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“Clients appreciate my thorough approach to finding the most effective solutions to their intellectual property issues. My passion for new technology and my analytical skills aid me in developing a creative strategy that helps my clients protect their most valuable assets.”
  • U.S. Supreme Court to Decide on Enablement Standard for Biotech Antibody Patents in Amgen v. Sanofi
  • Laura Smalley On Patent Eligibility and the Life Sciences Industry
  • Unitary Patent System Launching in Europe – Patent Holders May Need to Take Action
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Clients’ development of their technology and protecting and enforcing clients’ intellectual property rights are the focus of Laura’s practice. Laura has litigated numerous patent infringement suits involving medical devices, electronic components and imaging technology. She prosecutes patents in the chemical and biotechnology fields and has a technical background in chemistry, including organic and analytical chemistry. Prior to joining Harris Beach, Laura supported the in-house Patent Prosecution Department at Motorola.

Representative Matters

Patent Litigation

  • Greatbatch Ltd. v. AVX Corp. et al. (U.S. District Court, D. Del. 2019): Represented patent owner in patent infringement action over key components for pacemakers and implantable defibrillators. Jury verdicts found infringement of three U.S. Patents, and awarded lost profits and price erosion. Judgment on the jury verdict exceeded $27 million in damages. The judgment was affirmed by the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
  • MAX International Converters, Inc. v. Iconex, LLC (U.S. Dist. Court, D. Del.): Counsel in patent infringement action relating to repositionable linerless labels.
  • Arbitration proceeding (AAA 2014): Trial counsel in confidential arbitration over breach of settlement agreement and patent infringement.
  • NuClimate v. Airtex (U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit 2012): Successfully defended judgment of non-infringement on appeal.
  • Izzo Golf, Inc. v. King Par Golf, Inc. (U.S. District Court, WDNY 2010): Plaintiff’s counsel in a patent infringement action resulting in a jury verdict of over $3 million and finding of willful infringement.
  • Eastman Kodak v. Apple, Inc. (U.S. District Court, WDNY; 2010): Co-counsel for Kodak in claims for infringement by Apple products of Kodak digital still camera and software architecture patents.
  • Redcom Laboratories, Inc. v. Cisco Systems, Inc. (U. S. District Court, WDNY; 2006): Counsel in patent infringement case involving telephone switching equipment; multimillion dollar settlement obtained after Markman ruling.
  • Honeywell vs. Eastman Kodak (U.S. District Court; 2005): Defense of Kodak in patent infringement dispute involving liquid crystal displays for digital still cameras.
  • Amesbury Products v. Caldwell Manufacturing: Defense counsel in a patent infringement suit involving patents for window hardware balances.
  • Neutrik AG v. Switchcraft (U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit): Appeal of a grant of summary judgment on non-infringement.

Additional Trial Experience

  • Trafalgar Power v. Stetson-Harza (U.S. District Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit): Part of team of Harris Beach attorneys who obtained and defended on appeal a plaintiff’s jury verdict of $11.1 million in an engineering malpractice action.
  • Jackson v. Guardsmark (Supreme Court Monroe County, 2011): Lead trial counsel where no-cause verdict was obtained in alleged toxic exposure case after two and a half week trial.
  • In the Matter of JPMorgan Chase (Monroe Co. Surrogate’s Court 2013): Two week trial representing JPMorgan in contested trust accounting matter regarding claim of negligent retention of securities. Judgment unanimously reversed on appeal in client’s favor.
  • In the Matter of JPMorgan Chase (Westchester Co. Surrogate’s Court 2009): Two and a half week trial representing JPMorgan in contested trust accounting matter regarding claim of negligent retention of securities.
  • In the Matter of JPMorgan Chase (Monroe County Surrogate’s Court; 2008): Obtained $300,000 award of fees for trust fiduciary resulting from successful defense of surcharge proceeding.

Patent Prosecution

  • Prepared and prosecuted patents for cancer immunotherapies, medical devices and catalysts, among other technologies.
  • Participated in post-issuance proceedings, including PTAB and ex parte reexamination proceedings.

Trademark Prosecution and Enforcement

  • Conduct trademark searches and product clearances.
  • File and prosecute trademark applications, both domestic and international.
  • Coordinate foreign associates’ prosecution of trademarks filed directly or under the Madrid protocol.
  • Advertising, marketing and copyright clearance and counseling.
  • IP due diligence/M&A support.
  • Trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
  • Trademark and trade dress litigation in state and federal court.

