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

Margaret serves as a health care lawyer based in Underberg & Kessler's Canandaigua, NY law office. She serves on the firm's health care and litigation practice groups. Margaret has been a dedicated advocate for the health care industry for her entire career. Margaret E. Somerset Senior Counsel Canandaigua, NY (585) 258-2888 (585) 258-2821 msomerset@underbergkessler.com View Margaret's LinkedIn Send Margaret a Message Health care professionals dedicate their lives to helping others. But who helps them when they need legal advice? Margaret has been a dedicated advocate for the health care industry for her entire career. For more than two decades, she has built a litigation practice defending numerous claims against health care providers and small businesses. She has also represented individuals, successfully prosecuting breach of contract, personal injury, civil rights and college tenure cases. Margaret's dedication to defending the health care industry extends from physicians' groups to paramedics, nursing homes to nurse practitioners, doctors to dentists, and hospitals to homecare agencies. Her experience in handling matters for both health care employees and providers has afforded her a unique perspective on the inner workings and increasingly complex legal ramifications of American health care. She has counseled her clients in matters such as medical malpractice, regulatory compliance (HIPAA), peer review, professional medical discipline, the mental hygiene law, credentialing, record-keeping, electronic medical records and risk management. Margaret has been a clinical faculty member on trial-related coursework for the nurse paralegal program at the University of Rochester, and has presented seminars to both health care professionals and lawyers on a number of subjects, including medical malpractice claims; elder care issues; Public Health Law compliance and liability; risk management for physician offices, nursing homes, and hospital surgical teams; federal civil rights litigation; and the development and management of a legal practice. She is an approved counselor for numerous major insurance companies and is co-chair of our Insurance Defense Practice Group. Margaret is formerly the managing partner of the Somerset Law Firm, LLC, and was a partner at Harris Beach and Wilcox, LLC. As a member of Underberg & Kessler's Health Care Practice Group, she furthers our firm's reputation as a premier legal practice for the health care industry, a complex area of law that is well served by her insight, experience and compassion. Download a printer-friendly version of Margaret's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Health Care Litigation EDUCATION Syracuse University College of Law, J.D. (cum laude) Providence College, B.A. ADMISSIONS New York State New York State Appellate Division of the Supreme Court Fourth Judicial Department PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT A member of the Monroe County Bar Association, Margaret is also involved with several committees for the Thompson Health System. She is the chair of the ethics committee, a member of the quality & safety committee, serves on the executive team, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Thompson Health System. Margaret is also a member of the Finger Lakes Business Foundation Board of Directors. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Margaret has been recognized in the 2009-2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and she was honored as the 2016 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants in Rochester, NY. Margaret has also been selected as an Upstate New York Super Lawyers honoree from 2012-2025. In 2019, Margaret was honored with the Canandaigua Athena Leadership Award. She was also a recipient of the Rochester Business Journal's "Forty Under 40" Award, an annual recognition of emerging leaders in Rochester. MARGARET'S ARTICLES & POSTS Are Zoom Depositions Making Us All a Little Crazy? Are the Floodgates of Litigation Now Open For Covid-19 Medical Malpractice Claims? Protecting Our Seniors at What Cost? View All of Margaret's Articles & Posts

