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  • James A Coniglio - Municipal Attorney | Geneseo NY - Underberg & Kessler

    Jim serves as a municipal attorney with offices in Rochester NY, & Geneseo NY. He's also a member of our banking, corporate & business, and environmental practices. He currently serves as General Counsel to the Towns of Geneseo & Mt. Morris, the Villages of Leicester & many more municipalities. James A. Coniglio Of Counsel Geneseo, NY (585) 258-2856 (585) 258-2821 jconiglio@underbergkessler.com View James's LinkedIn Send James a Message From the waterfalls of Letchworth Park to the water authorities of Western New York, Jim thinks globally and acts locally. As a member of the firm’s Municipal Practice Group, he has actively advised and represented local and municipal governments and agencies for more than 30 years. His experience is extensive in the areas of general municipal law, public finance, eminent domain, tax certiorari, legislative and administrative process, and the planning and development of capital projects and improvement districts, as well as economic development, planning, zoning and litigation related to those areas. As Bond Counsel for the City of Buffalo Municipal Water Finance Authority and numerous Western New York municipalities, he has been involved in the financing of all types of municipal capital projects, as well as the refinancing of outstanding municipal debt. Jim has also acted as Underwriter’s Counsel for major investment banking firms in connection with the underwriting and public sale of large-scale public debt offerings. In the 22 years he has served as Counsel to the Livingston County Industrial Development Agency, Jim has been involved in a wide variety of transactions including tax-exempt bond financings, sale leaseback PILOT transactions, real estate transactions, the acquisition and development of industrial parks, and IDA corporate and organizational matters, as well as litigation. He currently serves as General Counsel to the Towns of Geneseo and Mt. Morris, the Villages of Leicester and Caledonia, the Ontario County Industrial Development Agency, the Ontario County Economic Development Corporation and the Livingston County Development Corporation. He also serves as special counsel on various projects to a number of cities and towns throughout Western New York. In addition to his municipal clients, Jim represents private-sector developers and nonprofit organizations in capital commercial and industrial development projects, and advises them on a variety of issues ranging from the financing of projects to their planning and final construction. Download a printer-friendly version of James' bio: PRACTICE AREAS Commercial Lending Corporate & Business Environmental Municipal EDUCATION Syracuse University College of Law, J.D. St. Bonaventure University, B.S. ADMISSIONS New York State Arizona US District Courts Western District of NY US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit US Supreme Court PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Jim is a past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce, and was the chairperson of the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee. He also is a member of the Board of Directors of the Noyes Hospital Foundation. He is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers, the New York Conference of Mayors, the New York State Association of Towns, the New York Government Finance Officers Association and the New York State Economic Development Council. He is also the current author of the Thomson-West Publishing Company’s treatise on Municipal Finance titled Private Activity Bond Tests, and is a contributing author of the Thomson-West Treatise, State and Local Debt Financing. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Jim has been recognized in the 2010-2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Municipal Law. He was honored as the 2024 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Municipal Law in Geneseo, NY as well as the 2020 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Municipal Law in Geneseo, NY. Jim has also been selected as an Upstate New York Super Lawyers honoree from 2007-2025. JIM'S ARTICLES & POSTS Three U&K Attorneys Recognized as a 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers®

