Donald M. Thompson, Esq.

Sharon P. Stiller is a Partner at Abrams Fensterman, LLP and is based in our Rochester office. Ms. Stiller advises businesses and executives about employment law, represents businesses in federal and state labor department audits, and litigates employment matters, including state and federal wage and hour, discrimination, contract, confidentiality, non-compete, and similar claims. She also helps businesses audit their employment practices, and drafts employment contracts, manuals, policies, a...

"You have to be an attentive listener, and appreciate that every situation presents its own unique challenges as well as opportunities. To that end, it is important for me to design and implement solutions that best fit the client’s needs and business.” Dave focuses on corporate and commercial law, including mergers and acquisitions, business planning, licensing and distribution, private financing transactions, software contracts and general corporate matters. He represents indivi...

Chris handles a broad range of administrative proceedings, medical malpractice cases, and commercial disputes on behalf of hospitals and other health care providers. He appears before the NYS Department of Health on behalf of clients, and has extensive trial and appellate experience before both federal and state courts. He also regularly counsels hospitals and other health care clients on risk management and regulatory compliance matters.

Lori Bowman focuses her practice on commercial real estate transactions, primarily engaging in matters relating to commercial real estate development and financing. She regularly represents commercial lenders, investment banks, life insurers, hedge funds and other institutional investors and developers in construction, bridge and permanent financing for commercial, manufacturing, industrial, retail, office, warehouse and mixed use projects. Her practice also involves real estate acquisitions ...

Robin L. Folts is an attorney with Lacy Katzen LLP whose practice focuses on Elder Law and Trusts and Estates . Based in Rochester, New York, Robin L. assists individuals and families with planning for long-term care, asset protection, estate planning , and related matters. Robin L. has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021 in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. This recognition is the result of a peer-review process that reflects the professional regard of other atto...

Harry Trueheart, the firm’s Chairman Emeritus, focuses his practice on helping clients resolve business disputes, particularly international disputes, through litigation, arbitration and mediation. What do you focus on? Dispute Resolution I litigate a wide range of business disputes from investment, to M&A to competition, accounting and technology issues in courts and in arbitrations. I have particular experience in international arbitration, representing both businesses and governm...

Katie Baynes, a partner in Nixon Peabody’s Public Finance group, focuses her practice on project finance, infrastructure finance and public finance. She represents government authorities, issuers and underwriters in connection with project financings including stadiums and arenas as well as industrial development revenue bonds; college and university bonds; hospital, health care, and senior living bonds; and other exempt facility bonds. What do you focus on? Project Finance I have been ...

Matthew Carrigg is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Real Estate group. Matthew focuses his practice on various commercial and private real estate transactions. He represents borrowers and lenders, commercial real estate developers and private companies. What do you focus on? I focus my practice on all aspects of commercial real estate matters. I have assisted lenders, borrowers and business clients in connection with commercial real estate transactions. I have experience drafting buy-sel...

Tim Hedges joined The Barnes Firm Injury Attorneys because he wanted to work with a team focused on helping people who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. Based in Rochester, New York, his practice centers on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, where he works to advocate for individuals and families facing the physical, financial, and emotional effects of serious accidents. I approach every case with preparation, persistence, and a strong commitment to the people I ...

James Locke is a business lawyer with experience in a wide range of business law matters. He has been the lead attorney on large public company mergers and on numerous asset and stock acquisitions and dispositions of public and private companies. Mr. Locke is also engaged in counseling boards of directors of public companies, in representing clients with respect to continued compliance with federal securities laws, and in certain venture capital and other financings, including those in the te...