Lacy Katzen LLP - Attorneys in Rochester New York (NY) Lacy Katzen LLP - Attorneys in Rochester New York (NY)
 
Legal Services
Bankruptcy & Debtor Relief
Civil Litigation
Criminal Defense
Corporate, Banking & Business Law
Collection & Creditor Rights
Divorce & Family Law Services
Estates, Trusts & Elder Law
Medical, Hospital & Professional Malpractice
Municiplaw Law
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
Real Estate Services

 
Lacy Katzen Attorneys
 

Partners Associates Senior Counsel

Michael S. Schnittman

David D. MacKnight Leon Katzen
Peter T. Rodgers
Joanne Constantino
 
Karen Schaefer
Lisa C. Arrington
Of Counsel
Lawrence J. Schwind
Timothy C. Muck
Louis A. Ryen
David E. Anderson
Jacob Osher
Kevin A. Morabito 
Craig R. Welch

Robert M. Vigdor 
Christopher B. Mumford

John T. Refermat 
Terrance W. Emmens
   
Mark H. Stein
   
Jacqueline M. Thomas
   
Matthew A. Ryen
   
Jennifer L. Chadwick
   
Daniel S. Bryson
   

Matthew A. Ryen Matthew Ryen

Attorney Profile

Position: Partner


Legal Services:

 

Corporate and Business Law
Real Estate - Commercial and Residential
Debtor/Creditor Law
Municipal Law
Mortgage Banking
Private Lending
Collections
Estate planning and administration


Education:
Catholic University Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1995)
Alfred University (B.A., 1992)


Admissions:
New York State Bar


E-Mail:
mryen@lacykatzen.com

Mr. Ryen is a native Rochesterian. He enjoys the satisfaction he gets from counseling individuals and businesses in a broad range of legal matters.

Prior Experience
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Ryen was a law clerk at the United States Department of the Interior, National Indian Gaming Commission, which is the body that regulates gaming on Indian lands. He assisted attorneys in their review and approval of casino management contracts and tribal gaming law.

Professional and Community Affiliations
Mr. Ryen is the author of Jamming Ticketmaster: Defining the Relevant Market in the Pearl Jam - Ticketmaster Controversy. The article was published in the Commlaw Conspectus, Journal of Communications Law and Policy, Winter 1996 Edition. Mr. Ryen is a member of the following organizations:

Monroe County Bar Association
Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester Board of Directors

Mr. Ryen enjoys working with individuals and businesses in a variety of legal matters. He draws on significant experience in corporate and real estate transactions as well as his knowledge of debtor creditor law. This depth of knowledge in both the transactional arena and the rights of creditors helps Mr. Ryen provide his clients with a high level of counseling that benefits his clients in business acquisition, financing, municipal, development initiatives, or the formation of business alliances.

Mr. Ryen works with clients to:

Acquire software companies
Secure local development agency financing
Complete deferred tax exchanges
Perform due diligence associated with the provision of capital to a new business and in the acquisition of a business
Navigate the financing and other aspects of the purchase of an asset
Lend money
Collect money owed to them
Plan the disposition of client assets upon death
Address various employment law matters

 

Lacy Katzen LLP
Attorneys at Law

Phone: 585.324.5701; Fax: 585.269.3061; TTY: 585.454.1315
E-Mail: myren@lacykatzen.com

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Kevin A. Morabito

Attorney Profile

Position: Associate


Legal Services:
Criminal Litigation
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DWI
 
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Felonies
 
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Misdemeanors
 
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Vehicle and Traffic
Civil Litigation
 
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Private Lending
 
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Medical Malpractice
 
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Wrongful Death
Commercial Litigation


Education:
State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1988)
Vassar College (B.A., 1985)


Admissions:
New York State Bar
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York


E-Mail:

Prior Experience
For 12 years, Mr. Morabito served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Monroe County District Attorneys Office and from October, 1998 through June, 2001 was a Special Assistant United States Attorney. He served as Project Exile litigator, prosecuting firearms possession and narcotics trafficking in both Federal and State Courts. Mr. Morabito prosecuted all levels of crimes in Monroe County from DWI's through major felonies. Mr. Morabito practices in all courts and counties in Western New York.

Professional and Community Affiliations
Mr. Morabito is admitted to practice in the State of New York. He is a member of the New York State and Monroe County Bar Associations.

Lacy Katzen LLP
Attorneys at Law

Phone: 585.324.5725; Fax: 585.269.3053; TTY: 585.454.1315
E-Mail: kmorabito@lacykatzen.com

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Daniel S. Bryson Daniel Bryson

Attorney Profile

Position: Partner
Chairperson of the Municipal Law Practice Group


Legal Services:
Municipal Law
Residential and Commercial Real Estate
Mortgage Banking
Landlord/Tenant
General Practice


Education:
University of Dayton, School of Law (J.D., 1991)
Allegheny College (B.A., 1987)


Admissions:
New York State Bar


E-Mail:

Mr. Bryson has been practicing law in the Rochester area for more than 15 years. During that time, he has represented clients in a myriad of legal areas. Today his primary areas of practice include municipal and real estate law.


Municipal Law and Zoning
Mr. Bryson provides counsel to municipalities on zoning, land use, financing, assessment, enforcement and other matters. He previously served as the Attorney for the Town/Village of East Rochester. Mr. Bryson has also represented businesses and individuals before local government boards, courts and other governing bodies.


Real Estate Law
Mr. Bryson has extensive experience in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate including purchase and sale transactions, mortgage banking, review and negotiation of leases, evictions, subdivision and land development, foreclosures and other matters.

Professional and Community Affiliations

New York State Bar Association
Monroe County Bar Association
Arc of Monroe County Guardianship Committee, Member
Arc of Monroe County Foundation, Chairman
Pittsford Mustangs Soccer Club, Coach

Lacy Katzen LLP
Attorneys at Law

Phone: 585.324.5714; Fax: 585.269.3010; TTY: 585.454.1315
E-Mail: dbryson@lacykatzen.com

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Jennifer L. Chadwick

Attorney Profile

Position: Partner


Legal Services:
Corporate, Business and Banking Law


Education:
Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1994)
University of Buffalo (B.A., 1991)


Admissions:
New York State Bar
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York


E-Mail:

General Business Practice
Ms. Chadwick counsels businesses and their owners in the following areas:

Entity Choice and Formation
Financing
Start-up Businesses
Private Placements
Mergers and Acquisitions
General Business Matters
Employment Matters

Banking Practice
Ms. Chadwick represents a variety of financial institutions in the following areas:

Commercial Lending
Real Estate Financing
Regulatory and Compliance Issues

Ms. Chadwick’s goal is to provide clients with enthusiastic, efficient and skilled representation.

Professional and Community Affiliations
Ms. Chadwick is a member of the following professional organizations:

Monroe County Bar Association
 
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Member of the Monroe County Bar Business Law Section
New York State Bar Association

Ms. Chadwick has participated as a volunteer for Volunteer Lawyer’s Project and Lawyers for Learning. In addition, she has participated in and organized a variety of sporting activities for the benefit of various area charities.


Lacy Katzen LLP
Attorneys at Law

Phone: 585.324.5721; Fax: 585.269.3015; TTY: 585.454.1315
E-Mail: jchadwick@lacykatzen.com

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