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Christopher Anthony Hoffmann
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Horseheads, NY Business Law Attorney with 4 years experience
(718) 269-0467 16 Rosewood Road
 Horseheads, NY 14845
Business and Personal Injury
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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I'm an attorney and legal marketing professional. As an attorney that practices in the area of personal injury lawyer, I understand the need to market one's legal practice. Early in my legal career, I saw the internet as an opportunity to market myself. But I became highly disenchanted by all the self-proclaimed "lawyer marketing gurus" and "top" or "best" legal marketing companies on the internet -- People that play fast and loose in the eyes of professional ethics. Instead, I turned to own abilities, incorporating search engine optimization and other digital marketing techniques I honed while affiliate marketing during...
David Floyd English
Corning, NY Business Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(607) 936-8647 215 Watauga Ave
 Corning, NY 14830
Business and Municipal
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John Joseph Ryan
Elmira, NY Business Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(607) 734-8161 100 Baldwin St
 Elmira, NY 14901
Business and Estate Planning
Albany Law School
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Jacob Welch
Corning, NY Business Law Attorney with 38 years experience
(607) 936-8057 8 Denison Pkwy E
 Corning, NY 14830
Business, Collections, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
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Joseph Buck
Elmira, NY Business Law Attorney with 67 years experience
(607) 734-8161 100 Baldwin St
 Elmira, NY 14901
Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
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Michael Pinnisi
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Ithaca, NY Business Law Attorney with 32 years experience
(607) 257-8000 520 Cayuga Heights Road
Suite 100
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Business
Cornell University
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Mr. Pinnisi provides dispute resolution and contract negotiation services for clients across the country. His clients most often are established businesses, including high technology companies. He is a "lawyer's lawyer," having advised and represented attorneys listed in "Best Lawyers in America" and "Super Lawyers." His legal experience includes service as an Honor Program Trial Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York and Washington, D.C., as an associate with Shearman & Sterling and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, as in-house General Counsel of Kionix, Inc. and Cognitive...
Hayden Randolph Brainard
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Ithaca, NY Business Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(607) 273-4200 215 East State Street, Suite 200
P.O. Box 6435
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Real Estate
Albany Law School
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Hayden R. Brainard, Jr. is a Partner in Miller Mayer’s Corporate Law and Intellectual Property practice groups. Mr. Brainard focuses his practice on corporate law. Mr. Brainard’s corporate practice includes advising entrepreneurs and small and medium size businesses in business formation and governance, employment matters, commercial real estate, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, succession planning, and financing, including venture capital. Mr. Brainard also practices intellectual property law, including advising clients in intellectual property protection, trademark and copyright registration, licensing, negotiation and preparation of software development and service agreements. Mr. Brainard is a member of the New York...
Adam Rosenfield Schaye
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Ithaca, NY Business Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(607) 273-4200 215 East State Street, Suite 200
P.O. Box 6435
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Business, IP and Immigration
Cornell University
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Mr. Schaye’s practice exclusively focuses on EB-5 regional center, developer and investor representation. Mr. Schaye has also represented companies and individuals in a broad range of litigation matters, including extensive trial and appellate experience. In 2012, Mr. Schaye successfully defended an international executive against a foreign governmental agency’s attempt to enforce a multi-million dollar foreign default judgment in the United States. The judgment was held to be void in the U.S. for failure to meet U.S. standards of due process.
Liam G.B. Murphy
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Ithaca, NY Business Law Attorney with 29 years experience
(877) 212-4722 109 East Seneca Street
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Business, Appeals, Consumer and Criminal
New York University School of Law
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My firm has offices both in Groton and in Ithaca, New York. We serve clients in Tompkins, Cortland and Cayuga counties. I am a lawyer with twenty years of practice experience in both state and federal courts. With an undergraduate honors degree from Brown University that included study at the London School of Economics, and a law degree from New York University and admissions to the bars of New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware, I have successfully advised both individuals and businesses in complex situations. Those successes include helping separating parents resolve their finances and create a stable environment...
(877) 212-4722 170 Main Street
 Groton, NY 13073
Adam Huntsman Van Buskirk
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Aurora, NY Business Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(315) 563-5019 3100 State Route 90
 Aurora, NY 13026
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Construction and Criminal
Albany Law School and Albany Law School
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Welcome. As a lawyer, it is my mission to provide affordable, respectful, and skillful legal representation to those who seek my services. All too often in our complex society, honest, hard working people find themselves caught up in legal difficulties. Also, nearly everyone eventually requires the services of an attorney at some point with regards to wills, powers-of-attorney, and various transactions. Unfortunately, obtaining this much-needed representation can be an intimidating and expensive process. However, you may call me with confidence. I am happy to discuss your legal issues in a free initial consultation, and I can handle most matters on an...