Ryan T. Biesenbach is a Labor & Employment and Litigation attorney based in our Rochester, NY law office. Ryan T. Biesenbach Associate Attorney Rochester, NY (585) 258-2865 (585) 258-2821 rbiesenbach@underbergkessler.com View Ryan's LinkedIn Send Ryan a Message Ryan is a self-starter who loves being challenged by complex work and solving problems effectively and efficiently for the clients he represents. With an extensive background in labor and employment law, including discrimination, wage and hour, and executive benefits claims, Ryan additionally has experience in all stages of litigation, from intake to resolution. He will leave no stone unturned, is reflexively detail-oriented, and has a strong written and oral advocacy skillset. Ryan’s career has brought him before federal and New York State courts, tribunals and agencies. He has also worked on matters of national importance, researching, and writing the arguments on a case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, which redefined the scope of federal antidiscrimination laws. Prior to joining Underberg & Kessler, Ryan worked in the greater New York City area representing a host of industries throughout the Eastern seaboard. His diverse experience provided him with a practical understanding of not only the issues faced by those he represents—whether they are individuals, small local businesses, or large corporations—but the importance of his representation to those for whom he works. Before becoming an attorney, Ryan traveled extensively living in Beijing, Brisbane, Seoul, and Taipei. He enjoys reading and spending time with his family. Download a printer-friendly version of Ryan's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Cannabis Law Labor & Employment Litigation EDUCATION Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, J.D. Wake Forest University, M.A. State University of New York College at Fredonia, B.A. ADMISSIONS New York State US District Courts, Eastern District of New York US District Courts, Western District of New York PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Ryan is a member of the Monroe County and Ontario County Bar Associations. He serves as the Legislative Affairs Director for the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Society of Human Resources Management and is a Board Member and Secretary for Literacy Rochester. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Ryan has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® for his work in Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor and Employment, in Rochester, NY. He was selected as a 2024 Attorneys of the Year honoree in the Up and Coming Lawyers category by The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal. He was also named to the 2024 and 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. RYAN'S ARTICLES & POSTS Major Changes to the New York State Division of Human Rights Complaint Filing Process Navigating the Patchwork of Pregnancy and Postpartum Protections No Tax on Some Tips and Overtime Adds Burden for Employers View All of Ryan's Articles & Posts About Attorneys Practice Areas Articles & Posts Careers

David is a health care attorney and municipal attorney based in our Rochester NY offices. His broad experience in complex civil litigation matters and a deep insight into the court system has returned great results for our clients. David H. Fitch Partner Rochester, NY (585) 258-2840 (585) 258-2821 dfitch@underbergkessler.com View David's LinkedIn Send David a Message As a litigation attorney at Underberg & Kessler LLP, David represents a broad range of clients in complex litigation in state and federal court. His focus and experience involves defending health care providers and facilities, municipalities, and individuals, and businesses with various liabilities. David helps clients avoid and minimize exposure at all stages of litigation, including pre-suit investigation and audit through trial. Download a printer-friendly version of David's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Health Care Litigation Municipal EDUCATION University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D. Virginia Tech, B.S. ADMISSIONS New York State US District Courts - Western District of NY PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT David is a member of the Monroe County Bar Association and serves as a Legal Advisor to the Pittsford Mustangs Soccer Club Board of Directors. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Rochester Curling Club and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS David has been recognized in the 2023-2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Health Care Law, Litigation-Health Care, and Medical Malpractice Law–Defendants. He has also been selected as a 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Honoree. Ask An Attorney: Involuntary Transfer or Discharge of Nursing Home Resident Ask An Attorney: Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Insurance Coverage Underberg & Kessler Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® DAVID'S ARTICLES & POSTS View All of David's Articles & Posts

Helen serves as a business attorney based in Underberg & Kessler's Rochester, NY law office. Helen is a member of the firm's environmental & environmental practice group & also serves on the firm's municipal & municipal practice groups. Helen A. Zamboni Retired Attorney Rochester, NY (585) 258-2844 (585) 258-2821 hzamboni@underbergkessler.com View Helen's LinkedIn S end Helen a Messag e Helen has firsthand experience of the corporate world, having worked her way up through the Legal Department at Frontier Corporation (now Level 3 Communications), moving to operations and eventually becoming responsible for the company’s billing operations globally. She has experience in all forms of business transactions, from the simplest procurement contract to the mergers and acquisitions of private and public companies, to domestic and international joint ventures. Our corporate clients have benefited tremendously from her unique perspective as both an in-house lawyer and operations executive. Helen began her legal career as the title officer in the Rochester branch of TICOR Title Insurance Company (now Chicago Title), and handled a wide variety of real estate transactions, which she continues today. Download a printer-friendly version of Helen's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Corporate & Business Real Estate & Finance EDUCATION Syracuse University College of Law, J.D. (cum laude) Simon Business School University of Rochester, MBA (with honors) Mount Holyoke College, B.A. (cum laude) ADMISSIONS New York State US District Court - Western District of NY PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Helen is active in the community. She serves on the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Greater Rochester and Secretary of its Executive Committee. She is also the Chair of the YMCA's Governance Committee. Helen serves on the Board of Trustees of Geva Theatre and Secretary of the Executive Committee. Additionally, she serves as Secretary and a member of the Board of Directors of Finger Lakes Opera, Inc. and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Avon Free Library. Helen is a member of the Avon Rotary Club's Board of Trustees, is a legal resource to the Rotary District 7120, and is also the member-at-large of the District's Harassment Committee. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Helen has been recognized in the 2021-2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. HELEN'S ARTICLES & POSTS Underberg & Kessler Advises St. John’s on URMC Collaboration Ask An Attorney - Fulfilling Patient Requests For Their Medical Records OCR Issues Advisory to Assist Providers in Avoidance of HIPAA Violations View All of Helen's Articles & Posts

