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Mr. Schaye’s practice exclusively focuses on EB-5 regional center, developer and investor representation. Mr. Schaye has also represented companies and individuals in a broad range of litigation matters, including extensive trial and appellate experience. In 2012, Mr. Schaye successfully defended an international executive against a foreign governmental agency’s attempt to enforce a multi-million dollar foreign default judgment in the United States. The judgment was held to be void in the U.S. for failure to meet U.S. standards of due process.

I am the founder and principal attorney at the McGrath Law Firm located in Buffalo, New York. Prior to entering law school, I earned a B.A., Summa Cum Laude, in Psychology from Kean University. I attended law school at SUNY Buffalo School of Law. My firm is a full-service general practice firm that is equipped to handle all legal needs.

As an immigrant and an attorney who came from a family of immigrants, Mr. Mohamed knows from first-hand experience how complex and overwhelming the immigration process is on individuals and their families. He decided to become an immigration lawyer so that he can help others navigate the U.S. immigration system so that they can live a better life. Mr. Mohamed has represented many clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in connection with petitioning for a family member, adjusting immigration status, applying for affirmative asylum, obtaining authorization to work in the United States, and becoming U.S. citizens. He...

Christopher K. Rodeman Attorney at Law, a Rochester lawyer, offers legal counsel in a variety of criminal defense matters. Since 1998, he has been practicing as a lawyer in the state of New York. Before the founding of his current firm, Mr. Firm served as a prosecutor and Chief of the DWI Bureau at Monroe County’s District Attorney’s Office. Additionally, he is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School. Learn more by contacting his firm today.

My practice is concentrated in the areas of residential real estate, Medicaid planning, wills and trusts, estate planning, probate and estate administration. Whether you are thinking of buying a new home, selling your existing home, planning for your future or dealing with the passing of a loved one, my 43+ years of experience in those matters will help you accomplish your goals as effectively and stress-free as possible. I can guarantee that I will personally deal with your concerns and you won't be shuffled off to a paralegal or young associate. If it's important to you, it's important to me. EXPERIENCE COUNTS!

Greg is focused on developing comprehensive estate plans for clients through the use of wills, trusts including Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, Supplemental Needs Trusts, Revocable Trusts and Testamentary Trusts, powers of attorney, and health-care proxies, as well as well as guiding clients through probate and estate administration. Greg also represents businesses and Not-For-Profits.

Ms. Rothman advises clients in all aspects of estate planning with an emphasis on drafting wills and trusts tailored to individual clients’ needs, including protecting and providing for family members, carrying out charitable intentions, and minimizing tax obligations. Ms. Rothman also represents buyers and sellers of residential and commercial real estate throughout Tompkins County and the surrounding areas, and represents executors and trustees in connection with estate administration matters including Surrogate's Court proceedings, tax filings and post-mortem planning.

Mr. Miller is one of the founding partners of Miller Mayer, LLP. Mr. Miller’s practice is concentrated in the areas of matrimonial law and real estate. Mr. Miller has earned a reputation as one of Ithaca’s premier matrimonial attorneys with extensive trial experience. In addition to his work with Miller Mayer, Mr. Miller has also taught at Ithaca College, was the City Prosecutor for the City of Ithaca, was an Assistant District Attorney for Tompkins County and has served on the board of directors of several not-for-profit organizations.

Anthony N. Elia is an Associate in Miller Mayer’s Litigation and Matrimonial Law practice groups. Mr. Elia focuses his practice on state and federal litigation, mainly in business, intellectual property, and matrimonial matters. Prior to joining Miller Mayer, Mr. Elia practiced in New York City for twelve years, the last five as a solo practitioner. Mr. Elia is admitted to the bar of the State of New York as well as the United States District Court for the Western, Southern, and Eastern Districts of New York. He received his J.D. from SUNY Buffalo School of Law...

Mr. Reed’s practice focus is on intellectual property. Mr. Reed has extensive experience representing clients in all phases of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, intellectual property litigation, and business and commercial matters related to intellectual property. Mr. Reed’s experience includes preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, licensing, litigation, as well as related commercial and business matters as they relate to intellectual property law, both domestic and foreign. His patent prosecution experience includes preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the digital, electronic, optical, software, computer, mechanical, business method, medical device and semiconductor arts,...

Ms. Ozmun focuses her practice on employment-based immigration with a unique specialization in the EB-5 preference category. Ms. Ozmun represents EB-5 regional centers in matters related to both immigration law and corporate and securities law, including designation, compliance, and governance. She also advises EB-5 investors in navigating the immigration process and represents a variety of individual clients seeking non-immigrant and immigrant status.

