Sidney Center Lawyers

Florence M. Richardson, who joined O’Connell and Aronowitz in January 2018, is Of Counsel with our firm and has dedicated herself entirely to the field of matrimonial law since she was admitted to practice in 1984. She focuses her practice on divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, separation agreements, child support, spousal support and equitable distribution. Before joining O’Connell and Aronowitz she was principal at Kahn and Richardson, an Albany law firm that focused exclusively on Family & Matrimonial law. From her decades of experience guiding and advising clients, Flo is well aware of the physical, emotional and financial burdens imposed by contested...

Steve is a Shareholder in the Business Law department at our firm. He advises business owners and family groups on a broad range of corporate, tax, and estate planning matters. Steve excels in integrating these disciplines to assist clients in navigating complex transitions, whether preparing for growth or transferring ownership to family members or external buyers. Collaborating with the team at O’Connell and Aronowitz, Steve ensures that each transition is executed according to the client’s wishes, with an emphasis on tax efficiency and alignment with the client’s broader estate planning goals. In addition to his broader business practice, Steve has developed...

Michael Schneider is an attorney with over 30 years experience specializing in business transactions, commercial litigation, small business investment and bankruptcy. Michael prides himself on professional excellence and dedication to his clients, providing high quality and efficient representation in a wide variety of transactional and litigation matters. Michael received his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and his B.A. from Yale College. After graduating law school, Michael trained in corporate bankruptcy and litigation at premier New York City law firms, including Weil Gotshal & Manges and Willkie Farr & Gallagher.

Saratoga Springs lawyer practicing in real estate, estate planning and business law.