Peter C. Lutz

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 ...

Rick’s practice is focused on representing companies and individuals involved in complex litigation matters. Rick is experienced in a variety of high-stakes litigation areas, including complex commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, securities claims and derivative litigation, fiduciary obligations, and corporate governance disputes. Rick has handled all phases of complex litigation from investigation through trial and appeal, as well as in arbitration and mediation. Ri...

Mr. Fiumara serves as senior counsel at Harris Beach Murtha. He is part of the Business and Commercial Litigation, as well as the Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation Practice Groups. His practice encompasses mass torts, asbestos litigation, employment law, discrimination, and environmental law.

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...

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.

Kyle D. Gooch is a seasoned attorney at Harris Beach Murtha, located in Pittsford, New York. His practice is concentrated in complex commercial litigation, appellate practice, and litigation involving environmental matters. Kyle handles diverse cases, including consumer class actions, trademark infringement, false advertising disputes, and more. He has extensive experience representing clients in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer products, food and beverage, and finan...

John Wells is a litigator and trial attorney at Lacy Katzen LLP in Rochester, New York, where he represents clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters. His practice includes Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. John regularly handles matters involving medical malpractice, personal injury, automobile accidents , nursing home negligence , and commercial, busin...

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 ...

Eric Tanck is a partner in Nixon Peabody’s M&A and Corporate Transactions group, focusing his practice on business and corporate law matters, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, and the formation, financing, and growth of business enterprises. My focus Today I focus my practice on three main areas, assisting clients with a variety of complex transactions. Mergers & Acquisitions I work with public and private companies in a variety of industries...

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...