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Bruce Bell Receives Capital District YMCA President’s Award

On April 18, 2019, Maynard O’Connor partner, Bruce Bell, received the Capital District YMCA President’s Award. This Award recognizes the contributions of key area leaders who share a passion for helping individuals and families live healthier lives and feel more connected. Bruce has been an active proponent for the Bethlehem YMCA and Maynard, O’Connor congratulates… 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…

Bruce Bell to be Honored by Capital District YMCA President’s Award

On April 18, 2019, Maynard O’Connor partner, Bruce Bell, will received the Capital District YMCA President’s Award. This Award recognizes the contributions of key area leaders who share a passion for helping individuals and families live healthier lives and feel more connected. Bruce has been an active proponent for the Bethlehem YMCA and Maynard, O’Connor… Read More…

Maynard, O’Connor Supports 35th Annual “Dancing in the Woods”

For nearly thirty years, Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto, LLP has proudly served as one of the major sponsors of Dancing in the Woods, the annual black-tie gala to benefit the Center for Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders at Albany Medical Center. The “Melodies Center” is the Capital Region’s primary provider of hospital care to… Read More…

Firm Supports UCBA’s Adopt a Star Program

Maynard O’Connor is proud to support the Ulster County Bar Association’s Adopt a Star Program, which provides gifts to children in need. Each holiday season, the UCBA invites its members to provide donations or purchase gifts for the children from their wish lists. Happy holidays!

Rob Rausch lectures at Continuing Legal Education program

On November 2nd, Rob Rausch lectured at Albany Law School, in conjunction with the school’s program to provide free Continuing Legal Education credits to recent graduates. Rob presented the topic “Conducting an Effective Deposition”. Rob provided insight and recommendations for conducting depositions in personal injury litigation claims, and discussed such topics as preparation for a… Read More…

Congratulations to our Super Lawyers!

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

Firm Participates in Workforce Challenge

On May 17th, several members of the firm participated in the Workforce Team Challenge, an annual 3.5-mile race through downtown Albany.  This year, 10,000 runners and walkers participated in the race.  The event is organized by the Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club with this year’s charities of choice being the Regional Food Bank and the… Read More…