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Our attorneys in the Government Compliance and Investigations group routinely conduct internal investigations and defend clients under review by the U.S. Department of Justice, New York State Attorney General’s Office, District Attorney’s Offices and other federal and state regulatory bodies. We advise clients in the areas of corporate compliance, government ethics, lobbying compliance and white collar crime. We also have been selected by the federal government to serve as the independent monitor over an international company requiring compliance oversight.

Our team has been effective in conducting high-level internal investigations and fending off government scrutiny.  Many of our attorneys previously held leadership positions in federal and state prosecutors’ offices and regulatory agencies with enforcement authority. Specifically, our team’s experience has included roles such as a former presidentially appointed U.S. Attorney and  a former New York State Deputy Attorney General. We understand how investigations are conducted, and more importantly, how to defend individuals and companies targeted or implicated in a government inquiry, a formal investigation and related civil or criminal proceedings.  

With proactive risk assessment and preventative counseling we advise clients in the creation and improvement of policies and procedures. Our approach helps clients ensure best practices are established, which can ultimately save organizations expensive defense actions.

Major industries include:

  • Cannabis
  • Consumer Goods
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Institutions
  • Food and Beverage
  • Health Care
  • Medical and Life Sciences
  • Municipalities
  • Racing and Gaming
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Veterinary Medicine

Compliance and Litigation For Financial Institutions

Compliance Audits and Integrity Monitorships

We conduct audits to help ensure regulatory compliance. Our firm was selected to serve as the federally appointed monitor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs over a large international company regarding violations investigated and prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice. We help ensure compliance standards and protocols are implemented and followed in full satisfaction of any plea bargain or settlement agreement with authorities.

Compliance Program Maintenance and Training

Our attorneys can help organizations stay up-to-date on changing regulations and inform staff on new practices and protocols to be implemented, helping to earn them good standing with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the New York State Attorney General, and other federal and state regulatory authorities.

Controversial and Crisis Communication Management

We steer clients through controversial and crisis situations such as regulatory violations and investigations, personnel issues, financial-related issues as well as criminal charges. We also help assess risk in order to develop, implement and maintain response plans.

Corporate Compliance

Data Forensics and e-infoSM

Our Certified Computer Examiner professionals help clients recover potentially crucial evidence such as hidden or deleted files. We utilize a process of forensic examination with industry-leading technology that aids in the preservation and admissibility of the evidence in court. The Harris Beach e-infoSM team, comprised of litigators and certified IT professionals, guides clients through the demanding requirements of e-discovery and helps them understand risks and costs in order to make more informed decisions regarding case strategy.

First Response Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Team

Immigration Compliance

We defend clients in cases involving sanctions implemented by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. We represent multi-national companies seeking to transfer employees to the U.S. and assist clients in navigating the visa process, including the H-1B visa aiding foreign nationals for specialized employment.

Internal Investigations

Our team consists of highly credentialed attorneys, including a former United States Attorney for the Western District of New York, a former New York State First Deputy Attorney General, a former Executive Director of the New York State Ethics Commission, former federal and New York state prosecutors and counsel recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in White Collar Criminal Defense. We regularly conduct high profile national and international internal investigations for an array of clients.

International Trade Compliance

We represent domestic and foreign-based financial institutions and commercial clients on regulatory and international trade compliance and proceedings involving civil enforcement. Our attorneys assist in compliance with anti-money laundering laws, the Bank Secrecy Act and Patriot Act, and issues involving imports and exports.

Lobbying Compliance

We advise companies in complying with federal, New York state and New York City lobbying laws. We provide counsel on the amendments and interpretations of the various lobbying laws and offer filing services to help ensure easy and accurate reporting.

Long-Term Care Governmental Compliance and Investigations

New York State Attorney General Investigations

Not-For-Profit

OSHA Compliance and Defense

We counsel employers from several industries on compliance with workplace safety and health regulations, defend in cases of alleged violations and engage our First Response Emergency, Crisis and Disaster team to respond to the scene of incidents to preserve evidence and manage crisis communications.

