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Whiteman, Osterman & Hanna is proud to have 21 lawyers recognized in the 2026 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® 2026 Employment Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Albany, and one partner awarded the Best Lawyer® 2026 Environmental Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Albany. Only one lawyer in a specific practice area and geographical region is honored with a [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Last week, Partner Oriana Kiley presented about Federal Civil Rights 1983 litigation at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Legal Officers Section Spring Training & Midyear meeting in New Orleans, LA. Click here to view the slide deck from her presentation.1983 Litigation Presentation -.pdf

Whiteman Osterman and Hanna LLP sadly announces the passing of Paul Leonard Gioia, Senior Counsel. Paul is remembered not only as a colleague and mentor but as one of the pillars of New York State’s energy architecture. His career encompassed diverse roles, beginning with serving as a prosecutor in Manhattan, followed by positions as assistant counsel to three Governors and as First Assistant Counsel to Governor Hugh Carey. Paul also held the role of Chairman of the New York State [...]