Paul serves businesses as an employment attorney based in Underberg & Kessler's Rochester, NY law office. Paul is chair of the firm's labor & employment practice group & also serves on the firm's litigation & municipal practice groups. Paul advises (& litigates for) employers on their legal matters. Paul F. Keneally Partner Rochester, NY (585) 258-2882 (585) 258-2821 pkeneally@underbergkessler.com View Paul's LinkedIn Send Paul a Message Strategist and diplomat. Advocate and persuader. Formidable opponent, trusted friend. Paul’s effectiveness as a litigator is due to his depth of legal understanding and his determination to get clients the right result. As chair of the Firm's Labor & Employment Practice Group, and a partner in our Litigation and Municipal Practice Groups, Paul represents a wide variety of businesses, individuals and organizations. From untangling complex commercial and construction litigation, navigating the minefield of labor and employment disputes, resolving tax assessment and other municipal matters, to handling general litigation, insurance defense and personal injury cases, Paul has a wealth of litigation experience in the administrative agencies and the state and federal courts. One of Paul’s core areas is labor and employment law, where he provides astute and proactive advice to clients in matters involving executive compensation, overtime, workplace violence, non-compete/non-solicit agreements, sexual harassment, race, sex and age discrimination, family and medical leave, and disabilities. Prior to joining Underberg & Kessler, Paul worked for the international law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, based in New York City, and served as a Federal District Court law clerk in Champaign/Urbana, Illinois. Paul was associate editor of the Fordham Law Review and was admitted to the Order of the Coif, an honorary law society. Download a printer-friendly version of Paul's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Cannabis Law Labor & Employment Litigation Municipal EDUCATION Fordham University School of Law, J.D. (cum laude) Amherst College, B.A. ADMISSIONS New York State US District Courts - Western District of NY US District Courts - Eastern District of NY US District Courts - Northern District of NY US District Courts - Southern District of NY US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit District of Colorado Central District of Illinois PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Paul is a regular lecturer on labor and employment law and litigation topics. He is a member of the American Bar Association (as well as the Litigation and Labor & Employment Sections), the New York State Bar Association, and the Monroe County Bar Association. Active in the community as well, Paul serves on the Board of Directors of St. John's Foundation and as Counsel to the Board of Directors and Management of The Tennis Club of Rochester. Paul is a past member of Literacy Rochester, Career Services Development, and Young Audiences of Rochester Boards of Directors as well as the past Legislative Representative for the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Society of Human Resources Management. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Paul has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in Commercial Litigation, Employment Law–Management, Labor Law–Management, Litigation–Labor & Employment, Litigation-Municipal, Municipal Law. He was recognized in the 2013-2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Commercial Litigation, Labor Law–Management, Litigation-Labor and Employment, Litigation-Municipal, and Municipal Law and he was honored as the 2022 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation - Labor & Employment in Rochester, NY. Paul has also been selected as an Upstate New York Super Lawyers honoree from 2007–2025. Paul was awarded the 2025 Attorneys of the Year Award in the Leaders in Law category by The Daily Record & Rochester Business Journal and he has been recognized in the Rochester Business Journal and The Daily Record's Power List for Labor & Employment Law every year since 2022. Paul was a recipient of the 2002 Rochester Business Journal's "Forty Under 40" Award. In addition, Paul was the recipient of the 2024 Literacy Rochester Queenie Zuehlke Visionary Award, the 2017 Literacy Rochester Ruth Colvin Award, and the 2016 Literacy Rochester President's Award. PAUL'S ARTICLES & POSTS Steven Gersz and Paul Keneally Honored as 2025 Attorneys of the Year What NYS Employers Should Know Before Terminating an Employee on Short-Term Disability Paul F. Keneally Named to 2025 Power List for Law View All of Paul's Articles & Posts