Title IX Compliance

Wage and Hour

White Collar Crime Defense

Our attorneys handle all stages of the defense in criminal prosecutions in both administrative and civil proceedings, from the investigative and pretrial phases through trial and appeal. We have a thorough knowledge of the New York state and federal criminal process and help clients facing potential prison terms and hefty financial penalties not only understand the process but mount a strong defense.

Corporate Investigations

  • Lead counsel to a Fortune 10 company in multiple multi-year investigations, both domestically and internationally.
  • Defended numerous corporate executives facing criminal charges involving corporate and personal tax matters, embezzlement, corporate and financial mismanagement, and breach of fiduciary duty. These representations have resulted in full acquittal, dismissal, or negotiated dispositions in which the client avoided incarceration and significant fines. Many of these high visibility matters received coverage in major news outlets such as The New York Times as well as regional and legal media outlets.
  • Defended corporation against an investigation by the Office of the New York State Attorney General. The litigation concluded with no fine, no penalty, and no admission of wrongdoing by the client. This high profile matter received extensive coverage in over 25 media outlets, including The New York Times, USA Today and Corporate Counsel as well as numerous regional publications.
  • Defended Department of Health enforcement action in a major medical facility as a result of an alleged drug diversion.
  • Served as lead independent counsel to an international client in connection with a corporate financial investigation that involved multi-state investigations.

Integrity Monitorships

  • Served as the federally-appointed Monitor on a multi-year matter brought by the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs over an international company with procurement compliance and regulatory issues.
  • Served as lead counsel to a Fortune 50 company in a multi-year corporate independent monitor investigation which resulted in no charges being filed.

High Profile Matters Covered in National Media

  • Defended a major internet-based media platform in a dispute against a national entertainment corporation.   The entertainment corporation sought to force the media platform to reveal privacy information purportedly related to a leak of copyrighted material. The entertainment corporation ultimately filed a notice of discontinuance withdrawing its subpoena request.  This high profile case was covered in leading legal and entertainment media including the NewYorkLawJournal.com.
  • Defended United/Continental Airlines in a seven week trial involving an airplane crash.  The state and federal litigation arising out of this catastrophic airplane crash involved over 45 plaintiffs.
  • Defended  Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg in a fraudulent breach of contract action in federal court which culminated in the court’s granting of a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.

New York State Attorney General 

  • Represented a company that had retail locations across Upstate New York that was investigated and sued by the Attorney General for misleading advertising claims. We litigated this matter in New York County Supreme Court and successfully resolved the matter without any fine, penalty or  admission of wrongdoing by the client. This high profile matter received extensive coverage in over 25 media outlets, including The New York Times, USA Today and Corporate Counsel as well as numerous regional publications.
  • Represented a senior executive charged with embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from a well-known and highly respected government institution. This matter received widespread media attention. Resolved the matter without a jail sentence.
  • Represented a student in a Title IX investigation and successfully overturned the school’s administrative finding of expulsion by filing an Article 78 Proceeding in State Supreme Court.
  • Successfully represented a company that was under investigation by the Inspector General’s Office and District Attorney’s Office for their handling of  MWBE requirements during a construction project. The investigation concluded with no criminal charges or civil suit being brought against our client.
  • Defended energy companies under investigation by the NYS Office of the Attorney General‘s consumer fraud bureau involving allegations of violations of GBL §§349, 349-d and 350 concerning deceptive sales practices, which were resolved through negotiation and the execution of an Assurance of Discontinuance.
  • Engaged as counsel in high profile matters such as both of Governor Cuomo‘s Moreland Commission investigations. The first Commission scrutinized the failures of electrical utilities after Hurricane Sandy. The second Commission was tasked with probing corruption in New York politics, including conflicts of interests, such as outside employment of legislators. In both matters, a thorough understanding of the inner workings of NYS government was essential to the representation.
  • Counsel to a major financial services company in an investigation by the New York State Attorney General’s office which resulted in a favorable resolution.
  • Negotiated nationally publicized settlement in 2013 with Federal Trade Commission and New York Attorney General to address antitrust concerns raised as a result of the consolidation of the only two hospitals in Utica, New York.

