Rochester Municipal Lawyers

Jacob is a Partner with The Zoghlin Group and Chairs the firm’s Zoning & Land Use Law and Cannabis Law practice group. His practice focuses on environmental, zoning, land use, cannabis, energy, & municipal law. He counsels individuals, businesses, & municipalities, and helps them resolve their issues by advocating, educating, advising, & litigating on their behalf. In his municipal practice, Jacob provides special counsel services to municipal boards, and advises clients on a wide range of procedural and legal issues. His practice also focuses on ensuring government entities comply with the law, and has included litigation related to New York’s Administrative...

Spencer D. Shapiro is a litigator at Horn Wright, LLP, with extensive experience handling civil rights, personal injury, and municipal law cases in the New York State Supreme Courts and Federal District Courts. As a Deputy County Attorney for the Litigation and Appeals Bureau of the Nassau County Attorney’s office, Mr. Shapiro aggressively defended the County against claims of municipal liability through motion practice, depositions, and at trial, taking several cases to verdict. As a founding member of the Early Case Assessment and Litigation Support Section, Mr. Shapiro also oversaw the intake and triage of notices of claims received by the...

Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez has a diverse background in the areas of civil rights, child victims act, municipal law, public contracts, child protective services, adult protective services, public benefits, criminal, immigration, construction and real estate law. Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez was a deputy county attorney with the Office of the Nassau County Attorney, where he was a Deputy Bureau Chief in the Litigation & Appeals Bureau. This Bureau defends against all civil matters brought against Nassau County, including Section 1983 actions. Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez, while at the Office of the Nassau County Attorney, also served as counsel to the...

Established in 1992. My name is Keith O'Toole. I have 20 years of experience as an attorney with an emphasis on real estate and estate planning in the Rochester area. My real estate practice is the gateway to other areas of law in which I practice, including: Evictions, Wills, Probate, LLCs & Corporations, Criminal, Traffic and Small Business. I represent home buyers, home builders, landlords, investors, small business, developers and local governments. My business is successful because I make it less about me, and more about my clients. It's your life, your goals and your success...

I formed The Zoghlin Group in 2016, after nearly thirty years of practicing law as founding member of a general practice firm. At Bansbach Zoghlin P.C. I developed a robust practice in municipal, land use, environmental, and zoning law. I represented citizen groups, then municipalities, in a wide range of litigated matters arising under state and local zoning laws, the New York state Constitution, New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act, New York’s Oil Spill law, the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and common law. These cases included litigating the validity of municipal approvals and SEQRA compliance,...

Bill has been in private practice for more than 30 years during which he has mastered numerous areas of practice, from pure real property, title, title insurance, real estate finance, associations, corporate, banking, estate planning and administration, landlord tenant, and more. Bill has served as Town Attorney, and since 1998 as Town Justice of his town of residence. He is a long time Rotarian and twice president of his Club. He is the proud father of three children, now all grown and productive members of society. Bill and his wife and best friend Mary of 38 years are both working...

Bridget is here to make your job easier: she is knowledgeable about the law; she helps clients reach consensus about their objectives; and fiercely advocates for her clients. Bridget O'Toole represents municipalities, community groups, individuals and businesses in a range of matters related to municipal law, renewable energy project siting, land use, zoning, and environmental litigation. She is admitted in New York State as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and...

Matthew R. Swenson, Esq. is a partner in Brady & Swenson, P.C. with 25 years of legal experience. He began his career with one of the nation's largest law firms, where he received elite legal training. He has recovered millions of dollars for personal injury clients and gained acquittals in jury trials for clients facing criminal charges. He builds strong relationships with his clients as they pursue justice together.

With more than 30 years’ experience practicing law, Matthew E. Mitchell, Esq., Senior Counsel in the Buffalo office of Tully Rinckey PLLC, has defended individuals, municipalities, and businesses in civil cases across New York State and Massachusetts. He has represented a variety of clients, including Consolidated Edison in multi-million dollar property damage cases, AMF Bakery Systems in asbestos litigation, and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Institute in employment matters. Matt has also defended individuals and corporations through their insurers, from auto accident personal injury claims to Superfund cost recovery actions. He has provided coverage opinions interpreting provisions of a variety of...

