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Jeremy H. Speich
(518) 447-3342
Albany, NY Business Law Lawyer
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Scott C. Paton
(518) 447-3379
Albany, NY Business Law Attorney
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Richard A. Langer
(518) 447-3308
Albany, NY Business Law Attorney
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G. Kimball Williams
(518) 447-3311
Albany, NY Business Law Attorney
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Nancy Baum Delain
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Schenectady County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(518) 371-4599 107 N College St.
 Schenectady, NY 12305
Business, IP, Patents and Trademarks
University of New Hampshire School of Law and New England Law | Boston
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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...
Jane Carol Glendinning-johnson
Schenectady County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(516) 377-0073 1316 Ruffner Rd
 Schenectady, NY 12309
Business and Real Estate
Cornell Law School
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Richard Antokol
Schenectady County, NY Business Law Attorney. 41 years experience
(518) 370-2500 514 State St
 Schenectady, NY 12305
Business, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
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Douglas J. Rose
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Albany County, NY Business Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(518) 218-7100 441 New Karner Road
 Albany, NY 12205
Business, Administrative, Municipal and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
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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...
John Frederick Harwick
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(518) 783-3843 7 Airport Park Blvd
 Latham, NY 12110
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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Highly rated upstate New York litigator.
(518) 274-5820 28 Second Street
 Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-5820 99 Pine Street, Suite 108
 Albany, NY 12203
(518) 584-8886 511 Broadway
 Saratoga Springs , NY 12866
Graig Frank Zappia
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Albany County, NY Business Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(518) 218-7100 441 New Karner Road
 Albany, NY 12205
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Albany Law School
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Graig contributes to the versatility of Tully Rinckey PLLC's legal services for Capital Region residents. He was brought in to the firm to strengthen its real estate practice group. He represents private real estate owners, real estate developers, and banks and other institutional lenders in their real estate transactions. Graig's understanding of the loan process from all angles enables the firm to advise individual and corporate clients throughout the closing process. He provides representation across a range of real estate legal matters, including closings, title disputes, title insurance, contracts, zoning, variances, transfers, inheritances, lease disputes, and adverse possession. Additionally, Graig provides...
James Thompson Towne
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Saratoga County, NY Business Law Attorney. 41 years experience
(518) 884-9150 281 Scotch Bush Road
 Burnt Hills, NY 12027
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Employment
Albany Law School
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James T. Towne, Jr. has been representing businesses, municipalities and related entities for many years, addressing and handling matters ranging from general litigation, harassment claims, employment issues, zoning, planning and tax certiorari matters. Moreover, with Mr. Towne’s highly developed understanding of ethics as it impacts business and government, his services to an organization is invaluable. Mr. Towne also provides assistance with ethics issues and technology issues as they relate to the law and other “hot button” topics which may arise.
(518) 452-1800 450 New Karner Road
P.O. Box 15072
 Albany, NY 12212
(518) 296-8866 2668 State Route 7
 Cobleskill, NY 12043
(845) 485-7525 82 Washington Stree
Suite 201A
 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(518) 587-7300 137 Maple Avenue
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Kimberly G. Finnigan
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Saratoga County, NY Business Law Lawyer.
1520 Crescent Road
Suite 300
 Clifton Park , NY 12065
Business, Appeals, Civil Rights and Education
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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Kimberly G. Finnigan is a bilingual attorney who focuses her practice on immigration, employment and labor law, and civil rights litigation. Ms. Finnigan is a graduate of William and Mary Law School, where she was a Jessup International Moot Court Team member, served as President of the International Law Society, and co-founded the LL.M. Student Assistance Program. Ms. Finnigan received honors in Appellate Brief Writing and was acknowledged as a Mary Siegrist Hinz Leadership Fellow and recipient of the Gambrell Professionalism Award. Ms. Finnigan was awarded her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Education, magna cum laude, from Middlebury College...