  • Jennifer A. Shoemaker - Family Law Attorney | Underberg & Kessler

    Jen serves as a family law attorney based in Underberg & Kessler's Rochester, NY law office. She is a member of the firm's labor & employment and family law practice groups. Jennifer represents clients in the full spectrum of family law issues, including divorce, custody, support actions, and more. Jennifer A. Shoemaker Partner Rochester, NY (585) 258-2825 (585) 258-2821 jshoemaker@underbergkessler.com View Jennifer's LinkedIn Send Jennifer a Message Family and work—two of the most important areas of life come under Jennifer’s purview as a practicing attorney. She represents clients across the spectrum of family law issues, including divorce, custody, support actions, the negotiation of separation agreements, adoptions, and prenuptial agreements. Jennifer is certified as a mediator, a collaborative divorce attorney and is a member of the Collaborative Law Association of the Rochester Area (CLARA). In addition to her family law practice, Jennifer represents private and public-sector clients in a variety of litigation and employment matters, including representation of employers with respect to collective bargaining and other union issues. Jennifer helps clients with contract disputes, tort claims, discrimination, retaliation, union avoidance, workplace issues, and harassment. She also represents clients in complex national liability litigation and has conducted jury trials, bench trials and arbitration proceedings. Jennifer appears in both federal and state courts and before various government and administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York Division of Human Rights, OSHA, and the Department of Labor. Jennifer has authored several employment law-related articles and is a regular lecturer for the Society of Human Resource Management. Her extensive background in general litigation, dispute settlement, and arbitration diplomacy, coupled with her empathy, are significant assets to her clients. Download a printer-friendly version of Jennifer's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Family Law Labor & Employment Litigation EDUCATION Boston College Law School, J.D. Ithaca College, B.S. ADMISSIONS New York State Massachusetts US Court of Appeals Second Circuit US District Court for the Western District of NY US District Court for the Eastern District of NY US District Court for the Northern District of NY US District Court for the Southern District of NY US District Court - District of Massachusetts PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT A member of the New York State, Monroe County, and Wayne County Bar Associations, Jennifer also serves as a member of the ARC of Monroe Board of Directors and on the Executive Committee. She is a member of the Genesee Valley Society of Human Resources Management and a member of the Association of Collaborative Family Law Attorneys (CLARA). Jennifer is past President of the Board of Directors of Camp Stella Maris, past member of the March of Dimes Board of Directors, and the former Co-President of the Harris Hill Parent Teacher Association. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Jennifer has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Civil Rights Law, Employment Law–Management, and Litigation-Labor and Employment. She was selected as a 2024 Attorneys of the Year honoree in the Leaders in Law category by The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal. In 2022 and 2023, Jennifer was named to The Daily Record's Power 20 in Family Law lists. She was recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Civil Rights Law and she has been selected as an Upstate New York Super Lawyers honoree from 2021-2025. In 2018, Jennifer was listed in Top Verdict’s Top 20 Jury Verdicts in the United States – Labor & Employment, which lists the Top 20 plaintiff’s labor and employment jury verdicts obtained in the United States comprising of various matters tried in either state or federal courts. JENNIFER'S ARTICLES & POSTS Employment Law Updates: What New York Employers Need to Know Heading into 2025 Shoemaker and Biesenbach Selected as 2024 Attorneys of the Year Unanimous Ruling Requires Courts to Stay, Not Dismiss Cases That Are Subject to Arbitration View All of Jennifer's Articles & Posts

  • Ericka Elliott - Litigation Attorney | Rochester NY - Underberg & Kessler

    Ericka is an associate in the Firm’s Litigation Practice Group. She focuses her practice on commercial litigation and has prior experience in insurance defense litigation, corporate litigation, and municipal law. Ericka B. Elliott Partner Rochester, NY (585) 258-2830 (585) 258-2821 eelliott@underbergkessler.com View Ericka's LinkedIn Send Ericka a Message Ericka is a powerful advocate who uses rigorous preparation, detailed analysis, and well-developed legal arguments to achieve favorable outcomes for her health care, litigation, and municipal law clients. She builds strong, long-lasting relationships with her clients and ensures that they are well informed throughout the entire legal process. This enables clients to make smart and knowledgeable decisions. Ericka advises businesses, banks, and individuals with contract disputes, debtor/creditor issues, in commercial litigation, and on corporate governance matters. She also represents hospitals, physicians, nursing homes, home health agencies and other health care providers on issues ranging from risk management and patient care to collections and regulatory compliance. In addition, Ericka has experience representing town and village boards in matters involving governance, the legislative and administrative process, economic development, planning, zoning, and litigation. From resolving disputes to helping affect policies that improve communities, Ericka is a tough and responsive ally who brings passion and dedication to every matter she handles. Download a printer-friendly version of Ericka's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Creditors' Rights Health Care Litigation Municipal Law EDUCATION University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D. Cornell University, B.S. ADMISSIONS New York State US District Courts - Western District of NY PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Ericka is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Monroe County Bar Association (MCBA) and was a participant in the 2023 Inaugural Class of the MCBA Leadership Academy. She currently serves as a board member for Lifespan, St. Ann’s Foundation, the WNY Rural Area Health Education Center, and is a former volunteer for the Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network. Ericka is a former member of the Lima Joint Village/Town Planning Board and the Lima Historical Society. Ericka is also a member and former Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys (GRAWA) and a member and former Chair of the Board of Directors of 13thirty Cancer Connect. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Ericka has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law, Litigation-Banking and Finance, Municipal Law, and Litigation-Labor and Employment in Rochester, NY. She was recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® for her work in Litigation-Labor & Employment in Rochester, NY. She was named a finalist in the 2024 Greater Rochester Chamber’s IGNITE Award’s program and was among 12 young professionals honored for their personal and professional accomplishments. Ericka was also named a 2024 Rochester Business Journal Forty Under 40 honoree. In addition, Ericka has been selected as a 2023 -2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars honoree and she was awarded the 2023 Legal Excellence Award for Up and Coming Lawyers by The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal. ERICKA'S ARTICLES AND POSTS Ask An Attorney: Digital Health Legal Considerations Underberg & Kessler Elects Two New Partners Ericka B. Elliott Selected as a 2024 Rochester Business Journal Forty Under 40 Honoree View All of Ericka's Articles & Posts

