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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, has announced that two new associates, Arthur Nix and David Craft, have joined the firm. Nix has joined the firm’s Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Groups, and Craft has joined the Real Estate Practice Group. In his new role, Nix will counsel both public and private employers on a wide range of employment law issues, and will represent clients at all stages of civil litigation.Prior to [...]

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna has been selected to receive the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York’s 2023 “Justice for All Award” to be presented during LASNNY’s 100th anniversary celebration, Justice for All: Striving for a Fair and Equitable World, which kicks off on Sept. 7. The award recognizes the exceptional commitment to civil legal services and to LASNNY by a law firm demonstrated by its pro bono service, technical assistance, volunteerism, mentorship, [...]

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna is proud to have 20 lawyers recognized in the 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America and one partner awarded the Best Lawyer® 2024 Trusts and Estates “Lawyer of the Year” in Albany. Only one lawyer in a specific practice area and geographic region is honored with a "Lawyer of the Year" designation.Best Lawyers® has been regarded by lawyers and the public for more than 40 years [...]

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, proudly announces the election of Daniel A. Ruzow as a 2023 Fellow of the prestigious American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL).Induction into ACOEL is exclusively by invitation, recognizing individuals regarded by their peers as preeminent in the field. Throughout his career, Ruzow has demonstrated unwavering expertise and leadership in Environmental Law, exemplified by his invaluable contributions through [...]

Over the past year, television and radio commercials have touted the benefits of making a refund claim for Employee Retention Credits (ERC). While many business owners have received significant refunds and more business owners are contemplating making claims, the IRS has cautioned taxpayers to be wary of ERC promoters. Because the IRS sees this as an issue with significant risk of abuse and fraud, experts believe that ERC claims will be a focus of IRS audits in the near future.Summary of [...]