Our team is an excellent fit with Albany’s future given our experience advising clients in areas such as environmental law, energy regulation and health care. With growth and innovation comes the need for raising capital, buying and selling assets, resolving business disputes and intellectual property protection. Our team has all sides of Capital District businesses covered and is fully dedicated to achieving the region’s growth goals for 2030 and beyond.
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Water online | March 26, 2021
This online news website, focusing on water and wastewater, included Albany Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Beth Morss’ move to the firm.
Capital Region Chamber | March 08, 2021
This column of notable moves in New York’s Capital Region includes Albany Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Beth Morss’ move to the firm.
Cannabis Business Executive | January 13, 2021
Following New York’s reintroduction of a bill that would legalize and tax adult-use recreational marijuana, Rochester Corporate partner and Cannabis practice co-leader Lori Green, New York City Complex Commercial Disputes associate Catherine Savio, and Rochester Corporate associate Brandon Coyle contributed this article highlighting key focus areas for those looking to enter the potential new industry.
Albany Business Review | December 21, 2020
Albany Complex Commercial Disputes partner Bill Reynolds and associate Erin Huntington are mentioned in this article for representing County Waste in a suit against Scott Earl, owner of Twin Bridges Waste and Recycling LLC, for poaching customers by making false and disparaging statements and other unlawful tactics.
Albany Business Review | November 12, 2020
This profile of Albany Corporate partner Marissa Wiley highlights her early interest in law, her career trajectory and professional development, and her journey as an LGBTQ person.
Engineering News-Record | November 02, 2020
This story about boosting U.S. transmission capacity to integrate a growing backlog of renewable power projects into the grid quotes a recent Bloomberg Law article written by Albany partner Pete Trimarchi and associate Dana Stanton, and Rochester associate Sarah Lobe, all of the Environmental and Land Use team.
Bloomberg Law | October 26, 2020
The following Bloomberg Law article comprises a two-part, contributed series on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s transformative regulatory changes on climate change, renewable energy, and emerging contaminants. The articles are written by Albany partner Pete Trimarchi and associate Dana Stanton, and Rochester associate Sarah Lobe, all of the Environmental and Land Use team.
Bloomberg Law | October 23, 2020
The following Bloomberg Law article comprises a two-part, contributed series on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s transformative regulatory changes on climate change, renewable energy, and emerging contaminants. The articles are written by Albany partner Pete Trimarchi and associate Dana Stanton, and Rochester associate Sarah Lobe, all of the Environmental and Land Use team.
The Bond Buyer | October 08, 2020
This article on the state of the municipal bond market covers the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York’s sale of almost $2.5 billion of personal income tax receipt bonds. The firm is mentioned as bond counsel for the work by New York partners Chris Reitzel and Virginia Wong, and associates Adam Gordon and Kate Stack; Albany counsel Jeff Pohl; and Washington, D.C. partner Bruce Serchuk and associate Joel Swearingen, all of the Project Finance & Public Finance group.
The Deal | August 07, 2020
Albany Corporate partner Marissa Wiley is included in this executive news roundup for her appointment to Upstate Capital Association’s board of directors.
New York Law Journal | May 29, 2020
Albany Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Hurteau and associate Erin Huntington contributed this article on the rise in abundance of dispute resolution as a result of the conversion of the Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company (MLMIC) from a mutual to a stock insurance company.
New York Law Journal | March 23, 2020
In her latest “Ask the Former Regulator” column, New York City Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Erica Buckley explains that the functions of New York government, including the Attorney General’s Real Estate Finance Bureau, are still in operation during the coronavirus shutdown, as most state employees continue to work remotely.
WHEC-TV (Rochester) | March 19, 2020
Rochester Labor and Employment partner Kim Harding spoke to the local NBC affiliate via FaceTime to discuss new work restrictions announced by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Kim talks about employee staffing, staggered scheduling and which businesses qualify as essential.
HR Magazine (Society for Human Resource Management) | March 18, 2020
Rochester Labor and Employment partner Kim Harding, Rochester Corporate partner Brian Kopp, and Long Island Labor and Employment associate David Tauster co-wrote this contributed article, based on their NP client alert, analyzing the new mandatory sick-leave deal in New York state.
The Deal | March 10, 2020
This article mentions Albany Corporate partner Todd Tidgewell for his representation of Richmond Behavioral Associates, which has been purchased by Evolution Research Group LLC.
Albany Business Review | March 02, 2020
Albany Corporate partner Marissa Wiley has been selected as one of the 40 Under 40 business and community leaders in the region by the Albany Business Review.
Albany Times Union | February 15, 2020
This roundup of personnel moves in the Albany business community highlights the promotion of Albany Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Peter Trimarchi, who is part of NP’s new partner class for 2020.
The Deal | February 04, 2020
This column of notable executive moves in the legal industry included a write-up on the promotion of Nixon Peabody’s 2020 new partner class: Laura Bacon, Shariff Barakat, Katie Baynes, Robert Fisher, Kimberly Harding, Brian Mahoney, Sonia Nayak, Dara Newman Histed, Morgan Nighan, Chris Porzio, Rachel Pugliese, Dana Roper, and Peter Trimarchi.
Reuters Legal | February 03, 2020
This roundup of personnel moves in the legal industry highlights the 13 members of Nixon Peabody’s 2020 new partner class: Laura Bacon, Shariff Barakat, Katie Baynes, Robert Fisher, Kimberly Harding, Brian Mahoney, Sonia Nayak, Dara Newman Histed, Morgan Nighan, Chris Porzio, Rachel Pugliese, Dana Roper and Peter Trimarchi.
