Legal Notes
October 2007
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In This Issue
New attorneys enhance Lacy Katzen's ability to serve a variety of client needs
New caselaw concerning non-compete agreements favors employers
Collections and evictions
Wind power: what you need to know
Plan for your heirs
News with the firm
Craig Welch, Resident Partner of Lacy Katzen's Canandaigua office, has been named the Town of Mendon's Planning Board attorney. He has served as Mendon's Planning Board attorney for the last 13 years.
For several years prior to that, he was a member of the Planning Board and had also served on the environmental conservation board. This year marks his twenty-first year of service to the town in one capacity
or another.
Craig also participated as a panel member for Mass Mutual at luncheon sponsored by the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce for business valuations and succession planning.
Micheal Schnittman, Chairperson of the Commercial Practice Group, Peter Rodgers, Managing Partner, and David MacKnight have been selected for the New York Super Lawyer's magazine featuring the top 5% of attorneys in the country.
Peter Rodgers and David MacKnight were selected to be included in the Best Lawyers in America.
Karen Schaefer recently made presentations to lawyers and financial planners on the following estate planning topics:
- "Non-spousal rollovers from qualified retirement plans authorized by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and selected beneficiary designation issues" for the Financial Planning Association of Upstate NY.
- "Trusts for Spouses" addressing marital and credit shelter planning to minimize estate taxes for the New York State Bar Association (Trusts and Estates Section).
Jacqueline Thomas has been included in the 30th anniversary Edition of Who's Who in American Law. This features the biography of the country's most accomplished legal professionals. She is also included in the Cambridge Who's Who Among Executive and
Professional Women, Honors Edition which is limited to those who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in their profession.
Peter Rodgers spoke at the University of Rochester's School of Nursing on Medical Malpractice in the Legal Nurse Consulting program.
Mr. Rodgers will chair the fall New York State Bar Association seminar entitled "The Prosecution and Defense of Medical Malpractice Claims."
Jazz Fest
Lacy Katzen was proud to sponsor the club pass for the sixth annual Rochester International Jazz Festival help in June. Not only is this an international event that brings well known performers to Rochester, it gives a forum for young musicians of Rochester to perform on the stage. The diverse lineup included more than 600 artists representing 13 countries who performed during the nine-day event. More than 90,000 people visited downtown Rochester. We hope that many of our clients were able to see our "name in lights" and were able to hear our name in the announcements. Visit the website at www.Rochesterjazz.com.