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Five Carter Conboy Directors Selected by New York Super Lawyers® Magazine

Carter Conboy has had five attorneys selected by New York Super Lawyers ® magazine as top attorneys in upstate New York for 2010.  Super La …

Carter Conboy Attorneys Blackmore, Maloney, and Resila Recognized by 'Best Lawyers'®

Carter Conboy is proud to announce again this year that attorneys James C. Blackmore , John T. Maloney , and James A. Resila have been named …

Director James A. Resila Successfully Defends Medical Malpractice Action at Trial

  Director James A. Resila recently obtained a defense verdict in medical malpractice action venued in the Essex County Supreme Court.  …

Adam H. Cooper Selected to Leadership Tech Valley's Class of 2011

Carter Conboy announces that Senior Associate, Adam H. Cooper , was selected to be a member of Leadership Tech Valley’s Class of 2011.  …

Carter Conboy Supports Northeast Parent & Child Society

In celebration of its 90th year, Carter Conboy has announced a gift of 90 items per quarter to four Capital Region nonprofits. For the second …

Director Jessica A. Desany Co-Moderator for ALFA International Panel

  Director Jessica A. Desany was the co-moderator of a recent panel for ALFA International, the Global Legal Network , which held its 2010 …

Director Michael J. Catalfimo attends ALFA International Seminar on Legal Strategies

Di rector Michael J. Catalfimo attended ALFA International’s "Teamwork for Tomorrow: Legal Strategies for Success" Seminar, presented by ALFA’s …

Five Carter Conboy Attorneys Admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

  Carter Conboy Associates James E. Lonano , Panagiota K. Javaras , Stephen M. Groudine , Tichina L. Johnson , and Alaina K. Laferriere were …

Carter Conboy Dresses Down to Support Northeast Parent & Child Society

On April 22, 2010, as part of National Child Abuse Awareness Month, Carter Conboy participated in Dress Down for Northeast to raise funds for …

Michael J. Murphy, Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Was a Panelist For The New York State Bar Association Seminar 'Introductory Lessons on Ethics and Civility'

Michael J. Murphy , Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee, served as a panelist on the New York State Bar Association …

Carter Conboy Supports The American Cancer Society's 'Road to Recovery' Program.

In celebration of its 90th year, Carter Conboy has announced a gift of 90 items per quarter to four specific Capital Region nonprofits. For the …

Michael J. Murphy, Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee, co-presented The 9 Deadly Sins of Hiring and Recruiting: How to Avoid These Common—and Costly—Mistakes

Michael J. Murphy, Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee, co-presented The 9 Deadly Sins of Hiring and Recruiting: How …

Carter Conboy's Panagiota K. Javaras Obtains Summary Judgment On Behalf of Retail Store and Property Owner

Attorney Panagiota K. Javaras obtained a summary judgment on behalf of a retail store and property owner. The favorable decision was reached in …

Three Carter Conboy Attorneys Admitted to The United States District Court for The Northern District of New York

Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney & Laird announced that associates Alaina K. Laferriere, Stephen M. Groudine, and Tichina L. Johnson …

William D. Yoquinto Serves as Moderator for ALFA International's Client Seminar

Director William D. Yoquinto served as the moderator of the Client Seminar for ALFA International , The Global Legal Network, for a program that …

Martindale-Hubbell Ratings Increase for Carter Conboy

Martindale-Hubbell® has released the ratings of three attorneys in the firm through its Peer Review Ratings™. The attorneys are Michael J. …

Johnson, Laferriere, and Groudine Admitted to the New York State Bar

Carter Conboy is proud to announce that on January 21, 2010, former law clerks Tichina Johnson , Alaina Laferriere , and Stephen Groudine …

Leah Walker Casey Promoted to Director at Carter Conboy

Leah Walker Casey  has been promoted from Senior Associate to a Director within the firm.  As a Director, Ms. Casey will continue to …

Mackenzie C. Monaco, a featured presenter at the New York State Bar Association’s Construction Site Accidents seminar

Mackenzie C. Monaco was one of the featured presenters at the New York State Bar Association’s Construction Site Accidents seminar held on …

Michael J. Catalfimo Presenter for NBI's National Foreclosure TeleSeminar on December 2, 2009

Director Michael J. Catalfimo was a presenter for a 90-minute NBI (National Business Institute) National Foreclosure TeleSeminar on December 2, …

