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Lisa Taber
Albany County, NY Attorney with 11 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Western New England University School of Law
Lisa specializes in complex financing and property transactions. She represents borrowers, lenders, developers, builders, investors, and sellers. Lisa has forged a reputation as being thorough, attentive, and detailed. Her trademark fine tooth comb approach has proven to be an invaluable asset to her clients. It has resulted in her closing over 100 million dollars’ worth of loan transactions and being selected to represent some of the area’s leading commercial lenders and developers. She also has experience in tax credit equity financing, entity matters and helping her clients navigate through the economic development process.
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Jo Ann Shartrand
Albany County, NY Attorney with 39 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation
Albany Law School
EXPERIENCED, COMPETENT AND COMPASSIONATE DIVORCE ATTORNEY Moving forward towards separation and divorce can be a difficult and confusing time. Jo Ann Shartrand has the experience to guide you through the best legal process to meet your individual situation. She is an experienced Divorce and Family Law Attorney, but she also specializes in alternative dispute resolution options such as Collaborative Divorce and Divorce and Family Mediation. Choosing the best option for your divorce and separation is an important first step, so please contact Ms. Shartrand for a consultation to discuss all of the options for your individual...
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Richard D. Cirincione
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Tax
St. John's University School of Law
Richard D. Cirincione’s practice is concentrated in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, estate litigation, guardianship law, and related appeals. He provides planning for high net worth individuals including the creation of charitable planning devices. He has experience forming and administering family entities and has prepared sales to defective grantor trusts. Richard handles all phases of the administration of estates and trusts, including the preparation of estate tax returns and fiduciary accountings.
With extensive experience in estate litigation related to Wills and Trusts, Richard has represented clients in Will contests, both in support of a purported Will and...
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Jacob David Verchereau
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 5 years of experience
P.O. Box 11333
Loudonville, NY 12211
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business and Employment
Albany Law School
After graduating from Manhattan College in 2009, Jacob began his career as a Special Education Advocate & Paralegal. For seven years he worked for a reputable Manhattan-based law firm that concentrates on advocating for students with special needs. As an Advocate, Jacob would often attend Committee on Special Education (“CSE”) meetings alongside parents, providing them with assistance in the development of their children’s Individual Education Programs (“IEP”) and/or 504 Plans. When disputes arose with local school districts, Jacob assisted attorneys in all phases of the administrative due process procedure provided by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ("IDEA"). This often...
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Meg Gilmartin
Saratoga County, NY Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Western New England University School of Law
A 2007 graduate of Western New England University School of Law, Ms. Gilmartin spent nearly 30 years in Technical and Operational roles for a variety of manufacturers before her career in the law. Her most recent non-legal role was as Vice President of Global Quality and Regulatory Affairs for a mid-sized adhesive film manufacturer based in the UK. Ms. Gilmartin knows firsthand as a business executive what is required of a legal counsel in a business environment and the breadth of experience to understand the subtle ramifications of the decisions concerning the businesses of her clients. As the former North...
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Ava (Na) Li
Albany County, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationIP, Immigration and Trademarks
South Texas College of Law and Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Founder Attorney of
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since 2021
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Douglas L. Goldman
Albany County, NY Attorney with 28 years of experience
Immigration
Albany Law School
Douglas Goldman has been practicing immigration law for decades. He handles all types of immigration matters, including representation for employers, individuals, and families.
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Lois Varughese
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, IP and White Collar Crime
Hofstra University
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.
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Dennis B. Laughlin
Otsego County, NY Attorney with 19 years of experience
(607) 264-9988
77 Alden Street
Post Office Box 0217
Cherry Valley, NY 13320-0217
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Western New England University School of Law
- Eagle Scout - BS and MS in Computer Science - former Attorney for the Village of Cherry Valley New York - former Attorney for the Town of Edmeston New York - Attorney for the Cherry Valley Children's Christmas Fund, Inc.
