Williamson Lawyers

Paul Pimpinella is the managing partner of Compson & Pimpinella, PLLC. He is a member of the Trusts, Estates and Elder Law sections of the Oneida County Bar Association, and the New York State Bar Association. Mr. Pimpinella is the principal owner of Compson & Pimpinella, PLLC, having joined the firm in 2009.

Mr. Pimpinella currently concentrates his practice in the fields of Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Wills and Trust Law, Elder Law, Estate/Trust Administration, Business Succession Planning and Real Estate.

Mr. Pimpinella is a graduate of the Berkshire School, received his Bachleor of Arts from Siena College and his Juris Doctorate...

"Experienced, successful and responsive." Changes in life can be stressful, and going to court is one of the most anxiety-filled things you'll ever have to do. It's the fear of the unknown and the lifelong consequences that come with any judge's decision that ties your stomach into knots and makes you toss and turn all night. Having the right attorney can ease your worries: Family law: prenuptial and postnuptial issues; personal protection orders; divorce and legal separation; division of marital property and debt; spousal support; paternity disputes; child custody and visitation; child support; interstate support and custody issues. Criminal law: Felony and misdemeanors, DWI,...

With more than 30 years’ experience practicing law, Matthew E. Mitchell, Esq., Senior Counsel in the Buffalo office of Tully Rinckey PLLC, has defended individuals, municipalities, and businesses in civil cases across New York State and Massachusetts. He has represented a variety of clients, including Consolidated Edison in multi-million dollar property damage cases, AMF Bakery Systems in asbestos litigation, and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Institute in employment matters. Matt has also defended individuals and corporations through their insurers, from auto accident personal injury claims to Superfund cost recovery actions. He has provided coverage opinions interpreting provisions of a variety of...

Brian J. LaClair represents private and public sector labor unions, employee benefit plans and individuals in a broad variety of labor and employment matters. Brian’s practice focuses on litigation, including federal court litigation, labor and employment litigation, ERISA litigation, labor arbitrations, proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, employment discrimination, and employee benefits matters. Brian also provides pro bono representation to indigent persons seeking unemployment insurance benefits. Prior to joining Blitman & King LLP, Brian was an associate in the litigation department at a major international law firm in New York City. Before that, Brian served as law...

Frank Ventre, principal attorney, is a local lawyer who will provide personal service when you call the office. You will speak directly with Mr. Ventre and not handed down to a lower level associate. He is a graduate of the Syracuse University College of Law with Juris Doctor Degree; admitted to the New York bar in 1965. A member of New York State and American Bar Associations. Admitted to practice in South Carolina; the Federal Court in the Northern District of New York and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Ventre served as special trial counsel to the City...

Seth Azria was born and raised in Syracuse, New York and has a bachelors degree in Business Administration from the University at Buffalo. He earned his JD, magna cum laude, from New York Law School. While in law school, Mr. Azria was an Associate Editor on the Law Review and intern at the New York Attorney General's Office in the Manhattan Criminal Prosecutions Bureau. Mr. Azria is a member of the New York Appellate Division Fourth Department's assigned criminal appeals panel. Mr. Azria worked as an associate at a mid-size Florida law firm practicing in the litigation and appeals departments before...

Focusing on criminal defense and DWI.

Mr. Evans concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, labor and employment litigation, and education law. His commercial litigation practice includes the representation of a variety of business clients regarding contractual disputes, injunctive relief, matters raising questions of constitutional due process, regulatory compliance, labor and employment issues, as well as risk management. Mr. Evans also represents a number of insurance carriers concerning coverage and compliance issues. He also provides extensive litigation support to utility clients concerning regulatory matters, including issues regarding compliance with the New York Public Service Law, the regulations of the New York Public Service Commission, and Utility Tariffs....

G Bruce is a Syracuse NY Attorney practicing in the following Legal areas: Criminal Law, Family\Divorce, DUI, Civil practice, Soc. Sec. Disability, Benefits Entitlement.

I have been working with families throughout the years first as a researcher, then as a social work intern in family interventions and legal intern in mental health and family court, and now as an attorney. I believe in helping folks with what they are faced with now but with an understanding that there is a future to plan and making sure they are prepared. I aim to empower clients, ensure they are informed and confident in their legal process either in litigation or mediation. The better someone is prepared for tomorrow, whatever that may be, the better I feel...

More than 40 years of litigation experience with an emphasis on high asset divorce,criminal trials and appeals,dwi/dui and estates.Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,American Academy Matrimonial Lawyers.Rated AV Martindale Hubbell for ethics and ability.

Let the inside knowledge that I gained while working for years as a probation officer in Erie County work to your benefit. I can charge more reasonable fees than many attorneys as I am a solo practitioner with little overhead expenses. I am experienced in many areas of the law but my focus is on criminal law, family law and civil law. Hire me and get the caring and dedicated representation that you deserve.

In addition to serving as chair of the firm and leader of Hodgson Russ's False Claims Act & Whistleblower Representation and Business Crimes, Regulatory Offenses & Corporate Investigations Practices, Dan is a member of the firm's Business Litigation Practice, placing Dan among the firm's leaders in both civil business litigation and white-collar criminal and regulatory matters, including corporate investigations and compliance. Dan has also appeared in numerous federal False Claims Act cases on behalf of both relators and defendants. He led a team of Hodgson Russ attorneys in the successful representation of two of the plaintiffs who blew the whistle...

James VanDette has extensive experience handling a variety of litigation matters, including automobile accidents, construction accidents, premises liability, civil rights, and wrongful death matters. Education St. John's University School of Law J.D. - 2007 Honors: With Honors State University of New York at Buffalo B.A. - 2004 Honors: magna cum laude University of Leicester, England Fraternities or Sororities Pi Beta Kappa Pi Eta Sigma Professional Associations Bar Association of Erie County, Member New York State Bar Association New York State Defender’s Association New York State Trial Lawyers Association Former Chairperson - Admission to the Bar Committee, Bar Association of Erie County Bar Admissions New York U.S. District Court Western District of New York

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