William D. Yoquinto Serves As Program Chair for Medical Malpractice Seminar

Director William D. Yoquinto served as the Program Chair for the biennial Medical Malpractice Seminar held in Albany, New York, on November 19, …

William J. Decaire, Jessica A. Desany, and James A. Resila Speak to the Upstate New York RIMS Chapter

On November 17, 2009, Directors William J. Decaire , Jessica A. Desany , and James A. Resila spoke to the Upstate New York RIMS Chapter in …

Jessica A. Desany Lectures on Summations in NYSBA CLE Seminar 'The Trial'

On November 18, 2009, Director Jessica A. Desany was one of the featured speakers at the Seminar "The Trial", sponsored by the New York State Bar …

William J. Decaire Participates in New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal Presentation

Director William J. Decaire was one of three speakers for a New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal presentation held on November 3 in Saratoga …

Jessica A. Desany Speaks at Law School for Claims Professionals

Director Jessica A. Desany was one of the featured presenters at the New York State Bar Association's "Law School for Claims Professionals" …

Michael J. Murphy, Panel Leader at 2009 ALFA International Annual Business Meeting

  Michael J. Murphy , Chief Operating Officer of Carter Conboy, was the panel leader on A View from the Inside Out: In-House Counsel Discuss …

Michael J. Murphy Elected Vice-Chairperson/Chairperson Elect of ALFA International, The Global Network

Michael J. Murphy , Chief Operating Officer of Carter Conboy, was elected Vice-Chairperson/Chairperson Elect of ALFA International, The …

William J. Decaire Admitted to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bar

William J. Decaire has been admitted to the Bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

John T. Maloney Reappointed Chair for the Upstate Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers

  Director John T. Maloney has been reappointed as Chair for the Upstate Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers . He also serves …

Jessica A. Desany Speaker for A.M. Best Insurance Law Podcast

Jessica A. Desany joined A.M. Best  for an Insurance Law Podcast, presenting on the topic of insurance coverage matters in New York …

Laura M. Hoffman Presents 'Creating Powers of Attorney' for Albany Law School's Senior Law Day

Laura M. Hoffman , an Associate with Carter Conboy, spoke at Albany Law School’s annual "Senior Law Day" on October 3, 2009.  Ms. Hoffman …

Michael J. Catalfimo and Lorman Education Services Present 'Foreclosure and Repossession' Seminar

Director Michael J. Catalfimo was the Moderator and a member of the faculty of “Foreclosure and Repossession,” a Lorman Education Services …

Edward D. Laird, Jr. Joins Board to Fund Equal Justice

Edward D. Laird, Jr. has joined the Board to Fund Equal Justice to assist fundraising efforts for the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York …

Luke C. Davignon Successfully Defends Appeal on Behalf of Municipality

Luke C. Davignon obtained a favorable decision on behalf of a municipal client at the Appellate Division, Third Department on August 13, 2009. …

William J. Decaire Analysis Featured in Publication of Upstate New York Chapter of RIMS

William J. Decaire's  analysis of the recent New York State Court of Appeals case, Kassis v. The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company , was …

Carter Conboy Attorneys Again Recognized by 'Best Lawyers'

Carter Conboy is proud to announce again this year that attorneys James C. Blackmore , John T. Maloney , and James A. Resila have been named …

Defense Verdict Achieved by William D. Yoquinto in Medical Malpractice Case

William D. Yoquinto obtained a defense verdict in a medical malpractice trial in the Supreme Court in Montgomery County, New York, on July 22, …

Kathleen McCaffrey Baynes featured in DRI Publication

Kathleen McCaffrey Baynes was featured in DRI’s July 15, 2009, edition of The Voice based on a trial win earlier this year in a medical …

Carter Conboy Attorneys Recognized as 'Super Lawyers'

John T. Maloney , Michael J. Murphy , Edward D. Laird, Terence S. Hannigan , and William D. Yoquinto have been named by the New York - Upstate …

Susanna L. Martin Retires from Carter Conboy

  After 28 years as a distinguished trial attorney, Susanna Martin has retired from Carter Conboy where she began practicing law in 1981 …

Michael J. Catalfimo and NBI Present Real Property Foreclosure Workshop

  Director Michael J. Catalfimo was one of three presenting attorneys for a National Business Institute (NBI) Continuing Legal Education (CLE) …

