Mark Whitford

Located in Pittsford, New York, Sean is a valued member of Harris Beach Murtha, bringing a wealth of experience in banking and finance law as well as real estate law. Sean works with businesses, real estate developers, and property owners, covering all facets of commercial real estate transactions. His extensive involvement in commercial leasing includes representing both landlords and tenants in the negotiation of complex office, retail, and industrial lease agreements. As a former certified...

Darren Miller focuses his practice on real estate construction and development and other transactional matters. He leads the firm’s New York Alcoholic Beverage team and is a member of the firm’s Campus Infrastructure & Community Development team. What do you focus on? Construction I represent owners, developers and lenders in structuring, negotiating and interpreting EPC, design-build, design construction and equipment purchase contracts for projects ranging from apartment com...

Based in Pittsford, New York, Jordan Alaimo is an attorney at Harris Beach Murtha, concentrating on Real Estate Law. Jordan provides representation to developers, lenders, and both institutional and non-institutional investors in the processes of acquisition, development, financing, construction, renovation, leasing, management, and disposal of commercial real estate. Jordan is highly involved in assisting regional and national developers with the negotiation of various agreements, such as pu...

Tracey Scarpello represents companies in a wide variety of commercial and complex business disputes throughout the country. She devotes a significant amount of time defending and counseling clients involved in the aviation, food, pharmaceutical, medical device, manufacturing and health care industries and has successfully represented clients in federal and state courts. What do you focus on? Commercial Litigation & Regulatory Compliance Much of my work involves defending companies in all ...

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...

Tyler Savage is a partner in the M&A and Corporate Transactions group. Tyler is a dual citizen of the United States and Canada—he advises domestic and international clients on a variety of corporate matters with extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, securities and private equity transactions. Tyler's clients include beverage and alcohol manufacturers and distributors, sports franchises, technology and software companies, manufacturing and industrial companies,...

John Weinholtz is a member of the Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation group. He represents companies in federal and state court litigation and counsels companies on regulatory and industry compliance matters. What do you focus on? Today I focus my practice on three main areas, leveraging more than 20 years of experience to help clients manage their most complex litigation and significant regulatory compliance issues. Complex Tort & Commercial Litigation I represent...

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.

Jill Marie Lowell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Jill Marie practices law in Rochester, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jill Marie Lowell 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 Jill Marie Lowell is held by other lawyers.

Roy practices in all areas of labor and employment law across several industries, both in the private and public sectors. He counsels employers in labor relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, labor arbitrations, and represents clients in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board. He also represents employers in employment litigation matters, including disputes over employment contracts, non-compete agreements, wage and hour claims, and employment discrimi...