White Collar Crime

  • Represented corporate executives, public officials and individual clients in civil, criminal and administrative investigations and prosecutions conducted by a variety of governmental agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the New York State Department of Labor (DOL), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Office of the New York State Attorney General (AG), the  Office of the New York State Attorney General (AG), and the United States Attorney’s Office. Favorable results have included full acquittal, dismissal or negotiated dispositions in which the client avoided incarceration and significant fines.

Defense of Financial Institutions

  • Successfully resolved aiding and abetting and fraudulent transfer claims following highly publicized three-week part bench/part jury trial brought against a large financial institution by receiver appointed in SEC enforcement action arising from $68 million Ponzi scheme targeting Haitian-American community.
  • Obtained dismissal and summary judgment of aiding and abetting, negligence, and unjust enrichment claims in excess of $44 million against a large financial institution brought by Bankruptcy Trustee and class of European investors arising from massive Ponzi scheme perpetuated by “German Bernie Madoff.”
  • Obtained dismissal with prejudice of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and conspiracy claims brought against a large financial institution by putative class of investors in an alleged Ponzi scheme seeking treble damages in excess of $200 million.

Lobbying Compliance and Corporate Ethics

  • Defended a utility company before the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) alleging multiple violations of the gift ban under New York’s lobbying law; reviewed and revised the company’s policies and procedures regarding entertainment of public officials and trained  company employees on the new polices.
  • Prepared written advisory opinions regarding ethical issues facing corporate boards, firms and government public officials considering entering the private sector. Issues range from conflicts of interest, disclosure and recusal mechanisms and post-employment restrictions.
  • Prepare lobbying filing reports for clients to federal, state and local authorities and conduct training to company employees and executives which include real-world examples so that compliance with the regulations are fully understood.

OSHA, including Electrical, Health Care, Manufacturing, Mining Matters

  • Represented a full-service electrical contractor serving New York state and surrounding regions in a variety of OSHA matters, including an investigation into a New York fatality.  OSHA citations alleging violations of general industry standards were resolved by stipulation of withdrawal.  Numerous similar violations after a worker was seriously injured were brought to a hearing before the OSHRC, resulting in dismissal of 12 of 14 serious citations.
  • Represented a New York based electrical contractor in administrative litigation before the OSHRC for violations of general industry standards and a criminal prosecution in federal court for allegedly making false statements to a federal investigator in an investigation into the death of one its workers.  The OSHA violations were resolved by stipulated settlement and the felony criminal action by plea negotiations resulted in a misdemeanor disposition.
  • Represented a New York regional health system in a variety of litigated matters resulting from numerous OSHA citations which were resolved by stipulated settlement or an informal settlement agreement.  Additionally, a number of whistleblower investigations were resolved by a finding of no reasonable cause or by settlement agreement.

Practice Leader(s)

Terrance Flynn

Terrance P. Flynn

Member

People

Matthew-Babcock

Matthew D. Babcock

Senior Counsel
Eric Bach

Eric J. Bach

Member
Brian Bender

Brian A. Bender

Member
William Flynn

William M. Flynn

Member
Kelly Foss

Kelly S. Foss

Member
William Garry

William J. Garry

Member
Victoria Graffeo

Victoria A. Graffeo

Counsel
Heidi Schult Gregory

Heidi Schult Gregory

Member
Elliot Hallak

Elliot A. Hallak

Member
Kelsey Hanson

Kelsey L. Hanson

Associate
Ross Hofherr

Ross B. Hofherr

Member
Jared Kasschau

Jared A. Kasschau

Member
Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly

Member
Doreen Klein

Doreen Klein

Senior Counsel
Daniel R. LeCours

Daniel R. LeCours

Member
Constantine Lizas

Constantine P. Lizas

Member
Steve Nonkes

Steven P. Nonkes

Member
Michelle Piasecki

Michelle K. Piasecki

Member
Robert Ryan

Robert J. Ryan

Member
Dale Worrall

Dale A. Worrall

Member
Pietra Zaffram

Pietra G. Zaffram

Member
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Government Compliance and Investigations

