Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto partner, Thomas G. Daley, Esq. successfully defended a medical malpractice lawsuit venued in Albany County.  The case, Maloney v Kerner, involved an allegation that the infant plaintiff sustained a brachial plexus injury (Erb’s Palsy) as a result of a shoulder dystocia condition encountered at the time of birth.  The plaintiff contended that the defendant obstetrician improperly performed maneuvers at the time the shoulder [ Read Full Story ]

Associate Attorney, Lauren L. Hunt, participated in the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure on June 6, 2010. Lauren, who was not a cyclist but is always looking for a new challenge, decided to tackle the “metric century” bike ride of 62.5 miles. June 6th dawned dark and stormy and as Lauren and her team pushed off for the metric century ride at 7:30 AM they were met with heavy rain and a decent headwind. Not one to let “some rain” deter her after months of [ Read Full Story ]

Our newest Associate Attorney Lauren L. Hunt was recently profiled in the New York Bar Foundation Newsletter for her work as the Joan L. Ellenbogen Fellow at the Capital District Women’s Bar Association’s The Legal Project in Albany, NY – an organization which provides free representation to the working poor.  Lauren, a native of Buffalo, NY, spent her six month fellowship providing representation to victims of domestic violence in contested and uncontested divorces and a variety of [ Read Full Story ]

Rob Rausch, a partner in the law firm, was recently interviewed and featured in the Times Union’s Runners Blog. The Times Union website has a blog dedicated to running that occasionally interviews local runners they call [ Read Full Story ]

Maynard, O’Connor Partner Thomas G. Daley, successfully defended a medical malpractice lawsuit venued in Rensselaer County.  The case, the Estate of Clow v Albany Medical Center Hospital and Albany Medical College, involved an allegation that the decedent was improperly and inadequately treated and monitored for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.  The plaintiff contended that the defendants allowed a condition known as abdominal compartment syndrome to develop [ Read Full Story ]

On June 3, the Capital District Trial Lawyers’ Association  presented senior partner Michael E. Catalinotto with the “Daniel Mahoney Memorial Award,” in acknowledgement of his 50 years of service to the legal community.  The award is given annually to an attorney who demonstrates outstanding commitment and service to his clients, the Bar and the legal profession. 

In addition, the New York State Senate and Assembly both issued official formal proclamations honoring [ Read Full Story ]

On May 31st, Rob Rausch, a partner in the firm, participated in the Vermont City Marathon in Burlington, Vermont.  Approximately 3,600 runners participated in the 26.2-mile race, on a scenic and challenging course that wound through downtown Burlington, suburban neighborhoods, and bikepaths alongside Lake Champlain.

Rob completed the marathon in 3:55:58.  This [ Read Full Story ]

The Maynard, O’Connor team will make its debut appearance at Americade 2010 in Lake George, N.Y. Tuesday, June 8 to Saturday, June 12 operating a booth at the Americade Expo, located in the Lake George Forum off Main Street in the village.

The purpose of our presence at Americade is two fold.  First and foremost, we will be raising funds for one of our clients, Shane Foss, a 23-year-old man who suffered devastating and permanent injuries during a motorcycle accident [ Read Full Story ]

On May 26th, 16 members of the firm competed in the 30th annual Workforce Challenge, a 3.5 mile run/walk throughout downtown Albany.  this year, a record 8,800 participants, from 450 seperate companues, turned out for the event.  Proceeds from the race support this year’s honored chairty, the Boys & Girls Club of Albany.

“Team Maynard” ranked 122nd overall and was listed as the fastest law firm!