Ms Alice M Breding
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(518) 690-4200 4 British American Boulevard
 Latham, NY 12110
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Albany Law School
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office email: alice@piedmontlawfirm.com Additional Office Location (by Appointment Only) 376 Broadway, Suite 18 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Mike Macomber
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer.
(518) 218-7100 441 New Karner Road
 Albany, NY 12205
Business, Family and Military
Albany Law School
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Michael is an Associate for Tully Rinckey PLLC. Michael is a proud graduate of Albany Law School where he earned his Juris Doctorate and stood out as an award-winning student. While attending the program, Michael concentrated his studies on Estate planning, graduating with honors and cum laude in his class. Prior to earning his JD, Michael gained experience in several legal fields. Most recently Michael worked for the Federal Highway Administration, submitting motions in Federal court in the areas of environmental law and labor law. At the Appeals Board of the Department of Motor Vehicles, Michael analyzed individual appeals and...
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Jacob F. Lamme
(518) 447-3348
Albany, NY Business Law Lawyer
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Francis J. Smith Jr.
(518) 447-3378
Albany, NY Business Law Attorney
36 years experience
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Carrie McLoughlin Noll
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Saratoga County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(518) 383-9400 10 Maxwell Drive, Suite 105
 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Business, Appeals, Employment and Insurance Claims
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Michael J. Catalfimo
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
(518) 465-3484 20 Corporate Woods Blvd.
 Albany, NY 12211
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Collections and Divorce
Boston College Law School
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Michael J. Catalfimo represents a diverse group of businesses and individuals in complex civil litigation and transactional matters involving Real Property Law, Creditors Rights, Business Law, Family Law, Trusts and Estates Law, Municipal Law, and Health Care Law. He is a Managing Director and the Chief Operating Officer of the Albany, New York law firm of Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney & Laird, P.C. Mr. Catalfimo received his Juris Doctor Degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Boston College Law School in 1985, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif National Legal Honor Society and received the Lewis...
Meg Gilmartin
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Saratoga County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(518) 888-6750 29 Spa Drive
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Business, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Western New England University School of Law
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A 2007 graduate of Western New England University School of Law, Ms. Gilmartin spent nearly 30 years in Technical and Operational roles for a variety of manufacturers before her career in the law. Her most recent non-legal role was as Vice President of Global Quality and Regulatory Affairs for a mid-sized adhesive film manufacturer based in the UK. Ms. Gilmartin knows firsthand as a business executive what is required of a legal counsel in a business environment and the breadth of experience to understand the subtle ramifications of the decisions concerning the businesses of her clients. As the former North...
Timothy E. Casserly Esq.
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 32 years experience
(518) 452-1961 255 Washington Ave Ext #104
 Albany, NY 12205
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
Albany Law School
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As a devoted son, husband and father,Tim Casserly understands the needs of his clients. He has dedicated his career to helping clients navigate and understand the complexities involved in managing one's estate and long-term care plan including preserving assets in order to leave a legacy. With utmost care and compassion for over 31 years,Tim has customized plans to provide financial security to individuals, families and businesses.
Samuel C. Breslin
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(518) 650-3733 5 Clinton Square
Fourth Floor
 Albany, NY 12207
Business, Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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Sam Breslin represents both individual and corporate clients in a variety of matters, from state and federal criminal defense to personal injury and complex commercial litigation. Criminal: Sam represents clients in all criminal matters including DWI/DUI charges, as well as all other violations, misdemeanors and felonies in federal, state and local courts. Many criminal charges, no matter how minor, carry the risk of long-term consequences. In defending his clients, Sam strives to make them aware of these collateral consequences and craft a defense strategy to minimize them. Personal Injury: Sam aggressively represents clients injured as the...
