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Eric Paley is a member of the firm’s Employee Benefits team and practice group co-leader of the Labor & Employment practice group. He advises clients on how to comply with the laws governing their employee benefits programs. What do you focus on? Three hallmarks distinguish my practice. Representing nonprofit organizations I work primarily (though not exclusively) with a wide range of nonprofit organizations—hospitals/health systems, colleges/universities, iconic arts/cultural...

Christian Hancey is a partner in the firm’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation group. He focuses on designing, reviewing and implementing a wide range of benefit and compensation programs structured to suit businesses and nonprofit organizations. What do you focus on? I counsel employers on all types of traditional benefit plans, including defined benefit pension plans, 401(k) and 403(b) plans, multiemployer plans, medical benefit plans, cafeteria plans, disability plans and o...

Michael A. Discenza is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michael A. practices law in Pittsford, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Discenza since 2027. 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 Michael A. Discenza is held by other lawyers.

After studying pre-medicine in college, Brett L. Manske chose to pursue a legal career focused on advocating for individuals and families facing difficult circumstances. Following law school, he was appointed as an Assistant District Attorney with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted criminal cases in New York City and developed substantial courtroom and trial experience. After his time in Manhattan, Brett returned to his hometown of Rochester, New York, bringin...

Attorney James E. Morris is an experienced litigator and former judge who is known throughout Upstate New York for his ability to resolve complex disputes through mediation. He is a Fellow of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators, an elite nationwide group of mediators and dispute resolution professionals known for their skill, ethical standards, and professional commitment. Morris is a practicing attorney with the longtime Rochester, New York law firm Morris and Morris, and has been ...

Sheldon W. Boyce, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Sheldon W. practices law in Honeoye Falls, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Sheldon W. Boyce, Jr. since 2007. 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 Sheldon W. Boyce, Jr. is held...

Joseph A. Rossi, Jr. focuses his legal practice on plaintiff personal injury litigation, including motor vehicles accidents, medical malpractice (negligence), premises liability (slip/trip and fall), negligence matters, and wrongful death matter. During his entire legal career he has only represented injured individuals. Joseph grew up and initially practiced personal injury litigation on behalf of injured people “downstate” in NYC before moving back to his wife’s hometown o...

Jennifer L. Berrios is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jennifer L. practices law in Victor, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer L. Berrios since 2025. 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 Jennifer L. Berrios is held by other lawyers.

Todd Shinaman is counsel in the Labor & Employment practice group. He has over 25 years of experience in counseling and representing employers of all sizes in all aspects of labor and employment law and litigation. What do you focus on? I have experience in virtually all aspects of labor and employment law, but I have focused recently on several main areas of practice. Wage-hour class action litigation I have led, or participated on, a team of other experienced class action litigators to ...

Based in Pittsford, New York, Jordan Alaimo is an attorney at Harris Beach Murtha, concentrating on Real Estate Law. Jordan provides representation to developers, lenders, and both institutional and non-institutional investors in the processes of acquisition, development, financing, construction, renovation, leasing, management, and disposal of commercial real estate. Jordan is highly involved in assisting regional and national developers with the negotiation of various agreements, such as pu...