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Morgen Bowers
Columbia County, NY Attorney with 24 years of experience
Business, IP, Real Estate and Trademarks
Cardozo School Of Law
Morgen's practice includes general corporate work (including formation, governance and financing), alcohol industry licensing, intellectual property law (focusing on trademark and copyright protection, licensing and enforcement), trusts and estates, and representation of banks, purchasers and sellers in commercial and residential real estate transactions. Morgen began her legal practice in 1999 at a large international Wall Street law firm where she specialized in private and syndicated secured, unsecured and structured financings in the New York and Hong Kong offices. Morgen received her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1999 where she was Senior...
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Ryan P. Bailey
Albany County, NY Lawyer
Employment and Insurance Defense
Albany Law School
Ryan Bailey focuses on civil litigation and serious personal injury cases. Mr. Bailey recently returned to the firm after serving as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Schenectady. During his tenure with the City of Schenectady, Mr. Bailey counseled the Corporation Counsel, department heads, and the City Council on a variety of different civil matters including personal injury, breach of contract, tax assessments, and environmental law. On behalf of the City, Mr. Bailey prepared contracts, drafted ordinances, and conducted settlement negotiations. Mr. Bailey’s connection to the City of Schenectady continues as he was recently appointed to serve as...
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Ronald Joseph Kim
Saratoga County, NY Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer and Employment
Fordham University School of Law
We protect consumers, students, debtors and employees. We focus on alleviating overburdened debtors through the bankruptcy court, protecting homeowners in foreclosure, reducing overwhelming student loan debts, defending individuals against unscrupulous debt collectors and correcting credit reporting mistakes. In addition, we protect employees from workplace discrimination and whistleblower retaliation.
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Daniel Laraby
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Syracuse University
Dan is an accomplished trial lawyer with over a decade of experience devoted exclusively to litigating medical malpractice actions. He received his J.D. Magna Cum Laude from Syracuse University College of Law in 2010, where he was an Editor of the Law Review, and his B.A Summa Cum Laude in Philosophy from Syracuse University at Utica College in 2006. Dan served in the U.S. Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Sergeant and being decorated for achievement in 55 combat operations during deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. He has been admitted to practice law in New York State and the Northern...
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Stacey Bucci
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Western New England University School of Law
Provide closing and title services to national and local banks, mortgage companies, loan officers, brokers, and consumers. Write deeds, search titles, prepare and process closing documents, disburse settlement funds, and execute closings. Landlord-tenant law. Analyze legal liability of businesses and implement crucial policies necessary to safeguard against potential legal claims. Form domestic and foreign corporations and other business entities. Prepare various legal disclaimers and contracts essential to protect businesses including but not limited to employee handbooks, confidentiality agreements, and corporate resolutions. Represent parties at school meetings, mediation sessions, and due process hearings. Civil litigation. Select constitutional law and discrimination cases...
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Bruce J. Wagner
Albany County, NY Attorney with 39 years of experience
Bruce J. Wagner practices exclusively in the field of matrimonial and family law, and represents clients in the negotiation and litigation of pre-nuptial agreements, separation and divorce. His areas of concentration include divorce; high net worth property cases; prenuptial agreements; interstate support; and international custody.
Bruce joined the firm in 1987, has been a principal since 1994, and chairs the firm's Matrimonial and Family Law Department. He also has a successful statewide appellate practice before the Appellate Divisions and the New York Court of Appeals. In January 2005, he began a two-year term as President of the American...
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Anthony Gerard Buono
Columbia County, NY Attorney with 28 years of experience
(518) 758-1979
1052 Kinderhook Street
Post Office Box 300
Valatie, NY 12184
Real Estate
Albany Law School
Anthony Buono is among the leading domestic relations attorneys in the Capital District. Since 1996 he has represented clients in the Family Courts and Supreme Courts of the Capital District. His practice is concentrated in domestic relations matters, including divorce and other family law matters.
