Ithaca Lawyers

Mr. Haibib has practiced criminal law for his entire career spanning over decades. As an Assistant District Attorney in Onondaga County for eight years, Mr. Habib prosecuted DWI and narcotics cases. Mr. Habib provides top quality criminal and traffic defense to thousands of criminal defendants in central New York.

JIM BARNA BRINGS A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE TO EMPLOYMENT LAW REPRESENTATION. Throughout his career, Jim Barna has focused his practice on employment law. Jim did his undergraduate studies at Syracuse University and Stony Brook University. Jim attended law school at Washington University in St. Louis, a Top Twenty law school with an extensive employment law curriculum. While in law school, he had the opportunity to work for a national leader in employment law and womens rights litigation, Mary Anne Sedey. “From Mary Anne Sedey, I saw that big cases can bring big changes, and that a life devoted...

Currently, Kathryn is of counsel at Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP. She practices in the medical malpractice group. She also advises clients, both employers and employees, in all areas of labor and employment law, including preparation of employment agreements and employment manuals and policies, litigation including mediation and arbitration, as well as trials, appeals, and administrative hearings. She also advises clients on general litigation matters.

Previously, Kathryn practiced mainly military law; regularly handling cases involving Article 15s, letters of reprimand, courts-martial, security clearance and officer/enlisted separation proceedings. She also handled discrimination complaints before the Equal Employment Opportunity...

Anthony Bottar is an experienced and accomplished Trial Attorney in Upstate New York. For more than 40 years, he has represented clients with legal needs including Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability. Mr. Bottar has a a track record of extraordinary recoveries for his clients, he is dedicated to the best possible outcomes.

Mr. Botar's honors include being listed in The Best Lawyers In America since 2001 and Upstate New York Super Lawyers since 2007. He has been named Best Lawyers's Syracuse Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year for multiple years. In 2018 and 2019, Mr. Bottar was listed in...

For more than 31 years I have proudly assisted badly injured folks in injury and malpractice cases throughout NY and PA.

Three times I have been selected "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers in America. I have also been selected as a NY SuperLawyer, for membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and I am rated 10.0 by Avvo.com.

However, I am most proud of the very nice things my clients have had to say about my representation of them. You can read client comments here (http://www.zifflaw.com/client-comments/) and my complete bio here (http://www.zifflaw.com/lawyers/jim-reed/)

Brady and Nave Law have joined forces to strengthen the firm's expertise in Personal Injury law. As the Senior Attorney specializing in Personal Injury & Civil Litigation, Brady brings over ten years of courtroom experience across all regions of New York State. In the past nine years alone, he has successfully handled fourteen jury trials in twelve different counties, consistently achieving favorable outcomes in intricate and high-stakes litigation cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, and commercial disputes. During the initial decade of his career, Brady served as an associate and partner at the prominent statewide litigation firm, Smith, Sovik, Kendrick &...

Heather is a Senior Attorney at Nave Law where her practice focuses on family and matrimonial law and civil litigation. Heather came to Nave Law Firm after working at another Syracuse law firm, where she was the firm’s lead matrimonial attorney for the Syracuse office. Heather has extensive experience litigating family court and matrimonial matters, including complex matters of custody and equitable distribution. Heather’s other professional experience includes working as a journalist, editor, and marketing manager. Heather is a member of the Attorney for the Child panel in Onondaga County, the Onondaga County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association,...

Born and raised in Utica, NY, Attorney Nicholas A Passalacqua knows his clients. But more importantly he knows the law. Through his training and experience Mr. Passalacqua is ready to handle any of your even most complex legal matters.

Mr. Passalacqua’s education and training in trial law began back at T.R. Proctor High School as a member of the Mock Trial team. He then went on to Sacred Heart University, where he founded and led SHU’s first collegiate Mock Trial Team to two regional championship tournaments. Finally, at Michigan State University College of Law he was a member of the Moot...

New York attorney Lisa DiPoala Haber is smart, tough, experienced and committed to the success of your case. Her practice areas include divorce, child custody and support, civil litigation, and appeals. She has handled both contested and uncontested divorces and cases involving alimony (also called “spousal support” or “maintenance”) and equitable distribution, as well as child custody and child support petitions. Attorney Lisa DiPoala Haber also handles related issues, such as enforcement and modification of post-divorce judgments, including enforcement and modification of custody, visitation and child support, and enforcement of spousal maintenance awards. In civil litigation, Lisa...

Kim Wolf Price is the Director of Externship Programs at Syracuse University College of Law. Having spent nearly eight years as a legislative coordinator at the New York Public Welfare Association and senior regional coordinator at the New York State Assembly - Communications Services, and three years a securities and white collar criminal defense attorney with the New York City office of Clifford Chance LLP. Ms. Wolf Price is admitted to practice in all New York State courts, as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts. She is a member of the American Bar...

H. J. Hubert is a seasoned trial and litigation attorney who has been practicing law throughout New York State for over 30 years. He is familiar with all aspects of criminal and civil practice and has tried numerous matters to verdict.