Legal Practice

■ Profile

Our attorneys in the Government Compliance and Investigations group routinely conduct internal investigations and defend clients under review by the U.S. Department of Justice, New York State Attorney General’s Office, District Attorney’s Offices and other federal and state regulatory bodies. We advise clients in the areas of corporate compliance, government ethics, lobbying compliance and white collar crime. We also have been selected by the federal government to serve as the independent monitor over an international company requiring compliance oversight.

Our team has been effective in conducting high-level internal investigations and fending off government scrutiny.  Many of our attorneys previously held leadership positions in federal and state prosecutors’ offices and regulatory agencies with enforcement authority. Specifically, our team’s experience has included roles such as a former presidentially appointed U.S. Attorney and  a former New York State Deputy Attorney General. We understand how investigations are conducted, and more importantly, how to defend individuals and companies targeted or implicated in a government inquiry, a formal investigation and related civil or criminal proceedings.  

With proactive risk assessment and preventative counseling we advise clients in the creation and improvement of policies and procedures. Our approach helps clients ensure best practices are established, which can ultimately save organizations expensive defense actions.

Major industries include:

  • Cannabis
  • Consumer Goods
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Institutions
  • Food and Beverage
  • Health Care
  • Medical and Life Sciences
  • Municipalities
  • Racing and Gaming
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Veterinary Medicine

■ Services

Compliance and Litigation For Financial Institutions

Compliance Audits and Integrity Monitorships

We conduct audits to help ensure regulatory compliance. Our firm was selected to serve as the federally appointed monitor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs over a large international company regarding violations investigated and prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice. We help ensure compliance standards and protocols are implemented and followed in full satisfaction of any plea bargain or settlement agreement with authorities.

Compliance Program Maintenance and Training

Our attorneys can help organizations stay up-to-date on changing regulations and inform staff on new practices and protocols to be implemented, helping to earn them good standing with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the New York State Attorney General, and other federal and state regulatory authorities.

Controversial and Crisis Communication Management

We steer clients through controversial and crisis situations such as regulatory violations and investigations, personnel issues, financial-related issues as well as criminal charges. We also help assess risk in order to develop, implement and maintain response plans.

Corporate Compliance

Data Forensics and e-infoSM

Our Certified Computer Examiner professionals help clients recover potentially crucial evidence such as hidden or deleted files. We utilize a process of forensic examination with industry-leading technology that aids in the preservation and admissibility of the evidence in court. The Harris Beach e-infoSM team, comprised of litigators and certified IT professionals, guides clients through the demanding requirements of e-discovery and helps them understand risks and costs in order to make more informed decisions regarding case strategy.

First Response Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Team

Immigration Compliance

We defend clients in cases involving sanctions implemented by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. We represent multi-national companies seeking to transfer employees to the U.S. and assist clients in navigating the visa process, including the H-1B visa aiding foreign nationals for specialized employment.

Internal Investigations

Our team consists of highly credentialed attorneys, including a former United States Attorney for the Western District of New York, a former New York State First Deputy Attorney General, a former Executive Director of the New York State Ethics Commission, former federal and New York state prosecutors and counsel recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in White Collar Criminal Defense. We regularly conduct high profile national and international internal investigations for an array of clients.

International Trade Compliance

We represent domestic and foreign-based financial institutions and commercial clients on regulatory and international trade compliance and proceedings involving civil enforcement. Our attorneys assist in compliance with anti-money laundering laws, the Bank Secrecy Act and Patriot Act, and issues involving imports and exports.

Lobbying Compliance

We advise companies in complying with federal, New York state and New York City lobbying laws. We provide counsel on the amendments and interpretations of the various lobbying laws and offer filing services to help ensure easy and accurate reporting.

