Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP

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Established in 1975
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4.7/5.0 (138)
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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna maintains a diverse practice, primarily devoted to legal matters relating to the intersection of the public and private sectors. Much of what the Firm does involves the representation of private entities that are regulated or otherwise profoundly affected by public policy and public bodies. We have developed practice groups concentrating in legal and regulatory issues relating to commercial real estate; corporate; corporate and professional immigration; education; energy and telecommunications; environmental; estate planning and administration; governmental relations; intellectual property; international trade and business; labor and employment; litigation; matrimonial and family law; real estate development, zoning and land use; tax; and technology.

The founders of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna include former Counsel to Governors Rockefeller and Wilson, former Director, Assistant Director and Counsel to the Governor's Office of Employee Relations and former General Counsel and Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Since its founding in 1975, the Firm has grown from four attorneys to over ninety.

The Firm has continued to attract lawyers with unique public and private sector experience, many of whom are recognized as leading practitioners in their areas of concentration. Members of the Firm have served as Counsel or Assistant Counsel to four Governors of the State of New York. The Firm's depth of experience in governmental service is unparalleled in the region.

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna's clients include large and small industrial and commercial enterprises, not-for-profit corporations, state agencies, public interest groups, public officials and other individuals, and New York State local government and public benefit corporations. The Firm's areas of concentration and expertise enable it to serve clients with the effectiveness of larger firms, yet provide the individual attention needed to serve the clients' interests properly. The Firm has the resources and staff to manage large and complex litigation matters while still placing direct responsibility for a client's representation with a single designated attorney. A member of the Firm assumes overall responsibility for each client's matters, offering a clearly designated contact person and ensuring no duplication of effort at the client's expense.

Specific Practice Area and Industry Group Details across multiple offices:

Base Closure and Redevelopment
Business, Corporate and Commercial
CleanTech
Compliance Investigations
Corporate and Public Agency Regulatory Compliance
Education
Energy and Telecommunications
Environmental
Estate Planning and Administration
Federal and State Taxation
Government, Business and Professional Ethics and Responsibility
Government Contracts
Government Relations
Health Care
Immigration
Insurance
Intellectual Property
International Trade and Business
Investment Company and Investment Adviser
Labor and Employment Law
Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation
Mergers and Acquisitions
Municipal
Public and Private Finance
Quebec-New York Practice
Real Estate
Real Estate Development, Zoning and Land Use
Technology

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J. Scott Greer

Senior Counsel

4.3

9 Reviews

Poughkeepsie, NY

Litigation and Appeals, Business, Corporate and Commercial, Labor and Employment Law View More

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Dylan C. Harris

Associate

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Poughkeepsie, NY

Litigation and Appeals, Municipal, Real Estate

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Lou Lewis

Senior Counsel

5.0

Poughkeepsie, NY

Federal and State Taxation, Litigation and Appeals

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John L. Allen

Senior Counsel

4.6

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Albany, NY ,

Albany, NY

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Real Estate, Business, Corporate and Commercial

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Terresa Bakner

Executive Committee

4.4

Albany, NY ,

Albany, NY

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Environmental, Land Use and Development, Municipal, Real Estate, Distribution Centers, Energy and Telecommunications View More

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Scott A. Barbour

Senior Counsel

4.8

5 Reviews

Albany, NY ,

Albany, NY

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Litigation and Appeals

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Alexandra Becker

Partner

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Albany, NY

Business, Corporate and Commercial, Alcoholic Beverages/Hospitality View More

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Beth A. Bourassa

Senior Counsel

4.6

7 Reviews

Albany, NY ,

Albany, NY

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Education, Labor and Employment Law

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4.7/5.0 (138 reviews)

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5.0/5.0 Review for Howard A. Levine by a Sole Practitioner on 04/22/10 in General Practice

A shame that he was forced to retire from the New York court of appeals due to age limit. He is missed.

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5.0/5.0 Review for William S. Nolan by a Member on 04/20/10 in Complex Commercial Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Review for William S. Nolan by a Partner on 04/20/10 in Litigation

William is a very agressive attorney who priovides exceptional service to his clients.

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5.0/5.0 Review for Randall S. Beach by a Of Counsel on 04/19/10 in Commercial Real Estate

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5.0/5.0 Review for Michael G. Sterthous by a General Counsel on 04/19/10 in Renewable Energy

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5.0/5.0 Review for Michael G. Sterthous by a General Counsel on 04/19/10 in Land Use Permitting

Mike Sterthous served as an outside counsel for a renewable energy developer while I was its general counsel. During that itme Mike defended several challenges made against a renewable energy project we were pursuing. Throughout Mike consistently k... Read more
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Mike Sterthous served as an outside counsel for a renewable energy developer while I was its general counsel. During that itme Mike defended several challenges made against a renewable energy project we were pursuing. Throughout Mike consistently kept me timely apprised of all developments, demonnstrated deep substantive knowledge re N.Y. land use law, maintained good relations with relevant municipal officials, was a terific advocate at hearings, and offered excellent strategic advice. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Michael G. Sterthous by a Of Counsel on 04/19/10 in Environmental Law

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5.0/5.0 Review for Beth A. Bourassa by a Principal on 04/19/10 in Labor and Employment

Beth is the consumate attorney that provides excellant advocacy with civility.

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5.0/5.0 Review for Robert Reynolds by a Principal on 04/19/10 in Estate and Gift Taxation

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5.0/5.0 Review for Robert Reynolds by a Principal on 04/19/10 in Estate Planning

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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna maintains a diverse practice, providing a broad range of services with a special emphasis on matters relating to the intersection of the public and private sectors. Much of the Firm's work involves the representation of entities that are regulated or otherwise affected by public policy and public bodies.

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