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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 [...]

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, announced James L. Simpson has joined the firm as Of Counsel in the Environmental and Land Use Practice Group. Prior to joining Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Simpson was an Assistant Counsel for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in Region 2, where he was chief of the remediation section. At DEC, Simpson enforced New York State environmental laws, led legal matters for brownfield and [...]

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Immigration Practice Group attorneys Brian Wang and Seth Leech will discuss immigration law topics at the upcoming Unshackled Book and Community Launch event in Sunnyvale (Silicon Valley), California on July 22, 2023. The event is the largest of its kind in the country bringing together high-skilled immigrants, immigrant founders, venture capitalists, journalists and talent visa holders. In particular, Mr. Wang and Mr. Leech will present a session on creative uses [...]

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, the Capital Region’s largest law firm is pleased to announce the beginning of its 37th Summer Associate Program. The program aims to provide an immersive and rewarding experience for aspiring legal professionals, offering them valuable exposure to real-world legal challenges and opportunities for professional growth. This year’s group represents three law schools, Yale Law School, Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and Albany Law School at [...]