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Dave Capriotti serves as the managing partner of Harris Beach Murtha's Syracuse office. His practice primarily involves commercial litigation and complex financial restructuring litigation. He is also adept in litigating contract and construction cases. Dave has extensive courtroom experience, having conducted many jury trials, bench trials, and hearings across New York state and federal courts, including the United States Bankruptcy Court.

At Bousquet Holstein PLLC in Syracuse, New York, David A. Holstein advises individuals, families, business owners, and closely held companies on matters involving estate planning, wealth preservation, business succession, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law . For more than 30 years, he has helped clients develop practical legal and tax strategies designed to preserve assets, support long-term business goals, and address the needs of future generations. David works closely with clients to prepare...

Michael is one of Upstate New York's most accomplished trial lawyers. He brings more than 20 years of experience to the pursuit of medical malpractice, wrongful death, and complex personal injury actions throughout New York, with a focus on claims for birth injuries, misdiagnosis, neonatal/pediatric negligence, heart attack, stroke, brain damage, nerve injuries, and liability under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Michael is past president of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (2024-2025...

Edward S. Leone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Edward S. practices law in Fayetteville, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Edward S. Leone 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 Edward S. Leone is held by other lawyers.

Paul V. Mullin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Municipal. Paul V. practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Paul V. Mullin since 2026. 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 V. Mullin is held by other lawyers.

Zachary Mattison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Zachary practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Zachary Mattison since 2026. 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 Zachary Mattison is held by other lawyers.

Stephen Davoli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Stephen practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen Davoli since 2026. 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 Stephen Davoli 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...

Upon graduating from law school, where he received the Most Outstanding Advocate Award, Steve became a member of the U.S. Navy's Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG Corps). He served as a prosecutor and later became the lead prosecutor at Mayport Naval Station in Mayport, Florida, which involved his supervising other attorneys and their support staff in addition to trying cases. As a prosecutor, he handled some of the Navy's most high profile cases and tried over seventy cases to verdict. He ...

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...