Paul Soo Lee
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Ithaca, NY Business Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(607) 273-4200 215 East State Street, Suite 200
P.O. Box 6435
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Business
Brooklyn Law School
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Paul S. Lee is an Attorney Of Counsel in Miller Mayer’s Business Law Practice Group. Mr. Lee focuses his practice on corporate law with an emphasis on financial institutions and regulatory matters. Mr. Lee’s practice includes advising companies with respect to corporate governance, private equity, acquisitions, internal investigations and regulatory compliance. Mr. Lee also has a broad range of working experience in swap agreements, finance transactions, compliance matters, regulatory audits and examinations, and construction contracts. Prior to joining Miller Mayer, Mr. Lee practiced corporate, banking and regulatory law as in-house counsel at a commercial bank and in private...
William Preston Fletcher
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Penn Yan, NY Business Law Attorney with 36 years experience
(315) 536-2851 215 Main Street
 Penn Yan, NY 14527
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington
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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...
(585) 264-1350 90 Office Park Way
 Pittsford, NY 14534
Richard P. Ruswick
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Ithaca, NY Business Law Lawyer with 34 years experience
(607) 272-3484 121 E. Buffalo St.
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Business, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
The University of Chicago Law School
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Peter Harrison Baker
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Hammondsport, NY Business Law Lawyer with 39 years experience
(607) 569-2181 51 Main Street
P.O. Box 398
 Hammondsport, NY 14840
Business, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
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Sharon Marie Sulimowicz
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Ithaca, NY Business Law Attorney with 22 years experience
(607) 256-0727 118 N Tioga St
Suite 202
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Business, Divorce, Employment and Estate Planning
Villanova University
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Anthony Nicholas Elia
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Ithaca, NY Business Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(607) 273-4200 215 East State Street, Suite 200
P.O. Box 6435
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Business, Appeals, Divorce and Family
SUNY Buffalo Law School
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Anthony N. Elia is an Associate in Miller Mayer’s Litigation and Matrimonial Law practice groups. Mr. Elia focuses his practice on state and federal litigation, mainly in business, intellectual property, and matrimonial matters. Prior to joining Miller Mayer, Mr. Elia practiced in New York City for twelve years, the last five as a solo practitioner. Mr. Elia is admitted to the bar of the State of New York as well as the United States District Court for the Western, Southern, and Eastern Districts of New York. He received his J.D. from SUNY Buffalo School of Law...
Nathan J. Cook
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Ithaca, NY Business Law Attorney
(607) 273-4200 215 East State Street, Suite 200
P.O. Box 6435
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Business, IP and Real Estate
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
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Nathan J. Cook is an Attorney Of Counsel in Miller Mayer’s Business Law, Real Estate, and Intellectual Property practice groups. Mr. Cook focuses his practice on business, finance, real estate, and intellectual property law. Mr. Cook’s business and finance practice includes advising entrepreneurs and businesses in formation and governance, employment matters, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, succession planning, and financing, including venture capital. Mr. Cook’s real estate practice includes representing buyers and sellers of residential and commercial real estate throughout Central New York and the Southern Tier. Mr. Cook’s intellectual property...