Jessica McKee is a small business lawyer in Central New York with experience in civil litigation, real estate law, land use, landlord tenant matters, and labor/employment law.

Peter is a passionate and dedicated advocate. Peter has represented clients in various forums, including the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, as well as in New York State Courts in the region. Throughout his career that has spanned more than a decade, Peter has served as defendants' and Plaintiffs' counsel in single and class action employment related litigation. Most recently, Peter won a jury trial on a First Amendment retaliation case in Federal Court. Additionally, Peter has appeared extensively in cases before arbitration tribunals and administrative agencies, including...

Shawn Barnett is a skilled litigator and trial attorney who is dedicated to helping those who have been victimized by law enforcement or correctional officers. He has received multiple million-dollar settlements for his clients and has been recognized as an Illinois Rising Star multiple times. During his time as an attorney, Shawn has represented numerous clients who have been injured by those who have abused their authority. He has vigorously pursued a wide variety of claims on behalf of his clients, including false arrest, malicious prosecution, excessive force, wrongful death, and sexual assault. Shawn has a particular focus on police involved...

Steven M. Silverberg is a founder of the firm and Of Counsel to Silverberg Zalantis LLC. He has extensive experience in representing developers and municipalities in land use, zoning and environmental law matters including litigation and appeals in the New York State and Federal Courts. Starting his career as an assistant district attorney and then working as a town attorney, providing counsel in such diverse areas as contracts, construction, telecommunications and employment law, prepared him for the services he has provided to businesses, municipalities and individuals. In addition to his experience with the approval process for residential and commercial developments...

Christie Tomm Addona is a Partner at Silverberg Zalantis LLC. She has extensive experience working on Litigation and Appeals, Land Use Applications, and Municipal matters. She represents clients on Article 78 Proceedings, defending and challenging administrative decisions. Additionally, Christie also counsels on Employment Law and Commercial Litigation issues.

Christie has prior experience in several Civil Litigation firms. She has worked from the beginning of lawsuits through trials and appeals for Insurance Defense, Tort, Maritime, Contract and Employment Law cases. Christie has represented a vast array of clients including individuals, large corporations, and non-profit corporations.

In 2005, Christie received...

Peter Lomtevas is a licensed family law attorney specializing in divorce, child support, and child custody cases formerly in Schenectady and the New York Capitol region. A graduate of The Kew Forest School, Hofstra, and Touro College Law Center, Peter is also a member of the New York State Bar Association. Education • The Kew Forest School, 1966 - 1978 • Hofstra University, 1978 - 1981 • Touro College Law Center, 1993 - 1996 Civilian Awards • Distinguished Public Service Award, 2006: Brooklyn Borough President • Businessman of the Year, 2006: National Republican Congressional ...

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Evan Goldberg is a respected trial attorney and Past President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. With his grandfather having been an attorney and his father a former Supreme Court Justice, Mr. Goldberg has continued his family's tradition of service during his exclusive representation of accident victims for more than thirty years throughout NYC, L.I, Westchester, Rockland and Orange

Mr. Goldberg handles many complicated accident cases including car accidents, slip/trip and falls, construction accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, defective machinery/ products, landlord liability, lead paint poisoning, assault and wrongful death. Some of...

Land Use and Zoning, Environmental and Municipal Law Real Estate Litigation Commercial Litigation Civil Rights (Property Rights) Litigation

With nearly 40 years of legal experience, Michele S. Mirman is a dedicated and compassionate personal injury lawyer serving all of New York. She focuses her practice on assisting injury victims in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and New York City. Attorney Mirman is licensed to practice law in numerous states, including New York, California, Connecticut, Florida, California, and Washington D.C. She holds the highest rating possible of 10.0 Superb from Avvo and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of her clients over the years. Attorney Mirman is passionate about representing victims of medical malpractice, assault, and defective machinery. Her...

