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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, has announced that John M. Czajka has joined the firm as partner and John F. Wirenius has joined as of counsel.Czajka, who spent the last 15 years in New York State government service, most recently serving as General Counsel to the New York State Police, will join the Litigation and Government Relations practice groups. Wirenius is the immediate past Chair of the New York State Public Employment Relations Board and [...]
Read More ›WHITEMAN OSTERMAN & HANNA LLP ANNOUNCES NEW OF COUNSEL
- Category: Featured Firm News Litigation and Appeals
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, has announced that Peter R. Bryce has joined the firm as Of Counsel in the firm’s Litigation and Appeals Practice Group. In his new role, Mr. Bryce will represent clients in matters concerning securities law, federal investigations, and general commercial litigation. Prior to joining Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Mr. Bryce maintained a solo practice working with major law firms, tech startups, and [...]
Read More ›Booze by Mail? Hochul Legalizes Direct-to-Consumer Shipping for Most New York Producers
- Posted By: Alexandra Becker
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Governor Hochul continues to take action to prioritize the New York craft beverage industry. She recently signed legislation allowing NY-based producers of mead (a fermented beverage made with honey, water and yeast, often called “Honey Wine”), cider, and spirits to ship directly to consumers within and outside of New York State. This new legislation, along with the recent enactment of to-go alcohol sales, is another legalization by Governor Hochul of temporary measures which [...]
Read More ›Whiteman, Osterman & Hanna is proud to have 19 lawyers recognized in the 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. The firm also has one partner awarded the Best Lawyer® 2025 Elder Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Albany, and one senior counsel awarded the Best Lawyer® 2025 Environmental Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Albany. Only one lawyer in a specific practice area and geographical region is honored with a [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, has announced that Catherine A. Graziose has joined the firm as an associate in the Education Practice Group. In her new role, Graziose will be responsible for counseling primary and higher education clients in matters relating to Titles IV and IX of the Higher Education Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, conducting policy review, and assisting clients to comply with state and federal regulatory [...]
Read More ›Congratulations to Whiteman Osterman & Hanna associate Nick Faso on his selection to the Leadership Tech Valley Class of 2018. Leadership Tech Valley is a program of the Capital Region Chamber, and unites individuals from diverse fields and backgrounds to learn more about themselves as leaders and how to best serve their organizations and community. Ten monthly sessions, including opening and closing retreats, are held from September through June, followed by a graduation [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Attorney a Featured Pace University School of Law Alumni
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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna partner Robert Stout is a featured alumni for Pace University's School of Law for the month of September. Robert is a partner with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna's Clean Tech, Environmental, Municipal, Real Estate, and Real Estate Development, Zoning and Land Use practices. He received a Juris Doctor, cum laude, and a Certificate in Environmental Law from Pace University School of Law in 2005.
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. hosted over 110 attendees at the Desmond Hotel on Tuesday, September 12 for a presentation on what companies need to do to prepare for the NYS Paid Family Leave Act which goes into effect on January 1, 2018. Presenters Bob Schofield and Monica Skanes from Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Joanne Schneider from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., and Quinn Rapp-Ellis from the NYS Workers' Compensation Board provided an overview of the PFL [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP is very pleased to announce that the following attorneys recently received the Upstate New York Super Lawyers distinction for 2017: James B. Ayers, Terresa M. Bakner, Heather D. Diddel, David R. Everett, Philip H. Gitlen, Neil L. Levine, Norma G. Meacham, William S. Nolan, Robert T. Schofield and Michael Whiteman (10 year recognition). Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of [...]
Read More ›Special Immigration Briefing: The DACA Rescission: What You Need to Know
- Category: Articles Immigration
On September 5, 2017, the Trump Administration announced the elimination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This briefing explains what the announcement means, what we know about implementation of the rescission, and how to advise employees and students who currently hold DACA. Click here to read more
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