Public Finance

The Internal Revenue Code and New York State law provide tax incentives to encourage and support projects that serve the public, promote economic development and advance charitable and public purposes.  These incentives include tax-exempt bonds, tax credits and the abatement of real property, sales and use and mortgage recording taxes offered by Industrial Development Agencies 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 »

Laurence G. Bousquet

"We often touch many different aspects of our clients' lives – representing them in both their business and personal lives. We are enthusiastic about the work we do and the connections we develop with the other professionals we work with. Together, we strive to bring our clients' aspirations to life and provide counsel to them Read More »

Susan R. Katzoff

Sue currently serves as the Corporation Counsel to the City of Syracuse (the "City") providing counsel on all matters of municipal law including negotiating contracts, assisting with property disposal, managing claims and litigation, governance and compliance issues and working with executive directors and boards on day-to-day issues. In addition, Sue has extensive experience with and Read More »

Current Job Opportunities

Bousquet Holstein PLLC is a versatile law firm with offices in Syracuse and Ithaca, representing clients across many industries. The firm’s clientele is comprised of businesses and individual clients for whom we provide legal advice and counsel on a broad range of matters covering more than 30 different practice areas. Our mission and core beliefs Read More »

Government Relations & Municipal Law

Government is an integral player in the lives of its residents and in businesses. This is especially true at the local, municipal level. The attorneys at Bousquet Holstein have represented cities, towns, and villages in the Central New York region, as well as representing individuals and businesses appearing before local governmental boards and agencies. Municipalities Read More »

BOUSQUET HOLSTEIN EXPANDS ITHACA LAW OFFICE

ITHACA, N.Y. – Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce that attorneys Randall B. Marcus, Jonathan A. Orkin, and Virginia A. Tesi, and paralegals Shelley B. Love, Ellen M. Walsh, and Nancy Coole, formerly of the highly-regarded Ithaca law firm of Marcus Orkin Tesi LLP, have joined the firm. Currently, they will continue to work Read More »

Appellate

Some trial lawyers are skilled appellate practitioners; others refer appeals to lawyers who specialize in the unique work of the appeal process. Appeals involve in-depth analysis of legal theories, extensive research to find case law on novel legal issues, persuasive writing skills, and compelling oral arguments – special skills that differ in scope and style Read More »

J.P. Paraschos

"My stock in trade is my experience, advice and time. With these I build client relationships through which we address immediate, short-term needs as well as prepare for long-term results. My comprehensive understanding of a client’s business needs and objectives result in the best, most effective and rewarding relationships.” J.P. has more than 20 years Read More »

Thomas E. Taylor

After serving as a dedicated Member of Bousquet Holstein, Tom is now taking on the role as Of Counsel to the firm. Real estate, whether simple or complex, is often the largest investment for people and businesses to make. Therefore, it's no wonder that, when clients need a trustworthy attorney for these intricate matters, they Read More »