Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce that 10 of its attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027. The firm's recognized attorneys span nine practice areas and two locations. Widely regarded as one of the legal profession’s most respected peer-review publications, Best Lawyers has recognized exceptional attorneys since its inaugural edition Read More »
When I decided to apply for a Summer Associate position at Bousquet Holstein I had several reasons for my decision. I wanted to experience living in the Syracuse area for the first time. I wanted to experience what it would be like working at an office with many attorneys who specialized in very different practice Read More »
New York State Minimum Wage Changes: What Employees and Employers Need to Know Before 2027 For many New York employers, annual minimum wage increases are more than just a compliance issue. They affect payroll costs, budgeting, hiring decisions, employee retention, and long-term business planning. For employees, it represents their very livelihood, leaving them dependent on Read More »
Estate planning is a gift to yourself and your loved ones. Join us for an informative and approachable seminar where Bousquet Holstein attorneys Karin Sloan DeLaney and Cameron T. Bernard will explain the essential tools of estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives. Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Haley L. Dubnoff as director of marketing. Dubnoff brings nearly 20 years of experience in marketing and communications experience to the role. She will lead the firm's strategic marketing and communications initiatives, collaborating with attorneys and firm leadership to advance the firm's brand, drive business Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to share that attorney Rosemary F. Lepaine has appointed 5th Judicial District Representative of the New York State Bar Association. With this appointment, she also sits on the Family Law Section Executive Committee and the sections membership committee. Rosemary Lepiane concentrates her practice in family court and matrimonial law, representing clients in Read More »
July 26, 2026, marks the 36th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. About the Americans with Disabilities Act July 26 marks the 36th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. This landmark civil rights legislation improves the lives of all Americans, not just people Read More »
A Client Guide to Maximizing the New York Estate Tax Exemption and Avoiding the "Cliff" 1. New York's Estate Tax Works Differently Unlike the federal system, New York does not allow portability of the estate tax exemption between spouses. This means that when the first spouse dies, any portion of that spouse’s New York Basic Exclusion Amount ("BEA") that is unused is lost forever. Read More »
As we recognize LGBTQ+ Pride Month, it is important to reflect not only on progress, but also on the legal uncertainties that may lie ahead. For LGBTQ+ individuals and families, estate planning remains one of the most effective tools to ensure that personal relationships, financial interests, and healthcare decisions are respected regardless of future shifts Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce Bridget E. Tonn has joined the firm's Trusts & Estates Practice Group in our Syracuse office. Tonn joins the firm as an Associate and will focus her practice on estate planning, probate, and family-related matters. She has experience drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, and premarital Read More »