Long-Term Care Governmental Compliance and Investigations

New York State Attorney General Investigations

Not-For-Profit

OSHA Compliance and Defense

We counsel employers from several industries on compliance with workplace safety and health regulations, defend in cases of alleged violations and engage our First Response Emergency, Crisis and Disaster team to respond to the scene of incidents to preserve evidence and manage crisis communications.

Title IX Compliance

Wage and Hour

White Collar Crime Defense

Our attorneys handle all stages of the defense in criminal prosecutions in both administrative and civil proceedings, from the investigative and pretrial phases through trial and appeal. We have a thorough knowledge of the New York state and federal criminal process and help clients facing potential prison terms and hefty financial penalties not only understand the process but mount a strong defense.

■ Experience

Corporate Investigations

  • Lead counsel to a Fortune 10 company in multiple multi-year investigations, both domestically and internationally.
  • Defended numerous corporate executives facing criminal charges involving corporate and personal tax matters, embezzlement, corporate and financial mismanagement, and breach of fiduciary duty. These representations have resulted in full acquittal, dismissal, or negotiated dispositions in which the client avoided incarceration and significant fines. Many of these high visibility matters received coverage in major news outlets such as The New York Times as well as regional and legal media outlets.
  • Defended corporation against an investigation by the Office of the New York State Attorney General. The litigation concluded with no fine, no penalty, and no admission of wrongdoing by the client. This high profile matter received extensive coverage in over 25 media outlets, including The New York Times, USA Today and Corporate Counsel as well as numerous regional publications.
  • Defended Department of Health enforcement action in a major medical facility as a result of an alleged drug diversion.
  • Served as lead independent counsel to an international client in connection with a corporate financial investigation that involved multi-state investigations.

Integrity Monitorships

  • Served as the federally-appointed Monitor on a multi-year matter brought by the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs over an international company with procurement compliance and regulatory issues.
  • Served as lead counsel to a Fortune 50 company in a multi-year corporate independent monitor investigation which resulted in no charges being filed.

High Profile Matters Covered in National Media

  • Defended a major internet-based media platform in a dispute against a national entertainment corporation.   The entertainment corporation sought to force the media platform to reveal privacy information purportedly related to a leak of copyrighted material. The entertainment corporation ultimately filed a notice of discontinuance withdrawing its subpoena request.  This high profile case was covered in leading legal and entertainment media including the NewYorkLawJournal.com.
  • Defended United/Continental Airlines in a seven week trial involving an airplane crash.  The state and federal litigation arising out of this catastrophic airplane crash involved over 45 plaintiffs.
  • Defended  Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg in a fraudulent breach of contract action in federal court which culminated in the court’s granting of a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.

New York State Attorney General 

  • Represented a company that had retail locations across Upstate New York that was investigated and sued by the Attorney General for misleading advertising claims. We litigated this matter in New York County Supreme Court and successfully resolved the matter without any fine, penalty or  admission of wrongdoing by the client. This high profile matter received extensive coverage in over 25 media outlets, including The New York Times, USA Today and Corporate Counsel as well as numerous regional publications.
  • Represented a senior executive charged with embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from a well-known and highly respected government institution. This matter received widespread media attention. Resolved the matter without a jail sentence.
  • Represented a student in a Title IX investigation and successfully overturned the school’s administrative finding of expulsion by filing an Article 78 Proceeding in State Supreme Court.
  • Successfully represented a company that was under investigation by the Inspector General’s Office and District Attorney’s Office for their handling of  MWBE requirements during a construction project. The investigation concluded with no criminal charges or civil suit being brought against our client.
  • Defended energy companies under investigation by the NYS Office of the Attorney General‘s consumer fraud bureau involving allegations of violations of GBL §§349, 349-d and 350 concerning deceptive sales practices, which were resolved through negotiation and the execution of an Assurance of Discontinuance.
  • Engaged as counsel in high profile matters such as both of Governor Cuomo‘s Moreland Commission investigations. The first Commission scrutinized the failures of electrical utilities after Hurricane Sandy. The second Commission was tasked with probing corruption in New York politics, including conflicts of interests, such as outside employment of legislators. In both matters, a thorough understanding of the inner workings of NYS government was essential to the representation.
  • Counsel to a major financial services company in an investigation by the New York State Attorney General’s office which resulted in a favorable resolution.
  • Negotiated nationally publicized settlement in 2013 with Federal Trade Commission and New York Attorney General to address antitrust concerns raised as a result of the consolidation of the only two hospitals in Utica, New York.