Professional and Civic

  • AIPLA (American Intellectual Property Law Association), member of the Biotechnology Committee and contributor to the Biotech Buzz. Previously served on the committee revising AIPLA’s Model Patent Jury Instructions and on the patentability subcommittee of the Patent Law Committee
  • RIPLA (Rochester Intellectual Property Law Association), former President and now officer of RIPLA, an organization composed mainly of attorneys actively engaged in the practice of patent, trademark, or copyright law in the Rochester area.
  • Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County, Inc., former President and Board Member
  • Monroe County Bar Association, Board of Trustees

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers, Commercial Litigation, since 2013
  • Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property Litigation, 2016 – 2019
  • The Daily Record, Up & Coming Attorneys
  • Volunteer Legal Services Project, McKnight Award

Legal Practices

Appellate
Business and Commercial Litigation
Intellectual Property

Industry Teams

Photonics

Admissions

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U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit

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U.S. District Court, New York - Northern District

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U.S. District Court, New York - Western District

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

U.S. Supreme Court

Cornell Law School

JD 
1997

University of Florida

BA 
1994

Location

Rochester, NY Office
Insights
March 21, 2023

Unitary Patent System Launching in Europe – Patent Holders May Need to Take Action

European patent owners may want to take action to opt certain patents out of the new Unitary Patent System.
November 22, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court to Decide on Enablement Standard for Biotech Antibody Patents in Amgen v. Sanofi

U.S. Supreme Court to Decide on Enablement Standard for Biotech Antibody Patents in Amgen v. Sanofi
June 28, 2022

Federal Circuit Imposes Heightened Standard for Written Description Support of Negative Claim Limitations

In Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. v. Accord Healthcare, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“Federal Circuit”) held pat
February 10, 2022

Intellectual Property Law: Year in Review 2021

Analyzing the major Federal Circuit decisions that have affected patent law over the past year can spark a change in your procedures or deci
December 15, 2021

Examples in Specification Did Not Provide Written Description Support for Bounded or Closed Ranges

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s determination that a patent specification did not provide
December 15, 2021

Patent Trial and Appeal Board Determination of “Reasonable Expectation of Success” Must Be Supported by Substantial Evidence

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a decision of the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”), finding a patent on a method o
December 7, 2021

Examples in Specification Did Not Provide Written Description Support for Bounded or Closed Ranges

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s determination that a patent specification did not provide
July 13, 2021

Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments on CAR T-Cell Therapy Patent Dispute

T-Cell Therapies offer enormous promise in the development of new approaches to treating cancer. A federal appeals court recently heard argu
June 29, 2021

Federal Circuit Denial of En Banc Rehearing in Amgen v. Sanofi Prompts New Considerations in Genus Claims

Based on the denial of rehearing and the Amgen v. Sanofi decision itself, inventors should: Claim as many separate species as possible. Att
February 25, 2021

Important 2020 Patent Law Decisions from the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

November 17, 2020

Claiming a New Manufacturing Method Cannot Impart Novelty to Composition or Method of Treatment Claims

In Biogen MA, Inc. v. EMD Serono, Inc., the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has reconfirmed, and to an extent clarified, that an ex
September 28, 2020

Federal Circuit Construes the Terms “Antibody” and “Antibody Fragment”

The Federal Circuit issued a decision in Baxalta Inc. v. Genentech, Inc., ___ F.3d __, 2020 WL 5048435 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 27, 2020) construing
September 14, 2020

IBSA v. Teva: Indefinite Scope of Key Term in Patent Description Rendered a Thyroid Medication Patent Invalid Under Section 112

In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed Delaware District Court’s finding of invalidity based on failure to define the scope of t
August 13, 2020

Federal Circuit Issues Two Decisions Clarifying Patent-Eligible Subject Matter

One of the murkier areas of patent law is subject matter eligibility—when are patent claims directed to laws of nature, natural phenomenon o
July 23, 2020

Specification References to Publicly Available Databases or Deposits Can Satisfy the Written Description Requirement for a Biological Drug

In Immunex Corp. v. Sandoz, Inc. No. 20-1037 (July 1, 2020), the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals addressed whether references to publicly a
July 17, 2020