Albany Business Review | January 31, 2020
This round-up of personnel moves in the Albany area features Albany Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Peter Trimarchi, who is part of NP’s new partner class for fiscal 2020.
The Times Union | December 16, 2019
This article about regional bar associations’ recent efforts to bolster membership with newer generations of attorneys quotes Albany Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Hurteau, who serves as Albany County Bar Association president.
Law360 | September 26, 2019
This article mentions Albany Complex Commercial Disputes partner Bill Reynolds for his representation of AngioDynamics, which a judge ruled is allowed to continue its racketeering claims against a competitor.
The Bond Buyer | August 19, 2019
This article mentions Nixon Peabody’s ascension to the No. 2 spot in bond counsel rankings in the Northeast for the first half of the year.
Law360 | July 17, 2019
This article features analysis from Albany Affordable Housing and Real Estate counsel Peter Trimarchi on ambitious new climate-change legislation in New York State that will force the natural gas industry to revisit its business plans.
The Bond Buyer | June 11, 2019
This feature highlights the arrivals of New York City partner Chris Reitzel and Albany counsel Jeff Pohl to Nixon Peabody’s growing Project Finance and Public Finance practice group.
Law360 | May 12, 2019
Nixon Peabody is mentioned in this article as No. 77 on this year’s Law360 list of the 400 largest U.S. law firms.
Reuters Legal | April 14, 2019
The recent additions of New York partner Chris Reitzel and Albany counsel Jeff Pohl to Nixon Peabody’s Project Finance & Public Finance team are highlighted in Reuters Legal’s Career Tracker column.
The Deal | April 07, 2019
The additions of New York City partner Chris Reitzel and Albany counsel Jeff Pohl to Nixon Peabody’s growing Project Finance and Public Finance practice group are highlighted in this article.
Project Finance International | April 03, 2019
The additions of New York City partner Christopher Reitzel and Albany counsel Jeffrey Pohl to Nixon Peabody’s growing Project Finance and Public Finance practice group are highlighted in this
Mergers & Acquisitions | March 31, 2019
The promotions of Boston Global Finance partner Erik Schneider, Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck, and Albany Corporate partner Marissa Wiley are highlighted in this roundup of notable executive news.
Capital Region Chamber of Commerce | March 14, 2019
Albany Corporate partner Marissa Wiley, part of this year’s new partner class, is profiled in this Chamber of Commerce feature about her practice and what she sees on the horizon for Albany’s booming corporate sector.
FastTake | February 08, 2019
This article highlights the recent promotion of Albany Corporate partner Marissa Wiley.
The Deal | February 01, 2019
Albany Corporate partner Marissa Wiley, Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck, and Boston Global Finance partner Erik Schneider’s recent promotion to partner is included in this roundup of notable executive news.
Mergers & Acquisitions | January 31, 2019
Three members of Nixon Peabody’s 2019 new partner class are highlighted in this roundup of notable executive and business news: Albany Corporate partner Marissa Wiley, Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck and Boston Global Finance partner Erik Schneider.
New York Law Journal | January 07, 2019
Albany Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Hurteau and Los Angeles Government Investigation & White-Collar Defense partner Jason Gonzalez are mentioned in this article as attorneys for the plaintiff in a contentious divorce matter that hinges on the defendant’s alleged wiretapping of his estranged wife’s phone.
Albany Business Review | January 03, 2019
Albany Corporate partner Todd Tidgewell is profiled in this Q+A that charts his professional path from law firm to venture capital and back. Todd now focuses his legal practice on advising private equity, venture capital and angel investors.
Power Finance & Risk | December 02, 2018
Albany Project Finance and Public Finance partner Rich Cogen is quoted in this article on his view of the cost of premiums in the young but competitive market for tax equity insurance related to renewable energy investments.
Rochester Business Journal | November 22, 2018
Rochester Corporate partner Jeremy Wolk wrote this contributed column on recent cases involving the Clean Water Act and discharges to groundwater, drawing from an alert by San Francisco partner Alison Torbitt, Albany associate Dana Stanton and senior environmental health engineer Libby Ford, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
Rochester Business Journal | November 22, 2018
Rochester Corporate partner Jeremy Wolk wrote this contributed column on recent cases involving the Clean Water Act and discharges to groundwater, drawing from an alert by San Francisco partner Alison Torbitt, Albany associate Dana Stanton and senior environmental health engineer Libby Ford, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
Power Finance & Risk | October 29, 2018
Albany Project Finance and Public Finance partner Rich Cogen is quoted in this article on the trend of increasing RFP activity for renewable energy projects, even in some unexpected states.
Law360 | September 18, 2018
Albany Complex Commercial Disputes partner Bill Reynolds is mentioned in this story for his representation of AngioDynamics Inc. in an ongoing dispute with Biolitec AG.
ABA Journal | September 09, 2018
The following coverage notes Nixon Peabody as one of the first law firms in the country to sign a pledge as part of the American Bar Association’s new health and wellness campaign to reduce substance use and improve mental health in the legal profession.
Buffalo Law Journal | July 09, 2018
Albany Health Care partner Laurie Cohen is quoted in this article discussing how state and federal guidance are encouraging patients to be more engaged with their health records, and outlining instances in which minors can withhold health information from their parents.
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