  • Mindy L. Zoghlin - Attorney | Underberg & Kessler

    Mindy L. Zoghlin is an attorney based in our Rochester, NY law office. She represents municipalities, individuals, small businesses, developers, and citizens’ groups in a wide range of environmental and land use matters, including Article 78 proceedings, zoning and regulatory permitting proceedings, toxic tort, and property damage cases. Her practice includes litigating in state and federal courts and counseling clients on minimizing and/or avoiding litigation risks. Mindy L. Zoghlin Senior Counsel Rochester, NY (585) 258-2871 (585) 258-2821 mzoghlin@underbergkessler.com View Mindy's LinkedIn Send Mindy a Message Mindy represents municipalities, individuals, small businesses, developers, and citizens’ groups in a wide range of environmental and land use matters, including Article 78 proceedings, zoning and regulatory permitting proceedings, toxic tort, and property damage cases. Her practice includes litigating in state and federal courts and counseling clients on minimizing and/or avoiding litigation risks. Mindy also offers mediation services to help resolve disputes related to zoning, land use, environmental, and municipal law matters. Download a printer-friendly version of Mindy's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Environmental Litigation Municipal Law Real Estate & Finance EDUCATION University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D. Brandeis University, B.A. ADMISSIONS New York State Pennsylvania US Supreme Court US District Court - Northern District of New York US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Mindy is a member of the American, New York State, and Monroe County Bar Associations. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Environmental & Energy Law Section and the Local & State Government Law Section and serves on the Local & State Government Law Section Executive Committee. Mindy is a former Monroe County Bar Association Board of Trustees member and former Co-Chair of the Environmental Law Committee. She also is the former President and Board of Trustees member of the Greece Chamber of Commerce. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Mindy has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Environmental Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. She has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Top Rated “Land Use & Zoning Attorney” in Rochester, New York since 2017. In 2018, Mindy received The Daily Record’s Excellence in Law/Top Women in Law award. MINDY'S ARTICLES & POSTS Key Legal Considerations for Leasing Municipal Property for Renewable Energy Projects in NYS What Does the "Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness" EO Mean for NYS Municipalities? New York State Proposes General Permits for Freshwater Wetlands: What You Need to Know View All of Mindy's Articles & Posts

