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Amber Wright is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Amber, who practices law in Albany, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amber is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

John Trop is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. John, who practices law in Syracuse, New York, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 ...

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...

Mr. Bottar brings more than 20 years of experience to the pursuit of medical malpractice, wrongful death, and complex personal injury actions throughout New York and the northeastern United States, with a focus on claims for birth injuries, neonatal/pediatric negligence, heart attack, stroke, brain damage, nerve injuries, cancer misdiagnosis, and liability under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Mr. Bottar is a graduate of Colgate University and is a summa cum laude (top 2%) graduate of Syracuse U...

David A. Holstein is an attorney with Bousquet Holstein PLLC in Syracuse, New York, practicing in the areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Trusts and Estates, estate planning, wealth preservation, and business succession planning. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2018 for his work in Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Trusts and Estates. For more than 30 years, David has advised individuals, families, business owners, and closely held companies on matters involving estate planning...

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.

Samantha C. Riggi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Samantha C., who practices law in Fayetteville, New York, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samantha C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Zachary Mattison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Zachary, who practices law in Syracuse, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zachary is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.