For more than 15 years, Michael Bottar has dedicated his practice to the pursuit of justice in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Construction Accidents, and Wrongful Death matters. Mr. Bottar brings a depth of knowledge and experience to every case. He is committed to providing exceptional legal representation.

Mr. Bottar is an accomplished attorney and has received numerous honors and awards. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers In America and named Syracuse's 2019 Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice and Product Liability. The National Trial Lawyers have named him as one of the Top 100 in New York State....

For over 35 years, George Hildebrandt has represented clients in federal and state courts in drug conspiracy and smuggling, murder, white collar, firearm and other serious cases, achieving many acquittals, dismissals and reductions to lesser charges. George has built his reputation on his hard work, preparation, substantial trial experience and knowledge of the law.

I am a Personal Injury and Malpractice Attorney practicing all over New York and Pennsylvania.

I started my career as a felony prosecutor with the Chemung County DA's Office, prosecuting the most serious crimes in Chemung County. From there, I became head of the legal department for the Chemung County Department of Social Services, where I supervised an office of seven attorney and was responsible for prosecuting all child abuse, child neglect, juvenile delinquent and PINS cases occurring in Chemung County

In 2004, I joined the Ziff Law Firm, where I handle all types of personal injury cases.

Throughout my...

I have received top ratings from five major lawyer peer rating services: Avvo.com (Superb); Martindale-Hubbell (AV Rating); Super Lawyers of Upstate New York (Environmental Law--six years running); Justia.com; and Best Lawyers in America (Land Use Law). I have more than 46 years of experience in helping clients resolve complex environmental, regulatory, land use, and economic development challenges. Prevailing legal fees in Upstate New York are significantly lower than those charged in New York City, Philadelphia, and other major cities.

I own and manage a LinkedIn group on Upstate NY Business: https://www.linkedincom/groups/5148843 (copy and paste in browser to join this...

Janet has proven herself to be a trusted advisor to her clients, helping businesses, families and students navigate the immigration system. Janet can help your family come together through the green card or visa process, including fiancé visas, immigrant visas, adjustment, and citizenship processes. She helps international students transition from studying to working in the US. She also helps businesses build new locations in the US and retain talented people from around the world. Janet has experience preparing clients for interviews and hearings, handling denials, notices of intent to deny, requests for evidence and other problems that can arise...

Mr. Leone is Senior Counsel at Bottar Law. He has over 30 years of experience advocating for clients with Personal Injury disputes. His practice areas include Automobile Accidents, Premises Liability and Medical Malpractice. Mr. Leone is committed to civil justice. He is dedicated to fighting for your rights and interests, focused on the best possible results.

Mr. Leone received his B.A. from the State University of New York at Cortland. In 1982, he graduated from Ohio Northern University, Pettit College of Law with a J.D. His jurisdictions include the State of New York and the United States District Court, Northern District...

Experience matters! My entire law practice is focused on representing the rights of individuals who have been seriously injured or killed as a result of the negligent acts of others. I have assisted hundreds of clients in cases resulting in recoveries ranging from $50,000 to $5.5 Million. My office serves New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. My practice is contingency fee based and consultation is free.

Attorney Goldenberg is the founder of the New York law firm, the Law Office of Simon Goldenberg, PLLC. Mr. Goldenberg acknowledges how stressful it is to be in a position of financial difficulty, and he strives to help every client obtain relief from their debts. Whether you are considering filing for bankruptcy or being harassed by debt collectors, you can trust that Attorney Goldenberg will provide you with trusted counsel and an effective solution. To find out more about retaining Mr. Goldenberg’s representation, contact the firm today!

Nick is a lifelong resident of Syracuse, and of the City’s “Northside.” A graduate of Henninger High School, Nick holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (summa cum laude) in Political Science from Brockport State University, in Brockport, New York, and a Juris Doctor Degree from Western New England College, School of Law, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Nick began his legal career in 1986 by serving as a Deputy County Attorney with the Onondaga County Department of Law, where he prosecuted child abuse and neglect cases. He then went on to serve for 16 years as an Assistant District Attorney with the...

Justin M. Lange is a young, intelligent and knowledgeable attorney who is motivated to defend his clients’ rights and interests. From the onset of his legal career, he has been passionate about defending individuals facing DWI, traffic, and criminal charges. He approaches each of his client’s cases as unique and each person as his equal, always going the extra mile to ensure his clients are fully educated on their case and knowing they are receiving the best quality representation. He provides 24-7 access to his clients so when they are in need, he is always available. Justin is always trying...

Peter Catalano Injury Lawyers knows how to help injured clients while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Our track record of success inside and outside the courtroom has helped thousands of clients to recover physically and financially. The moments following any accident are critical. Receiving the medical care you need is priority one. The next day and the days after that can also make a crucial difference. We’ll walk you through what steps to take to ensure your recovery and make sure you’re feeling comfortable and supported.

