Sidney L. Manes

After 67 years of practice, Bousquet Holstein is proud to announce that Sidney L. Manes has retired from the practice of law effective August 5, 2022. Sidney has been serving as Of Counsel to Bousquet Holstein since 1992. One of Syracuse’s first environmental law practitioners, Sidney has provided years of experience in local, state, and Read More »

Aidan Mitchell-Eaton

Aidan joined the firm in 2011 and focuses his practice on trust and estate administration, estate planning, and trust and estate litigation.  Aidan’s expertise in the areas of estate tax, gift tax, generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax, and fiduciary (trust and estate) income tax is a foundation of his practice. Aidan’s colleagues and clients rely on Read More »

Intellectual Property / Trademark

We offer clients the ability to integrate and retool their current business operations or explore and develop new opportunities in the worldwide marketplace. As our clients rely increasingly on technology and the Internet, we expanded our Intellectual Property Law Practice Group to address the full range of issues that arise in technology and business transactions. Read More »

Mergers and Acquisitions

Our Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group brings extensive experience and an interdisciplinary approach to this area of law. Our attorneys have handled all types of transactions, including stock and asset sales and purchases, business mergers and combinations, and business separations. We assist clients with every aspect of a business acquisition and sale transaction. Our attorneys Read More »

Tax Challenge – Certiorari

Let’s face it:  everyone wants to lower their real estate taxes.  However, to successfully reduce property tax, one needs skilled legal representation from a law firm with experience in real property tax grievances and procedures, as well as one familiar with real property tax exemptions. Our team approach involves checking every aspect of a property’s Read More »

Branding and Intellectual Property

We help our clients create, protect and defend their trademarks and brands. Our attorneys are skilled in trademark law, protecting trade secrets, copyright law, privacy rights and a spectrum of licensing matters (logos, software, brand messages, etc.) Read More »

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Over the next several years, UAV/UAS (more commonly known as “drone”) technology will play a significant role in the growth and evolution of commerce in our region, as well as nationally, and globally.   Bousquet Holstein’s UAV/UAS practice group was formed to work alongside our clients to help them successfully navigate the legal and regulatory environment while seeking out opportunities Read More »

Rosemary F. Lepiane Joins Bousquet Holstein PLLC

Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce that Rosemary F. Lepiane has joined the firm as an attorney in the Divorce and Family Law Practice Group. Prior to joining Bousquet Holstein, Rosemary served clients at her own law firm for 10 years. At Bousquet Holstein she will work on civil matters with a focus on family court, divorce litigation and resolution. She Read More »

Tax Controversies

Tax disputes arise with or without careful planning. Filed tax returns can be audited and oftentimes disagreements ensue. Business operations with employees and sales taxable transactions may also create tax issues resulting in potential personal liability of the owners. Economic strains or reversals may lead to the underpayment of taxes, penalties and ultimately pressures from Read More »