White Collar Crime

  • Represented corporate executives, public officials and individual clients in civil, criminal and administrative investigations and prosecutions conducted by a variety of governmental agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the New York State Department of Labor (DOL), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Office of the New York State Attorney General (AG), the  Office of the New York State Attorney General (AG), and the United States Attorney’s Office. Favorable results have included full acquittal, dismissal or negotiated dispositions in which the client avoided incarceration and significant fines.

Defense of Financial Institutions

  • Successfully resolved aiding and abetting and fraudulent transfer claims following highly publicized three-week part bench/part jury trial brought against a large financial institution by receiver appointed in SEC enforcement action arising from $68 million Ponzi scheme targeting Haitian-American community.
  • Obtained dismissal and summary judgment of aiding and abetting, negligence, and unjust enrichment claims in excess of $44 million against a large financial institution brought by Bankruptcy Trustee and class of European investors arising from massive Ponzi scheme perpetuated by “German Bernie Madoff.”
  • Obtained dismissal with prejudice of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and conspiracy claims brought against a large financial institution by putative class of investors in an alleged Ponzi scheme seeking treble damages in excess of $200 million.

Lobbying Compliance and Corporate Ethics

  • Defended a utility company before the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) alleging multiple violations of the gift ban under New York’s lobbying law; reviewed and revised the company’s policies and procedures regarding entertainment of public officials and trained  company employees on the new polices.
  • Prepared written advisory opinions regarding ethical issues facing corporate boards, firms and government public officials considering entering the private sector. Issues range from conflicts of interest, disclosure and recusal mechanisms and post-employment restrictions.
  • Prepare lobbying filing reports for clients to federal, state and local authorities and conduct training to company employees and executives which include real-world examples so that compliance with the regulations are fully understood.

OSHA, including Electrical, Health Care, Manufacturing, Mining Matters

  • Represented a full-service electrical contractor serving New York state and surrounding regions in a variety of OSHA matters, including an investigation into a New York fatality.  OSHA citations alleging violations of general industry standards were resolved by stipulation of withdrawal.  Numerous similar violations after a worker was seriously injured were brought to a hearing before the OSHRC, resulting in dismissal of 12 of 14 serious citations.
  • Represented a New York based electrical contractor in administrative litigation before the OSHRC for violations of general industry standards and a criminal prosecution in federal court for allegedly making false statements to a federal investigator in an investigation into the death of one its workers.  The OSHA violations were resolved by stipulated settlement and the felony criminal action by plea negotiations resulted in a misdemeanor disposition.
  • Represented a New York regional health system in a variety of litigated matters resulting from numerous OSHA citations which were resolved by stipulated settlement or an informal settlement agreement.  Additionally, a number of whistleblower investigations were resolved by a finding of no reasonable cause or by settlement agreement.

