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

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…

Receptionist Jennifer Deer Wins Annual Bake-Off

On October 29th, Maynard O’Connor held its annual Bake-Off. An assortment of baked goods were entered into the contest, included cranberry apple crisp, banana cream pie, cream cheese and chocolate chip cupcakes, orange cranberry bread, cakes, and a variety of cookies. The winner was Jennifer Deer, Maynard O’Connor’s receptionist, who baked raspberry and blackberry Linzer… Read More…

Adam Mandell Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court

On October 29, 2018, attorney Adam T. Mandell was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States of America. Adam is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the… 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…

Bridget Schultz is an Ironman!

Congratulations to Bridget Schultz, who completed her first Ironman triathlon in Lake Placid in July, 2018.  An Ironman includes a consecutive 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and a 26.2 mile run.  Despite tough weather conditions, including high winds and rain, Bridget completed the triathlon with a time of 13:33:10, and placed third in her… Read More…

Maynard participates in annual Red Nose Day.

On May 24, 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 to raise funds for poverty-stricken children in the US and throughout the world. Funds raised through donations and sales of the red noses go to support… 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…

Rob Rausch presents lecture to medical school residents

On February 22nd, Rob Rausch spoke to a large group of surgical residents and medical staff at Albany Medical Center, as part of their ongoing training and education.  Rob provided an introduction to the litigation process, recommendations for testifying at depositions, and some insight into medical issues that sometimes arise in litigation. Maynard, O’Connor, Smith… Read More…