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Amber Wright is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Amber practices law in Albany, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Amber Wright 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 Amber Wright is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

Edward J. Smith III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Edward J. practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Edward J. Smith III since 2020. 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 J. Smith III 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.

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Kristin Norfleet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Kristin practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Kristin Norfleet 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 Kristin Norfleet is held by other lawyers.

Susan R. Katzoff is an attorney at Bousquet Holstein PLLC in Syracuse, New York, where her practice focuses on Public Finance Law , municipal law , economic development matters, and governance and compliance issues. She has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Public Finance Law from 2023 through 2027. Susan currently serves as Corporation Counsel to the City of Syracuse, providing legal counsel on a broad range of municipal matters, including contracts, property dispositio...