Maynard O’Connor Attorneys Selected as Super Lawyers
We are pleased to share that Maynard, O’Connor partners Rob Rausch, Justin Gray, and Kelly Kline have recently been selected as 2026 “Super Lawyers” in the current edition of the Upstate New York Super Lawyers web page and magazine. Rob was named in the category of Medical Malpractice Defense, Justin was named in the category… Read More…
Firm Supports Albany Medical Center’s “Light Up the Night” Gala
Maynard O’Connor was proud to support Albany Medical Center’s 2026 Light up the Night gala on June 26th. The firm is a long-time sponsor of the event, which is held annually to benefit the Albany Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine.
Maynard O’Connor Welcomes New Associate Grant K. Shoemaker
We are pleased to announce the addition of Grant K. Shoemaker to our firm as an associate attorney. Grant assists his clients in a variety of civil matters. He concentrates his practice in real property litigation, insurance defense, and general civil litigation. Grant attended SUNY Geneseo where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business… Read More…
Maynard O’Connor Congratulates Lexi E. Young for Admission to the New York State Bar
We are pleased to announce the addition of Lexi E. Young to our firm’s team of attorneys, and to congratulate her on his admission to the New York State Bar. Lexi joined Maynard O’Connor in May 2026. Lexi concentrates her practice in insurance defense, medical malpractice, general civil litigation, bankruptcy, and real property litigation. Lexi… Read More…
Maynard O’Connor Rides in Support of the Tour de Cure
This past Saturday, Maynard O’Connor was proud to support the Tour de Cure as a firm-sponsored team, with two members of our firm taking part in this meaningful community event. Kelly Monroe completed the metric century ride, while Scott Adelmann rode the half metric century, representing the firm with determination and enthusiasm. Hosted by the… Read More…
Rob Rausch Participates in Federal Court Commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary
We were honored to participate in an event hosted at the Northern District of New York federal courthouse on June 9th commemorating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. As part of the program, local attorneys and judges were selected to read from the speeches, letters, and writings that helped shape the movement for American independence… Read More…
New York Court Vacates Condominium Rental Restriction Amendment
A Notable Result in a Broader New York Real Estate Litigation Practice Albany real estate litigation attorney Justin W. Gray secured a decision annulling an improperly adopted condominium bylaw amendment, reflecting his broader practice handling property-related disputes across New York State. In a significant real estate litigation ruling, the Supreme Court of the State of… Read More…
Federal Court Dismisses Claims Against Local Hospital
In a recent defense victory, a federal judge in the Southern District of New York granted our motion to dismiss all claims against a local hospital. The case was brought by an inmate who alleged that the hospital acted with deliberate indifference to his medical needs. The plaintiff also belatedly attempted to raise claims of… Read More…
Summary Judgment Granted to Healthcare Defendants in Negligent Supervision Case
A New York trial court granted summary judgment to a healthcare system and affiliated entities, dismissing all claims against them in a case brought under the New York Adult Survivors Act. The claims against the institutional defendants were based on negligent supervision and retention arising from alleged misconduct by an individual physician. After discovery, the… Read More…
Honoring Years of Dedication
After more than 30 years of service as a legal assistant/paralegal, we are proud to celebrate the retirement of Kim Goodfriend. Over the years, Kim has been an integral part of our firm and we are sincerely grateful for her many contributions. We wish Kim all the best in a well-earned retirement.