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New York State Proposes General Permits for Freshwater Wetlands: What You Need to Know
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has released five new draft general permits and two updated general...

Mindy L. Zoghlin
Feb 62 min read


Legal Analysis of Rochester's Good Cause Eviction Law and Its Impact on Landlords and Tenants
In December 2024, the Rochester City Council passed a landmark piece of legislation that will have significant implications for both...

Kyle C. Pittman
Jan 35 min read


Kate Karl Recognized as a 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers
We are happy to announce that Katherine H. Karl was selected by The Best Lawyers in America® as the recipient of the 2025 “Lawyer of...

Underberg & Kessler
Aug 16, 20241 min read


Quiet Roll Out of the “5% Retainage Amendment”
Without much publicity, back in November 2023 New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S3539, which amended two...

Kate Karl
Jun 18, 20243 min read


Kyle C. Pittman Joins Underberg & Kessler LLP
Welcome to Kyle C. Pittman who has joined the Firm as an Associate in the Real Estate & Finance Practice Group.

Underberg & Kessler
May 22, 20241 min read


Patrick L. Cusato Featured in Rochester Business Journal Article
Underberg & Kessler Managing Partner, Patrick L. Cusato, was recently featured in the Rochester Business Journal article "New leader...

Underberg & Kessler
Apr 2, 20245 min read


Andrew M. Washburn Featured in RBJ Article on New York’s All-Electric Buildings
In a recent article published in the Rochester Business Journal, Underberg & Kessler real estate and commercial lending attorney, Andrew...

Underberg & Kessler
Mar 11, 20242 min read


Patrick L. Cusato Named to 2024 Power 20 Real Estate Law List
Congratulations to Patrick L. Cusato for being selected to The Daily Record's 2024 Power 20 Real Estate Law list for the third year in a...

Underberg & Kessler
Mar 7, 20242 min read


Underberg & Kessler Elects Patrick Cusato as Managing Partner
We are pleased to announce that Patrick L. Cusato, a longtime partner with the Firm, has been elected to serve as Managing Partner.

Underberg & Kessler
Jan 4, 20242 min read


Patrick L. Cusato Shares Insight on Buyers Getting Cold Feet in Scripps News
Pat Cusato was recently interviewed in an article about the rise in real estate deal cancellations by Scripps News, a national news network.
Underberg & Kessler
Sep 18, 20231 min read


Residential Evictions: The Importance of an Organized Approach
As a landlord, it is best practice to stay updated on current eviction procedures. This article outlines the general steps to take . . .
Katherine T. McCarley
Jun 5, 20235 min read

Upcoming Educational Opportunity for Realtors on May 4th
Underberg & Kessler LLP and Genesee Regional Bank are pleased to present a complimentary seminar for realtors to learn timely and...
Underberg & Kessler
Apr 5, 20231 min read

Patrick L. Cusato Named to 2023 Power 20 Real Estate Law List
Congratulations to Pat for being selected to The Daily Record's 2023 Power 20 Real Estate Law list for the second year in a row.
Underberg & Kessler
Mar 16, 20231 min read

U&K's Washburn Shares Insight on New York's Climate Act at Recent MBA Forum
We were pleased to present at the Mortgage Bankers Association 2023 Economic Forecast Forum held earlier this month.
Underberg & Kessler
Jan 26, 20231 min read


Cusato Recognized as a Power 20 - Real Estate Law
Underberg & Kessler is proud to share that our partner, Pat Cusato, was chosen to be on The Daily Record’s Power 20 Real Estate Law list.
Underberg & Kessler
Mar 17, 20221 min read


EVICTIONS ON THE HORIZON IN NEW YORK?
Upstate NY Landlords Continue the Fight Against NY’s Eviction Moratorium On November 8, 2021, thirty-seven Erie County landlords filed...
Andrew M. Washburn
Nov 15, 20213 min read

Underberg & Kessler Adds Washburn
Andrew M. Washburn has joined Underberg & Kessler LLP as an associate in the real estate practice group. He was formerly an associate wit...
Underberg & Kessler
Sep 25, 20201 min read


A Seminar for Real Estate Agents - Are You Current in Today's Residential Real Estate Market?
Underberg & Kessler LLP in conjucntion with M&T Bank is pleased to present: A Seminar for Real Estate Agents - Are You Current in Today's...
Underberg & Kessler
Oct 15, 20191 min read


Impact of the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 on Residential Landlords in WNY
On June 14, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the “Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019” (the “Tenant Protection Ac
Justin P. Alexander
Jul 30, 20192 min read
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