Attorneys

Our attorneys are dedicated to providing you with the advice and advocacy you need, as well as the service you deserve. Our lawyers have diverse backgrounds and broad practical experience in a variety of legal fields. This diversity of knowledge and experience is what allows us to offer such wide-ranging services. Our entire staff of attorneys and support personnel works together to serve you. When you work with us, you receive not only the services of your lawyer, but also the services of a team of dedicated and talented professionals.

James J. Burns, Esq.read more...
James J. Burns is an experienced trial and appellate attorney who has been defending municipalities and school districts in negligence and law enforcement litigation throughout New York State, in both …
Peter G. Barber, Esq.read more...
Peter G. Barber is a trial attorney with experience in land use, planning and zoning, telecommunications law, real estate, administrative law, municipal law, employee law, business transactions, commercial litigation, personal …
Thomas K. Murphy, Esq.read more...
Thomas K. Murphy is a trial attorney with extensive experience defending law enforcement officials, municipalities and their employees in state and Federal actions and appeals. Mr. Murphy also provides counsel …
Thomas J. Higgs, Esq.read more...
Thomas J. Higgs represents state municipalities and their employees, including law enforcement officials, in both State and Federal Courts. Mr. Higgs is also engaged in civil and criminal litigation matters, …
Catherine A. Barber, Esq.read more...
Catherine A. Barber, Of Counsel to the firm, practices in the areas of civil and criminal appeals, and litigation and administrative matters involving municipal law, education law, performing arts, civil …
Janet M. Thayer, Esq.read more...
Janet M. Thayer is an experienced attorney practicing in the areas of trusts and estates, elder law, commercial and residential real estate, and business law. She has worked with individuals …
William J. Murphy, 1926-2006 read more...
William J. Murphy was admitted to the bar of New York State in 1950 and continued in the practice of law for more than 55 years, prior to his passing …

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