  • Steven R. Gersz - Business Attorney | Rochester NY - Underberg & Kessler

    Steve serves as a business attorney, health care attorney, intellectual property lawyer and tax attorney for Underberg & Kessler out of the firm's Rochester NY law office. Steven R. Gersz Partner Rochester, NY (585) 258-2817 (585) 258-2821 sgersz@underbergkessler.com View Steve's LinkedIn Send Steve a Message From mergers and acquisitions to emerging technology companies, Steve has immersed himself in business and corporate law his entire legal career. Steve is a partner and past chair of the firm's Corporate & Business Practice Group, and has extensive experience in the organization and development of business and professional entities; mergers, acquisitions and dispositions; equity and debt financings; and federal and state securities law. Steve is adept at using his expertise in corporate law and his experience in business transactions to find creative solutions in business dispute and divorce matters. As both an attorney and a community volunteer, Steve is actively involved in health care matters. He has represented physicians, medical groups and other health care providers on a wide variety of legal matters. Steve instructs other attorneys in corporate practice matters as the author of the 2023 LexisNexis® AnswerGuide™ New York Business Entities and is an Editorial Board member and revision author for White New York Business Entities, a preeminent law treatise that provides an in-depth statutory and case law analysis of the New York Business Corporation Law, Limited Liability Company Law, Partnership Law and Not-for-Profit Corporation Law. Download a printer-friendly version of Steve's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Corporate & Business Health Care Tax Law EDUCATION University of Michigan School of Law, J.D. State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo, B.A. ADMISSIONS New York State PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Steve currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Venture Jobs Foundation. He has previously served as chair of The Jewish Home of Rochester, president of the Mental Health Association of Rochester and Monroe County, as a member of the Boards of Directors of Temple Beth El, Jewish Senior Life, and the Jewish Senior Life Foundation, and as past chair of the Business Law Section of the Monroe County Bar Association. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Steve has been recognized in the 2013-2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance Law, Health Care Law, and Mergers & Acquisitions Law. He was honored as the 2022 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Corporate Law in Rochester, NY and the 2017 and 2019 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law in Rochester, NY. Steve has also been selected as an Upstate New York Super Lawyers honoree from 2008-2015 and 2018-2025. Steve was awarded the 2025 Attorneys of the Year Award for Lifetime Achievement by The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal and he is a past recipient of the Rochester Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Award. STEVE'S ARTICLES & POSTS Steven Gersz and Paul Keneally Honored as 2025 Attorneys of the Year U&K Attorneys Named to 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists Underberg & Kessler Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® View All of Steve's Articles & Posts

  • Andrew M. Washburn - Real Estate Lawyer | Underberg & Kessler

    Andrew M. Washburn is a real estate lawyer based in our Rochester, NY law office. Andrew doesn't leave a stone unturned in seeking to provide each of his client's with a positive experience. Andrew M. Washburn Partner Rochester, NY (585) 258-2885 (585) 258-2821 awashburn@underbergkessler.com View Andrew's LinkedIn Send Andrew a Message Andrew was destined to become an attorney because he is a problem-solver, who never leaves an issue outstanding or a stone unturned. Stemming from his years of experience playing rugby, where he competed in the national championships at both the high school and collegiate levels, Andrew knows the importance of utilizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve collective goals. When conferring with clients, he puts himself in their shoes and works diligently to ensure the matter reaches its successful conclusion. Having worked on transactional matters early in his career, it was a natural path that led Andrew to practice real estate law. He takes pride in providing each client with a positive experience, whether it is the client’s first real estate transaction or one of many. Prior to joining Underberg & Kessler LLP and returning home to the Rochester area that he knows and loves, Andrew was an entertainment lawyer in Manhattan. He also served as an intern at the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office. As an outstanding student at Fordham University, he was a Notes and Articles Editor for Fordham Law’s Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal and a Communications Editor for the Fordham Sports Law Forum. Andrew abides by a Robert Brault quote: “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” Words to live by indeed. Download a printer-friendly version of Andrew's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Commercial Lending Creditors' Rights Law Real Estate & Finance EDUCATION Fordham University School of Law, J.D. Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business, B.S. (summa cum laude) ADMISSIONS New York State US District Courts – Southern District of NY PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Andrew is a member of the Monroe County Bar Association (MCBA) and a graduate of the 2024 MCBA Leadership Academy. He is the current President of the Board of Directors of Webster Soccer Association/Lakefront Soccer Club, a member of the Women's Council of Realtors Rochester, a member of the New York State Commercial Association of REALTORS® (NYSCAR), and a Board member of the Webster Chamber of Commerce. Andrew also serves on the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS Young Professionals Network Leadership Committee and on the Board of Directors for the Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing Foundation. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Andrew has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® for Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law in Rochester, NY. He was recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® for his work in Real Estate Law in Rochester, NY. Andrew was named a 2025 Rochester Business Journal Forty Under 40 honoree and he was also awarded the 2023 Legal Excellence Award for Up and Coming Lawyers by The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal. ANDREW'S ARTICLES & POSTS Andrew Washburn Selected as a 2025 Forty Under 40 Honoree Underberg & Kessler Elects Two New Partners Underberg & Kessler Advises St. John’s on URMC Collaboration View All of Andrew's Articles & Posts

