Highmount Lawyers

Paul Harding is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego, where he majored in English and Public Justice. Since childhood, Paul knew he wanted to help others and knew that becoming an attorney was the ideal means to achieve this end. Born and raised in the Capital Region, Paul decided to attend law school locally. In 1989, he graduated from Albany Law School of Union University and shortly thereafter was admitted to practice law in New York State. Presently, he is the Managing Partner of Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP. In 2006, Paul was appointed...

Title IX & Student Defense Federal & State Criminal Defense White Collar Investigations & Defense Civil Rights Plaintiff’s Litigation Professional Licensing Defense Appeals Julie analyzes each case with an eye towards trial or litigation and implements a comprehensive strategy tailored to each client’s needs. MORE ABOUT JULIE Julie defends accused individuals against institutions including local, state, and federal governments and agencies as well as colleges and universities. Julie works tirelessly to achieve the desired outcomes for her clients and to educate them about the often misunderstood realities of defending a criminal case. Her passion for her clients is recognized and respected by judges and her adversaries in state and...

Alan L. Joseph is an attorney with an office in Goshen, New York, Orange County. He has a full service practice with a majority focus on Criminal Defense and Traffic, as well as Real Estate, Corporate and Will Preparation. He has been practicing law for over 44 years and is a prior Chief Assistant District Attorney in the Orange County District Attorney's Office. He earned his law degree (Juris Doctor) from Benjamin N. cardozo School of Law in 1980 and is admitted to practice in all courts in New York State, as well as Federal Courts, having been admitted to...

After graduating from the Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, I clerked for two years for the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Third Judicial Department, concluding with several months working in the chambers of the Hon. Edward O. Spain.

Since then I have worked as a trial lawyer at the E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy law firm.

100% of my practice is devoted to litigation, focusing on providing aggressive criminal defense. I am willing, able and have experience fighting on behalf of my clients before a wide array of courts and tribunals, at the...

As both a business owner and resident of Warwick, NY, Elizabeth knows the ins and outs of life in Orange County and the greater Hudson Valley. Concentrating in the areas of real estate, land use, municipal and landlord-tenant law, Elizabeth works with her clients to provide a high level of personalized legal representation allowing her clients to achieve their goals in the most direct and efficient way possible.

Professor Curtis Doebbler is Research Professor of Law at the University of Makeni (Sierra Leone) and a visiting professor of law at Webster University (Geneva Switzerland). His expertise is in public International law, especially international human rights law. He has practiced before the federal courts in the United States in several different circuits and before the Supreme Court of the United States. He has expertise in appellate advocacy, constitutional law, and civil rights. Dr. Doebbler is very selective with the clients he takes on, but ability to pay is never a reason to refuse a client.

The Catalina Law Firm is a small, full-service firm dedicated to providing attentive service and tailored legal solutions to advance your interests. We strive to create lasting client relationships by comprehensively meeting all of your legal needs. Our experienced Westchester County divorce lawyers can guide you through family law proceedings, and we can also help you fight charges like DUI and drug crimes. The Catalina Law Firm can help buyers and sellers navigate real estate transactions, and we know how to assist businesses in protecting their interests during commercial litigation. From our office in Poughkeepsie, we serve clients throughout Westchester,...

The Manne Law Office is a law firm dedicated to aggressive advocacy on behalf of clients involved in litigation, and to competent, professional and attentive representation of clients in all other matters. Our focus is always on helping our clients attain their objectives as swiftly and as directly as possible. We are a full service law firm with over 23 years of experience. In all matters attorney Karl Manne personally assists clients in evaluating their individual needs and circumstances, determining their goals and priorities, formulating a resolution or developing a plan of attack, and then implementing that plan through...