Carmen T. Rodriguez is an associate at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. who specializes in complex litigation, mass torts, and 9/11 related injuries.

I’m more than a lawyer. I’m a person.

Well, at least colleagues and clients always have told me I talk less like "other" attorneys and more like a "regular" person that they actually can understand. Although that could just be my native Queens accent showing through. But, don’t let that fool you. I have attended some of the best schools in the country and worked for a decade in sophisticated billion dollar public-private institutions.

After tiring of a life in bureaucracy, in 2015, I began my own firm to bring this high level knowledge to the small business and...

Jennifer L. Alexander is a Partner of the firm who concentrates a majority of her practice on matters involving New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Law, Community Association Law, and Collections Law. She also handles Real Estate Transactions, Mediation, Land Use, and Municipal Court matters. She begins most days appearing in Landlord-Tenant Court or appearing on behalf of community associations in litigation matters and ends most of her days representing communities in board meetings. Ms. Alexander oversees the firm’s Landlord-Tenant Department. Under Ms. Alexander’s leadership, the firm represents local and national corporate and individual landlords. Representation includes non-payment cases, "for-cause” cases, lease...

Brian Shoot is a member of Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. and is an appellate specialist who has argued over 250 cases in appellate courts throughout New York. He was named Lawyer of the Year in 2014 by Best Lawyers in America for the New York City area. Contact him today for a consultation on appellate issues.

With over 20 years of experience, Dustin Bowman is committed to providing skilled and knowledgeable legal representation. His practice areas include Landlord Tenant, Real Estate, Construction, Consumer, Municipal Law, Government & Administrative, Divorce, Family, and Personal Injury Law matters. Whether in or out of the courtroom, Mr. Bowman is dedicated to both outstanding service and zealous advocacy. He has built a strong reputation as an effective and efficient attorney for New Yorkers with legal needs.

Mr. Bowman received his B.A. from the University of New Hampshire in 1995. He earned his J.D. from the Hamline University School of Law in 1998....

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...

I was born and raised in Ellenville, New York, and in 2015, I moved to New York City to begin my legal career. After living and working in the city for five years, I decided it was time to return home and establish my roots in a community that is growing and evolving. Ellenville has transformed into a vibrant and diverse village, and I love being part of its dynamic change while providing legal services to the community. My passion lies in helping entrepreneurs set up their new businesses for success. Starting a business for the first time can be intimidating,...

Thomas J. McManus is as managing partner at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. He specializes in cases relating to municipal law, premises liability, and firefighting related injuries.

From complex land issues to building and fire code violations to the more mundane, Mr. Horn has unscrambled the broken legal eggs of clients for years. He has a record of experience in local government matched by few members of the legal profession from volunteer service to business owner to elected office and government employee. A strong advocate of children and management rights when entrusted with the interests of his neighbors on a school board. He describes those nine years of service as “…one of the most meaningful and productive periods in my life.” Mr. Horn moved to the other side...

I am admitted in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York, including the District of New Jersey, Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York, and Second Circuit. I graduated from Rutgers Law School, Boston College and Saint Peter’s Prep. I was born and raised in Hudson County, and reside here with my wife, son and daughter.

Before founding Edward J. Mullins, Esq. LLC, I defended nation-wide consumer fraud disputes and government investigations across many industries, including insurance, retail, and telecommunications, as part of an international law firm’s advertising, class action, and privacy groups.

I previously...

Jessica P. Denninger is an associate lawyer at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. She handles claims for law enforcement members who sustained injuries and sickness after the 9/11 attacks. If you were harmed as a firefighter, police officer, or other medical personnel, please contact her office today.

Steve V. Fils-Aime is an associate at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. and specializes in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and municipal liability.

Frank Floriani is a member of Sullivan Papain’s product liability and complex litigation department. He is highly experienced and effective at helping clients in both New York and New Jersey. Contact him today to set up a free consultation if you have been negligently injured by another.

Eric C. Goldman is an associate at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. who specializes in motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and premises liability. Contact his office today to schedule a consultation to discuss your claim.