Maynard, O'Connor, Smith & Catalinotto, LLPLaw Firm News & Updates

Rob Rausch successful in slip-and-fall trial

Rob Rausch was recently successful in obtaining a defense verdict at the trial of a slip-and-fall case in Orange County.  The plaintiff alleged various personal injuries after a fall in a convenience store, and claimed that the fall was due to a patch of water on the floor of the store.  During the trial, Rob… Read More…

Maynard, O’Connor Participates in Annual ACBA 5K

On September 15th, members of the firm participated in the Albany County Bar Association’s “Law Day to Constitution Day 5K”. The event is held annually to provide support for the Albany County Bar Foundation’s grant program, which offers grants to local pro bono organizations. Bridget Schultz, an attorney at Maynard, O’Connor, won first place in… Read More…

Congratulations to our Super Lawyers!

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. Rob was recognized as a Super Lawyer in the field of Personal Injury Defense. Adam and Kelly were recognized in the field of Medical Malpractice Defense. Bridget… Read More…

Attorney Adam Mandell Successful at Trial

Attorney Adam Mandell obtained a successful jury verdict while defending our clients at trial. The case was venued in Delaware County, and involved a plaintiff who claimed serious personal injuries following a fall on the exterior stairs at a commercial property owned by our clients. More specifically, the plaintiff claimed she was caused to fall… Read More…

Rob Rausch Successfully Defends Physician In Medical Malpractice Trial

Rob Rausch recently successfully defended an orthopedic physician in a medical malpractice trial venued in Schenectady County.  The trial commenced on June 6th and continued through June 15th, 2022, and related to care and treatment of a serious leg fracture and resulting side effects.  After a brief deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of “no… Read More…

Rob Rausch successful in dismissal of two medical malpractice claims

Within the space of several days, Rob recently obtained dismissal of two separate medical malpractice claims. In the first case, Rob successfully defended an emergency room physician who had allegedly failed to diagnose a patient with a stroke.  Rob presented proof, through the ER physician and an outside expert, that the patient had not demonstrated… Read More…

Maynard, O’Connor Welcomes New Associate Jessica A. Rounds

Maynard, O’Connor is pleased to announce that Jessica A. Rounds has joined our firm as an associate attorney. Jessica concentrates her practice in the areas of Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Professional and Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and General Negligence. Jessica holds an Associate’s degree in Police Science from Adirondack Community College, a Bachelor’s degree in… Read More…

Maynard, O’Connor Welcomes New Associate Christopher J. McCune

We are pleased to welcome Christopher J. McCune to the firm as an associate attorney. Chris concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, general litigation and medical malpractice defense. Chris attended Loyola University Maryland, in Baltimore, where he earned his B.A. In 2015, he graduated with his Juris… Read More…

Happy Holidays from Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto!

On December 17th, members of the firm dressed in festive attire for our annual “Festive Friday” competition. The winner of this year’s prize for the most festive outfit was Cassidy Kokasko, the firm’s File Clerk. Congratulations, Cassidy!