Chris Van Kirk
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Geneva, NY Business Law Attorney
(315) 781-0040 32 Linden Street
 Geneva, NY 14456
Business, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Cleveland State University
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Deborah Wolf Miller
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Ithaca, NY Business Law Lawyer with 29 years experience
(607) 277-0272 104 N. Cayuga Street - Suite 7
[MAILING: P.O. Box 538]
 Ithaca, NY 14851
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
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Dale Arrison Grossman
Ithaca, NY Business Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(607) 255-8023 114 Warren Rd
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Business, Entertainment & Sports, Estate Planning and IP
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Robert Plaskov
Bath, NY Business Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(607) 776-1000 5 Gansevoort St
 Bath, NY 14810
Business and Real Estate
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Elena Salerno Flash
Ithaca, NY Business Law Lawyer with 32 years experience
(607) 272-4234 202 E State St
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Business and Real Estate
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Adam Anthony Klausner
Ithaca, NY Business Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(607) 272-0800 409 Taughannock Blvd
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Business, Employment, IP and Real Estate
Cornell Law School
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Adam Tucker
Ithaca, NY Business Law Attorney with 15 years experience
(607) 273-6444 119 E Seneca St
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Business
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Alexander Korotkin
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Rochester, NY Business Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(585) 419-5714 70 Linden Oaks, 3rd Floor
 Rochester, NY 14625
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
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I have been practicing law in Rochester, New York, and nearby towns for the past 13 years. I concentrate my practice in matrimonial and family law. I counsel my clients on divorce, separation, custody, relocation, child support, adoption, premarital and postmarital agreements. More specifically, I assist my clients with such matters as: * Adoption * Alimony/Maintenance * Annulments * Child Abuse * Child Custody * Child Support * Child Support Enforcement * Dependency Proceedings * Divorce * Domestic Partnerships * Domestic Violence Orders * Family Court Proceedings * Family Law * Fertility and Surrogacy * Foreign Adoption * Foster Care * Grandparent Custody & Visitation Rights * Grandparent Rights * Guardianship * Name Change * Parental Rights * Paternity * Postnuptial Agreements *...
George H Gray
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Rochester, NY Business Law Lawyer with 41 years experience
(585) 218-8620 625 Panorama Trail
Suite1240
 Rochester, NY 14625
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
Albany Law School
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George Gray is a partner in the law firm of Gray & Feldman LLP, where his practice concentrates in the areas of special needs planning, estate planning and administration, business and tax law. He is a member of the Monroe County and New York State Bar Associations and is active in the Tax and Trust and Estates Sections of these associations. He serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Monroe County Estate Planning Council and is active on its Program Committee. SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING: Through his long association with the...
Michael Allan Rosenhouse
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Rochester, NY Business Law Attorney with 43 years experience
(585) 232-8500 75 Clinton Ave. S.
510 Clinton Sq.
 Rochester, NY 14604
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals and Employment
University of Chicago
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Michael A. Rosenhouse concentrates his Rochester, NY, based practice in appeals and complex trial court motions, and includes experience both with and against prominent New York City and Chicago lawyers. He has received the highest rating from the oldest and most reputable peer-review institution in the profession. His successful appellate practice is supported by years of experience in complex civil litigation. He is the author of several books and articles on a wide variety of legal subjects and has lectured for national and local, specialized and general, legal educational organizations.
Emanuel N. Mouganis
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Brockport, NY Business Law Lawyer
(585) 637-2123 62 Main Street
 Brockport, NY 14420
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Divorce and Family
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Emanuel N. Mouganis is the principal attorney of his firm and was born and raised in Brockport, New York and has a strong reputation for providing quality legal services in Western New York. Emanuel N. Mouganis holds a Juris Doctor and has also received an advanced Masters of Law degree from SUNY Buffalo Law School. While in both law and graduate law school, Emanuel N. Mouganis was elected to the Student Bar Association. Prior to forming his own firm, Emanuel N. Mouganis was nominated for a Judicial Clerkship in Circuit Court. Emanuel N. Mouganis has also served as a...
Mark Michael Campanella
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Fairport, NY Business Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(585) 377-4004 6 North Main Street
Suite 200B
 Fairport, NY 14450
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
State University of New York - Buffalo
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A native Rochesterian, Mark grew up in Penfield, New York. After attending Bishop Kearney High School, Mark pursued a bachelor's degree in political science at the University of Rochester. While attending the U of R, Mark competed nationally within the University Athletic Association conference for the school's indoor and outdoor Track and Field teams, where he was named the team's field captain for his leadership. In his junior year, Mark was accepted into an accelerated 3-2 program for the school's top ranked Public Policy Analysis Program. Mark's master's thesis was a well-received study on the effects of political action committee...
Nicole Lynn Black
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Rochester, NY Business Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(585) 210-0815 100 Allens Creek Rd
 Rochester, NY 14618
Business, Criminal, Insurance Claims and Nursing Home
Albany Law School
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Edwin Grasmann
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Manlius, NY Business Law Attorney with 10 years experience
(315) 692-4423 128 West Pleasant Street
 Manlius, NY 13104
Business, Administrative, Criminal and Health Care
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EDWIN J. GRASMANN 128 W. PLEASANT ST. ⢠MANLIUS, NY 13104 HOME: (315) 692-4423 ⢠DOCEJG@AOL.COM CELL: (631) 807-0205 PROFILE Retired physician and admitted attorney with outstanding proficiency in analyzing and consulting on legal health matters. Four plus years experience in all aspects of plaintiff litigation including depositions, pleadings, new client intakes and medical record reviews. Specialty in medicolegal analysis of medical and personal injury cases. Admitted in New York, Massachusetts and United States District Courts for the Eastern and Northern Districts of New York.Also practice in certain areas of Criminal Law, Medical Malpractice, VA Law,...
