Firm News

Issues in Employment Discrimination Claims During COVID-19 Pandemic

The experienced attorneys at Maynard, O’Connor, Smith and Catalinotto are available to assist you if you have been subject to employment discrimination as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the shutdown of many businesses, the EEOC continues to enforce anti-discrimination laws including the American with Disabilities Act, Title VII, the Rehabilitation Act, and Age… Read More…

Governor Cuomo Suspends Statute of Limitations in New York State

Due to the ongoing health crisis surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued and Executive Order suspending the statute of limitations in New York State. On March 20, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.8, which among other things, suspended all state statute of limitations. This includes but is not limited to… Read More…

Coronavirus Update for Our Clients

At the direction of New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo, effective 8:00 pm Sunday, March 22, 2020, our Albany and Saugerties offices will be closed to the general public. Please be assured, we remain fully capable of providing timely and effective legal services. Our attorneys and staff are working remotely from their homes and are… Read More…

Andrea Demers Obtains Defense Verdict On Slip-and-Fall Case

Andrea Demers recently prevailed on behalf of a restaurant owner in a premises liability case, following a three day jury trial. The plaintiff alleged that he was injured as a result of a fall on a slippery floor at the restaurant, claiming that the restaurant created the slippery condition and failed to properly address it…. Read More…

Lia Mitchell Named Partner of Maynard, O’Connor

Maynard, O’Connor is pleased to announce that attorney Lia B. Mitchell has been named a partner of the firm, effective January 1, 2020. Lia has worked as an associate with Maynard, O’Connor since 2016, and previously from 2008 to 2012. Lia focuses her practice in the areas of medical malpractice defense, professional liability, personal injury,… Read More…

Rob Rausch quoted by Washington Post

Rob Rausch was recently interviewed by the Washington Post for an article regarding food recalls and legal issues surrounding finding “foreign objects” in food. Maynard O’Connor has previously represented restaurants sued by customers for claims arising out of inappropriate objects found in meals, as well as customers who encountered such objects. Rob provided an analysis… Read More…

Happy Holidays from Maynard, O’Connor!

On December 20th, members of the firm donned their most festive apparel to participate in Maynard, O’Connor’s annual “Festive Friday” competition. The winner was Melissa DeSanto, a paralegal at the firm. Congratulations, Melissa! Maynard, O’Connor wishes everyone a happy holiday season.

Paralegal René Lee Wins Annual Firm Bake-Off

On November 18th, members of the firm participated in Maynard O’Connor’s annual baking contest. This year, the entries consisted of chocolate ganache cake, double chocolate banana pudding, maraschino cherry chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin cheesecake, pecan tarts, seven layer bars, gingerbread, and magic bars. René Lee, a paralegal at Maynard O’Connor, won the contest with her… Read More…

Maynard, O’Connor Welcomes New Partners Karen Butler and Kelly Monroe

We are pleased to announce that Karen A. Butler and Kelly M. Monroe have joined the firm as partners, effective October 1, 2019. Prior to joining Maynard, O’Connor, Karen and Kelly were partners at the Albany law firm of Thuillez, Ford, Gold, Butler & Monroe, LLP. Karen combines more than twenty years’ experience as a… Read More…