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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
- Category: Featured
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 ›Albany Business Review Table of Experts - Construction
- Category: Firm News Real Estate Land Use and Development
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna partner Chris McDonald participated in the Albany Business Review's Table of Experts Commercial Construction. The discussion focused on financing, finding the right contractor, industry regulations and the construction outlook is for the Capital Region. Click here to download a PDF transcription of the discussion
Read More ›Albany Business Review Table of Experts - Cybersecurity
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna of counsel Chris Meyer participated in the Albany Business Review's Table of Experts Cybersecurity. The discussion focused on how businesses across the country are dealing with data security concerns, data breaches, best practices for keeping information secure and how new regulations could impact businesses. Click here to download a PDF transcript of the discussion
Read More ›Michael Whiteman, founding Partner at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, was honored by the Senior Services of Albany at its 21st Annual Third Age Achievement Awards held at Wolfert's Roost Country Club. The award recognizes the contributions Michael has made in the community in the area of Law. The Third Age Achievement Awards are not “lifetime achievement” awards, but rather, they honor the contributions being made by individuals in the Capital Region since [...]
Read More ›Preparing Employers for NY's Paid Family Leave Law
- Category: Firm News Labor and Employment Law
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna's Labor and Employment Group recently presented a seminar titled “Preparing Employers for New York’s Paid Family Leave Law” in Albany. The panel discussion focused on the responsibilities that organizations will have under New York’s new Paid Family Leave Benefits Law that will go into effect in July. Bob Schofield, a partner with the Labor and Employment Group moderated the session, and additional panelists included Monica Skanes, an [...]
Read More ›Protections in the New York State Constitution Beyond the Federal Bill of Rights
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Scott Fein, partner, and Claiborne Walthall, associate, attorneys at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, contributed and edited the recent publication entitled: Protections in the New York State Constitution Beyond the Federal Bill of Rights. The New York State Constitution protects individual rights in many ways the U.S. Constitution does not. This publication illustrates some of the ways in which certain rights are more expansively protected – while other rights are recognized in [...]
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