Tom serves as a litigator based in Underberg & Kessler's Buffalo, NY law office. Tom is chair of the firm's litigation practice group & also serves on the firm's construction, corporate & business, and labor and employment practice groups. Thomas F. Knab Retired Attorney Buffalo, NY (716) 847-9104 (716) 847-6004 tknab@underbergkessler.com View Tom's LinkedIn Send Thomas a Message Determination, discipline, the ability to go the distance—Tom Knab demonstrates these attributes in his ongoing quest to climb the 46 High Peaks of New York’s Adirondack Mountains. For over 30 years, he also brought them to the practice of law. Tom has experience negotiating and litigating contracts; construction and real estate disputes; drafting and litigating restrictive covenants and employment agreements; representing founders, owners and executives in partnership, LLC and corporate disputes; constitutional challenges to governmental actions; and defense of legal malpractice claims. He has practiced in the New York State and Federal Courts, handling jury and non-jury trials, appeals, arbitrations and mediations. Download a printer-friendly version of Thomas' bio: PRACTICE AREAS Construction Corporate & Business Labor & Employment Litigation EDUCATION University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D. State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo, B.A. ADMISSIONS New York State US District Courts - Western District of NY US Court Appeals for the Second Circuit Maryland PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Always a champion for the under-represented, Tom is the past chair of the Board of Trustees of Preservation Buffalo Niagara, and is a former board member and past president of Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc., which provides pro bono services to people of low income and with disabilities. Tom is a former member of the New York State and Erie County Bar Associations. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Tom has been recognized in the 2021-2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Commercial Litigation, Litigation-Construction, Litigation-Insurance, and Litigation-Labor & Employment. Tom was honored as the 2024 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation–Construction in Buffalo, NY. He has also been selected as an Upstate New York Super Lawyers honoree from 2008-2025. In 2022 and 2023, Tom was recognized by the Rochester Business Journal in the Power 50 in Law list. He has also been recognized in The Daily Record in their Power 20 in Litigation list for 2021, 2022, and 2023. He was included in the 2018, 2016, 2015, 2013 and 2012 Buffalo Business First/Buffalo Law Journal’s “Legal Elite of Western New York”, a peer-nominated and reviewed listing of Buffalo-area attorneys. TOM'S ARTICLES & POSTS How Can You Mend a Broken Heart? The Constructive Trust Underberg & Kessler Elects Patrick Cusato as Managing Partner Thomas F. Knab Named to 2023 Power 50 Law List View All of Tom's Articles & Posts

Jacob H. Zoghlin is an attorney based in our Rochester, NY law office. He counsels individuals, businesses, citizens’ groups, and municipalities on diverse environmental, land use, zoning, cannabis, energy, and municipal law matters. Jacob H. Zoghlin Partner Rochester, NY (585) 258-2834 (585) 258-2821 jzoghlin@underbergkessler.com View Jacob's LinkedIn Send Jacob a Message Jacob counsels individuals, businesses, citizens’ groups, and municipalities on diverse environmental, land use, zoning, cannabis, energy, and municipal law matters. For municipalities, he provides special counsel services to boards, prosecutes code violations, and advises on a wide range of procedural and legal issues. His practice also focuses on ensuring government entities comply with the law and he has litigated cases related to New York’s Administrative Procedure Act, Freedom of Information Law, and Open Meetings Law. In his environmental, land use, and real estate practice, Jacob works on matters involving zoning, site plans, special local approvals/permits, variances, incentive zoning, and other real estate development applications. He has prosecuted and argued Article 78 proceedings in New York State trial and appellate courts, advised public and private sector clients on the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process, and worked with clients on environmental and land use regulations. In his cannabis law practice, Jacob helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses the right way by navigating them through complex state and local requirements, advising them on license applications to the New York State Cannabis Control Board, assisting them with statutory and regulatory compliance, and helping them identify social equity benefits available under the Marihuana Regulations and Taxation Act. Download a printer-friendly version of Jacob's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Cannabis Law Environmental Litigation Municipal Law Real Estate & Finance EDUCATION American University Washington College of Law, J.D., (cum laude) Haverford College, B.A. ADMISSIONS New York State Ohio US District Courts - Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of New York US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit & Sixth Circuit US District Court - Northern District of Ohio PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Jacob is a member of the American, New York State, and Monroe County Bar Associations. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Local & State Government Law Section, the Environmental & Energy Law Section, and the Cannabis Law Section. In the NYSBA Cannabis Law Section, Jacob is a member of the Executive Committee and has chaired the Local Government Committee since 2022. He is also a member of the Upstate New York Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Developers Association. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of Flower City Arts Center and a former Attorney Observer to Board of Directors of the Senior Law Center. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Jacob has received the Super Lawyers Rising Star Award every year since 2020 and has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2023 for his work in Environmental Law and Land Use & Zoning Law. In 2021, Jacob received the Up and Coming Lawyers award in The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal’s Legal Excellence Awards program. JACOB'S ARTICLES & POSTS New York Court Orders DEC to Finalize Climate-Regulations Under CLCPA SEQRA Step-by-Step: PART 3 – Completing an Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) New York’s Green Amendment Moves from Ballot to Courtroom View All of Jacob's Articles & Posts

