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Matthew McNamara is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Matthew practices law in Albany, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew McNamara 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 Matthew McNamara is held by other lawyers.

Joshua L. Oppenheimer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Gaming Law and Government Relations Practice. Joshua L. practices law in Albany, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua L. Oppenheimer 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 Joshua L. Oppenheimer is held by other lawyers.

Daniel Hurteau is a litigator who has tried hundreds of cases in administrative proceedings, mediations, arbitrations and state and federal court. He focuses on complex business and tort-related actions for pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and health care providers, long-term care facilities and physicians. Daniel also represents owners and developers in a wide variety of commercial and construction-related matters. What do you focus on? My practice is focused primarily on health care and ...

Benjamin M. Wilkinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Benjamin M. practices law in Albany, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin M. Wilkinson 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 Benjamin M. Wilkinson is held by other lawyers.

Myles Fischer, a dedicated member of the Trusts and Estates practice group at Harris Beach Murtha, brings a depth of knowledge in estate planning, administration, and tax matters across New York and Florida. His services include estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning, asset protection, vacation home planning, and complex strategies such as grantor-retained interest trusts and split-interest charitable trusts. Myles collaborates with high net-worth families, ensuring effec...

Bill advises businesses and organizations on energy related matters, strategic planning initiatives regarding economic development, state and federal regulatory affairs, and policy decisions. He also advises clients on local, state and federal governmental affairs. Bill is noted for his experience in regulatory policies and legislation related to electricity, gas, water, cable television, and telecommunications services. He served as Chairman of the New York State Public Service Commission (N...

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...

Kurt Bratten is a partner in our Health Law Department. His practice includes a wide range of civil litigation, transactional work, compliance and other advisory services. Kurt’s primary focus is on counseling health care providers regarding various compliance and transactional matters such as state and federal data security and privacy requirements, managed care and other contractual matters, and state and federal regulatory requirements applicable to various provider groups. He freque...

Sam NeJame is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Relations Practice. Sam practices law in Albany, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Sam NeJame since 2023. 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 Sam NeJame is held by other lawyers.

Jeremy Speich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Jeremy practices law in Albany, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jeremy Speich 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 Jeremy Speich is held by other lawyers.