News Archive

Catherine B. Eberl, Christofer C. Fattey, Brent J. Nowicki, Valerie E. Stevens, and Melissa N. Subjeck, all of the Buffalo office, are admitted to the New York State Bar.

TORONTO, ONT. — Richard B. Raymer, a partner in Hodgson Russ LLP's Corporate & Securities and International/Cross-Border Practice Groups, has been named managing partner of the firm’s Toronto office.

New York, N.Y. — Lawrence R. Bailey, Jr., a partner in Hodgson Russ’s Torts, Insurance & Products Liability Practice Group, recently accepted St. John’s University’s Heritage Circle Pin Award on behalf of his mother, the late Cora T. Walker.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Timothy P. Noonan, a partner in Hodgson Russ LLP’s State & Local Tax and Tax Dispute Resolution Practice Groups, has been invited to write a monthly column for State Tax Notes, a leading publication in the state tax field.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Pamela Davis Heilman, a partner in Hodgson Russ's Corporate & Securities and Nonprofit Law Practice Groups, has been elected to the board of governors of the Shaw Festival, one of the largest repertory companies in North America.

Hodgson Russ LLP is pleased to announce that Jacquelyn Trussell has joined the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group.

Hodgson Russ has been certified by the New York State Authority Budget Office as one of only a few approved providers of required training for New York’s Public Authorities Accountability Act.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Hodgson Russ LLP is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been elected to the firm’s partnership: Timothy P. Noonan, David G. Reed, Jeffrey C. Stravino, and Brian K. Duffey.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Hodgson Russ LLP is pleased to announce that Pierre Cournot has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate & Securities Practice Group in the firm’s New York office.

Michael B. Risman, a partner in Hodgson Russ’s Business Litigation and Municipal Law Practice Groups, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Mark S. Klein, a partner in Hodgson Russ LLP’s State & Local Tax and Tax Dispute Resolution Practice Groups, is the contributing editor of the <em>2007 Guidebook to New York Taxes</em>.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jason E. Markel has been named to the board of directors of the Family Justice Center (FJC). The FJC brings professionals and services together under one roof to help victims of family violence.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Hodgson Russ partner Paul J. Vallone has been accepted to Leadership Buffalo’s Class Experience. Attorney Bethany Gilbert has been accepted to the Rising Leaders program.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Kenneth P. Friedman, a partner in Hodgson Russ LLP’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group, has been elected president of the board of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society (BECHS).

We are pleased to announce an expansion of our more than 30-year presence in South Florida with the opening of our Palm Beach office, located on the sixth floor of 450 Royal Palm Way.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Leslie R. Kellogg, a partner in Hodgson Russ LLP's General/International Tax Practice Group and International/Cross-Border Practice Group, was honored as one of Business First's 2007 40 Under Forty.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Catherine Grantier Cooley, an attorney in Hodgson Russ LLP’s Business Litigation Practice Group, was recently appointed to the New York Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Committee on the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules.

ALBANY, N.Y. — Hodgson Russ LLP is pleased to announce that Christopher M. Martell has joined the firm’s Albany office as a member of the Real Estate & Finance Practice Group.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — St. Francis High School is a Franciscan, college-preparatory school that serves young men of diverse faiths and backgrounds from throughout Western New York.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Mr. Frank was recently appointed an at-large member of the New York City Bar’s Council on International Affairs.

BUFFALO - The organization provides support to the NYS Association of School Boards and educational opportunities for attorneys who represent school boards and school districts across the state.

ALBANY - Located on Madison Avenue, the museum explores the geology, biology, anthropology, and history of New York State.

BUFFALO - Robert J. Lane Jr., Catherine Grantier Cooley, and Terrence M. Gilbride gave presentations on arbitration and commercial leasing at the seminars.

BUFFALO - Additionally, Mr. Meyer was recently a speaker at the Schenectady County Bar Association’s 25th annual Real Estate Practice Seminar.

BUFFALO - Mr. Graber, a 1978 graduate of UB Law School, was honored for his leadership by example as a private practitioner.

BUFFALO - Mr. Risman brings deep experience and understanding of municipal clients’ requirements to Hodgson Russ’s 15-attorney municipal law team.

Hodgson Russ purchased the building, designed by Louis Sullivan, in 2002, thus ensuring that it will continue as one of America’s most important architectural landmarks.

BUFFALO - The awards recognize legal professionals in the Eighth Judicial District whose leadership, both in the legal profession and in the community, has made a positive impact.

BUFFALO - The ELS provides educational and networking opportunities for leadership donors under 45, including board leadership training and other workshops.

BUFFALO - The Committee on Real Estate Workouts and Bankruptcy focuses on bankruptcy and alternatives to bankruptcy with respect to real property.

BUFFALO - In the Rising Leaders program, the area’s up-and-coming leaders, age 22-35, learn about the issues that affect their community to help them grow into strong and responsible leaders.

NEW YORK - Mr. Frank counsels European, Latin American, and American manufacturing, mining, cement, and other corporations on a wide range of corporate matters.

NEW YORK - The New York Bar Foundation is dedicated to aiding charitable and educational projects to meet the law-related needs of the public and the legal profession.

BUFFALO - The annual award recognizes an individual’s devotion to civic progress and impact on enhancing awareness of our regional heritage.

BUFFALO - Ms. Yalamanchili was recognized for her outstanding achievements as well as her commitment to the community.

BUFFALO - The organization provides networking and educational opportunities for Harvard graduates in the Western New York area.

BUFFALO - The Business Council of New York State is a statewide organization that advocates public policies to improve the business climate.

Mr. Marrapese has practiced employee benefits law since 1986, and his extensive experience covers all aspects of this field.

Mr. Schober, who has been with Hodgson Russ for more than 25 years, has a long tenure of diverse management responsibilities in the Firm. He has participated in many vital aspects of the Firm’s strategic growth and success.

Ms. Heilman is one of the lead lawyers in Hodgson Russ’s cross-border Canada/U.S. practice and regularly counsels Canadian organizations and businesses considering expansion into the United States.

Mr. Conklin was honored in recognition of his service to the University at Buffalo Law School and the Western New York community at the 16th annual Buffalo Law Review dinner.

Hodgson Russ LLP is pleased to announce that 10 attorneys from the Buffalo, Albany, and Toronto offices have been elected to the law firm’s partnership.

Mr. Everhart received the Guardianship Volunteer Award from the Erie County Volunteer Lawyers Project at the organization’s 12th annual volunteer recognition reception, November 30.

The group draws on the experience of more than 50 attorneys to provide clients with broad tax analysis, response to IRS and state and local inquiries, audit management, and administrative or judicial resolution.

Paul R. Comeau, Alice A. Joseffer, and Mark S. Klein, joined other tax practitioners and officials from across the country as faculty members for the Ninth Annual New York State and City Tax Institute, presented by the New York State Bar Association.

Mr. Russ, practice group leader of the firm’s Torts, Insurance, and Products Liability Practice Group, was appointed by Gov. George Pataki to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) board of directors.

New members of the Board of Directors of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership were elected at the organization’s annual meeting Tuesday, June 22, 2004.

The Burton Award is presented in association with the Law Library of Congress. It honors 20 winners selected from nominations from the top 500 law firms in the United States and 10 winners from leading U.S. law schools.