New York Law now Requires Physicians to Post Signage
On October 7, 2020 Governor Cuomo signed into law a new statutory requirement mandating that physician practices post “conspicuous signage” directing patients, wishing to make a complaint, to the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) web page. Specifically the statute states: “All physician practices shall conspicuously post signage, visible to their patients, directing such patients… 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…
Maynard, O’Connor Welcomes New Associate Alexandra N. Husain
We are pleased to welcome Alexandra N. Husain to the firm as an associate attorney. Alex concentrates her practice in the areas of personal injury, premises liability, general litigation, and medical malpractice defense. Alex attended Union College in Schenectady, NY, where she completed the 3+3 Law and Public Policy Program. Alex then graduated with her… Read More…
Issues in Employment Discrimination Claims During COVID-19 Pandemic
The experienced attorneys at Maynard, O’Connor, Smith and Catalinotto are available to assist you if you have been subject to employment discrimination as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the shutdown of many businesses, the EEOC continues to enforce anti-discrimination laws including the American with Disabilities Act, Title VII, the Rehabilitation Act, and Age… Read More…
Governor Cuomo Suspends Statute of Limitations in New York State
Due to the ongoing health crisis surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued and Executive Order suspending the statute of limitations in New York State. On March 20, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.8, which among other things, suspended all state statute of limitations. This includes but is not limited to… Read More…
Coronavirus Update for Our Clients
At the direction of New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo, effective 8:00 pm Sunday, March 22, 2020, our Albany and Saugerties offices will be closed to the general public. Please be assured, we remain fully capable of providing timely and effective legal services. Our attorneys and staff are working remotely from their homes and are… Read More…
Andrea Demers Obtains Defense Verdict On Slip-and-Fall Case
Andrea Demers recently prevailed on behalf of a restaurant owner in a premises liability case, following a three day jury trial. The plaintiff alleged that he was injured as a result of a fall on a slippery floor at the restaurant, claiming that the restaurant created the slippery condition and failed to properly address it…. Read More…
Maynard, O’Connor Congratulates Emily A. Phillips for Admission to the New York State Bar
Maynard, O’Connor is pleased to announce the addition of Emily A. Phillips to the firm’s team of attorneys. Emily joined the firm in 2019 as a law clerk, and has become an associate attorney due to her admission to the New York State Bar on January 23, 2020. Emily will focus her practice in the… Read More…
Lia Mitchell Named Partner of Maynard, O’Connor
Maynard, O’Connor is pleased to announce that attorney Lia B. Mitchell has been named a partner of the firm, effective January 1, 2020. Lia has worked as an associate with Maynard, O’Connor since 2016, and previously from 2008 to 2012. Lia focuses her practice in the areas of medical malpractice defense, professional liability, personal injury,… Read More…
Rob Rausch quoted by Washington Post
Rob Rausch was recently interviewed by the Washington Post for an article regarding food recalls and legal issues surrounding finding “foreign objects” in food. Maynard O’Connor has previously represented restaurants sued by customers for claims arising out of inappropriate objects found in meals, as well as customers who encountered such objects. Rob provided an analysis… Read More…