James Hacker
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Rensselaer County, NY Business Law Attorney. 32 years experience
(518) 274-5820 28 Second Street
 Troy, NY 12180
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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Jim Hacker is a 1981 graduate of Hamilton College and a 1984 graduate of Albany Law School. Mr. Hacker holds an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell and has been recognized as “A Best Lawyer in America” in both the fields of personal injury and commercial litigation. He is a member of the Board of Trustees at Albany Law School and is the President Elect of the Albany County Bar Association. He is a Regional Vice President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Academy and a past president of the Capital District Trial Lawyers. Mr....
Joseph Callahan
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
(518) 626-9060 90 State Street
Suite 701
 Albany, NY 12207
Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Syracuse University College of Law
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Joseph Callahan graduated from Syracuse University with a joint law degree and M.S. in Accounting. He began work as a tax accountant with Deloitte, Haskins & Sells (now Deloitte & Touche, CPAs) in New York City in the late 1980s and left there to work as a tax attorney in Syracuse, NY. He was admitted to the connecticut Bar in 1986, the New York Bar in 1987 and became a licensed Certified Public Accountant in teh State of Maryland in 1988. He is also admitted to practice in federal court in the Northern District District of New York and...
(212) 281-6781 244 5th Avenue
 New York, NY 10001
(585) 698-1200 510 Clinton Square
 Rochester, NY 14604
(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
Scott David Shimick
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Albany County, NY Business Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(518) 487-7678 One Commerce Plaza
 Albany, NY 12260
Business, Tax and White Collar Crime
Loyola University New Orleans
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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...
Gilbert L. Carey, Esq. CPA
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Saratoga County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(518) 406-5660 139 Meyer Road
 Clifton Park, NY 12065-1414
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Albany Law School
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Mr. Carey is a member of Estates and Trusts, Tax Law, and Business Law practices at Fusco & Carey, PLLC. Mr. Carey is a business and tax law attorney who advises corporate clients on transactional matters, and counsels business owners on the development of business succession strategies as part of a comprehensive estate and wealth preservation plan. He also advises on tax matters, including corporate, partnership, personal income tax and regularly provides estate planning and estate administration services. Mr. Carey currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Albany Law School. Prior to forming Fusco & Carey, Mr....
Donna Heinrichs
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(518) 439-8888 NY
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Albany Law School
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I am a very well-rounded practitioner. I have had extensive experience in the past with litigation and appeals both to the Appellate Division and the NY Court of Appeals. I have recently cut back on litigation and have concentrated my practice in wills, trusts, estates, estate planning, probate and elder law.

I am honest and fair in my charges. I am particular in what matters I take on and will not take on any and every matter that walks in my door. I expect cooperation and a positive attitude from my clients so that I may...
(518) 439-8888 381 Delaware Avenue
 Delmar, NY 12054
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Thomas P. Connolly
(518) 447-3303
Albany, NY Business Law Attorney
56 years experience
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Leonard A. Weiss
(518) 447-3326
Albany, NY Business Law Lawyer
69 years experience
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Matthew S. Lerner
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(518) 935-4230 8 Southwoods Blvd.
Suite 300
 Albany, NY 12211
Business, Appeals, Insurance Claims and Insurance Defense
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Scott C. Paton
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Albany County, NY Business Law Attorney.
(518) 447-3379 677 Broadway
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 Albany, NY 12207
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Employment
Cornell University
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James Robert Barnes
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(518) 452-1961 255 Washington Ave Ext #104
 Albany, NY 12205
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Wake Forest University School of Law and State University of New York - Binghamton
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Mathew Paul Barry
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(518) 447-3343 677 Broadway
#500
 Albany, NY 12207
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Albany Law School
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Jacob F. Lamme
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer.
(518) 447-3348 677 Broadway
#500
 Albany, NY 12207
Business, Elder, Environmental and Estate Planning
Albany Law School and State University of New York - Albany
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Jeremy H. Speich
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(518) 447-3342 677 Broadway
#500
 Albany, NY 12207
Business, Real Estate and Tax
New York University School of Law and Albany Law School
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Paul Montgomery
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(518) 512-4114 54 State St
#1003
 Albany, NY 12207
Business and Tax
Albany Law School
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Richard A. Langer
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Albany County, NY Business Law Attorney.
