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Teresa Donnellan
Ballston Spa, NY Attorney with 32 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Albany Law School
Teresa G. Donnellan is the managing partner of DONNELLAN & KNUSSMAN, PLLC. Attorney Donnellan is a graduate of Albany Law School and has more than 25 years experience in matrimonial and family law, both in litigated court proceedings and collaborative law matters. Teresa has been a member of the Saratoga County and Warren County Attorney for Children panels throughout her career in the Capital District and served as the Saratoga County Attorney for the Child Liaison. Teresa is an active member of multiple area organizations such as: the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, the Saratoga County Bar...
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Amy Jo Knussman
Ballston Spa, NY Attorney with 21 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Albany Law School
Amy J. Knussman is a partner with DONNELLAN & KNUSSMAN, PLLC. Attorney Knussman is a graduate of Albany Law School and has been admitted to the New York State Bar since 2003. Ms. Knussman’s career began at The Donnellan Law Firm in 2001, while she was still attending Albany Law. After many years of hard work and dedication, Amy became a partner at DONNELLAN & KNUSSMAN, PLLC in January 2008. Amy focuses her practice in the areas of Matrimonial and Family Law and has been a member of the Saratoga County and Warren County Attorney for Children Panels...
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Glenn J. Witecki
SCHENECTADY, NY Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Health Care
Albany Law School
Glenn did his undergraduate work at the Boston University School of Management (B.S.B.A magna cum laude), received a Master’s Degree from the Philosophy Department at the University of Chicago and his J.D. from Albany Law School. He has been practicing Law in Schenectady, NY since 1985, initially in the Criminal Defense Arena and for the past 25 years in Trusts and Estates, Elder Law and Real Estate.
Glenn is Co-Vice Chair of the Health Care Committee of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the New York State Bar Association; and a Member of the National Academy of Elder Law...
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John J. Privitera
Albany, NY Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Environmental
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Leonard John D'Arrigo
Albany, NY Attorney with 18 years of experience
Immigration
Albany Law School
L.J. D’Arrigo is a Partner & Co-Leader of the Immigration Practice Group at Harris Beach, PLLC, one of the country’s Top 250 law firms. Although his practice is nationwide, he is based at Harris Beach's Capital Region & New York City offices. L.J. specializes in corporate/professional immigration involving employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, as well as family-based immigration. L.J. is counsel to the largest system of universities in the U.S., the largest public health care system in the U.S., and the largest commercial landscape company in the U.S. He represents our nation's top employers, including state university & hospital systems,...
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Anthony J. Pietrafesa
Albany , NY Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Consumer
Syracuse University College of Law
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Leslie Silva
Albany, NY Attorney with 15 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Western New England University School of Law
Family Law Practitioner in Albany, New York. I have litigated all manner of divorce, child custody and child support cases. Specific experience in high net worth dissolution matters.
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Joshua Bannister
LITTLE FALLS, NY Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family 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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April M. Dalbec
Albany, NY Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Family and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
April is a Partner at Whiteman Osterman Hanna LLP. With over 20 years of experience, she is a seasoned litigator and trial lawyer. Her practice focuses in the areas of Matrimonial and Family Law, and Personal Injury including divorce, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, separation agreements, custody, family offenses and child support.
April received her B.A., cum laude, from the State University at Albany in 1998. Her J.D. was earned, cum laude, from Albany Law School in 2001.
April is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals For the Second Circuit, United States District...
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Lisa Taber
Latham, 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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Kaitlin Foley
Albany, NY Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Albany Law School
Kaitlin Foley is the managing attorney at The Colwell Law Group, having joined the firm in August of 2016. Kaitlin graduated cum laude from Albany Law School of Union University, located in Albany, New York, in May 2016. During her time at Albany Law School, Ms. Foley served as the Executive Editor of Research and Writing for Albany Law Review, was the Family Law Associate on the Moot Court Board, and acted as a Teaching Assistant in Criminal Law under the supervision of Professor Vincent Bonventre. Ms. Foley is currently admitted to the New York State Bar and is...
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Andrew Holm Wood
Albany, NY Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family
Albany Law School
Albany Divorce Lawyer With 15 Years of Experience- on your side.