New Podcast: Verdict in Cancer Immunotherapy IP Case

One of the most interesting and promising areas of medical research today involves the use of T-Cell therapies, which offer hope and promise
May 21, 2020

Prevent Your Licensee From Instituting Inter Partes Review with a Forum Selection Clause

Courts have a general policy prohibiting licensees from challenging patent validity (even though the licensee may have voluntarily agreed to
April 30, 2020

USPTO Extends Certain Patent-Related Deadlines due to COVID-19 Crisis

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has further extended the time to file certain patent-related documents or pay fees d
April 16, 2020

Federal Circuit Ruling in Patent Case Expands ‘Obviousness’ Doctrine

The Federal Circuit held that a prima facie case of obviousness can be established by prior art ranges for solutions of structurally and fun
February 5, 2020

Patent Infringement: Successful Litigation Stays the Course

What happens when your competitors infringe your patent for golf equipment – then declare bankruptcy to avoid paying up? In this episode, Ha
June 7, 2019

Harris Beach Obtains Summary Judgment in Business Defamation Case

Harris Beach attorneys Pamela Goldsmith and Laura Smalley successfully obtained judgment as a matter of law in New York Supreme Court, Queen
May 6, 2019

Recent District Court Decisions Provide Guidance on Written Description Requirement for Antibodies

One of the most difficult aspects of patenting antibodies and other biologics is obtaining sufficiently broad patent protection. In order to
News
January 18, 2023

Laura Smalley On Patent Eligibility and the Life Sciences Industry

Harris Beach attorney Laura W. Smalley recently moderated a panel at IPWatchdog.com’s Life Sciences Masters Series
October 18, 2022

In the News: Partner Laura Smalley Analyzes ‘American Axle’ Patent Case

Partner Laura Smalley Analyzes ‘American Axle’ Patent Case
October 17, 2022

In the News: Laura Smalley With the Latest on Life Sciences Patents

Intellectual Property Law Partner Laura W. Smalley discussed the American Axle decision in IPWatchdog news.
March 4, 2022

Partner Laura Smalley Discusses IP Trends

Partner Laura Smalley of our intellectual property law team recently chatted with Caurie Putnam of the Rochester Business Journal about tren
November 9, 2020

Laura Smalley Highlights Use of Forum Selection Clauses In The Licensing Journal

Laura Smalley, an attorney on the Harris Beach Intellectual Property team, contributed an article to The Licensing Journal focused on preven
August 7, 2020

Federal Appeals Court Upholds $27 Million Judgment after Jury Verdicts on Patents for Greatbatch, Medical Components Manufacturer

A $27 million judgment after three jury verdicts in favor of Greatbatch Ltd., a Buffalo-based medical device manufacturer and subsidiary of
November 12, 2019

79 Attorneys from Harris Beach Named to 2019 Super Lawyers List

A total of 79 Harris Beach PLLC attorneys have been named to the 2019 edition of Super Lawyers, a peer-based rating service that recognizes
September 27, 2019

Harris Beach Client Awarded $12 Million in Cases Arising from Patent Infringement

Harris Beach PLLC won a $12 million final judgment for its client, Izzo Golf Inc., in a long-running patent infringement dispute that led to
August 15, 2018

63 Harris Beach Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers® List

A total of 63 attorneys from Harris Beach PLLC have made the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest guide of its kind in th
Events
December 14, 2022

Brian Ginsberg and Laura Smalley to Present Celesq CLE Webinar

September 27, 2022

Laura Smalley Presenting at IPWatchdog Life Sciences Masters™ 2022

Partner Laura Smalley is presenting at the 2022 IPWatchdog Life Sciences Masters™ event on October 25.
May 17, 2022

Laura Smalley Presenting at AIPLA Advanced Chemical/Pharma Patent Practice Institute

Laura Smalley will present at the AIPLA Chemical/Pharma Patent Practice Institute on, “Obviousness-Type Double Patenting and Chemical/Pharm
November 30, 2020

Laura Smalley and Neal Slifkin Complimentary Patent Law CLE Webinar Recording

Damages are a critical part of a patent infringement case. This webinar addresses the current state of the law on patent damages, including
June 18, 2020

Laura Smalley and Marina Plotkin to Present Complimentary Patent Law CLE Webinar Recording

