We think winning means keeping you out of court. But sometimes you don’t have a choice. When that happens, you’ll appreciate having our experienced litigators on your side. Drawn from many different backgrounds and practice areas, they contribute a wide variety of perspectives and skills. So you’ll be represented not by a single attorney, but by a powerful team of litigators who all work together seamlessly.
We’re involved with the full spectrum of dispute resolution including complex corporate and commercial, products liability, property, environmental, insurance coverage and defense, and professional liability litigation. We represent national, regional and local clients, handling all aspects of trial and appellate work before federal, state and local courts, and regulatory agencies. Cases include:
Commercial Litigation
- Accounting
- Administrative proceedings involving local/state governments
- Antitrust claims
- Banking and finance
- Bankruptcy
- Business and stock valuations
- Construction projects and liens
- Contract disputes
- Corporate and partnership dissolution
- Director and officer liability
- Employment disputes
- Engineering
- Fiduciary duties and claims
- Formation/dissolution of business and property rights
- Franchise relationships and agreements
- Intellectual property (copyright, trademark and patents)
- Not-for-profit corporations
- Public bidding and contracts
- Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) litigation
Environmental Claims and Toxic Torts
First Amendment and Civil Rights
Insurance Coverage and Defense
- Products liability
- Negligence
- Automobile
Health Care
- Health care industry corporate matters
- Medical malpractice defense
- Professional licensure matters
- Regulatory compliance
Professional Malpractice Defense
Products Liability
Real Property
- Eminent domain
- Tax certiorari
- Zoning
Securities Fraud and Claims
Shareholder Disputes
Taxation
Attorneys
Jennifer D. Caggiano
Partner
Stephen S. Davie
Partner
Dean J. DiPilato
Of Counsel
Ryan T. Emery
Partner
Joseph G. Farrell
Partner
Stephen T. Helmer
Partner
Robert R. Hojnacki
Associate
W. Bradley Hunt
Partner
Jillian L. McGuire
Partner
Lorraine R. Mertell
Partner
John M. Nichols
Partner
Christopher A. Powers
Associate
Christen D. Santiago
Partner
Mark R. Schlegel
Partner
Neil J. Smith
Partner
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John Nichols Joins Mackenzie Hughes Law Firm as Partner
Mackenzie Hughes LLP recently welcomed attorney John Nichols as partner in the Litigation Department. Nichols brings a private/public interest versatility to the firm, having practiced for over a decade with a prominent local law firm and more recently at Legal Services of Central New York. He concentrates his practice on commercial litigation, general litigation and […]
Mackenzie Hughes Adds Three Attorneys
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Mackenzie Hughes LLP’s Managing Partner Richard Engel announces the recent addition of attorneys Robb P. Barrett, Rebecca E. Alesi and Robert R. Hojnacki to the team. Robb P. Barrett joined the firm in January as a partner in the Business Department. He focuses on business and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, securities […]
Nine Mackenzie Hughes Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
Nine attorneys from Mackenzie Hughes LLP were recognized in the 2023 edition of Super Lawyers. Those recognized as “Super Lawyers” include: Clayton H. Hale, Jr., tax; Stephen T. Helmer, business litigation, personal injury – medical malpractice, civil litigation; Ami S. Longstreet, elder law, estate planning & probate; Jillian L. McGuire, family law; Edward J. Moses, […]
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Protecting Your Personal Assets: The Importance of Umbrella Insurance
In today’s fast-paced world, where accidents and unexpected events can happen at any time, safeguarding your hard-earned assets is crucial. While most people are familiar with homeowners, auto and watercraft insurance that provide coverage for specific situations, like accidents at home, on the road or on the water, many people are not aware of the […]
Coronavirus Causes Governor to Toll the Statute of Limitations in New York
Coronavirus Causes Governor to Toll the Statute of Limitations in New York The Coronavirus is impacting all aspects of our lives, and after an Order issued by Governor Cuomo on March 20, 2020, this includes temporary limitations on which lawsuits can be filed and when. By way of background, on March 7, 2020, Governor Cuomo […]
Four Quick Tips For Small Businesses During the Corona Virus Epidemic
So you’ve followed all the CDC guidelines, obeyed the orders issued by Governor Cuomo, and heeded the advice of my colleague Chris Jones with the same fanatical devotion as a samurai obeying his master. (https://mackenziehughe.wpengine.com/blog/new-york-provides-for-additional-paid-sick-leave-and-other-benefits-for-employees-under-covid-19-quarantine-order/). But most companies in the US are heavily indebted, and almost all companies’ cash flow will be reduced to a […]