Ms. Mayer’s practice focuses primarily on EB-5 investors and business-based immigration matters. Her EB-5 clients include investors investing in both Regional Center projects and in qualifying individual EB-5 investments. Ms. Mayer’s business immigration clients include both large and small companies and individuals in the high-tech, academic and medical fields. She represents clients pursuing both employer-sponsored immigrant and non-immigrant visas, as well as self-petitioning clients, especially individuals filing National Interest Waiver petitions. She also represents a number of health care providers and physicians pursuing J-1 waivers and work authorization. Ms. Mayer also represents individuals in family-based immigration matters and...

John Moss Hinchcliff focuses on trusts and estates law, including estate and tax planning for foreign citizens, non-traditional and second families, persons with disabilities, and other complex planning issues. He assists business owners, professors, and other successful individuals and their families develop plans to manage their wealth and oversee its eventual transfer to spouses, children, charities and others. Mr. Hinchcliff also represents executors and trustees in connection with estate administration, including complex post-mortem tax and financial planning issues, estate tax returns and audits, and probate and trust proceedings, including Surrogates’ Court litigation such as will contests and contested accountings....

Deborah is a solo practitioner in Ithaca, NY, and continues to practice in NJ. Her practice focuses on estate administration and estate planning, and real property transfers. She was previously a partner with the firm of Miller and Miller in Chenango County, staff counsel for the Chenango County Department of Social Services, and an editor for Gann Law Books, a NJ legal treatise publishing company. Prior to moving to NY in 1996, she was an associate with Garrigle and Palm, an insurance defense firm in NJ specializing in construction defect defense, products liability defense, insurance coverage, and...

Established in 1992. My name is Keith O'Toole. I have 20 years of experience as an attorney with an emphasis on real estate and estate planning in the Rochester area. My real estate practice is the gateway to other areas of law in which I practice, including: Evictions, Wills, Probate, LLCs & Corporations, Criminal, Traffic and Small Business. I represent home buyers, home builders, landlords, investors, small business, developers and local governments. My business is successful because I make it less about me, and more about my clients. It's your life, your goals and your success...

Samuel Giacona has been in private practice for over 35 years, and has extensive experience in the area of Real Property Law. He maintains a diverse transactional practice focused on the acquisition, development, sale, and preservation of real property in the Central New York area, while also attending to residential and commercial leasing matters, the representation of lenders and borrowers in real estate transactions, loan workouts and foreclosures, as well as architectural and construction agreements.

In addition to real estate, he provides ongoing general corporate counsel to all business types and sizes and assists in the forming of new corporations...

I am a solo practitioner criminal defense attorney who is extremely passionate about helping my clients and obtaining the best possible outcome in their cases. I understand that being charged with a crime is often the worst time in someone's life, and I am here to provide my expertise and compassion to guide them through this difficult process. With a focus on delivering personalized attention and aggressive representation, I am committed to fighting for the rights of my clients and achieving the most favorable results.

I am proud to be a lawyer, and that I've been given an opportunity to help people when they are truly in need. I enjoy getting clients the money they need to pay for massive medical bills or to cover their lost wages. Other times, the best way I can help is to tell potential clients that they honestly don't have a case, or if they do have one, they won't get enough out of it to make it worth their while.

I grew up in Washington D.C. and went to The University of Maryland at College Park. I'm a Terps...

Highly trained, reputable attorney with over 30 years of experience litigating matters in state and federal trial and appellate courts. Served as an Appellate Court Attorney. Worked in large law firms and as a solo attorney. Extensive experience handling appeals and master arbitrations. Represented corporate and individual clients in commercial, insurance coverage, First Amendment, tort, and various other actions. Also served a three-year appointment at the Buffalo School of Law as a full-time instructor of legal research and writing.

Dynamic entrepreneurial business law & litigation attorney representing business entities, owners and others in business law matters and in the litigation of business disputes. As a business owner of various ventures, and having a JD/MBA background, Philip formed Meyer Law Firm with a single focus on servicing the unique legal needs of Small Business clients. Years later, his office continues to be one of the few with such focus on Small Business.

AREAS OF LAW INCLUDE (1) Business Law (2) Contracts (3) LLC & Corporations; (4) Evictions/Leasing - representing Landlords & Property Management companies ; (5) US-Canada Cross Border Business; (6)...

