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
- Construction Accident and Labor Law Litigation
- 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

Christopher J. Baiamonte
Associate

Jennifer D. Caggiano
Partner

Stephen S. Davie
Partner

Ryan T. Emery
Partner

Joseph G. Farrell
Partner

Stephen T. Helmer
Partner

Robert R. Hojnacki
Associate

W. Bradley Hunt
Partner

Nicole Marlow-Jones
Partner

Jillian L. McGuire
Partner

John M. Nichols
Partner

Christopher A. Powers
Partner

Christen D. Santiago
Partner

Mark R. Schlegel
Partner

Neil J. Smith
Partner
News
Neil Smith Recognized by Syracuse Area Salvation Army
On February 25, 2026, Mackenzie Hughes Partner, Neil Smith, received recognition for five years of service on the Syracuse Area Salvation Army Services Advisory Board. The Salvation Army provides life-saving support for many of the most vulnerable members of our community. Among many other things, they help people with food, shelter, emergency services, and early […]
Mackenzie Hughes Adds Attorney Christopher J. Baiamonte
Mackenzie Hughes LLP is pleased to announce the recent addition of attorney Christopher J. Baiamonte to the firm. Christopher J. Baiamonte joined the Litigation Department, where he focuses his practice on civil and commercial litigation, with experience in environmental law, municipal and land use disputes and complex business matters. Baiamonte represents clients in state and […]
Mackenzie Hughes Elects Christopher A. Powers Partner and Welcomes Two New Associates
Mackenzie Hughes LLP is proud to announce the election of Christopher A. Powers to partner and the recent additions of attorneys Jillian L. Brodock and Deven D. Desai to the firm. Christopher A. Powers joined the firm in 2017 and has since developed a strong litigation practice focusing on medical malpractice defense, appellate work and […]
Blog
NY’s Good Cause Eviction Law, the Bad, and the Ugly
This spring New York’s Legislature continued a 5-year trend of adding layers of protection for tenants. With 2019’s elongation of special proceedings, and 2023’s affirmative claim to compel repairs, 2024’s Executive Budget ushered in the era of Good Cause Eviction. Good cause means landlords cannot have no cause. The allowed causes are listed in the […]
The Federal Non-Compete Ban Was Found to Be Unlawful, Now What?
What is a non-compete agreement? A non-compete agreement is a contractual provision that prohibits an employee from working for a competitor or opening a competing business after they leave a job. It can be a stand-alone agreement or part of another contract that the employee signs before or during their employment with the employer. A […]
Congratulations to Mackenzie Hughes partner Brad Hunt and former partner Christian P. Jones on their recent success on an appeal of important significance
Congratulations to Mackenzie Hughes partner Brad Hunt and former partner Christian P. Jones on their recent success on an appeal of important significance to public transit providers across our nation: Woods v. Centro of Oneida, Inc., et al.,103 F.4th 933 (2d Cir. 2024) [decision] The plaintiff, an individual who is paralyzed from the waist down, […]