Richard E. Scrimale

John Powers has represented the interests of catastrophically injured individuals for over 50 years. For more than 35 consecutive years, he has been selected by a nationwide vote as one of "The Best Lawyers in America" for his representation of plaintiffs in three separate areas of practice: “medical malpractice law”; “product liability litigation”; and “personal injury litigation.” In 2013, John was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in...

Eric G. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Eric G. practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Eric G. Johnson since 2011. 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 Eric G...

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...

At Bousquet Holstein PLLC in Syracuse, New York, David A. Holstein advises individuals, families, business owners, and closely held companies on matters involving estate planning, wealth preservation, business succession, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law . For more than 30 years, he has helped clients develop practical legal and tax strategies designed to preserve assets, support long-term business goals, and address the needs of future generations. David works closely with clients to prepare...

Michael is one of Upstate New York's most accomplished trial lawyers. He brings more than 20 years of experience to the pursuit of medical malpractice, wrongful death, and complex personal injury actions throughout New York, with a focus on claims for birth injuries, misdiagnosis, neonatal/pediatric negligence, heart attack, stroke, brain damage, nerve injuries, and liability under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Michael is past president of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (2024-2025...

James D. Lantier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. James D. practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized James D. Lantier since 2005. 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 James D. Lantier is held by other lawyers.

Jean S. Everett is an attorney with Bousquet Holstein PLLC in Syracuse, New York. Her practice includes Public Finance Law , with a focus on tax-exempt financing transactions, federal tax analysis, and advising governmental and nonprofit entities on financing matters. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Public Finance Law (2025-2026), Jean has more than 30 years of experience representing borrowers, developers, lenders, issuers, and nonprofit organizations in a broad range of f...

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...

John Trop is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. John practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized John Trop 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 John Trop is held by other lawyers.

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 ...