  • Anna E. Lynch - Health Care Lawyer | Rochester - Underberg & Kessler LLP

    Anna is Underberg & Kessler's Managing Partner. As the managing partner of Underberg & Kessler, and a member of our Health Care and Corporate & Business Practice Groups, Anna represents hospitals, long-term care providers, physicians and other providers throughout the Upstate New York region. Anna E. Lynch Partner Rochester, NY (585) 258-2823 (585) 258-2821 alynch@underbergkessler.com View Anna's LinkedIn Send Anna a Mes s age Anna's clients face challenges that require current knowledge of health care law and a sophisticated understanding of its many legal gray areas. A respected advisor to the medical community, she counsels her clients on a daily basis as they navigate the constantly evolving changes in health care law. It doesn't matter if the issue is big or small; if it's important to her client, it's important to Anna. Her philosophy? To paraphrase Martin Luther King, Jr.: the true measure of a person is not where she stands in good times, but where she stands in times of challenge. Dedication, honesty and the ability to make tough calls−these are just a few reasons why our health care clients call on Anna. As a member of our Health Care and Corporate & Business Practice Groups, Anna represents hospitals, long-term care providers, physicians and other providers throughout the Upstate New York region. She gives advice and counsel on risk management and patient care, professional discipline, and state and federal regulatory compliance, and contractual matters. Her ultimate goal is to create success for each client so that they can provide their services more effectively and with a minimum of risk. Download a printer-friendly version of Anna's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Corporate & Business Health Care EDUCATION Syracuse University College of Law, J.D. (cum laude) Georgetown University, A.B. ADMISSIONS New York State US District Courts - Western District of NY US Bankruptcy Court - Western District of NY US Tax Court PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Anna is Vice-Chair of Rochester Regional Health's Board of Directors and is a member of the Executive Committee. She also serves on the Board of Directors of St. Ann's Community. She is a member of the Monroe County Bar Association and the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys (GRAWA). Anna is past Chair and a Board member of St. John's Home Foundation, past Chair and a Board member of the Alzheimer's Association of Rochester, and a past Board member of the Lifespan of Greater Rochester, Inc., Nativity Preparatory Academy, St. John’s Senior Living, and St. John's Home. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Anna has been recognized in the 2013-2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Corporate Law, Elder Law, and Health Care Law. She was honored as the 2026 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Health Care Law in Rochester, NY, the 2024 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Elder Law in Rochester, NY, and the 2018 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Health Care Law in Rochester, NY. Anna has also been selected as an Upstate New York Super Lawyers honoree from 2007-2025. Anna was awarded the 2024 ICON Honors Award by the Rochester Business Journal as well as the 2023 Legal Excellence Award for Lifetime Achievement by The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal. In 2013 she was named one of the "Top Women in Law" by The Daily Record. The Top Women in Law award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of women attorneys who are making notable contributions to the legal profession, while inspiring a positive change in the community. Additionally, Anna is a 2008 recipient of the Monroe County Medical Society’s prestigious Edward Mott Moore award. This award recognizes those whose lives reflect the qualities exemplified by Dr. Edward Mott Moore as a physician, teacher, investigator, leader and contributor to the community. Anna was also a 2000 recipient of the Rochester Business Journal’s "Forty Under 40" Award. ANNA'S ARTICLES & POSTS Two U&K Attorneys Named 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers Rochester Business Journal Names Anna E. Lynch as 2024 Icon Honors Award Winner Underberg & Kessler Attorneys Recognized in the 2023 Legal Excellence Awards Program View All of Anna's Articles & Posts

