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Law Clerk Tori Deyo Wins Client Counseling Competition

Congratulations to our law clerk Tori Deyo, a third-year student at Albany Law School, for winning the annual Donna Jo Morse Client Counseling Competition. The competition involves client counseling and negotiation skills, and is intended to simulate a law office consultation that presents a typical client problem. Competitors are given a brief set of facts,… Read More…

Firm Participates in Annual Law Day Run

On September 17, 2021, many members of the firm participated in the Albany County Bar Association’s annual Law Day 5K. The event is held annually to provide support for the Albany County Bar Foundation, which offers grants to local pro bono organizations. Although typically a spring event, the race was rescheduled to the fall this… Read More…

Congratulations to our Super Lawyers!

Michael Catalinotto, Jr., Rob Rausch, Adam Mandell, Kelly Monroe, and Bridget Schultz have all been selected as “Super Lawyers” in the current issue of the Upstate New York Super Lawyers magazine. Mike, Adam, and Kelly were recognized as Super Lawyers in the field of “Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice”. Rob was recognized in the field… Read More…

Career Day-Nurse to Attorney

On April 23, 2021, Karen Butler participated in Career Day at SPA Catholic, in Saratoga Springs, NY.  Ms. Butler shared with the students her path from high school graduate to critical care nurse to trial lawyer.

Deposition Preparation for Health Care Professionals

On April 22, 2021, Concetta Lomanto and Karen Butler wrote and starred in a mock deposition prep session! In a presentation (virtual) before the Annual Meeting of the New York State Emergency Nurses Association (NYSENA) Ms. Lomanto prepared Karen Butler (playing an ER nurse) to give a deposition in a challenging medical malpractice case. Our… Read More…

Rob Rausch and Alex Husain Speak at Albany Law School

Rob Rausch and Alex Husain were recently invited to speak to a “Field Placement” class at Albany Law School to provide career advice on applying for jobs during the pandemic. Rob and Alex offered advice on resumes, cover letters, and interviews in general, but also discussed the impact of the recent Covid pandemic on the… Read More…

Congratulations to our Super Lawyers!

Bruce Bell, Michael Catalinotto, Jr, Rob Rausch, Adam Mandell, Kelly Monroe, 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, Mike, Adam, and Kelly were recognized as “Super Lawyers” in the field of “Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice”. Rob… Read More…

Firm Supports Albany Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine

The firm was proud to once again serve as one of the sponsors for Light up the Night, the annual gala to benefit the Albany Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine. Due to the ongoing COVID crisis, this year the event was held virtually, with video presentations by hospital personnel, patients, and a special musical… Read More…

Rob Rausch Moderates Virtual Mentoring Panel

On May 19th, Rob Rausch moderated a panel discussion for prospective and accepted students at Albany Law School, regarding the school’s Alumni Initiative in Mentoring (AIM) program. The panel was conducted via Zoom and included several alumni mentors and current students, and involved an introduction to the AIM program, the importance of having a professional… Read More…

Maynard O’Connor participates in Virtual Law Day Run

Throughout the week of May 4th, many members of the firm participated in the Albany County Bar Association’s annual 5K Law Day Run/Walk. This event is held annually to support the Albany County Bar Foundation’s grant program for legal service providers throughout Albany County. Because of the ongoing health crisis, the event was held virtually,… Read More…