Election Law

Our attorneys have experience representing municipalities and candidates in election law and voting rights cases. Our representation has included defense of claims under the Federal Voting Rights Acts, access to ballot, and the nominating and petitioning process for candidates for public office. Our attorneys have successfully litigated election matters in both Federal and state court.

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Case Studies

Pope v. County of Albany
No. 11-CV-736 (N.D.N.Y.)
The Firm assisted in representing the County of Albany and the Board of Elections in successfully opposing a preliminary injunction which would have barred the election of the …
Ricard v. Redlich
43 A.D.3d 1203 (3rd Dept. 2007)
On appeal, the Firm successfully obtained a reversal of the lower court decision and obtained a judgment invalidating a certificate of substitution naming a candidate …

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We serve clients in the Capital District, throughout the Tech Valley, including Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, Troy, Rensselaer, Cohoes, Colonie, Bethlehem, Guilderland, Rotterdam, New Scotland, Scotia, Glenville, Clifton Park, and Green Island and provide representation to municipalities and school districts throughout New York State.

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Murphy, Burns, Barber & Murphy, LLP Attorneys and Counselors at Law