Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP

About this office:

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP serves clients in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Domestically, we rank among the American Lawyer 100 and The National Law Journal's Top 50 law firms. For more than 25 years, we have provided our clients with a full range of experienced and innovative legal services. At Wilson Elser, we offer clients a strong national presence, with offices in 20 cities across the United States. The firm provides international scope through its office in London, as well as through a network of affiliate firms in France, Germany and Mexico.

The lawyers of Wilson Elser enjoy a strong reputation among judges and fellow lawyers in each of their respective markets. Dedicated to providing experienced and cost-effective client representation, our lawyers also participate in a variety of local, national and international legal organizations that set the standards for the profession. In addition to being recognized as leaders in today's legal profession, some of our lawyers are experienced accountants, architects, former judges and engineers, along with legal nurse consultants. With state-of-the-art support systems and technology at their disposal, Wilson Elser lawyers provide timely and efficient legal solutions to all clients.

Wilson Elser's attorneys in New York State's capital city have a thriving practice in government affairs, health law and litigation. First established in 1995, the Albany office has grown to more than 30 attorneys and added practice areas that include health care law, commercial litigation, municipal law and employment law. The office serves clients throughout upstate and downstate New York, including Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo, as well as New York City.

Our health care attorneys deal with everything from professional liability of doctors and dentists to advising statewide and regional health care trade associations. Clients include hospitals, nursing homes, home health care agencies and other medical care providers.

The roster of clients of our litigation attorneys is as diverse as the capital region itself. We represent professionals like attorneys, accountants and insurance agents in liability matters. Our litigation clients also include state institutions, medical device manufacturers, transportation businesses, recreational outlets and many other entities.

Wilson Elser's Albany office is, perhaps, best known for government affairs and lobbying. We are the largest and most successful government affairs firm in New York state. Our government affairs attorneys have built solid relationships with executives, legislators, regulators and staff at every level of government.

Our bipartisan government affairs lobbying team has unparalleled experience with the process, people and politics that drive government action in New York. We understand the legal needs of companies doing business in New York. Our skill is based on direct experience working in government and on decades of forging relationships with individuals in the institutions with which our clients seek to work.

Our Albany veterans have served as chief counsel to three New York State Assembly Speakers, counsel to New York State Assembly Majority Leaders, general counsel to the Healthcare Association of New York State and Chairman of the New York City Teacher's Retirement Board. Whether it is government affairs, health care law, litigation, municipal law or employment law, Wilson Elser's Albany attorneys have the experience, skill and knowledge to meet and exceed client needs and expectations.

Accounting Liability, Admiralty Law, Agents and Brokers Liability, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Architects and Engineers Liability, Asbestos Defense, Aviation Law, Commercial Law, Construction Law, D&O Liability, Employment Law, Environmental Law, General Liability, Health Care, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Intellectual Property, Lawyers' Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Municipal Law, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Toxic Torts, Trucking Law, Transportation Liability.

New York State Employment Law Update
Ricki E. Roer, Philip Rosenberg, March 5, 2009
New York State enacted two employment statutes in 2008 that impose new notice requirements on employers beginning on February 1, 2009. Employers should review their obligations under those statutes to ensure that they are in compliance on that effective date.

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