Edward D. Passero is a Litigation attorney based in our Rochester, NY law office. He represents businesses and individuals in litigation, negotiations, and mediation. FULL NAME Position Location (585) 258-2814 Fax twilson@underbergkessler.com LinkedIn Send Me a Message! Fluent in American Sign Language, percussionist, mountaineer, and a practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Justin has wide-ranging interests. The practice of real estate 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 change of commercial real estate. Helping them understand risks and liabilities and explaining complicated terminology in plain language—these are the cornerstones of his ability to provide sound 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 Family Law Litigation 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 Monroe County Bar Association. EDWARD'S ARTICLES & POSTS New York's Prop 1 Solidifies Anti-Discrimination Protections in State Constitution

Patrick Cusato is a real estate attorney based in our Rochester, NY law office. Also, Patrick serves as a banking attorney in Underberg & Kessler's banking practice group. Justin is Patrick L. Cusato Managing Partner Rochester, NY (585) 258-2884 (585) 258-2821 pcusato@underbergkessler.com View Patrick's LinkedIn Send Patrick a Message For over 35 years, Pat has successfully represented clients in complex commercial and residential real estate matters across New York State. He develops strong, collegial relationships with his clients so he can best understand their unique needs and solve their toughest problems. In addition to being Managing Partner, Pat is also chair of the Real Estate & Finance Practice Group and oversees the Firm’s mortgage lending team. Pat concentrates his practice on commercial real estate, mortgage banking, and tax credit development and finance projects. He has represented for-profit and non-profit organizations, developers, retailers, commercial lenders, and mortgage brokers in a variety of real property transactions, including acquisitions, sales, leasing, construction, development, title issues, zoning, and mortgage financing. He has represented housing development fund corporations in all aspects of affordable housing transactions, including Low Income Housing tax credits, tax-exempt bond financing, Federal Housing Act HUD-insured financing, development of assisted and independent living facilities, tax abatement, and payment in lieu of tax agreements. Pat also provides value-added counsel to financial institutions regarding banking regulations and real property law. In addition to being a trusted advisor, Pat is equally passionate about being active in community and industry groups, as demonstrated by the numerous organizations he devotes time to. He is highly regarded in the Western New York real estate community and regularly speaks at professional and real estate seminars regarding developments in the real estate industry. Download a printer-friendly version of Patrick's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Commercial Lending Real Estate & Finance EDUCATION Syracuse University College of Law, J.D. (magna cum laude) Canisius College, B.A. ADMISSIONS New York State PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT As an Executive Board member of the Mortgage Bankers Association of the Genesee Region, Pat focuses on issues affecting the mortgage banking industry on both a local and national level. He also advises the board on legislative developments and previously served as President of its Board of Directors. Pat is a member of the American Bar Association and member of the Real Property, Trust & Estate Law and Affordable Housing and Community Development Sections. Additionally, he is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Real Estate Section, the Monroe County Bar Association and past Chair of the MCBA Real Estate Section. He also previously served as an Advisory Board member for First American Title Insurance Company of New York. Pat is a member of Women's Council of Realtors Rochester and the New York State Commercial Association of REALTORS® (NYSCAR). Pat is active in the community, serving as Vice President to the Board of Directors of the Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing Foundation. He is a past President of the Foundation, past Chair of the Project Development Committee, and past Chair of the Foundation's annual fundraising gala. Pat also serves as the Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Webster Soccer Association and President of the Board of Directors of the Sports Association of Webster, Inc. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Pat has been recognized in 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. He was recognized in the 2013-2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Real Estate Law and he has also been selected as an Upstate New York Super Lawyers honoree from 2007-2010 and 2021-2025. He has been recognized by the Rochester Business Journal and The Daily Record since 2022 in the Power List for Real Estate Law and since 2024 in the Power 50 in Law List. Pat is also a recipient of The Daily Record's Leaders in Law Award in 2018, which honors attorneys who have shown dedication to the legal profession and tireless commitment to the community. In 2009, Pat was a recipient of the Rochester Business Journal's "Forty Under 40" award. PAT'S ARTICLES & POSTS Underberg & Kessler Elects Two New Partners Underberg & Kessler Expands Its Litigation Team Underberg & Kessler Attorneys Recognized in the 2024 Power Lists for Law View All of Pat's Articles & Posts