In January 2015, Anthony Buono was admitted to the prestigious National Advocates as one of the Top 100 matrimonial Attorneys in New York State. He also is one of the few attorneys in the Capital District rated as Superb 10.0 by the online legal services website Avvo.
Anthony Buono is a cum laude graduate of both Albany...
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Scott Glatstian
Albany County, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Syracuse University
Scott is a graduate of Syracuse University College of Law and received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University. Scott’s passion for analyzing complex issues and breaking them down into simpler terms led him to law school and ultimately to Rosenblum Law where he excels at working to help clients understand the law and the legal options available to them. A technology enthusiast, Scott’s hobbies include building computers and entertainment systems for his friends and family.
Mr. Glatstian is licensed to practice law in both New York and New Jersey and joined Rosenblum Law in 2020. He is a member of...
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James Robert Barnes
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Wake Forest University School of Law and State University of New York - Binghamton
With more than 15 years, in the estate and long-term care planning field, James provides counsel to individuals, families and business to guide them to achieve their planning goals by implementing strategies customized for each client's unique circumstances.
James focuses his practice in elder law, trusts and estates, guardianship, special needs planning, and business formation and succession planning.
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Samuel C. Breslin
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Administrative, Business and White Collar Crime
Albany Law School
Sam Breslin represents both individual and corporate clients in a variety of matters, from state and federal criminal defense to personal injury and complex commercial litigation. Criminal: Sam represents clients in all criminal matters including DWI/DUI charges, as well as all other violations, misdemeanors and felonies in federal, state and local courts. Many criminal charges, no matter how minor, carry the risk of long-term consequences. In defending his clients, Sam strives to make them aware of these collateral consequences and craft a defense strategy to minimize them. Personal Injury: Sam aggressively represents clients injured as the...
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Shalini Natesan
Saratoga County, NY Attorney with 17 years of experience
Administrative, Business, Employment and Real Estate
Albany Law School
Shalini Natesan focuses her practice in the areas of Business Law, Hospitality Law, Municipal Law, and Real Estate Law.
Ms. Natesan is equipped with over 10 years of experience in Corporate Law and has handled business matters, such as change of ownership, buy-sell agreements, drafting the necessary documents for all business and corporate formations and transactions, while also creating subsidiary entities to handle specific areas of businesses throughout New York State and the Northeast. Additionally, Ms. Natesan has worked in navigating very large commercial real estate transactions, including the purchase and sale of real property, rental/lease agreements, and bank representation.
Shali has...
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Jack Richard Lebowitz
Warren County, NY Lawyer with 48 years of experience
(518) 282-4472
175 Broad St., Ste. 414
PO Box 4244
Glens Falls, NY 12804-0244
Free ConsultationBusiness, Environmental and Trademarks
Boston University
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University and the Boston University School of Law. During my career as an attorney, prior to my current solo practive, I have worked as a government regulatory trial attorney for the State Public Service Commission, an in house counsel for a Fortune 100 corporation, and as a partner or counsel for a several Albany and Syracuse based medium sized law firms. I am committed to helping people and small businesses with their legal problems at a reasonable, fixed "no surprises" rate not based on the common "hourly billing" model. I am...
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Michael Scott Porter
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Syracuse University College of Law
Michael is a highly accomplished trial attorney based in Upstate New York. A student leader at Harvard who distinguished himself through Army R.O.T.C., he served on active duty in the U.S. Army JAG Corps after earning his juris doctor degree from Syracuse University College of Law. Devoting his practice to representing injured individuals and families in catastrophic personal injury cases, Mike has secured multiple million-dollar verdicts across consecutive trials, demonstrating his exceptional skills and dedication. An active lecturer and member of various bar associations, Mike currently resides in Fayetteville with his wife and children.
