Litigation

“We place the interests of our client as the highest priority in what we do, subject only to our own standards, integrity, and ethical standards.” Litigation is a tool to achieve an outcome. Well managed it addresses facts and applies law. It is not an outcome and, like war, is often the measure of failed Read More »

James L. Sonneborn

“I represent people who come to me with a desire to solve problems and they expect me to think strategically, creatively and collaboratively to achieve that goal.”   With more than 25 years of experience working as an expert litigator, arbitrator, mediator and appellate lawyer in Central and Northern New York, Jim has the experience Read More »

Litigation

Bousquet Holstein’s Litigation Practice represents businesses all areas of litigation including civil and criminal litigation in federal and state courts and administrative agencies, and before domestic and international arbitration panels. We have built a strong reputation in representing clients in personal liability matters, as well as business, commercial, employment, and contract-related disputes. Read More »

Wills, Trusts and Estates Litigation

After the death of a family member, emotions and tensions may arise. Ordinarily the probate or trust administration process works smoothly. However, when disputes arise as to whether or not the will is valid, what were the intentions of the decedent and which person will best serve as the administrator or executor, representation by experienced Read More »

L. Micha Ordway, Jr.

“I think that clients have come to know that I’m looking out for their best interests even when I am insistent on the way that certain things must happen.  No one hires the litigation attorney to be a nice guy. My clients know that I am smart and tough. I’ll go out and do the Read More »

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) offers timely, confidential, and cost effective options to today’s litigation and court procedures. Our dispute resolution lawyers can help you explore alternatives to litigation, including: • Arbitration – a simplified version of a trial where both parties present their cases before a single arbitrator or a panel of arbitrators who render a decision. • Mediation – Read More »

Gregory D. Eriksen

Gregg is a Member in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, with a focus on commercial litigation.  His range of experience includes contract disputes, employment matters, government investigations, and legal and medical malpractice defense.  He has worked in a variety of settings, from State and Federal appellate matters to State administrative proceedings to Federal District Court, Read More »

Michele Y. Gosselin

Michele is a paralegal in the Trust and Estate Litigation Practice Group. She has 17 years of extensive experience in medical malpractice and personal injury matters covering all aspects of the litigation lifecycle from inception through appeal. Michele assists attorneys within the Trust and Estate Litigation Practice Group with any and all aspects of the Read More »

Trusts and Estates

The services of our Trusts and Estates Practice Group include: estate planning tax planning business succession planning financial and retirement planning estate and trust administration estate planning for families with special needs elder law Medicaid planning estate and trust litigation charitable gift planning, and representation of tax-exempt and charitable organizations. Our Trusts and Estate Planning Read More »

Georgia G. Crinnin

Georgia is a Member in the firm's Trusts and Estates and Litigation Practice Groups. She works to understand each client’s individual needs and family background and is sensitive to the circumstances surrounding her clients' legal needs. Trust and Estate Litigation Georgia understands that, in some cases, families are unable to agree on disposition of assets in Read More »