John Edward Bernacki Jr.
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Pittsford, NY Business Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(585) 218-9550 11 State St.
Suite 200
 Pittsford, NY 14534
Business, Criminal, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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John has practiced law in Rochester for over 15 years and is admitted to practice in the following courts: New York State Court, U.S District Court for the Western District of New York, and United States Bankruptcy Court. He also currently serves as a justice for the Town of Pittsford, where he presides over civil matters including contract, real property, and municipal law, small claims, and criminal matters including felony preliminary hearings and misdemeanors. He is actively involved in his local community and participates in the following community activities: * Pittsford Town Board, Past Councilperson *...
Kevin Marc Habberfield Esq.
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Olean, NY Business Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(716) 373-1920 129 North Union Street
PO Box 648
 Olean, NY 14760
Free ConsultationBusiness, Animal, Construction and Personal Injury
SUNY Buffalo Law School
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I joined Dwyer, Black & Lyle, LLP as an associate attorney in 2008 and became a partner there in 2011. In 2015, we changed the name to Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP. I obtained my Bachelor of Science Degree from the State University of New York at Brockport and graduated cum laude from law school at the State University of New York at Buffalo. I am admitted to practice law in both New York and Pennsylvania. I am a member of the American Association for Justice, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Allegany County Bar Association...
Mr. Kenneth S. Kamlet
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Binghamton, NY Business Law Lawyer with 44 years experience
(607) 231-6914 80 Exchange Street
P.O. Box 5250
 Binghamton, NY 13902-5250
Free ConsultationBusiness, Energy, Environmental and Real Estate
University of Pennsylvania Law School
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I have received top ratings from three major lawyer peer rating services: Avvo.com (Superb); Martindale-Hubbell (AV Rating); Super Lawyers of Upstate New York (Environmental Law--four years running); and Best Lawyers in America (Land Use Law). I have more than 44 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.
Joseph Callahan
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Rochester, NY Business Law Lawyer with 31 years experience
(585) 698-1200 510 Clinton Square
# 5163
 Rochester, NY 14604
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Tax
Syracuse University College of Law
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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...
(212) 281-6781 10 East 39th Street
Suite 901
 New York, NY 10016
(518) 626-9060 90 South Swan Street
Suite 103B
 Albany, NY 12210
(315) 472-5201 6739 Myers Road
 East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 472-5202 215 Washington Street
Suite 8
 Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 478-4823 258 Genesee Street
Suite 602
 Utica, NY 13502
Jonathan Ogden Tate
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Liverpool, NY Business Law Lawyer with 32 years experience
(315) 506-6668 8244 Beehive Circle
 Liverpool, NY 13090
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Collections and Consumer
St. John's University School of Law
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Todd Sanford Engel
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Jamesville, NY Business Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
(855) 677-5155 6706 E. Seneca Turnpike
 Jamesville, NY 13078
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal and DWI
Syracuse University College of Law
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Representation of individuals and closely held businesses in the following practice areas: Family Law/ Divorce Child Support Business Formation Civil Litigation Wills and Trusts Vehicle and Traffic
Aaron Ryder
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Syracuse, NY Business Law Attorney
(800) 336-5297 120 Madison St
#1600
 Syracuse, NY 13202
Free ConsultationBusiness, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Albany Law School
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Laura Harris Courage
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Syracuse, NY Business Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(888) 588-3328 4199 E Genesee St
 Syracuse, NY 13214
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Collections and Tax
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Rose G. Proto
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Olean, NY Business Law Attorney with 7 years experience
(716) 320-0621 115 Times Square
 Olean, NY 14760
Business, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
Charlotte School of law
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Ms. Proto completed her undergraduate studies at St. Bonaventure University, where she graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science. She attended law school at the Charlotte School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor degree. To date, Ms. Proto has represented hundreds of clients with a strong commitment to client satisfaction and excellence in the practice of law. During the course of her legal career, she has published several legal articles in peer-reviewed journals and has instructed her peers in a Continuing Legal Education course on Social Security Disability. Ms. Proto is admitted...
(704) 836-6644 6201 Fairview Road
Suite 200
 Charlotte, NC 28210

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