Timothy Johnson is a financial lawyer based in Underberg & Kessler's Buffalo, NY law office. Tim serves on the firm's banking and finance, and creditors' rights practice groups. Tim knows banking inside and out. He has been a corporate officer and in-house counsel for three area banks. Timothy P. Johnson Retired Attorney Buffalo, NY (716) 847-9116 (716) 847-6004 tjohnson@underbergkessler.com View Timothy's LinkedIn Send Timothy a Message For many attorneys, the law is a profession. For Tim, it has been a calling. While most boys dream of being athletes or firefighters, Tim knew he was going to be a lawyer as early as middle school. Tim knows banking inside and out. Having been a corporate officer and in-house counsel for three area banks has given him first-hand knowledge about how to solve problems for both financial institutions and their clients. He has deep experience in secured commercial lending, real estate and commercial loans, tax liens, loan structuring, bankruptcies, foreclosures, and regulatory compliance. In addition to these purely “legal” issues, Tim has also helped clients evaluate the nuances of risk and helped them avoid the expense and publicity of litigation. Download a printer-friendly version of Timothy's bio: PRACTICE AREAS Commercial Lending Creditors' Rights EDUCATION University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D. State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo, B.A. (cum laude) ADMISSIONS New York State US District Courts - Western District of NY US Bankruptcy Court - Western District of NY PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Tim is a former member of the New York State and Erie County Bar Associations and former member of the Turnaround Management Association. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Tim has been recognized in the 2019-2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Real Estate Law.

Underberg & Kessler LLP, a growing mid-sized law firm, seeks a Director of Client Services, reporting to its Rochester, NY office. This position is responsible for assisting in attaining assigned revenue and account development objectives by driving sales initiatives with clients and prospective clients of the Firm, with a focus on developing relationships with them to secure engagements involving legal services. DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES This Position Reports to Our Rochester, NY Law Office We are seeking a Director of Client Services, who will be responsible for assisting in attaining assigned revenue and account development objectives by driving sales initiatives with clients and prospective clients of the Firm, with a focus on developing relationships with them to secure engagements involving legal services. Assist attorneys in their growth and development with respect to business development and client retention efforts. Knowledge of utilization and optimization SEO to increase visibility, as well as tracking, measuring, and reporting on performance metrics and of social media platforms (e.g., monitoring social media, suggesting content for social media platforms and keeping abreast of social media best practices and technologies) required. We are searching for a passionate, energetic, ambitious, and driven leader with an entrepreneurial nature, who subscribes to and promotes business development principles and methodologies and is highly structured and process driven. The ideal candidate will possess a B.S. or B.A. in communications, marketing, or business, as well as three to five years of demonstrated successful professional services marketing and business development; law firm experienced preferred. To learn more about our Firm, please visit other pages of our website. If you are unable to submit your application due to a disability, please contact Karen Marr, Operations Manager, at kmarr@underbergkessler.com to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Apply