Divorce, whether it’s in Albany or any other part of New York State, is always a challenge. There are no winners in divorce. Both sides will walk away injured in some manner, either emotionally or financially. The idea is to have an experienced Albany Divorce Attorney like Andrew Wood standing by your side, to help minimize your pain and suffering, and to get you the best possible outcome.
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Debra Ann Whitson
Saratoga Springs, NY Attorney with 30 years of experience
Family
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
Former prosecutor, who spent the last 27 years specializing in matrimonial and family law. An experienced mediator, Certified Divorce Specialist and collaborative divorce practitioner as well as a recognized expert in working with victims of domestic violence.
I believe that legal battles are more harmful to families than helpful, and am passionate about helping people find ways to make their own decisions for their families, rather than leaving their outcomes in the hands of a stranger in a black robe. When court is unavoidable, I aim to educate and support people to make the legal process less costly, scary, uncertain,...
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Michael Thomas Supley
Albany, NY Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Syracuse University College of Law
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Nancy Baum Delain
Schenectady, NY Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of New Hampshire School of Law and New England Law | Boston
Nancy Delain is a registered patent attorney working in a solo practice in the historic Schenectady Stockade. Coming later in life to the practice of law, she was a technical documentation professional for over 20 years before attending law school, working mainly in the computer industry writing and editing end-user materials. She regularly practices before the US Patent & Trademark Office in both patent and trademark areas. Her practice encompasses transactional patent, trademark, copyright, trade dress, trade secret, franchise and licensing matters. She also practices regularly before the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York, handling Chapter...
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David Fallon
Albany, NY Attorney with 12 years of experience
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment and Landlord Tenant
Brooklyn Law School
David focuses his practice on federal and private sector employment litigation, as well as landlord / tenant law, civil litigation, and appeals.
David has a strong record of success representing his clients in court and before federal and state administrative agencies. He understands that no two cases are exactly alike, and he works with his clients to try and achieve the best possible result based on the unique facts of their case. David litigates aggressively on behalf of his clients, while always taking the client’s own tolerance for risk into account in determining the appropriate litigation strategy.
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Ava (Na) Li
Albany, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, IP, 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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Scott David Shimick
Albany, 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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Brian Wang
Albany, 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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Nicholas James Shemik
Albany, NY Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
SMU Dedman School of Law
I practice in all areas of personal injury at The Dietrich Law Firm, fighting for the rights of those that were wrongly and seriously injured by someone else’s negligence. I welcome the opportunity to advocate for your rights when you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle collision, slip and fall, worksite construction accident, trucking collision or on someone’s property. I strive to maintain personal contact throughout your case from inception to conclusion; listen to your concerns; guide you step-by-step through the legal process; and, aggressively pursue your interests for just compensation. Unfortunately, insurance companies do not have your...
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Paula Marie Barbaruolo
Latham, NY Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
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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James Robert Barnes
Albany, NY Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
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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Alexander R. Shmulsky
Saratoga Springs, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Albany Law School
Contact Alex if you want a lawyer that really cares. Alex knows what you are going through. He has been a defense lawyer for nearly 15 years.
As a Christian lawyer Alex will listen to you and do everything in his power to get you the best outcome possible.
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Allen Lim
Albany, NY Lawyer with 1 year of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights and Personal Injury
Western State University College of Law
Allen Lim, Esq. is an attorney in the Litigation and Personal Injury Departments of Horn Wright, LLP.
Allen grew up and attended school in Orange County, California. He attained a B.A. in Criminal Justice from California State University, Fullerton, and his J.D. at Western State College of Law. An internship with the Orange County Public Defender started his desire to help those in need, and he carries that same drive to this day. Additionally, he utilizes his prior experience in customer service to ensure that each client is heard and that all of their questions are addressed.
Allen is bilingual...
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Stacey Bucci
Albany, NY Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Civil Rights, Education 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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Jonathan D Cohn
Albany, NY Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Albany Law School and Lafayette College
Jonathan Cohn is a partner at Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang. His practice is focused on criminal defense -- with an emphasis on alcohol-related offenses. This includes litigating difficult DWI cases where the outcome is of the utmost importance for his clients. In addition, Jonathan Cohn routinely lectures throughout the State on DWI topics.
