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Amber Wright is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Amber practices law in Albany, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Amber Wright since 2023. 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 Amber Wright is held by other lawyers.

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.

Matthew D. Gumaer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Matthew D. practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew D. Gumaer 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 Matthew D. ...

Susan R. Katzoff is an attorney at Bousquet Holstein PLLC in Syracuse, New York, where her practice focuses on Public Finance Law, municipal law, economic development matters, and governance and compliance issues. She has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Public Finance Law from 2023 through 2027. Susan currently serves as Corporation Counsel to the City of Syracuse, providing legal counsel on a broad range of municipal matters, including contracts, property disposition,...

Mr. Muldoon is a member of the firm and the Intellectual Property Practice Group. He also serves on the Science and Technology, Medical and Life Sciences, and Food and Beverage Industry Teams. His practice focuses on the enforcement and defense of intellectual property infringement and related claims in federal and state courts and in arbitration. Mr. Muldoon has been actively involved in a large number of patent infringement lawsuits, encompassing diverse technologies such as compression-sty...

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.

Jenna Klucsik is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Jenna practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jenna Klucsik since 2026. 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 Jenna Klucsik 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 fi...

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...

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 ...