Firm Mourns Passing of Former Litigation Chair, Jay Wason
Mackenzie Hughes LLP mourns the passing of retired partner, Jay Wason, this past week. Mr. Wason practiced law in Syracuse for 60 years. Mr. Wason chaired the firm’s Litigation Department for many years, was President of the Onondaga County Bar Foundation, Director the Central New York Community Foundation and Director of Syracuse Cablesystems. Mr. Wason […]
Read MoreBetsy Hartnett and Ami Longstreet Named Top 25 Women Attorneys
Mackenzie Hughes LLP is pleased to announce that Elizabeth A. Hartnett and Ami S. Longstreet have been named among the top 25 women attorneys in Upstate New York by the 2011 edition of Super Lawyers. Betsy’s practice focuses on estates and trusts, wealth management and investments. Ami’s practice concentrates on elder law, estates and probate. […]
Read MoreMackenzie Hughes Partner to Receive the Chancellor’s Citation for Distinguished Achievement from Syracuse University
In recognition of Syracuse University alumni “who have attained unusual success in their chosen careers,” Ramon Rivera, an immigration attorney and partner at Mackenzie Hughes LLP, will receive the Chancellor’s Citation for Distinguished Achievement for his work in law. The award will be presented at the gala dinner dance during Coming Back Together X, a […]
Read MoreMackenzie Hughes LLP Attorneys Recognized
Mackenzie Hughes LLP is pleased to announce that eleven of its partners have been named as Super Lawyers in the 2011 edition of New York Super Lawyers Upstate magazine. The list includes: Clayton H. Hale, Jr., Tax; Elizabeth A. Hartnett, Estate Planning & Probate, Stephen T. Helmer, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Defense, Personal Injury; Ami […]
Read MoreMackenzie Hughes Attorney the Only Syracuse Representative Invited to Participate in Task Force to Evaluate the Future of the Legal Profession in New York
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – When the New York State Bar Association put together a task force of 59 professionals across the state to determine the future of the legal profession in New York, Stephen T. Helmer, partner and Chairman of the Executive Committee at Mackenzie Hughes LLP, was the lone representative from Syracuse asked to participate. […]
Read MoreElizabeth Hartnett Elected Chair of New York Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates Section
Elizabeth A. Hartnett, a partner at Mackenzie Hughes LLP, has been elected as the new chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates section, an organization with 5,209 attorney members. “To be elected as the chair of this section of the New York State Bar Association is a tremendous honor,” said Steve […]
Read MoreRich Engel Elected Frank H. Hiscock Legal Aid Society Board Chair
Richard C. Engel, of Mackenzie Hughes LLP has been elected as Chair of the Board of the Hiscock Legal Aid Society. Rich is a partner in the firm’s Business Department and a member of the Executive Committee. He concentrates his practice in business, mergers & acquisitions, securities law, securities regulation and securities fraud, as well […]
Read MoreRuffer Elected as Board President for Onondaga County Bar Foundation
Anne Ruffer, a trusts and estates attorney and partner at Mackenzie Hughes LLP, was elected as the president of the Board of Directors at the Onondaga County Bar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Onondaga County Bar Association. As president of the Foundation’s board, Ruffer will work with board members to support programs that educate […]
Read MoreJennifer Ploetz Williams Named Partner at Mackenzie Hughes LLP
Jennifer Ploetz Williams has been elected to the partnership at Mackenzie Hughes LLP. A member of the law firm’s litigation department since 2007, Williams’ practice focuses on civil litigation, including commercial disputes, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, legal malpractice and insurance coverage. “Jen has been a tremendous asset to Mackenzie Hughes and our clients […]
Read MoreRick James Appointed to New York State Lawyer Assistance Trust
Richard P. James of Mackenzie Hughes LLP has been appointed by the Honorable Jonathan Lippman, Chief Judge of New York State’s Highest Court, to a three year term on the Board of Trustees of the New York State Lawyer Assistance Trust, which provides statewide leadership and financial assistance to programs addressing health-related issues among legal […]
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