Important Coronavirus Information and Legal Alerts

We are facing a rapidly changing environment. The challenges affect every aspect of life and every member of our communities. We have set up this webpage to provide up-to-date information on legal matters as well as health, financial, tax and business resources, as well as CARES Act information, that may be useful to you in handling your Read More »

What to do When Facing a Tax Problem

When a tax problem arises it is not uncommon to become overwhelmed and sometimes even paralyzed by the situation.  No doubt, much of the anxiety is due to the uncertainty of whether the problem can be solved and how to go about doing so.  Over the past few years there has been a proliferation of Read More »

Lisa K. Bachar

Lisa joined Bousquet Holstein in 2017.  As Director of Human Resources she is responsible for implementing human resource management strategies involving workforce planning, performance management, recruitment, staffing and employee benefits.  Prior to working at Bousquet Holstein, Lisa was the Regional Office Director for Barclay Damon overseeing five of their offices. Education BA Business Administration, Columbia Read More »

Julia J. Martin

When people and businesses are facing an overwhelming legal issue, trying to navigate the often-murky waters of the law – any law – is a daunting proposition.  To get peace of mind, and get clear, direct answers from an experienced legal professional, people seek Julia Martin’s counsel for sound guidance, knowledgeable counsel, and the reassurance Read More »

Paul M. Predmore

“What I enjoy most about the practice of law is the ability to use my unique experience to help people resolve the most difficult of circumstances.” The stress of a seemingly insurmountable tax problem can be overwhelming; oftentimes these problems fester for years causing greater anxiety and concern about whether there is any solution. If you Read More »

John L. Valentino

“My goal is to become a counselor and advocate to my clients; I want to become their trusted advisor.” When seeking experienced counsel on labor and employment matters, as well as an experienced problem solver who offers seasoned guidance on a wide range of business and legal issues, call on John Valentino for his astute Read More »

Erika H. Hooker Joins Bousquet Holstein

Bousquet Holstein is pleased to announce that Erika H. Hooker has joined the firm as an attorney in the Trusts and Estates and Agriculture Practice Groups. Erika’s background growing up and working in the Central New York agriculture community has provided her with the experience to address a diversity of legal matters associated with family farms. These Read More »

Coronavirus: Employment Legal Issues for Employers

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic as the Coronavirus rapidly spreads around the world.  Employers are becoming increasingly concerned about their rights and obligations with respect to maintaining a safe workplace for their employees and complying with various federal and state labor and employment laws.  This alert will provide Read More »

Employer Mandate Delayed for Mid-Sized Businesses – If Conditions are Met

The Obama Administration has provided welcome transition relief to mid-sized employers (those with 50 or more full-time employees and full-time equivalent employees ("FTEs") but less than 100 full-time employees, including FTEs, ("Mid-Sized Employers") by delaying the effective date of the "Employer Mandate" required under the Affordable Care Act. Generally, the Employer Mandate requires that most Read More »