Edward M. Connell Obtains Modification of Order Denying Motion For Summary Judgment

The Appellate Division, Third Department, recently modified an Order of the Saratoga County Supreme Court which denied a motion for summary …

Jessica A. Desany and James A. Resila Speak at NYSBA CLE Seminar

Jessica A. Desany and James A. Resila recently presented at the 2009 General Auto Liability Seminar presented by the Torts, Insurance and …

Terence S. Hannigan on Reverse Discrimination

On April 22, 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a matter which will yield a decision that likely will have an immediate …

John T. Maloney Speaks on Ethics and Civility

John T. Maloney recently spoke at the New York State Bar Association Program entitled "Introductory Lessons on Ethics and Civility, 10 th …

Michael J. Catalfimo, James A. Resila, and Edward M. Connell Obtain Reversal of Order Denying Motion To Vacate

The Appellate Division, Second Department, reversed an Order of the Kings County Supreme Court which denied a motion by Green Tree Credit, LLC …

John T. Maloney and Leah Walker Casey Successful Against Appeal of Defense Verdict

John T. Maloney persuaded a jury that a surgeon did not cause injury to a plaintiff’s long thoracic nerve. The plaintiff’s theory at trial was …

Carter Conboy and the Adirondack Mountain Club Successfully Challenge the Clean Air Mercury Rule

Carter Conboy represented the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) in a successful challenge of the Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR), an EPA Rule from the …

Kathleen McCaffrey Baynes Obtains Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Trial

Kathleen McCaffrey Baynes obtained a defense verdict in a medical malpractice trial in the Supreme Court in Ulster County, New York. The …

Leah Walker Casey Successful Against Plaintiffs' Appeal of a William D. Yoquinto Defense Verdict

Leah Walker Casey successfully argued against the plaintiffs' appeal that the jury verdict in a medical malpractice case was based on the …

Michael J. Catalfimo, Leah Walker Casey, and Laurie M. Lewis Obtain Reversal of Order Granting Specific Performance

The Appellate Division modified an Order and Judgment of the Supreme Court by reversing the award of specific performance of a purported buy-sell …

Edward D. Laird, Jr. and Brian D. Carr Involved in Expansion of Riegel v. Medtronic Principles in New York State

In Lake v. Urologix, Inc., 2008 WL 5244823, the first reported New York State case to address and expand the substantive holding of the …

Michael J. Murphy Installed as President of the Federal Court Bar Association for the Northern District of New York

Michael J. Murphy was installed as President of the Federal Court Bar Association for the Northern District of New York.  Mr. …

Jessica A. Desany Speaks on Insurance Law

On December 3, 2008, Jessica A. Desany  provided an update on New York State Insurance Law to the Defense Research Institute of …

Michael J. Murphy Successfully Defends Excessive Force Claims

Michael J. Murphy successfully defended a suit alleging the use of excess force. The plaintiff in the case accused two members of the …

William D. Yoquinto Speaks on Product Liability Related Risks

William D. Yoquinto attended and spoke at the National Electrical Manufacturers Association / ALFA International Product Liability and Safety …

Michael J. Murphy Speaks on Unemployment Insurance issues

Michael J. Murphy spoke on the issue of Unemployment Insurance before the Columbia Greene Chapter of the New York  Job Service Employer …

CC Attorneys Honored by The Best Lawyers in America Publication

Congratulations to James C. Blackmore , John T. Maloney , and James A. Resila for being honored by " The Best Lawyers in America ". Mr. Blackmore …

Michael J. Catalfimo Presents CLE on Residential Foreclosure and Repossession in New York

Michael J. Catalfimo moderated and spoke at a seminar entitled "Residential Foreclosure and Repossession in New York" on September 19, 2008, in …

John T. Maloney Appointed to Chairman of Upstate New York Committee for the American College of Trial Lawyers

The Board of Regents for the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers has appointed John T. Malone y as the Chairman of the New York - …

CC Attorneys Named as Super Lawyers

John T. Maloney , Michael J. Murphy , and William D. Yoquinto have been named by the New York - Upstate Edition of  Super Lawyers magazine as …

William J. Decaire Promoted to Director

William J. Decaire has been promoted from Senior Associate to a Director within the firm.  As a Director, Mr. Decaire will continue his work …