Stephen C. Prudente

Partner
prudente@maynardoconnorlaw.com
(518) 465-3553

Stephen joined Maynard, O'Connor, Smith & Catalinotto in 1976 and became a partner in 1983. When he joined the firm, he worked in the civil litigation practice, specifically in the areas of medical malpractice defense, product liability, municipal defense, and insurance law. Since 1988, Stephen has concentrated his practice on matrimonial and family law, which includes separation, divorce, pre-marital agreements, child support, and issues of child custody and visitation. He also represents health care facilities and families in obtaining guardians for incapacitated individuals.

Whether in court or through negotiation, Stephen advocates for his clients in a professional and zealous manner, and at the same time is sensitive to the variety of emotions necessarily associated with matrimonial and family issues. In addition to the emotional impact of this type of work, these areas of law can also be a financial drain. Stephen uses a team approach to address these factors; members of this matrimonial/family law team have many years of experience and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

He is admitted to practice in the State of New York and the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York.

Stephen is a graduate of the University at Albany and earned his law degree from New England School of Law.

Other facts about Stephen:

Stephen is a member of the American Bar Association, Family Law & Practice Management Section; the New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section, where he is a member of the Legislative Committee and the Membership Committee and the Dispute Resolution Section; Albany County Bar Association; and the Capital District Women's Bar Association.

Stephen volunteers his time on pro bono cases on behalf of The Legal Project and the Legal Aid Society, and as requested by the courts. He also serves as a board member of The Legal Project, established by the Capital District Women's Bar Association to provide free legal services to the working poor. He has been a contributing author to Lexis-Nexis publications.

Staff Associates:

Carrie Czawkiel
Legal Assistant
czawkiel@maynardoconnorlaw.com

Randee Renzi
Paralegal
renzi@maynardoconnorlaw.com