  • Leah Cintineo - Divorce Lawyer Rochester NY | Underberg & Kessler

    Leah helps clients navigate through family law issues. As a family law attorney based in Rochester NY and Canandaigua NY, Leah helps her clients navigate through issues of divorce, custody, child support and more. Leah Tarantino Cintineo Partner Rochester, NY (585) 258-2835 (585) 258-2821 lcintineo@underbergkessler.com View Leah's LinkedIn Send Leah a Message Leah is chair of the Firm’s Litigation Department and Family Law Practice Group. She represents clients in divorce and post-divorce matters, pre-nuptial agreements, high conflict child custody litigation, and child support litigation. She also has years of experience handling divorce matters involving businesses, complex financial issues, and extensive marital estates, as well as preparing QDROs for the division of retirement assets at the completion of a divorce. Drawing on her experience as a criminal prosecutor, Leah excels at making powerful arguments to the courts and creating strategies to help her clients reach a favorable outcome — while minimizing stress and emotional toll. A trustworthy, compassionate, and effective advocate, Leah applies a personal approach to each case and listens closely to clients to discern what is most important to them. Leah practices in both Supreme and Family Courts throughout the Seventh Judicial District, serves on the Attorneys for Children panel for the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, and is a certified collaborative divorce attorney and member of the Collaborative Law Association of the Rochester Area (CLARA). Her insightful interpersonal skills and ability to strongly negotiate in litigated court matters or in a collaborative setting has had a positive impact on the lives of many families throughout Western New York. Download a printer-friendly version of Leah's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Family Law Litigation EDUCATION Albany Law School, J.D. State University of New York (SUNY) Geneseo, B.A. ADMISSIONS New York State Connecticut Virginia District of Columbia PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Leah is a member of the Monroe County Bar Association and its Family Law Section and a member of the Ontario County Bar Association, where she recently served as President. She is also a member and President-Elect of the 2025-2026 Board of Directors of the Greater Rochester Association of Women Attorneys (GRAWA) and a member of the Collaborative Law Association of the Rochester Area (CLARA). In addition, Leah served for eight years on the Society for the Protection and Care of Children Board of Directors, including two years as Board Chair, and she is a former member of the 7th Judicial District Attorney Grievance Committee. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Leah has been selected as an Upstate New York Super Lawyers honoree in 2024 and 2025 and an Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars honoree from 2016-2024. She was named to the Rochester Business Journal and The Daily Record’s 2024 and 2025 Power List for Litigation and the 2022 and 2023 Power 20 in Family Law list. In addition, Leah was the 2022 recipient of The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal's Legal Excellence Award for Pro Bono Excellence, and is a past recipient of the Rochester Business Journal’s "Forty Under 40" Award. She was the 2017 recipient of the Honorable Michael F. Dillon Attorneys for Children Award for her work advocating for children in court proceedings, and she was named a finalist for the Rochester Business Alliance ATHENA Young Professional Award in 2016. Leah was also named one of The Daily Record's Up & Coming Attorneys in 2015. LEAH'S ARTICLES & POSTS Leah T. Cintineo Named to 2025 Power List for Law Leah T. Cintineo Selected President-Elect of the 2025-2026 GRAWA Board of Directors Underberg & Kessler Expands Its Litigation Team View All of Leah's Articles & Posts

