Significant Changes to Naturalization Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released updated policy guidance and revisions to Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions.   Form N-648 is used by U.S. citizenship applicants requesting an exception to the English and civics testing requirements for naturalization due to a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment. The form is Read More »

Legal Considerations for Your Online Business

As the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped life as we know it, it also accelerated many business trends, including e-commerce. As online sales of goods and services continue to replace the in-store purchase experience, more businesses are moving to establish an online presence and many new businesses are being launched to sell products or services exclusively Read More »

Emilee K. Lawson Hatch

Register for our Wills and Trusts Seminars in May Emilee practices in the Trusts and Estates area. She is a native of the Rocky Mountains, where she grew up in Evergreen, Colorado.  Since settling in Syracuse, Emilee has developed a broad and sophisticated client base. Emilee concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning, Read More »

Ryan S. Suser

Ryan is a member of the firm whose practice concentrates on divorce and family court, real estate, and trusts and estates / guardianship litigation. Since joining the firm in 2014, Ryan has developed a reputation for his attentive, practical, result-oriented approach to dispute resolution.  A trial is economically and emotionally draining and the reality is Read More »

Kavitha Janardhan

Kavitha Janardhan is a labor and employment and litigation attorney with over a decade of experience representing both businesses and individuals in wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower (anti-retaliation), and wage and hour disputes. Kavitha began her career at a globally-recognized (AmLaw100) law firm in Chicago, IL, specializing primarily in management-side counseling and litigation, and Read More »

Nathan M. Jerauld

"Legal conflicts often arise at the most unwelcome and unexpected times. When facing uncertainty about your rights and obligations, it is important to have an advocate on your side who is steadfast, professional, and responsive."   Nathan Jerauld is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, with a focus on Trusts and Estates, and Labor Read More »

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 »

Jana K. McDonald

Jana McDonald is a Member in the Syracuse office of Bousquet Holstein PLLC and serves on the firm's Board of Managers. Jana practices in the firm's Real Estate Group, representing clients in purchase, sale and lease transactions, title review, acquisition and financing due diligence, and boundary line, easement, rights of way, adverse possession, restrictive covenant, Read More »

Joshua S. Werbeck

Joshua Werbeck is a Member of Bousquet Holstein PLLC and serves on its Board of Managers.  He is a member of the firm's Real Estate, Business, and Liquor Licensing and Compliance Practice Groups. In real estate matters, Josh represents individuals, businesses, and non-profits, including developers, lenders, homeowners associations, condominium boards, and homeowners.  His experience includes Read More »

Theodore B. Hanousek

Ted Hanousek has been with Bousquet Holstein since 2009. As Director of Records Management, he is responsible for managing the Firm’s informational assets, from inception to disposition. He assists each practice group and attorney to research, develop, design, and implement information lifecycle protocols that fit within the firm’s strategic goals. Prior to working at Bousquet Read More »