The goal of Alejandro Gutierrez, Esq., is to make permanent residents of United States. He limits his practice to United States Immigration Law including the related criminal matters. He practices before the Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. Immigration Courts throughout the United States, including appeals before the Department of Homeland Security, the Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. District Courts, and U.S. Courts of Appeals. He is admitted to practice in the courts of the State of New York, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the...

As an unwavering attorney specializing in criminal defense and DWI cases, Andrew is committed to providing candid, transparent representation to individuals facing legal challenges. With a focus on clear communication and resolute advocacy, Andrew ensures that clients understand their rights and options every step of the way. Drawing from personal experience, Andrew understands the challenges individuals face when dealing with the legal system. Having navigated his own mistakes in youth, he brings a unique perspective and judgement free approach to Criminal Defense practice. Andrew is known for his candid approach and dedication to securing the best possible outcomes for his clients. Whether...

Jonathan Staehr has been practicing for nearly 20 years in the areas of personal injury, lead poisoning, car accidents, slip and fall, animal bite, real estate, estate planning, and employment law. Jonathan created his boutique law firm with his wife as his partner to serve Upstate New York and help those injured due to the negligence of others.

Tyler J. Uber is a Partner of Uber and Uber Law Office, PLLC. Tyler represents individuals and business with real estate transactions from commercial to residential in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Erie Counties. In addition, Tyler handles individuals who have been seriously injured in car accidents, work accidents, and falls.

Retired Senior Partner at EvansFox LLP , Rochester NY

Cum Laude graduate from University at Buffalo School of Law

Served as the Chair for the Judiciary Committee of the Monroe County Bar Assn.

Continue to serve as a Federal Court Certified Mediator for the Western District of NY.

founder of Roc Mediations, Rochester NY.

Groomed to be an insurance coverage attorney reading William Safire's "On Language" column in the New York Times growing up in northern New Jersey and Rockland County, New York.

Practice includes insurance coverage analysis and litigation, first-party property, fraud and arson defense work for numerous property and casualty insurers on a state-wide and regional basis.

Has successfully litigated and tried numerous insurance fraud and coverage cases for insurers through trial and appeal in New York and writes and speaks regularly for insurers and adjusters on social media/connected device data investigations and various issues relating to insurance coverage, fraud, “bad faith” and the...

Marissa Hill, Esq. is the Principal Attorney at Hill Law, PLLC. She focuses her practice in the area of Matrimonial and Family law within Erie and Niagara counties. Her practice areas include:

- Divorce and Separation
- Pre & Post Nuptial Agreements
- Maintenance/Spousal Support (Alimony)
- Post Divorce Matters (Enforcement)
- Establishment of Paternity
- Child Custody
- Parenting Time/Access/Visitation
- Child Support
- Adoptions
- Domestic Violence/Orders of Protection

Matrimonial and Family Law matters often require clients to discuss their innermost private and delicate issues that have a lifelong impact on their lives and the lives of their families. Marissa prides herself on having the ability to make clients...

Mr. Marc S. Brown has been practicing law for more than 20 years, focusing primarily on construction law, commercial litigation, and personal injury matters. He frequently represents owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and bonding companies, and has extensive experience handling construction contracts, lien law, trust fund, construction defects, and surety claims. Mr. Brown has also defended architects and engineers in professional liability disputes relating to the negligent design of buildings and structures. Mr. Brown’s extensive commercial experience includes not only construction matters, but all manner of contract disputes, including those involving real property and agriculture. Mr. Brown has represented landowners, growers,...

Michael Berchou has litigated complex intellectual property matters for 20 years. He has served as lead counsel in multiple patent, trade secret, trademark and copyright cases in district courts across the country, as well as Inter Partes Review (IPR) and Ex Parte Reexamination proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and numerous opposition and cancellation proceedings at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. A registered patent attorney and electrical engineer, Michael has represented clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in diverse technology areas including medical devices, vibration sensors/accelerometers, computer storage and network connectivity, live streaming, ballistic fabrics, and artificial...

Terry M. Sugrue is an accomplished attorney concentrating his practice in Labor and Employment Law as well as Recovering Debts for Nursing Homes and Healthcare Facilities. Mr. Sugrue has prosecuted hundreds of grievances at arbitration involving complex contractual and disciplinary issues, including termination. He is experienced before various administrative agencies including the Public Employment Relations Board, Workers Compensation Board, Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, and Division of Human Rights. He has counseled clients on various labor and employment matters, including matters arising under the Civil Service Law, Taylor Law, New York Human Rights...