  • Colin D Ramsey - Health Care Attorney | Buffalo NY - Underberg & Kessler

    Colin serves as a healtch care attorney based in Underberg & Kessler's Buffalo, NY law office. Colin is a member of the firm's health care, labor & employment and litigation practice groups. Colin has extensive work in all aspects of litigation, & has tried numerous cases to successful conclusions. Colin D. Ramsey Partner Buffalo, NY (716) 847-9103 (716) 847-6004 cramsey@underbergkessler.com View Colin's LinkedIn Send Colin a Message Civil litigator. Change agent. Colin Ramsey believes lawyers have the unique ability to change the world we live in. A partner in the Firm’s Litigation, Health Care and Labor & Employment Practice groups, Colin represents clients in the areas of construction law, municipal defense, and labor & employment and health care litigation. Whether it is a routine matter or a highly visible case, Colin believes every legal challenge presents an opportunity to effect positive change. Colin has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, and has tried numerous cases to successful conclusions across New York State on behalf of his clients. His practice focuses on defending nursing homes and medical providers against negligence and malpractice claims, defending municipalities against personal injury and property damage claims, and defending individuals and businesses in labor and employment claims. Download a printer-friendly version of Colin's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Health Care Labor & Employment Litigation EDUCATION Syracuse University College of Law, J.D. Hamilton College, B.A. ADMISSIONS New York State US District Courts - Western District of NY US Bankruptcy Court - Western District of NY US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Colin served on the Board of Directors of the Chippewa Alliance, which focuses on attracting new business and investments, spurring economic development, and promoting the City of Buffalo. He is also a member of the Syracuse University Alumni Club of Western New York, and the Erie County Bar Association. Colin is a contributing author for The Daily Record, and regularly presents at seminars. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Colin has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law–Defendants, Litigation–Health Care, Litigation–Insurance, and Medical Malpractice Law–Defendants. He was recognized in the 2021-2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Litigation-Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law–Defendants, and Legal Malpractice Law-Defendants. He has also been selected as an Upstate New York Super Lawyers honoree from 2021-2025 and an Upstate New York Super Lawyer Rising Stars honoree from 2013-2017. COLIN'S ARTICLES & POSTS Court of Appeals Expands Potential Liability for Pet Owners Non-Compete Agreements Face an Uncertain Future in New York Underberg & Kessler Advises St. John’s on URMC Collaboration View All of Colin's Articles & Posts

  • Joshua B. Beisker - Estate Attorney | Rochester NY - Underberg & Kessler

    Joshua Beisker chairs Underberg & Kessler's Trusts & Estates practice group. He is an estate planning attorney based in Rochester NY, and Canandaigua NY. Joshua B. Beisker Partner Rochester, NY (585) 258-2879 (585) 258-2821 jbeisker@underbergkessler.com View Josh's LinkedIn Send Josh a Message Josh helps clients make decisions that have a lasting impact on their families and businesses. A seasoned attorney and chair of the Estates & Trusts, Tax Law, and Corporate Practice Groups, he is both a counselor and a protector of his clients’ assets. He advises them on estate and income tax planning, the preparation of wills and trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care proxies, and fiduciary administration. Josh also represents corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and individuals in connection with mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, business planning and financing, and he regularly counsels businesses on day-to-day operations and on achieving tax efficiencies. Whether he is drafting a will or creating a corporate entity, Josh believes that each client deserves the best representation. Establishing a legacy for future generations is both a privilege and a responsibility, one that requires sensitivity and trust. His motto — go to sleep every night knowing that you did the best you could today. His dedication, understanding of the law, and genuine concern for clients make him a trusted advisor now and for years to come. Josh is a frequent lecturer at numerous organizations, including the National Business Institute, universities and other educational institutions, adult education programs, financial planning organizations, alumni groups, and community organizations. Download a printer-friendly version of Josh's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Cannabis Law Corporate & Business Estates & Trusts Tax Law EDUCATION Villanova University School of Law, LLM in Taxation St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.A. ADMISSIONS New York State Pennsylvania New Jersey United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit United States Tax Court US District Courts Eastern District of Pennsylvania US District Courts District of New Jersey PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Josh is a member of the Rochester Regional Health Foundation Planned Giving Committee, the Estate Planning Council of Rochester and the Monroe County and New York State Bar Associations. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of Corn Hill Navigation. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Josh has been selected by The Daily Record and the Rochester Business Journal every year since 2021 for their Power List for Trusts & Estates Law and in 2024 he was named to both the Power Lists for Tax Law and Trusts & Estates Law. Josh was named a 2017 New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars honoree, and a 2010 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars honoree. The Super Lawyers group represents the top 5% of attorneys in Upstate New York who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. JOSH'S ARTICLES & POSTS Joshua B. Beisker Featured in Rochester Business Journal Article on SALT Tax Changes Joshua B. Beisker Named to 2025 Power List for Law Estate Planning Strategies Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act View All of Josh's Articles & Posts

