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Rob Rosborough Interviewed on Capitol Pressroom regarding NYS Court Ruling Saying Daily Fantasy Sports Betting Law Is Unconstitutional
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WhIteman Osterman & Hanna litigation partner Robert A. Rosborough was interviewed on WCNY's "Capitol Pressroom with David Lombardo. Rob discussed the recent NYS Appeals Court decision that the law legalizing Daily Fantasy Sports betting is unconstitutional. Please click here to listen to the full interview. Rob was also quoted in the New York Times, the Legal Sports Report, New York Upstate, Sports Handle, and Reason.com.Please click here for Rob's summary of [...]
Read More ›ALBANY, N.Y. (February 3, 2020) – Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, is very pleased to announce that Barbara C. Brenner has been named partner. Ms. Brenner practices with the Firm’s Immigration Group. She represents clients in a broad range of immigration matters, focusing on complex family- and employment-based petitions and applications, employer compliance and I-9 employment eligibility verification, waivers of inadmissibility [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP sadly announces the passing of founding partner John Hanna Jr. Mr. Hanna passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 85 after a long illness. John co-founded Whiteman Osterman & Hanna in 1975 with Michael Whiteman, Melvin Osterman, and Joel Hodes. The Firm has grown to be the largest Albany law firm with 78 attorneys. Mr. Hanna focused his practice on environmental and commercial law."John inspired us all, the more seasoned [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Announce New Partners
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 2, 2020) – Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, has announced three new partners: Christopher W. Meyer, Monica R. Skanes, and Brian M. Wang. Chris Meyer leads the firm’s Privacy, Cybersecurity and Information Management practice, helping clients protect critical business and consumer information. He also represents clients in commercial litigation, corporate transactions, and regulatory compliance [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Assists the City of Troy with Successful Prosecution of “Zombie Property” Enforcement Case
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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna attorneys Tom Shepardson and T.J Ruane assisted the City of Troy with the successful prosecution of a recent "Zombie Property" enforcement case. The successful prosecution is part of the City’s ongoing Zombie Enforcement program to achieve compliance from mortgage lenders with zombie properties in Troy Please click here for the full article.
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, proudly welcomes Jeffrey C. Hamilton as the Firm’s Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Mr. Hamilton was with PricewaterhouseCoopers for 30 years including 18 years as a Tax Partner. Mr. Hamilton will oversee all aspects of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP’s finance and accounting functions. Mr. Hamilton has a Master’s Degree in Taxation from the State [...]
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna partner appointed Vice-Chair of American Bar Association Group
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna partner Robert A. Stout, Jr. was recently appointed Vice Chair of the American Bar Association's Land Use and Environmental Group, effective September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018. Robert is a partner with the Firm's Clean Tech, Environmental, Municipal, Real Estate, and Real Estate Development, Zoning and Land Use practice groups.
Read More ›Whiteman Osterman & Hanna associate quoted in Times Union as part of Leadership Tech Valley Class
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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna associate Genevieve Trigg is a member of the Capital Region Chamber's Leadership Tech Valley class of 2017. Gen was recently quoted in a recent Times Union article about the group's community service project that provided a revamped movie theater for the Ronald McDonald House in Albany.
Read More ›Javid Afzali and Emily Perks Quinlan Recognized for Pro Bono Work - July 2017
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Javid Afzali and Emily Perks Quinlan, Associates with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, were recently recognized by the Northern District of New York-Federal Court Bar Association for their pro bono work. Mr. Afzali and Ms. Perks Quinlan served as pro bono trial counsel in a federal civil rights action to an individual who was unable to afford legal representation. Without the public service, professionalism and dedication provided by Mr. Afzali and Ms. Perks Quinlan, the legal [...]
Read More ›Monica Skanes, an Associate with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, was recently appointed as the Secretary of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). Ms. Skanes also serves as a Co-Chair of the NYSBA Section’s Communications Committee. An attorney with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna since 2011, Ms. Skanes focuses her practice on labor and employment law, education law, and litigation, and is the [...]
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