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Joshua Bannister
Herkimer County, NY Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Joshua is a native of Herkimer County. After college, he served our country as a Marine Officer, achieved the rank of Captain, and served on three deployments to the Middle East. Following service in the Marines, Joshua attended the Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2015. Joshua gives 100% to everything he does. Following a recent jury trial in the Village of Herkimer [Docket No. 17050159], Joshua's client was found not guilty on all counts which was the first misdemeanor acquittal in Herkimer County in...
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Anthony J. Pietrafesa
Albany County, NY Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Consumer
Syracuse University College of Law
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Brian Wang
Albany County, NY Attorney with 15 years of experience
Immigration
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Brian M. Wang is the founding member of the Law Office of Brian Wang, PLLC. Brian began his legal career as an immigration attorney at Nationalities Service Center (NSC) in Philadelphia, where he completed an Independence Foundation Public Interest Law Fellowship. During his time at NSC, Brian provided immigration representation to Philadelphia's Chinese immigrant community. Following the conclusion of his fellowship, Brian was employed as a Senior Attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) as a member of the Upstate New York Immigration Law Project. While at LASNNY Brian provided advice and representation to immigrant...
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Richard A. Langer
Albany County, NY Attorney with 52 years of experience
Business and Tax
New York University School of Law and Albany Law School
Richard practices general business law with an emphasis on taxation. He has wide-ranging experience in legal issues facing businesses includes: organizing corporations, limited liability companies, purchasing and selling businesses, leveraged buy-out transactions, financing arrangements, capital raising, venture capital, leasing and leveraged leasing, reorganizations/restructurings, shareholder agreements and disputes, qualified pension/profit sharing plans, ESOPs, and executive compensation plans. He represents clients in disputes with federal and state taxing authorities. Richard also engages in estate and management succession planning, particularly involving interests in closely-held businesses.
Richard was an Adjunct Professor of Law at Albany Law School from 1975 to 1999, where he taught courses...
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Scott David Shimick
Albany County, NY Attorney with 21 years of experience
Business, Tax and White Collar Crime
Loyola University New Orleans
As a tax attorney at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, my role is to advise clients on how to reduce tax liability and limit exposure to additional taxes and penalties. I advise our business clients in many complex transactions, such as triangular mergers, spin-offs, and stock-for-stock acquisitions. I also assist our business clients in complicated planning issues, such as analyzing new markets tax credits, drafting opinion letters, and selling businesses and assets. I help clients avoid exposure to civil and criminal tax penalties at all stages from audit to trial. I have represented...
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David M Siegal
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Business
Albany Law School
Our office consists of six people - 3 lawyers, two paralegals and one strictly clerical person. In addition to being a lawyer, I am and have been in various businesses, real estate development and ownership,and am an active pilot. We try to accomplish our client's goals in the least expensive and least adversairal way possible, but unfortunatley that is not always possible and thus we are fully equipped to litigate the result.
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Joseph Farid Jacob
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Business, Immigration and International
St. Johs Law School
Joseph is admitted to practice law in the state courts of New York and New Jersey. He counsels clients locally and globally with issues related to the United States federal laws including Commercial and Business Transactions, International Trade and Investments, and Immigration and Naturalization services.
He counsels clients locally and globally with issues related to the United States federal laws including Commercial and Business Transactions, International Trade and Investments, and Immigration and Naturalization services.
He is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
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Joseph Callahan
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax
Syracuse University College of Law
Joe Callahan began his career as a CPA with Deloitte in Manhattan and left there to work as a tax attorney. He's been with the law firm of Mackay, Caswell & Callahan since 1992 and is admitted to practice law in New York and Connecticut, together with the U.S. District Court and U.S. Tax Court.
Mackay, Caswell & Callahan, P.C handles various IRS and New York State tax controversies including IRS Audit Strategies and Defenses, Enforced Tax Collection (Notices of Levy & Notices of Lien), Offers in Compromise, Innocent & Injured Spouse Relief, Responsible Person Assessment Defense, Tax Court, IRS...
