Lawyer Behind Major Deals
Jonathan Lapper, Principal atttorney at Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C. has become a go-to lawyer for real estate deals. The Albany Business Review recently interviewed Jonathan describing him as the lawyer behind some of the region's biggest resorts,...
Firm Named Professional Business of the Year
Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C. was recently honored by being designated as the Professional Business of the Year at the 2014 Adirondack Business Council Business of the Year Award Breakfast, a program of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce. ...
Firm Named as Best Law Firm in Post-Star Poll
Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C. was recently honored to be named Best Law Firm in the 2014 Post-Star Best of the Region special section, which announces reader's choice awards celebrating businesses in Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties.
Panel Denies Bid to Toss Widow’s Jones Law Claim
In Marston v. General Electric, 517694, the Appellate Division, Third Department, said Harbison's activities, which were typically land based, may have converted to that of a seaman at the time of his fatal accident. "While there is no statutory definition of a seaman...
Critics Say Zipline Will Hurt, Not Help, Lake George Tourism
“Our concern is that the zip line would detract from the scenic qualities that draw people to Lake George RV Park more than any benefit they would derive,” said Claudia Braymer, the R.V. park’s lawyer. The business gets 28,000 to 35,000 visitors per year, she said....
Lawyers team up to offer free advice to domestic violence victims
“I would say sometimes even their posture shows they have a little bit more confidence in what they know they need to do now.” The clinic was formed by Vinson and O’Sullivan in 2010, after a search for ways to give back to the community, Vinson explained....
Heavy Weight House Fight
A legal battle has raged for 10 months - with challenge after challenge, all of which the Kitchens have so far won. On July 26, State Supreme Court Judge Robert Muller heard arguments on another temporary restraining order Mr. Hearst and others are seeking. Some find...