Firm News

We are pleased to announce that Bridget M. Schultz has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Bridget concentrates her practice in the areas of general litigation, medical malpractice defense, real estate litigation, and trusts and estates. She is admitted to practice in the State of Florida, and is currently a candidate for admission to the… Read More…

On May 26th, members of the firm donned red noses to show their support for Red Nose Day.  Red Nose Day is affiliated with Comic Relief and is held annually to help support poverty-stricken children in the US and throughout the world. Funds raised through donations and sales of red noses go to support the… Read More…

We are pleased to announce that Scott Adelmann has joined the firm as our firm administrator.  Scott previously worked at Thuillez, Ford, Gold, Butler & Monroe, LLP as their office manager.  He brings a wealth of law firm management experience based on his 15 years there as a paralegal and office manager.  Scott is currently… Read More…

On May 19th, several members of the firm participated in the Workforce TeamChallenge, 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, and funds raised by the race are used to support college scholarships, grants, running… Read More…

We are pleased to announce that Kostas D. Leris has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Kostas concentrates his practice in area of civil litigation, including personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights defense, general litigation defense, real estate matters and trust and wills. Kostas brings nearly three years of litigation experience. He started his… Read More…

We are pleased to announce that Sara A. Smaila has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Sara concentrates her practice in medical malpractice defense, personal injury defense and insurance coverage disputes, general litigation defense, and trusts and wills. Sara worked in the civil legal service department at the Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo while… Read More…

This January, Becky Lemme of the Maynard, O’Connor team celebrated 20 years with the firm. Becky has been providing support for the firm since January of 1996. Becky began her career here at Maynard, O’Connor, as a Bookkeeper in 1996; she then moved to the position of Staff Accountant in 2003 and is currently the… Read More…

For twenty-five 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 Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center. The “Melodies Center” is the… Read More…

Congratulations Attorney Michael Catalinotto Jr. on a successful defense verdict in Ulster County! Attorney Catalinotto obtained an acquittal for NYS Corrections officer Michael Bukowski on an assault charge. The verdict was a result of Attorney Catalinotto’s diligent and thorough trial preparation and effective presentation at trial. To read more about the case and the trial… Read More…

On November 6th, Rob Rausch lectured at Albany Law School, in conjunction with the school’s program to provide free Continuing Legal Education credit to recent graduates. Rob discussed procedures and recommendations for successfully handling personal injury litigation, and presented on two topics:  “Everything Pre-Suit: Considerations for Effectively Choosing, Preparing, and Commencing a Personal Injury Claim”… Read More…