■ People

Team Leaders

Terrance P. Flynn

Member
(716) 200-5120
tflynn@harrisbeach.com

Team

Matthew D. Babcock

Senior Counsel
(518) 701-2780
mbabcock@harrisbeach.com

Eric J. Bach

Member
(585) 419-8615
ebach@harrisbeach.com

Brian A. Bender

Member
(212) 313-5405
bbender@harrisbeach.com

Terrance P. Flynn

Member
(716) 200-5120
tflynn@harrisbeach.com

William M. Flynn

Member
(518) 701-2711
wflynn@harrisbeach.com

Kelly S. Foss

Member
(585) 419-8717
kfoss@harrisbeach.com

William J. Garry

Member
(516) 880-8490
wgarry@harrisbeach.com

Victoria A. Graffeo

Counsel
(518) 701-2744
appellate@harrisbeach.com

Heidi Schult Gregory

Member
(585) 419-8720
hgregory@harrisbeach.com

Elliot A. Hallak

Member
(518) 701-2748
ehallak@harrisbeach.com

Kelsey L. Hanson

Associate
(518) 701-2745
khanson@harrisbeach.com

Ross B. Hofherr

Member
(212) 313-5482
RHofherr@HarrisBeach.com

Jared A. Kasschau

Member
(516) 880-8106
jkasschau@harrisbeach.com

Gene Kelly

Member
(518) 701-2740
GKelly@HarrisBeach.com

Doreen Klein

Senior Counsel
(914) 298-3013
dklein@harrisbeach.com

Daniel R. LeCours

Member
(518) 701-2749
dlecours@harrisbeach.com

Constantine P. Lizas

Member
(202) 975-9780
CLizas@HarrisBeach.com

Steven P. Nonkes

Member
(585) 419-8847
snonkes@harrisbeach.com

Michelle K. Piasecki

Member
(518) 701-2741
mpiasecki@harrisbeach.com

Robert J. Ryan

Member
(518) 701-2715
Rryan@harrisbeach.com

Dale A. Worrall

Member
(585) 419-8620
dworrall@harrisbeach.com

Pietra G. Zaffram

Member
(716) 200-5112
pzaffram@HarrisBeach.com

Harris Beach and its subsidiaries provide a full range of legal and professional services for clients across New York state, as well as nationally and internationally. Harris Beach is among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal and is among the BTI Elite law firms based on in-depth interviews of more than 600 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately-held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Principal industries we represent include education, energy, financial, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, medical and life sciences, real estate developers, and state and local governments and authorities.

Industry Teams
Automotive and Vehicle Dealerships
Cannabis
Construction and Surety
Educational Institutions Higher Ed
Educational Institutions K-12
EMS and Fire Protection Providers
Energy
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing
Medical and Life Sciences
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Racing and Gaming
Real Estate Developers
Science and Technology
Telecommunications and Media
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
USA Collegiate Sports
Veterinary Medicine

Practices
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate
Business and Commercial Litigation
Collection Law
Commercial Real Estate
Corporate
Cybersecurity Protection and Response
Diversity Compliance
E-Discovery (e-infoSM)
Employee Benefits
Employment Litigation
Environmental Law
Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Government Compliance and Investigations
Health Law
Immigration Law
Insurance Coverage
Intellectual Property Law
International Trade Law
Internet Law
Labor and Employment Law
Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation
New Markets Tax Credit
Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
Product Liability and Comprehensive General Liability
Public Finance and Economic Development
Real Property Valuation Litigation
Residential Real Estate
Sports Law
Tax Law
White Collar Crime
Wills, Trusts and Estates

Consulting Services
HB Solutions LLC
Collegiate Sports Compliance
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Economic Development and Public Affairs
Educational Institution Assistance
EMRG® (E-Discovery Management Resources Group)
Energy
Health and Human Services
Human Resources
Information Technology
Marketing and Communication Services
Municipal and Local Agency Assistance

HB Cornerstone LLC
Owner Representation
Design Services
Facilities Consulting
Move Management

Caetra.io
CyMetric (Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Software)

Offices throughout New York:

Albany
677 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
518-427-9700

Buffalo
726 Exchange Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
716-200-5050

Ithaca
119 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-6444

Long Island
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553
516-880-8484

New York City
100 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-687-0100

Rochester
99 Garnsey Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
585-419-8800

Saratoga Springs
513 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0551

Syracuse
333 West Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-423-7100

White Plains
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
914-683-1200

Offices also in:

New Haven, CT
195 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-784-3159

Newark, NJ
One Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102
973-848-1244

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