Daniel R. Rose

Brendan focuses on intellectual property matters and commercial litigation, and he has significant experience efficiently and promptly reviewing corporate contracts. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade dress infringement actions. He also prosecutes trademark and copyright applications in the United States and globally, and is frequently before the TTAB in cancellation and opposition proceedings. Brendan is also an experienced commercial liti...

Eric G. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Eric G. practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Eric G. Johnson since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Eric G...

James D. Lantier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. James D. practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized James D. Lantier since 2005. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James D. Lantier is held by other lawyers.

Dartmouth College AB 1982 cum laude with distinction in Gov't Boston University JD 1986 I began my career in the litigation dept at Palmer and Dodge in Boston, Massachusetts until I returned home to Syracuse in 1989 to work trying cases at Smith Sovik. I became a partner in 1992 and Managing Partner in 2005. I have tried over 100 cases to verdict in many different practice areas including medical and professional malpractice, legal malpractice, labor law/personal injury, product liability, co...

John L. Valentino is an attorney at Bousquet Holstein PLLC in Syracuse, New York. His practice focuses on Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment, representing businesses, executives, and employees in workplace disputes, labor matters, and business litigation. John has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. He represents clients in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative ag...

John Powers has represented the interests of catastrophically injured individuals for over 50 years. For more than 35 consecutive years, he has been selected by a nationwide vote as one of "The Best Lawyers in America" for his representation of plaintiffs in three separate areas of practice: “medical malpractice law”; “product liability litigation”; and “personal injury litigation.” In 2013, John was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in...

Edward J. Smith III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Edward J. practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Edward J. Smith III since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Edward J. Smith III is held by other lawyers.

Julian Modesti is Co-Leader of the Business Litigation practice group at Harris Beach Murtha, based in Syracuse, New York. With over 30 years of experience, Julian has a substantial background in both state and federal court matters related to commercial litigation. These include handling disputes among shareholders, partners, and members, addressing business separations, lease and land-use issues, contract disputes, and safeguarding trade secrets as well as dealing with unfair competition an...

Daniel R. Santola Albany, New York Partner, since 1987 phone (518) 465-5995 (800) 540-8742 fax (518) 426-4012 email Email Me Daniel R. Santola is a senior partner and co-founder of Powers & Santola, LLP. His practice is limited to the representation of catastrophically injured individuals, the field of law in which he has over 25 years experience. After graduating from Albany Law School, he became an assistant professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In 1987, he and longtime friend ...

Phil Bousquet advises clients throughout New York on matters involving the Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) , economic development incentives, and Corporate Law . Based in Syracuse, New York, Phil works with developers, municipalities, financial institutions, brokers, consultants, and business owners on projects and transactions across the state. For many years, Phil has helped clients understand how New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program affects redevelopment projects and related tax in...