Dan is the founding partner of Castricone Law offices. He graduated with honors from Pace University School of Law and is admitted to practice in NY and the Federal Courts. Dan understands that the legal system can intimidate and overwhelm anyone – and is here to help find the answers and create the solutions you need. Don't let yourself get buried in details. Contact the law offices of Daniel G. Castricone instead.
After nearly 30 years of helping clients endure life-changing events, we appreciate the anxiety people face when having to pursue or defend a legal dispute. It...

J. Rochelle Cavanagh joined McNamee Lochner P.C. in 2017, and works in the Family and Matrimonial Law practice group. Rochelle is an experienced civil litigator who has been practicing since 2009. She has focused her practice on matrimonial law, family court matters including custody, support and divorce actions.

I have been representing consumers in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases since 1999. I take your representation both professionally and personally explaining how the process works. You will not be shoved off to a paralegal after your initial consultation.

Keith I. Braunfotel began his legal career at the Kings County District Attorneys office in Brooklyn, New York. After leaving the District Attorney's Office, he began representing police unions, including the New York City Policemen's Benevolent Association and the Rockland County Patrolmen's Benevolent Association. During his tenure representing police unions, he was able to provide legal assistance to members on various legal issues, including personal injury, workers' compensation, criminal defense and real estate.

Mr. Braunfotel continues to make time for his community. Mr. Braunfotel is the President of the Rockland County Bar Association. He is the past President of the New...

Mrs. Gules-Guctas's primary practice area is immigration law involving employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, labor certification, waivers, family-based immigration and asylum. Prior to starting her own practice she was employed as an Associate for the New York City firm of Akin & Smith, LLC and, before that as an Associate Attorney for the Sanli Karabiyik Law Offices. She has received her L.L.B from Istanbul University School of Law in 1999 and her Masters degree in political science from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 2005. She received her Master of Laws degree from Benjamin N....

David Fair is an attorney at The Fair Firm, PLLC. The Fair Firm is a general practice firm with a focus in real estate law, estate planning, contract review, and family law. David started off as a legal assistant for a class action recovery firm before moving his practice into the fields of real estate transactions, commercial lease review, and Wills, Trusts, and advanced directives. Mr. Fair is dedicated to helping his clients achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.

Andrew Safranko is a founding partner and attorney with LaMarche Safranko Law PLLC focusing on personal injury litigation and criminal defense in both state and federal courts. Andrew has 20 years’ experience of representing thousands of clients on issues ranging from major felonies and complex white-collar crimes to misdemeanors and violations.

Andrew is accomplished in all aspects of criminal litigation and personal injury law, including trying many high-profile criminal cases, arguing appellate matters, and recovering millions of dollars for clients in personal injury matters, in both New York state and federal courts.

George E. LaMarche III is a personal injury and criminal defense attorney and founding member of LaMarche Safranko Law PLLC. He represents individuals who have been seriously injured and families who have suffered the loss of a loved one because of the negligence of others. George helps victims of car crashes, motorcycle accidents, birth injuries and may other personal injury claims. George also represents people who are under investigation or charged with a crime in both state and federal courts. His vast knowledge of the legal system prepares him for the case to go to trial or negotiate...

Ryan Bailey focuses on civil litigation and serious personal injury cases. Mr. Bailey recently returned to the firm after serving as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Schenectady. During his tenure with the City of Schenectady, Mr. Bailey counseled the Corporation Counsel, department heads, and the City Council on a variety of different civil matters including personal injury, breach of contract, tax assessments, and environmental law. On behalf of the City, Mr. Bailey prepared contracts, drafted ordinances, and conducted settlement negotiations. Mr. Bailey’s connection to the City of Schenectady continues as he was recently appointed to serve as...

Seasoned intellectual property attorney with 17 years of litigation experience, including 12 years exclusively to intellectual property enforcement and litigation in state and federal courts, including patent, copyright, trademark, unfair competition, and trade secret misappropriation matters.