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Brendan F. Baynes
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Albany Law School
I started my own firm in Ravena, New York[15 miles south of Albany] in April of 2009 after 22 years practicing with numerous partners in firms in Albany. While I specialize in injury litigation and have tried scores of cases to verdict, I now supplement that practice with small town practice services such as wills, traffic tickets, closings and counseling my clients. I really enjoy what I do and would welcome any inquiries to see if your needs can be met.
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Matthew S. Lerner
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Insurance Claims and Insurance Defense
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Paul Edwin Davenport
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Employment
Albany Law School
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Esra Gules-Guctas
Albany County, NY Attorney with 22 years of experience
Immigration
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and Istanbul University School of Law
Mrs. Gules-Guctas's primary practice area is immigration law involving employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, labor certification, waivers, family-based immigration and asylum. Prior to starting her own practice she was employed as an Associate for the New York City firm of Akin & Smith, LLC and, before that as an Associate Attorney for the Sanli Karabiyik Law Offices.
She has received her L.L.B from Istanbul University School of Law in 1999 and her Masters degree in political science from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 2005. She received her Master of Laws degree from Benjamin N....
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Scott T. Dillon
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 18 years of experience
441 New Karner Road
Albany, NY 12205
Bankruptcy
Touro College
Scott T. Dillon is an Associate in the Bankruptcy department of Tully Rinckey PLLC.
Scott focuses his practice on bankruptcy litigation, including Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11 filings. He previously was an Associate of another Capital Region firm and a New York City International AMLAW 100 Firm. He has represented secured lenders, debtors, trustees, and creditor committees in consumer and commercial bankruptcies throughout the northeast corridor and has represented national lender institutions.
Scott has extensive court experience client representation in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, U.S. District Courts and N.Y.S. Supreme Courts. Scott has represented individuals and companies in all aspects...
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Paula Marie Barbaruolo
Albany County, NY Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Real Estate
Albany Law School
Paula M. Barbaruolo, Esq. is the Principal Attorney of the firm, and boasts over 25 years of experience in the Bankruptcy and debt reorganization fields. Ms. Barbaruolo received her Bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University and her J.D. degree from Albany Law School. Since 2014, Ms. Barbaruolo has served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Albany Law School, teaching Consumer Bankruptcy. Ms. Barbaruolo is a regular lecturer in the areas of consumer bankruptcy, foreclosure prevention, and mortgage modification for numerous local bar associations, community groups, and legal service organizations. She also serves on the Northern District of New York Bankruptcy...
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Michael Jude O'connor
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 46 years of experience
20 Corporate Woods Boulevard
Albany, NY 12211
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Michael is a board certified commercial and consumer bankruptcy specialist (American Bankruptcy Board of Certification). He is admitted to the New York State Bar, as well as the United States District Court for the Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. His concentration of practice is in the representation of debtors and trustees in bankruptcy liquidations and reorganizations.
Michael is the recipient of the President's Award for Pro Bono services, New York State Bar Association (1989, 1993 and 2007), and the Distinguished Service Award from the Legal Aid...
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John J. Privitera
Albany County, NY Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Environmental
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Daniel Paul Dagostino
Schenectady County, NY Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Southwestern Univ School of Law
Daniel “Dan” Dagostino graduated in 1997 from the State University of New York at Albany with a degree in History. Following graduation he worked at Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP as a legal assistant under the supervision of Paul Harding. According to Dan, his first position with Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP allowed him to obtain firsthand experience as to the emotional, physical and financial hardships injured persons endure as a result of an unexpected incident and the positive impact of Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP during and after the legal matter concluded. After working for approximately one...
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Mr. Lee Allen Palmateer
Albany County, NY Attorney with 28 years of experience
Seasoned intellectual property attorney with 17 years of litigation experience, including 12 years exclusively to intellectual property enforcement and litigation in state and federal courts, including patent, copyright, trademark, unfair competition, and trade secret misappropriation matters.