Laura and Marina presented the complimentary patent law CLE webinar, “Update: Written Description and Enablement Requirements under 35 U.S.C
November 8, 2019

Harris Beach Sponsoring 2019 RIPLA Inventor of the Year Event

The Rochester Intellectual Property Law Association will hold their annual “Distinguished Inventor of the Year” award event on December 12. 
January 16, 2019

Chris Palermo Moderating and Laura Smalley Presenting at Westchester Biotech Project Webinar

Patent guidelines and recommendations vary by discipline, from molecules to devices to computer codes. Digital innovation is a necessity for
October 24, 2018

Laura Smalley Presenting and Chris Palermo Moderating Westchester Biotech Project Roundtable on Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Issues for Bioinformatics and Health Information Management Entrepreneurs. Patent guidelines and recommendations vary
September 4, 2018

Laura Smalley Presenting at American Intellectual Property Law Association

Laura Smalley will be presenting on “Resolving Patent Infringement Issues for Biosimilars Interchangeable Biologics” on the panel entitled “
External Publications
June 1, 2017

Publication: The Supreme Court Interprets the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act in Favor of Biosimilar Applicants (American Intellectual Property Law Association Biotech Buzz)

Speaker: USPTO’s Subject Matter Eligibility: The Dos and Dont’s in 2017 and Beyond (The Knowledge Group, March 20, 2017)

December 8, 2021

Publication: Examples in Specification Did Not Provide Written Description Support for Bounded or Closed Ranges

Publications: Published numerous articles and written Harris Beach Legal Alerts on a wide range of patent and trademark topics in a number of technical fields

All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 March 21, 2023
Unitary Patent System Launching in Europe – Patent Holders May Need to Take Action
European patent owners may want to take action to opt certain patents out of the new Unitary Patent System. ...read more
All Publications, All Insights, Legal Alert |
 November 22, 2022
U.S. Supreme Court to Decide on Enablement Standard for Biotech Antibody Patents in Amgen v. Sanofi
U.S. Supreme Court to Decide on Enablement Standard for Biotech Antibody Patents in Amgen v. Sanofi...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 June 28, 2022
Federal Circuit Imposes Heightened Standard for Written Description Support of Negative Claim Limitations
In Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. v. Accord Healthcare, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“Federal Circuit”) held pat...read more
All Insights |
 February 10, 2022
Intellectual Property Law: Year in Review 2021
Analyzing the major Federal Circuit decisions that have affected patent law over the past year can spark a change in your procedures or deci...read more
All Publications, Legal Alert |
 December 15, 2021
Examples in Specification Did Not Provide Written Description Support for Bounded or Closed Ranges
The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's determination that a patent specification did not provide ...read more
All Publications, Legal Alert |
 December 15, 2021
Patent Trial and Appeal Board Determination of “Reasonable Expectation of Success” Must Be Supported by Substantial Evidence
The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a decision of the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”), finding a patent on a method o...read more
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Rochester, NY Office
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■ Areas of Expertise

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Appellate Legal Practice
Business and Commercial Litigation Legal Practice
Intellectual Property Legal Practice

Industry Teams

Photonics Industry Team

■ Profile

Clients’ development of their technology and protecting and enforcing clients’ intellectual property rights are the focus of Laura’s practice. Laura has litigated numerous patent infringement suits involving medical devices, electronic components and imaging technology. She prosecutes patents in the chemical and biotechnology fields and has a technical background in chemistry, including organic and analytical chemistry. Prior to joining Harris Beach, Laura supported the in-house Patent Prosecution Department at Motorola.

