Larry P. Malfitano

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...

Jenna Klucsik is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Jenna practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jenna Klucsik 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 Jenna Klucsik is held by other lawyers.

Cecelia R.S. Cannon is an attorney at Bousquet Holstein PLLC in Syracuse, New York, where her practice includes Commercial Litigation, trust and estate litigation, and dispute resolution involving closely held businesses and families. Cecelia has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Commercial Litigation. Her recognition is based on peer review within the legal community and reflects the regard of attorneys practicing in similar areas of law. Cecelia Cannon represents clients in di...

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.

James D. Lantier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. James D. practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized James D. Lantier 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 James D. Lantier is held by other lawyers.

James W. Cunningham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. James W. practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized James W. Cunningham since 2021. 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 James W. Cunningham is held by other lawyers.

Michael J. Hutter is a Professor of Law at Albany Law School of Union University, where he has been a member of the faculty since 1976. He is also Special Counsel to the Albany law firm of Powers & Santola, LLP. Professor Hutter is an honors graduate of Brown University and Boston College Law School. In law school, he was the Editor-In-Chief of Boston College’s law review and was elected to the Order of the Coif. After graduation, Professor Hutter served as law clerk to Judge Matthe...

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...

Daniel R. Santola Albany, New York Partner, since 1987 phone (518) 465-5995 (800) 540-8742 fax (518) 426-4012 email Email Me Daniel R. Santola is a senior partner and co-founder of Powers & Santola, LLP. His practice is limited to the representation of catastrophically injured individuals, the field of law in which he has over 25 years experience. After graduating from Albany Law School, he became an assistant professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In 1987, he and longtime friend ...

John L. Valentino is an attorney at Bousquet Holstein PLLC in Syracuse, New York. His practice focuses on Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment, representing businesses, executives, and employees in workplace disputes, labor matters, and business litigation. John has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. He represents clients in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative ag...