Kevin O’Brien is highly passionate about fighting for the underdog in criminal defense law. He strongly believes that criminal defense attorneys have to be more skilled and better than the prosecutors. He understands that when his clients are charged with a crime, they are not just facing the assistant district attorney who is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government, but also all the resources of the U.S. government, including crime labs, investigators, police, and other governmental agencies. While nobody is able to match the endless resources that the government has to prosecute the case, he believes that his...

New York City 9/11 lawyer Christopher J. Baione has devoted his practice to representing clients before the federal September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a top rated 9/11 lawyer and by Avvo with a Clients' Choice Award.

Michael is a highly accomplished trial attorney based in Upstate New York. A student leader at Harvard who distinguished himself through Army R.O.T.C., he served on active duty in the U.S. Army JAG Corps after earning his juris doctor degree from Syracuse University College of Law. Devoting his practice to representing injured individuals and families in catastrophic personal injury cases, Mike has secured multiple million-dollar verdicts across consecutive trials, demonstrating his exceptional skills and dedication. An active lecturer and member of various bar associations, Mike currently resides in Fayetteville with his wife and children.

Dan is an accomplished trial lawyer with over a decade of experience devoted exclusively to litigating medical malpractice actions. He received his J.D. Magna Cum Laude from Syracuse University College of Law in 2010, where he was an Editor of the Law Review, and his B.A Summa Cum Laude in Philosophy from Syracuse University at Utica College in 2006. Dan served in the U.S. Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Sergeant and being decorated for achievement in 55 combat operations during deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. He has been admitted to practice law in New York State and the Northern...

Allen Lim, Esq. is an attorney in the Litigation and Personal Injury Departments of Horn Wright, LLP. Allen grew up and attended school in Orange County, California. He attained a B.A. in Criminal Justice from California State University, Fullerton, and his J.D. at Western State College of Law. An internship with the Orange County Public Defender started his desire to help those in need, and he carries that same drive to this day. Additionally, he utilizes his prior experience in customer service to ensure that each client is heard and that all of their questions are addressed. Allen is bilingual...

A warm and caring lawyer known for his success with medical malpractice cases and construction accidents, Steve Hymowitz is experienced in serving people who need help, but who do not have the resources to fight the big insurance companies on their own. With Steve, say fellow attorneys, “it’s all about his clients.” Keeping the Pressure On When accidents happen, people want to get their lives back on track as quickly as possible. However, there are dozens of ways in which insurance companies try to stonewall and drag out the process. Says Steve: “Our response is to keep the...

I am a seasoned trial and appellate attorney who represents clients in various legal matters including business disputes, commercial and financing disputes, insurance coverage and bad faith claims, product liability, transportation litigation, and employment-related issues. I have a successful track record of litigating cases at both the trial and appellate levels across the United States. Additionally, I provide advice to clients on risk management and legal compliance and practice. I also coordinate national defense strategies and conduct reviews of corporate protocols.

Keith is the law firm's lead matrimonial attorney. Throughout his distinguished legal career Keith has been dedicated to practicing exclusively in the areas of matrimonial and family law and has represented countless individuals ranging from simple uncontested divorce cases to extremely complex divorce cases involving business and professional license valuations, asset tracing, asset searches, high net worth divorces and complex custody matters.

Keith also believes that the best divorce attorney must have the skills of a counselor, negotiator and litigator. Keith always keeps in touch with his clients so they have a clear and firm understanding of the status of their...

Mr. Portale is known as a pit bull in the courtroom and at the negotiting table and he has the results to prove it.

While attending the University of Buffalo Mr. Portale majored in Interdisciplinary Studies, Classics and Philosophy of Law, and graduated with Honors. Throughout undergraduate studies, Mr. Portale played football, basketball and rugby. After receiving his Juris Doctor,, Mr. Portale moved to Westchester County, New York where he studied for the New York Bar Exam while he co-managed the re-election campaign of then Westchester County Attorney Jeanine Pirro.

In January 1998, Mr. Portale was hired as an Assistant District...