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We are pleased to announce that our Buffalo office has relocated to the Avant Building, ideally situated in the heart of the city’s Central Business District. Our new office is located on the 11th floor, Suite 1160, at 200 Delaware Avenue, at the corner of Delaware Avenue and West Huron Street. Clients visiting our new location are welcome to take advantage of the building’s convenient on-site valet parking, with additional public parking options available within walking dist

Congratulations to David M. Tang  who has been elected to serve on the Board of Trustees of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS). His term begins on March 2, 2026. APTS  is a nonprofit membership organization ensuring a strong and financially sound public television system and helping member stations provide essential public services in education, public safety and community connections to their local areas and the American people. David is a Partner at Underberg & Kes

We are pleased to announce that Jacob H. Zoghlin has been selected to serve as Co-Chair on the Enforcement & Compliance Committee of the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Environmental & Energy Law Section. In this role, Jacob will help to lead the Committee’s efforts to provide education, training, and thought leadership on environmental, energy, and related regulatory enforcement and compliance issues. The Committee closely monitors and analyzes significant developm

We are pleased to announce that G. Thomas Curran, Jr . has joined the firm as Senior Counsel in the Litigation  practice group. Tom helps individuals, businesses, professional service providers, health care providers, and municipalities with complex disputes, contract negotiations, and legal strategy. He has extensive experience in litigation, commercial contracting, and advising on high-stakes legal matters, including multi-million-dollar lawsuits involving complex construct

We are pleased to announce that Lee Ann D. McDonald has joined the firm as Senior Counsel in the Real Estate & Finance  practice group. Lee Ann brings a strategic, business-focused approach to advising lending institutions, borrowers, real estate investors, and developers on complex commercial and residential transactions and leasing matters. Her counsel is informed by extensive experience across both in-house and private practice environments. Prior to joining Underberg & K

Underberg & Kessler Partner Jacob H. Zoghlin shared his perspectives on developments and challenges in the NYS cannabis industry in a recent Rochester Business Journal  article titled “New York cannabis industry enters 2026 with growth, uncertainty.” “From a legal and regulatory perspective, one of the most consequential developments shaping opportunities in 2026 is the anticipated federal rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the federal Controlled

Underberg & Kessler LLP, a full-service law firm based in Rochester with offices in Buffalo, Canandaigua, and Geneseo, proudly marks its 100th anniversary in 2026. For a century, the firm has delivered comprehensive, client-focused legal services to businesses, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals throughout Rochester, Western New York, and across New York State. Union Trust Building in Rochester, NY The firm’s origins trace back to 1926, when respect

We are pleased to announce that Andrew M. Washburn , partner in the Commercial Lending, Creditors’ Rights , and Real Estate & Finance practice groups, has been selected as a 2025 Rochester Business Journal Forty Under 40 honoree. The Forty Under 40 program recognizes Rochester's leaders who are 39 years of age or younger for their professional accomplishments, community service, and commitment to inspiring change. These individuals are not only achieving success in their c

We are pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized for professional excellence in multiple practice areas in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms . The Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and a review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a ranking in a pa