Recognized Lawyers in Syracuse

Rick CapozzaRick Capozza

Rick advises energy and utility clients on project development, mergers and acquisitions, financing, restructuring, regulatory compliance and permitting. His Energy & Natural Resources practice spans electric power, renewables, oil and gas, pipelines and environmental liability matters.

Buster MelvinBuster Melvin

Buster represents clients in employment and labor law disputes in state and federal courts, agency proceedings, and labor arbitration. He also advises on workplace issues and conducts training. For higher education institutions, he investigates student, staff, and faculty misconduct, including Title IX matters.

Denis SullivanDenis Sullivan

Denis practices Patent Law, handling infringement litigation in federal court and patent office proceedings, including inter partes reviews and reexaminations. He also advises clients on managing and optimizing U.S. and international patent portfolios to protect, defend and monetize their innovations.

Mike OropalloMike Oropallo

Mike is a first-chair trial lawyer focused on complex civil litigation, including intellectual property, environmental, toxic exposure and wildlife disputes. He also counsels archery and outdoor industry clients on copyright, patent and trademark issues and advises on wildlife permitting and transfers.

Jeff DavisJeff Davis

Jeff focuses on Land Use & Zoning for large-scale commercial, renewable energy and wireless projects. He helps clients plan developments, coordinates environmental impact studies, seeks zoning, siting, permitting and regulatory approvals from municipalities, and works with economic development corporations.

Zach ForwardZach Forward

Zach advises businesses on Corporate Law matters throughout their life cycle, from formation and ongoing corporate maintenance to mergers, acquisitions, restructuring and exit. He drafts and negotiates agreements for start-ups, privately held companies and public corporations, including those in regulated industries.

John CookJohn Cook

John handles IP litigation for clients in telecommunications, medical devices, and consumer products, prosecuting and defending complex intellectual property claims in trial and appellate courts. He also handles disputes across multiple forums and serves as local counsel in the Northern District of New York.