John A. Anderson

Rick’s practice is focused on representing companies and individuals involved in complex litigation matters. Rick is experienced in a variety of high-stakes litigation areas, including complex commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, securities claims and derivative litigation, fiduciary obligations, and corporate governance disputes. Rick has handled all phases of complex litigation from investigation through trial and appeal, as well as in arbitration and mediation. Ri...

Paul G. Barden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Litigation - Health Care and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Paul G. practices law in Rochester, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Paul G. Barden 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 Paul G. Barden is held by other lawyers.

Kevin Tompsett serves clients in Pittsford, New York at Harris Beach Murtha, focusing on creditor debtor rights and insolvency matters. He represents a diverse range of clients, including banks, credit unions, finance companies, and long-term care facilities, in consumer and commercial litigation involving replevin actions and fraudulent conveyance cases, as well as the enforcement of money judgments. Within his practice areas of bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights, Kevin assists both secur...

Daniel S. Bryson is an attorney with Lacy Katzen LLP , focusing his practice on Real Estate Law . He has been recognized by Best Lawyers beginning in 2024 for his work in this practice area. Based in Rochester, New York, Daniel Bryson has been practicing law for more than 15 years. His recognition by Best Lawyers is the result of a peer-review process that reflects feedback from other attorneys within the same geographic region and areas of practice. A Rochester native, Dan brings a strong un...

Francis (Chris) Affronti is a divorce, family law lawyer and appellate advocate. He handles cases where the marital estate might involve two blue collar employees who own a house and have some retirement accounts. At the same time, he handles high conflict custody cases and divorces with complex financial issues and extensive marital estates. He is a meticulous and strategic thinker. He handles child support, maintenance, and family offense cases in Supreme and Family Court. He prepares QDROs...

Laura Smalley is committed to assisting clients in Pittsford, New York, with their technological development and safeguarding intellectual property rights. Her practice areas include Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Patent Law, and Trademark Law. She has considerable experience in handling complex cases related to patent infringement, particularly in the fields of medical devices, electronic components, and imaging technology. Laura also aids in p...

Terance Walsh is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Public Finance group. He primarily represents industrial development agencies, local development corporations and other municipal bond issuers in tax-exempt bond and leaseback transactions. What do you focus on? Industrial Development Agencies I represent industrial development agencies in numerous leaseback transactions that provide abatements in real property tax and exemptions from mortgage recording and sales tax to incentivize econom...

Scott Sydelnik is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Transactions / UCC Law and Real Estate Law. Scott practices law in Rochester, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Sydelnik 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 Scott Sydelnik is held by other lawyers.

Bob Burgdorf’s practice concentrates on general real estate law, zoning, and legal services to higher education institutions. Representative clients include private developers, public utilities, college and universities, energy companies and commercial landlords and tenants. What do you focus on? Land use and zoning I have concentrated much of my practice in representing companies in contested land use and zoning projects, including securing permitting for more than 1,500 cell tower sit...

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...