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Catherine Aughey
Albany, NY Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
SUNY Buffalo Law School
A graduate of the SUNY Buffalo Law School, Catherine D. Aughey, Esq. joined Faraci Lange in 2018. At the firm, Catherine focuses her legal practice on medical malpractice cases. She has experience in all phases of civil litigation including depositions, motion practice, hearings and medical malpractice trials.
Prior to joining Faraci Lange, Catherine practiced as an associate attorney in the Litigation Department at HoganWillig, where she started as a Law Clerk in 2014. She also interned at the Erie County District Attorney’s Office in the Domestic Violence Bureau.
Catherine was selected by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as “New...
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Martin P. Bonventre
Albany, NY Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
The quality of an attorney's work should never be based on how much the client pays. I keep my expenses low by not wasting money on such expenses as ridiculous advertising campaigns, and I pass these savings onto my clients in the form of affordable rates. I handle each case personally and devote the time and effort needed to ensure my clients get quality and effective legal representation. I am an aggressive local attorney. I am ready to serve you.
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Douglas J. Rose
Albany, NY Attorney with 36 years of experience
Administrative, Business, Municipal and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
Douglas James Rose is a Partner in the litigation department of Tully Rinckey PLLC.
Douglas focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation issues, including real estate, zoning, and land use, as well as contract actions and creditor-debtor relations. He previously worked in the Albany office of Deily, Mooney, & Glastetter, LLP.
Prior to entering the legal profession, Doug served in the United States Coast Guard. Deployed primarily on law enforcement patrol duties in the Caribbean, he achieved the rank of Lieutenant (junior grade).
Doug received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was a Dean’s Merit...
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Bonnie Kraham
Albany, NY Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Miami School of Law
Bonnie Kraham has practiced Elder, Estate Planning, Probate, Estate Administration, and Medicaid Planning Law for over 20 years. A skilled and knowledgeable attorney, Bonnie is dedicated to providing exceptional representation to New York residents.
Bonnie has a personal relationship to her role as an elder law attorney. When her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Bonnie saw and experienced the many challenges that families face when a loved one is ill. Bonnie brings compassion and understanding in her approach to assisting her clients with their legal needs.
Bonnie earned her B.A., magna cum laude in 1981. After raising her children, she continued...
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Paul Benjamin Harding
Niskayuna, NY Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Albany Law School
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...
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James F. Hughes
Clifton Park, NY Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Traffic Tickets
Albany Law School
I have over 50 years in the legal field, including 20 years as a New York State Trooper, and a term as City Court Judge in the City of Mechanicville. I've been trained in the use of radar, breathalyzer, and am intimately familiar with police arrest and court proceedings.
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Lois Varughese
Albany, NY Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
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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Andrew T. Geisler
Albany, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
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.
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Amy S. O'Connor
Albany, NY Attorney with 39 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Notre Dame
Amy's practice is concentrated in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and trust and estate administration. A major part of Amy's practice involves assisting clients and their families with legal and tax issues including the preparation of estate planning documents, estate tax planning, administration of trusts and estates, long-term care planning, preservation of assets, eligibility for governmental benefits, disability planning and supplemental needs trusts.
Amy O’Connor is Chair of McNamee Lochner's Trusts, Estates & Elder Law Department. With a concentration in elder law, estate planning, and trust and estate administration, her practice encompasses all aspects of trusts and estates law...
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Adriana Volterra
Albany, NY Attorney with 2 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
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Shelly Casserly
Albany, NY Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationAlbany Law School
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Brendan F. Baynes
Ravena, NY Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
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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Daniel Laraby
Albany, NY Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products 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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Scott Michael Peterson
Saratoga Springs, NY Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Employment, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Albany Law School, Union Univ. and Albany Law School
Scott Peterson is the founding partner at D’Orazio Peterson, a New York law firm dedicated to providing tenacious representation to individuals in serious personal injury, malpractice and employment discrimination cases. Mr. Peterson has represented clients in State and Federal courts throughout New York State, has been published in several publications including the New York Law Journal, and has frequently provided commentary for local and national media outlets. Mr. Peterson writes an "Employment Litigation" column for the Saratoga County Bar Association newsletter. A multi-time recipient of the Super Lawyers award for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation, Scott believes in providing...