Peter Catalano Injury Lawyers will do everything necessary to make sure you receive full...

Debra Cohn is the Managing Partner of Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Binghamton office. She focuses her practice on Family and Matrimonial Law, including Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody, Child Visitation, Spousal Support and Paternity. Debra has over 10 years of experience and skill representing clients in a vast array of topics relating to family and matrimonial law. She is dedicated to providing exceptional representation and the best possible outcomes for her clients.

Debra is a member of the New York State Bar Association and Broome County Bar Association. She has an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. Debra received...

Attorney Robert King is an experienced and highly accomplished Rochester criminal defense & personal injury lawyer who has tried hundreds of cases. He founded King Law with the goal of protecting the rights and freedoms of clients during their time of need. Mr. King has provided effective representation for countless clients facing all types of criminal charges or who have been injured by a negligent party in New York. As a former prosecutor, Attorney King has experience on both sides of the courtroom and is a veteran of many trials.

Robert King was featured in the 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019...

The Law Offices of Andrew T. Coyle provides zealous legal advocacy throughout New York State and New Jersey with a focus on matrimonial, family law, and commercial litigation matters. Andrew T. Coyle, Esq. began his legal career with the express purpose of helping others. He is passionate about achieving his client's goals and navigating them through any complex legal issue. He strives to maintain open, honest, and prompt communications so that clients know what is going on in their cases. He is a highly experienced and competent attorney with judicial clerkship experience in both federal and state court. The Law Offices...

Maddy, a Syracuse native, grew up in the area and graduated from Liverpool High School. She pursued her higher education at Le Moyne College, majoring in political science and minoring in legal studies, criminology, and philosophy. Maddy actively participated in Le Moyne College’s Integral Honors Program, where she conducted in-depth research, wrote, and successfully defended her honors thesis titled “The Land of the Incarcerated and the Home of Racial Inequality: Mass Incarceration in the United States.” Graduating summa cum laude with the highest distinction from the Honors Program, Maddy's academic journey also included an internship with DeFrancisco & Falgiatano Law...

Practicing since 1991 in Binghamton, Owego, Ithaca, Cortland, Norwich, Broome County, Tioga County, Tompkins County, Chenango County, Delaware County, and Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, as well as remotely via the internet.

Particularly interested in planning to minimize the erosion of assets due to common threats that we all face, such as incapacity, long term care costs, nursing home expenses, how to distribute your estate, keeping legacy camps in the family, planning for a disabled child, income and estate taxes, probate, and creditors claims.

Extensive courtroom experience.

Christopher served in the Marine Corps, graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. In Applied Economics and Business Management, attended Northeastern University's High-Tech MBA Program and received a M.S. In Computer Information Systems. He received is Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law

Justin Salkin has experience in all phases of litigation in medical malpractice and insurance defense matters. He handles motions, depositions, and has achieved the dismissal of cases and strong settlements for his clients. He routinely defends civil service employees at arbitration as well.

At Team Green Lawyers, we understand that defending a person who has been accused of a crime takes more than just an understanding of the law and the process. It takes knowing your client, mastering the facts and understanding the vast potential consequences. We have devoted our practice to helping people accused of a crime or violation get the best result possible. We take the time to get to know our clients, the facts and their concerns. We research the relevant legal issues and test all the theories that may help or hurt a client's particular situation. We are in...

David is life-long resident of upstate NY. David graduated Magna Cum Laude from Syracuse University School of Management and then earned his law degree from the Syracuse Law. Prior to joining Michaels Bersani Kalabanka, David was a partner in prominent Syracuse insurance defense firm. It was there that David learned the "how to's ” of insurance companies andthe manner that insurance defense firms evaluate and defend cases. David has been successful using this knowledge to “turn the tables” on the insurance companies to obtain large settlements and verdicts for his injured clients. Dave has consistently been rated and selected as...

Following admission to the New York State Bar, Andrew began his career as a criminal defense attorney. He worked with various public defender’s offices in the upstate New York area during this time, building his small practice in the process. Andrew is excited to be making this next step joining the team at the Nave Law firm and looks forward to aiding those who might need help in the Capital Region.

Holly Avery has 13 years of experience representing clients in matters involving business and corporate law, residential and commercial real estate, leasing and oil and gas law. Her practice includes assisting clients in areas such as Binghamton, Owego, Ithaca, Cortland, Syracuse and Broome County, Onondaga County and Erie County.

Mr. Finkelstein is the Managing Partner of Finkelstein & Partners. He has become a noted consumer activist through his representation of injured individuals against corporate wrong doers and irresponsible parties. An accomplished litigator, Mr. Finkelstein has represented Plaintiffs in wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury cases arising from defective drugs, dangerous consumer products, automobile, bus and motorcycle accidents, dog bites, fall down accidents and air craft crashes. He has successfully handled dozens of multi-million dollar cases, including a $9 million dollar recovery for catastrophic injuries from a construction accident, $3.5 million dollars for injuries sustained in a car...