Mallory Smith

Harry Trueheart, the firm’s Chairman Emeritus, focuses his practice on helping clients resolve business disputes, particularly international disputes, through litigation, arbitration and mediation. What do you focus on? Dispute Resolution I litigate a wide range of business disputes from investment, to M&A to competition, accounting and technology issues in courts and in arbitrations. I have particular experience in international arbitration, representing both businesses and governm...

Emily Crowley is dedicated to representing hospitals, health care providers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult care homes in Pittsford, New York. Her practice focuses on clinical operations, patient rights, risk management, medical staff privileges, medical ethics, and professional discipline. Emily provides guidance on matters related to EMTALA, HIPAA/HITECH compliance, and privacy issues. She actively works with clients to ensure their policies and procedures comply with ...

Stephen Fantuzzo is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Real Estate group. His practice involves commercial real estate transactions and land use and zoning matters. He represents real estate investors, developers, and lenders. My focus I focus my practice on commercial real estate transactions—including purchases and sales, leasing, and commercial lending—as well as land use and zoning. I have experience with various deal structures, including construction/development, purchase...

Todd Shinaman is counsel in the Labor & Employment practice group. He has over 25 years of experience in counseling and representing employers of all sizes in all aspects of labor and employment law and litigation. What do you focus on? I have experience in virtually all aspects of labor and employment law, but I have focused recently on several main areas of practice. Wage-hour class action litigation I have led, or participated on, a team of other experienced class action litigators to ...

Richard focuses his practice on construction and surety law regarding all facets of construction work on both private and public projects, the resolution of construction disputes and commercial litigation. He handles contract negotiation, contract preparation and dispute resolution among owners, general contractors, subcontractors and construction managers. He also defends surety companies against claims made by owners, subcontractors and suppliers against payment and performance bonds. Richa...

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

Barry Carrigan focuses his practice on project finance, infrastructure finance and public finance. Barry represents developers, issuers and lenders on a range of project finance and public finance projects including renewable energy facilities, transit oriented developments, waste to energy projects, charter schools and multi-family housing transactions.Barry has been selected as one of The Bond Buyer’s 2020 Rising Stars, a program which showcases the brightest young minds in the munici...

Lorna Affronti is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Lorna practices law in Rochester, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Lorna Affronti 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 Lorna Affronti is held by other lawyers.

David D. MacKnight focuses his practice on Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, representing both consumer and business clients. His work includes insolvency matters involving liquidation and reorganization, as well as representation of secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy cases. Based in Rochester, New York, David is a member of Lacy Katzen LLP and regularly advises financial institutions, including providing comprehensive bankruptcy-related ser...

Eric Paley is a member of the firm’s Employee Benefits team and practice group co-leader of the Labor & Employment practice group. He advises clients on how to comply with the laws governing their employee benefits programs. What do you focus on? Three hallmarks distinguish my practice. Representing nonprofit organizations I work primarily (though not exclusively) with a wide range of nonprofit organizations—hospitals/health systems, colleges/universities, iconic arts/cultural...