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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

On October 24, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) was directed by the Albany County Supreme Court in the case Citizen Action of New York et al v. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation  (Index No. 903160-25, NYSCEF Doc. No. 93) to promulgate final regulations implementing the emissions-reduction mandates of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The court gave DEC until February 6, 2026, to complete t

In acknowledgment of the existing backlog of cases at the agency, effective November 14, 2025, the New York State Division of Human Rights (“DHR”) is implementing significant changes to the way individuals report and file complaints of unlawful discrimination under the New York State Human Rights Law. These changes result from amendments to 9 NYCRR §§ 465.1, 465.2, 465.3, 465.5, and 465.6, and the repeal of § 465.8, which were finalized on September 10, 2025. According to the

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

We are proud to announce that Steven R. Gersz  and Paul F. Keneally  were selected as 2025 Attorneys of the Year honorees by the Rochester Business Journal  and The Daily Record . The Attorneys of the Year program pays tribute to lawyers who are working to make the community stronger and to advance the law profession. The honorees were selected based on their dedication to the legal profession, their commitment to their clients and the community, and letters of reference. Ste

In Part 2 of our SEQRA Step-by-Step series, we discussed the first procedural step once you determine that SEQRA applies —classifying the action. In this installment, we move to the next step: completing the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF). The type of EAF required depends on how the action is classified. Understanding which form to use, and how to complete it, is essential to complying with SEQRA and keeping the review process on track. Type I Actions As discussed in the