Firm News

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…

Maynard, O’Connor Welcomes New Associate Alexander W. Tesoriero

We are pleased to announce that Alexander W. Tesoriero has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Alex concentrates his practices in areas of general litigation, personal injury, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents and medical malpractice defense. Alex attended Hartwick College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. He then graduated… Read More…

Rob Rausch Honored By Albany Law School

On September 19th, Rob Rausch was awarded Albany Law School’s “Donald D. DeAngelis Excellence in Alumni Service Award”, which recognizes “outstanding dedication and commitment to alumni, to the National Alumni Association, and to Albany Law School.” The award was presented at Albany Law School’s annual Grand Honors Awards Ceremony at the Kiernan Plaza in Albany…. Read More…

Congratulations to our Super Lawyers!

Bruce Bell, Michael Catalinotto, Jr, Rob Rausch, Adam Mandell, Lia Mitchell, and Bridget Schultz have all been selected as “Super Lawyers” in the current issue of the Upstate New York Super Lawyers magazine. Bruce was recognized for the eleventh time as a Super Lawyer in the field of “Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice”. Michael was… Read More…

Capital District Trial Lawyers Association Honor Tom Daley

Maynard, O’Connor is honored to announce that Tom Daley was honored by the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association https://www.cdtlany.com/ as this year’s recipient of the Daniel Mahoney Memorial Award. The CDTLA presents the award annually in memory of its founder, to an attorney who demonstrates outstanding commitment and service to clients, the Bar, and the… Read More…

Maynard, O’Connor celebrates 100 years

Throughout 2019, Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto is celebrating its 100th anniversary. On May 30th, the firm held an anniversary party at the Pump Station in Albany, to acknowledge and thank the clients who we have proudly served. The attorneys in the firm, as well as representatives of our clients – some of whom we… Read More…

Rob Rausch Lectures on Appellate Practice

  On April 4, 2019, Rob Rausch participated in a Continuing Legal Education seminar on “New York Appellate Practice”. Rob spoke on the topics of “Brief Writing and Oral Argument”. Rob and Chris Mills, Esq. (of the Mills Law Firm) discussed considerations for preservation of evidence and planning for appeal, and presented advice for effective… Read More…

Justin Gray Obtains $238,000 Judgment In Favor Of Physician Based Upon Breach of Restrictive Covenant

The plaintiff, an ophthalmologist, entered into an agreement with the defendant, also an ophthalmologist, to provide services at his practice. The agreement contained covenants prohibiting the defendant from (1) competing within a twenty (20) mile radius of the plaintiff’s practice, (2) soliciting the plaintiff’s patients, and (3) utilizing confidential information of the practice. The agreement… Read More…