  • Tyler J. Wilson - Litigation Attorney | Underberg & Kessler

    Tyler J. Wilson is a Litigation attorney based in our Rochester, NY law office. He represents businesses and individuals in litigation, negotiations, and mediation. Tyler J. Wilson Associate Attorney Rochester, NY (585) 258-2814 (585) 258-2821 twilson@underbergkessler.com View Tyler's LinkedIn Send Tyler a Message Tyler focuses his practice on commercial and general litigation. He represents businesses and individuals in litigation, negotiations, and mediation. He has experience conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions and legal memoranda, preparing for trial, and representing clients at depositions. Tyler brings a well-rounded perspective and a thoughtful approach to his practice as a litigator. Drawing on his background working in his family’s restaurant business, he has firsthand knowledge of the legal challenges that small business owners can face. In his work at prior law firms, Tyler gained valuable experience representing clients in commercial and construction litigation, medical malpractice claims, and contract disputes. While in law school, Tyler was as a summer associate assisting clients with corporate transactions. He participated in the non-profit Community Economic Development Clinic at Albany Law School and spent time as a summer associate working on criminal cases at the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office. Download a printer-friendly version of Tyler's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Labor & Employment Litigation Municipal Law EDUCATION Albany Law School, J.D. State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A. ADMISSIONS New York State US District Court - Northern District of New York US District Court - Western District of New York PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Tyler is a member of the New York State and Monroe County Bar Associations. AWARDS & RECOGNITION Tyler has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® for his work in Litigation - Labor and Employment in Rochester, NY. TYLER'S ARTICLES & POSTS Court Decision Highlights Need to Update Municipal Codes for Digital Reporting Ask An Attorney: FTC’s Proposed Rule on Non-Compete Agreements in Health Care Underberg & Kessler Welcomes Tyler J. Wilson to Its Litigation Practice

  • Justin P. Alexander - Real Estate Attorney | Underberg & Kessler

    Justin P. Alexander is a real estate attorney based in our Rochester, NY law office. Also, Justin serves as a banking attorney in Underberg & Kessler's banking practice group. Justin P. Alexander Partner Rochester, NY (585) 258-2867 (585) 258-2821 jalexander@underbergkessler.com View Justin's LinkedIn Send Justin a Message Fluent in American Sign Language, a percussionist, mountaineer, and a practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Justin has wide-ranging interests. His legal practice is not unlike his backpacking excursions in the Grand Canyon: he is strategic with every step and always anticipates what is up ahead. Justin believes that the job of being an attorney involves helping his clients manage the unpredictability and rapid pace of business transactions. Clearly defining the risks and liabilities and explaining complicated terminology in plain language are the cornerstones of his ability to provide sound legal advice and counsel. Justin’s professional experience is as varied as his personal interests. Representing private companies in large commercial and industrial transactions, he has also litigated civil actions in the New York State Supreme Court. He has worked with commercial lenders, and counseled clients in corporate matters such as governance and acquisitions. He was also a legislative fellow in policy research for former U.S. Representative Ron Barber, the aide to Gabrielle Giffords who ultimately replaced her in Congress. The diversity of Justin’s experiences helps him bring wisdom and perspective to his clients. When they retain his legal services, they also retain his time, attention, and energy. Whether they are buying an industrial warehouse or selling an office building, Justin goes to great lengths to ensure that their goals are realized quickly and cost-effectively. Download a printer-friendly version of Justin's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Cannabis Law Corporate & Business Commercial Lending Real Estate & Finance EDUCATION Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D. University of Pennsylvania, B.A. (summa cum laude) ADMISSIONS New York State US District Courts Western District of New York US Bankruptcy Court Western District of New York PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Justin is a member of the Board of Directors for the Center for Disability Rights/Regional Center for Independent Living and member of the Board of Directors for the Rochester School for the Deaf. Additionally, Justin is a member of the Monroe County Bar Association. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Justin has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® for his work in Banking & Finance Law and Real Estate Law in Rochester, NY. He has also been selected as an Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars honoree from 2020-2023. In 2021, Justin was awarded the Legal Excellence Award for Up and Coming Lawyers by The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal. JUSTIN'S ARTICLES & POSTS U&K Attorneys Named to 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists Underberg & Kessler Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® Alexander Honored in the Legal Excellence Awards View All of Justin's Articles & Posts

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