spirited, Michael started his own practice out of law school alongside his mother Margaret, who has successfully practiced law as a solo practitioner for over twenty years. Michael spent his time working as Margaret’s legal assistant through law school, learning the ropes and preparing him well for his...

Daniel McGuire comes from a family that has practiced law for generations. He learned early that the way to best serve clients is to be honest and transparent in all dealings, and to always provide the quality of service he would expect for himself and his family. To this end, our firm strives to be the place our clients turn to first with any legal question or problem, knowing that they will receive guidance that they can trust. Our firm is built on the foundations of quality and integrity. Nothing is more gratifying to us than...

- Attorney-35 years, litigation, probate, business relationships, criminal
defense, real estate related, and labor arbitration (40 years):

- Labor Arbitrator, National Panel of Labor Arbitrator, named in CBA's
- Former Commissioner of Human Rights, City of Yonkers
- Former President of Community-Based Organizations
- Former Vice-President, Westchester based, 3,000 employees, Human
Resources, Industrial Relations, Training, Medical, Security, Insurance
- Doctor of Law - 1985
- Master of Science-Criminal Justice - 1980

Graduated from George Washington University Law School - 1993

PHILIP FURGANG is an attorney who concentrates his practice in patent, trademark, copyright, franchising, entertainment, and unfair competition law.

He is a founding partner of Furgang & Adwar, L.L.P.

He has received degrees from:
• New York University:
School of Law (Juris Doctor);
• Tandon School of Engineer - Polytechnic Institute (Bachelor of Electrical Engineering); and
• Brooklyn College, City University of New York (Bachelor of Arts).

Honors:
-“New York Super Lawyer for Intellectual Property” chosen by his peers, 2009 - 2019 (less than 5% of all lawyers are so honored.)
-“AV” (peer rated – highest ability and ethical...

Michael J. Freestone, a Partner in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Washington, D.C. office, focuses his practice on business immigration law. With more than eight years of experience practicing immigration law, he advises individual and corporate clients on a variety of immigration-related issues. Michael has extensive experience working with employers of all sizes in a variety of industries, including medical research, software development, the steel industry, construction, aerospace, religious organizations, entrepreneurs, and individuals of exceptional ability.

Michael’s work includes all types of non?immigrant petitions, visa and consular issues, employment- and family-based immigrant petitions, adjustment of status applications, and naturalization. He specializes in strategic...

The Law Office of Douglas H. Zamelis is dedicated to assisting clients achieve their objectives by providing accurate, responsive, thorough and sensitive legal services. Doug Zamelis has over 25 years of experience counseling and representing corporate, governmental, and individual clients in compliance and litigation matters involving open government and our shared environment. In addition to his Juris Doctor from the Syracuse University College of Law (1989), Doug holds a B.S from Cornell University (1986) and M.S. from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1989). Doug brings his extensive scientific knowledge and understanding...

Paul Pimpinella is the managing partner of Compson & Pimpinella, PLLC. He is a member of the Trusts, Estates and Elder Law sections of the Oneida County Bar Association, and the New York State Bar Association. Mr. Pimpinella is the principal owner of Compson & Pimpinella, PLLC, having joined the firm in 2009.

Mr. Pimpinella currently concentrates his practice in the fields of Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Wills and Trust Law, Elder Law, Estate/Trust Administration, Business Succession Planning and Real Estate.

Mr. Pimpinella is a graduate of the Berkshire School, received his Bachleor of Arts from Siena College and his Juris Doctorate...