(518) 447-3308 677 Broadway
#500
 Albany, NY 12207
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
New York University School of Law and Albany Law School
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Thomas P. Connolly
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Albany County, NY Business Law Attorney. 56 years experience
(518) 447-3303 677 Broadway
#500
 Albany, NY 12207
Business, Real Estate and Securities
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G. Kimball Williams
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Albany County, NY Business Law Attorney.
(518) 447-3311 677 Broadway
#500
 Albany, NY 12207
Business, Appeals and Arbitration & Mediation
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Paul C. Pastore
(518) 447-3200
Albany, NY Business Law Lawyer
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Christopher Massaroni
(518) 447-3331
Albany, NY Business Law Attorney
34 years experience
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Kevin Laurilliard
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer.
(518) 447-3392 677 Broadway
#500
 Albany, NY 12207
Business, Bankruptcy, Collections and Construction
Albany Law School
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Paul Arthur Feigenbaum
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Albany County, NY Business Law Attorney. 46 years experience
(518) 462-5601 54 State Street
9th Floor
 Albany, NY 12207
Business and Arbitration & Mediation
Columbia Law School
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Practice is concentrated in commercial litigation
David Lawrence Ganje
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Albany County, NY Business Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(518) 437-9000 2 Tower Pl
 Albany, NY 12203
Business
University of South Dakota School of Law
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The Ganje Law Office has earned a reputation for quality in the areas of Business and Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Banking and Financial Institution Law, and Real Estate Law. We have been providing comprehensive legal services to businesses for over 20 years. We have gained the respect of regional and national corporations and strive to foster strong business relationships with our clients. The Firm provides legal counsel and day-to-day operational guidance to banks, financial institutions and corporate clients. The firm provides legal services for commercial banks, finance companies and other financial institutions. We offer counsel in connection with financing, lending...
Christopher Massaroni
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Albany County, NY Business Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(518) 447-3331 677 Broadway
#500
 Albany, NY 12207
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Employment
Cornell University
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Brian Breedlove
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Saratoga County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(518) 383-9400 139 Meyer Road
 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Business, Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Western New England University School of Law
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Brian Breedlove is a member of the National Association of Drunk Driving Defense and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is on the Warren County Bar Association Criminal Law Committee. He has the highest possible rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell, a nationally recognized survey of lawyers and judges. It is the rating given to those lawyers recognized by the legal community as having outstanding legal skills and those that subscribe to the highest level of ethical standards. He has been named a Super Lawyer every year since 2010. In 2006, after securing the highest crash verdict in...
(518) 383-9400 82 Glenwood Avenue
 Queensbury, NY 12804
Peter A. Pastore
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer.
(518) 447-3346 677 Broadway
#500
 Albany, NY 12207
Business and Bankruptcy
Albany Law School
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Leonard A. Weiss
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 69 years experience
(518) 447-3326 677 Broadway
#500
 Albany, NY 12207
Business and Arbitration & Mediation
Albany Law School
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David M Siegal
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer. 40 years experience
(518) 431-1000 16 Corporate Woods Blvd
 Albany, NY 12211
Business, Divorce and Family
Albany Law School
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Our office consists of six people - 3 lawyers, two paralegals and one strictly clerical person. In addition to being a lawyer, I am and have been in various businesses, real estate development and ownership,and am an active pilot. We try to accomplish our client's goals in the least expensive and least adversairal way possible, but unfortunatley that is not always possible and thus we are fully equipped to litigate the result.
August Montgomery
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer.
(518) 512-4114 54 State St
#1003
 Albany, NY 12207
Free ConsultationBusiness, Real Estate and Tax
Albany Law School
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Vincent L. Valenza
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Albany County, NY Business Law Lawyer.
(518) 447-3391 677 Broadway
#500
 Albany, NY 12207
Business, Real Estate and Tax
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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