■ Representative Matters

Patent Litigation

  • Greatbatch Ltd. v. AVX Corp. et al. (U.S. District Court, D. Del. 2019): Represented patent owner in patent infringement action over key components for pacemakers and implantable defibrillators. Jury verdicts found infringement of three U.S. Patents, and awarded lost profits and price erosion. Judgment on the jury verdict exceeded $27 million in damages. The judgment was affirmed by the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
  • MAX International Converters, Inc. v. Iconex, LLC (U.S. Dist. Court, D. Del.): Counsel in patent infringement action relating to repositionable linerless labels.
  • Arbitration proceeding (AAA 2014): Trial counsel in confidential arbitration over breach of settlement agreement and patent infringement.
  • NuClimate v. Airtex (U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit 2012): Successfully defended judgment of non-infringement on appeal.
  • Izzo Golf, Inc. v. King Par Golf, Inc. (U.S. District Court, WDNY 2010): Plaintiff’s counsel in a patent infringement action resulting in a jury verdict of over $3 million and finding of willful infringement.
  • Eastman Kodak v. Apple, Inc. (U.S. District Court, WDNY; 2010): Co-counsel for Kodak in claims for infringement by Apple products of Kodak digital still camera and software architecture patents.
  • Redcom Laboratories, Inc. v. Cisco Systems, Inc. (U. S. District Court, WDNY; 2006): Counsel in patent infringement case involving telephone switching equipment; multimillion dollar settlement obtained after Markman ruling.
  • Honeywell vs. Eastman Kodak (U.S. District Court; 2005): Defense of Kodak in patent infringement dispute involving liquid crystal displays for digital still cameras.
  • Amesbury Products v. Caldwell Manufacturing: Defense counsel in a patent infringement suit involving patents for window hardware balances.
  • Neutrik AG v. Switchcraft (U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit): Appeal of a grant of summary judgment on non-infringement.

Additional Trial Experience

  • Trafalgar Power v. Stetson-Harza (U.S. District Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit): Part of team of Harris Beach attorneys who obtained and defended on appeal a plaintiff’s jury verdict of $11.1 million in an engineering malpractice action.
  • Jackson v. Guardsmark (Supreme Court Monroe County, 2011): Lead trial counsel where no-cause verdict was obtained in alleged toxic exposure case after two and a half week trial.
  • In the Matter of JPMorgan Chase (Monroe Co. Surrogate’s Court 2013): Two week trial representing JPMorgan in contested trust accounting matter regarding claim of negligent retention of securities. Judgment unanimously reversed on appeal in client’s favor.
  • In the Matter of JPMorgan Chase (Westchester Co. Surrogate’s Court 2009): Two and a half week trial representing JPMorgan in contested trust accounting matter regarding claim of negligent retention of securities.
  • In the Matter of JPMorgan Chase (Monroe County Surrogate’s Court; 2008): Obtained $300,000 award of fees for trust fiduciary resulting from successful defense of surcharge proceeding.

Patent Prosecution

  • Prepared and prosecuted patents for cancer immunotherapies, medical devices and catalysts, among other technologies.
  • Participated in post-issuance proceedings, including PTAB and ex parte reexamination proceedings.

Trademark Prosecution and Enforcement

  • Conduct trademark searches and product clearances.
  • File and prosecute trademark applications, both domestic and international.
  • Coordinate foreign associates’ prosecution of trademarks filed directly or under the Madrid protocol.
  • Advertising, marketing and copyright clearance and counseling.
  • IP due diligence/M&A support.
  • Trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
  • Trademark and trade dress litigation in state and federal court.

■ Professional and Civic

  • AIPLA (American Intellectual Property Law Association), member of the Biotechnology Committee and contributor to the Biotech Buzz. Previously served on the committee revising AIPLA’s Model Patent Jury Instructions and on the patentability subcommittee of the Patent Law Committee
  • RIPLA (Rochester Intellectual Property Law Association), former President and now officer of RIPLA, an organization composed mainly of attorneys actively engaged in the practice of patent, trademark, or copyright law in the Rochester area.
  • Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County, Inc., former President and Board Member
  • Monroe County Bar Association, Board of Trustees

■ Admissions

  • Best Lawyers, Commercial Litigation, since 2013
  • Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property Litigation, 2016 – 2019
  • The Daily Record, Up & Coming Attorneys
  • Volunteer Legal Services Project, McKnight Award

■ Education

Cornell Law School
 ,JD
 ,1997
University of Florida
 ,BA
 ,1994

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
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Blockchain and Digital Assets 
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

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Appellate
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Diversity Compliance
E-Discovery (e-infoSM)
Employee Benefits
Employment Litigation
Environmental Law
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
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
Tax Law
White Collar Crime
Wills, Trusts and Estates

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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:

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Albany, NY 12207
518-427-9700

Buffalo
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Buffalo, NY 14210
716-200-5050

Ithaca
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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
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Pittsford, NY 14534
585-419-8800

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

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

White Plains
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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
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Newark, NJ 07102
973-848-1244

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