LGBTQ+ and Non-Traditional Families

At Bousquet Holstein, we are a diverse group of professionals and we embrace the diverse population that we serve.  We combine our skills and experience in a wide variety of legal areas with an understanding of the particular needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities (LGBTQ) and non-traditional families. Estate and Personal Planning Proper Read More »

Christine Woodcock Dettor

“I can give people peace of mind that their friends and family will be taken care of.” Christine's extensive legal knowledge allows her to solve the problems that matter most to her clients. Christine offers people the peace of mind they’re seeking, putting them on the right path to achieving their goals and preparing for Read More »

Kevin M. Sayles

Kevin works with clients on a variety of tax and business matters, with a primary focus in the Brownfield practice area. New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (“BCP”) allows for valuable tax incentives and relief to promote the cleanup and redevelopment of these contaminated brownfield sites. Remediating and redeveloping a brownfield site can present developers and Read More »

Robert K. Weiler

Bob is a member of the firm practicing in the areas of agriculture, bankruptcy, banking and financial institutions (including creditors’ rights), equipment leasing and financing, mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, litigation, both corporate and commercial, appellate law, and venture capital. Bob’s experience includes representing debtors, creditors and Trustees in complex bankruptcy and workout matters, and Read More »

Samantha Z. Kasmarek

Sam joined Bousquet Holstein in 2021. She monitors associate development to ensure that attorneys are progressing along the practice area’s desired developmental trajectory. She also coordinates with the recruitment team on attorney recruiting, including lateral attorneys, entry level attorneys and summer associates. Prior to joining the firm, Sam began her legal career at Hiscock & Read More »

Catherine A. Ray

Catherine Ray is an Associate Attorney in the firm's Trust and Estates Group and works in the firm's Syracuse and Ithaca offices. Trusts & Estate Planning Cathy provides comprehensive support to clients throughout every stage of estate planning, including creating simple and complex wills, irrevocable and revocable trusts, and high-net-worth tax planning. She also advises 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 »

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 »

Sharon A. McAuliffe

After 30 years as a Member of Bousquet Holstein, Sharon McAuliffe will serve as Of Counsel to the firm on a part-time basis. She will continue to provide services to clients in matters involving employee benefits, trusts and estates and the separation of retirement assets via court orders (qualified domestic relations orders). Experience Throughout her Read More »

David A. Holstein

“My clients expect that I will devote whatever time and effort it takes to answer a pressing question or move an important project forward.” Individuals seeking to preserve their wealth, pass down a family business, or maximize the value of their companies need intelligent planning that reflects in-depth knowledge of business, tax  and estate law—and Read More »