Attorney Kathleen Barclay was elected to serve on the 2010-2011 Capital District Women’s Bar Association’s Board of Directors. The Women’s Bar Association works to promote the advancement of Capital Region women involved in or affected by the legal profession, to encourage the fair and impartial administration of justice, and to provide public service and community education.
Kathleen works out of the firm’s Albany office and focuses her practice in the areas [ Read Full Story ]
By Thomas G. Daley
Partner, Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto, LLP
It is not uncommon for questions to arise with regard to the validity of a will. Specifically, there may be issues regarding the mental capacity of an individual to sign a will. There may also be potential questions about fraud or undue influence that may have affected the contents of the will. When issues such as these arise, there is the potential for a will contest which, if successful, [ Read Full Story ]
Calling hours for Christopher Dressler will be on Friday, May 21 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at DeMarco Stone Funeral Home, 5216 Western Turnpike (Rt. 20) in Guilderland, NY followed by a memorial service at 5:30 p.m.
The Maynard, O’Connor offices will close at noon on Friday, May 21. [ Read Full Story ]
The firm deeply mourns the loss of Christopher Dressler, who passed away on May 13th after a lengthy battle with cancer. Chris was a member of the firm for thirty years. He will be remembered not only for his renowned trial skills and dedicated service to his clients, but also for his integrity, leadership and wise counsel. Chris was a beloved partner, mentor, husband, father, and friend. He will be sorely missed.
Details for the service of remembrance will be posted here when they [ Read Full Story ]
Unfortunately, statistics reflect that every driver can be expected to be involved in a motor vehicle accident in his or her lifetime. Accidents may range from the simple and mundane “fender bender” to much more catastrophic collisions. If you have suffered an injury, you should be aware that there are some very brief deadlines to report your injuries, and that your failure to promptly report these injuries could result in a denial of no-fault coverage. Whether your accident [ Read Full Story ]
The Legal Side
by
Ed Tobin, Jr.
Partner, Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto, LLP
This article first appeared in the January 2010 issue of Success Magazine.
So you’ve brought in a fledgling employee, provided training, gave access to your methods of operation, market and profitability data, access to all your clients/customers. Your employee excelled bringing in [ Read Full Story ]
On April 23, several members of the firm competed and volunteered in the 16th annual Run Against Domestic Violence. The race is sponsored by the Albany County Bar Association to commemorate Law Day. With more than 200 participants, the ACBA was able to raise approximately $20,000 to benefit local shelters and agencies offering assistance to victims of domestic violence. The firm was proud to act as one of the corporate sponsors of the event. Robert Rausch, a partner in the firm, [ Read Full Story ]
On June 3, the Capital District Trial Lawyers’ Association will honor senior partner Michael E. Catalinotto with the “Daniel Mahoney Memorial Award,” presented annually to an attorney who demonstrates outstanding commitment and service to his clients, the Bar and the legal profession, and to the perpetuation of the work of the “shirt-sleeve” lawyer. In legal parlance, a “shirt-sleeve” lawyer is traditionally recognized as a general practitioner and [ Read Full Story ]
Partner Tom Daley successfully represented two defendants in recent trials, one in Ulster County and the other in Schenectady County.
The first case, Giamportone v. Planert Utility, Inc., involved claims by the plaintiff that a Planert vehicle, which was erecting a traffic control device at an intersection on a 55-mph road in Ulster County, allegedly created a visual obstruction that prevented approaching vehicles from seeing each other. The vehicle was parked on the [ Read Full Story ]