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Tully Rinckey Sets Sights on Top 10

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 19:00:00 EST

March 19, 2007 – Albany, New York – Tully, Rinckey & Associates, PLLC, a full-service law firm headquartered in Colonie, New York has announced its latest major expansion, adding a second Albany office located at 427 New Karner Road. Since the firm’s inception in 2003, Tully Rinckey has become one of the fastest growing Capital Region law firms. This latest expansion pushes the firm closer to its goal to be one of the “Top 10” largest law firms in the coming years according the firm’s founding partner, Mathew B. Tully. At least three new attorneys are expected to join the firm in the coming months and Tully anticipates hiring several more employees by the summer.

The firm started from humble origins in the back bedroom of Mathew Tully’s Hunter, New York home. In 2004, Tully relocated the firm’s main office to Albany with old friend and former Federal Prosecutor, Greg T. Rinckey. Within three years the firm has gone from one of the “Top 50” largest law firms, rated in the Capital Region Business Review, to being in the “Top 25” last year. The firm has quickly attracted experienced litigators including a former Assistant United States Attorney, a former Delaware County, Surrogate’s and Family Court Judge, a former Partner from a large downtown state firm, and a former Assistant District Attorney and Rensselaer County Bureau Chief. The firm has been recognized for its entrepreneurial vision, corporate culture and strategic leadership. Additionally, the firm’s landmark federal and military cases has received national attention. The firm has previously been honored as one of the “Great Places to Work” and last year Tully was honored as a “Forty Under Forty” recipient. Two of the firm’s employees were recently featured in a national best selling business book.

Tully cites attracting and retaining local talent as one of the keys to the firm’s rapid success. “Insight, innovation and integrity are our hallmarks” Tully said. “Each employee is critical to our success and we put our clients first in every element of our full-service practice.” With many of the largest Capital Region law firms decreasing in size, Tully said his firm’s rapid growth has more to do with growing smart than growing fast. “We expand when there is opportunity that warrants it. Fortunately, we are always striving for those opportunities” Tully said.

Tully, Rinckey & Associates, PLLC, currently has 13 attorney positions and serves individuals, families and businesses throughout New York’s Capital, Hudson Valley and Tech Valley Regions. Its anticipated increase to 25 attorneys in the next several years will put the firm among the “Top 10” in the region.

PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release
Contact: Brian R. Tromans, Director of Marketing
btromans@tullylegal.com 518-218-7100

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Washington, D.C. Business Summit Honors Albany NY Attorney

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 19:00:00 EST

March 14, 2007 – Albany, New York – Mathew Tully, Esq., Founding Partner of Tully, Rinckey & Associates, PLLC, has been named Honorary Chairman of the House Republican Trust and the Honorary Chairman of the 2007 Republican Business Summit by the National Business Advisory Council. During the Business Summit, held in Washington, D.C. on March 14 & 15^th, Tully will be honored as the “Businessman of the Year,” from New York State. This distinct honor is awarded to a select group of men and women from each state who distinguishes themselves among business and community leaders. In addition to the awards ceremony, the March event will open the opportunity for recipients to discuss tax, tort, energy and health care reform. Republican House Leader John Boehner, Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and President George W. Bush, will also be in attendance.

Tully, Rinckey & Associates, PLLC is one of the fastest growing full-service law firms and is dedicated to providing quality legal representation and customer service to individuals, families and businesses throughout New York’s Capital and Hudson Valley Regions. The team of attorneys, paralegals, and professionals helps clients in a wide range of practice areas. The firm maintains a website, www.tullylegal.com, with additional information about its attorneys, achievements, and news stories involving the firm’s work.

PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release
Contact: Lauren Smith, Director of New Business Development lsmith@tullylegal.com 518-218-7100

Steroid Scandal Set to Destroy Reputations and Careers

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 19:00:00 EST

Almost two years since Major League Baseball players were first called to testify in Congress on the use of steroids, the potential fall-out from a recent alleged Florida steroid distribution ring could be the biggest scandal to hit baseball since the White Sox threw the 1919 World Series according to attorney Thomas J. Carr.

Tom Carr, an attorney with the Albany law firm Tully Rinckey & Associates and a former Assistant District Attorney (ADA), represents one of the Florida defendants that will be arraigned in Albany County Court on Thursday March 15, 2007. Carr is adamant that his client is innocent of any charges but if the case goes to trial, he will demand that witness lists and sealed reports be turned over for his client's defense. Numerous prominent sports and celebrity figures have already been implicated in the multi-state investigation. If called to testify at trial, their reputations and careers will be at stake and likely destroyed in the aftermath.

According to Carr, the issue goes beyond which professional baseball players were using steroids. Some players have testified that they did not use steroids. If, as a result of this case, there is evidence that those players did, in fact, use steroids, they could face perjury and/or obstruction of justice charges. The cover-up, or perjurious comments could ultimately lead to more serious consequences than the steroid use itself. In addition to potential jail sentences, Carr asks how is all this going to affect baseball statistics. "If certain players are named as being steroid users, will their records be forever marked with an asterisk and a footnote?"

Additionally, the ripple effect of steroid use in the major leagues is far-reaching. Carr points out that if major leaguers are using steroids, they are raising the performance bar, making it more difficult for minor leaguers. In turn this may cause minor leaguers to turn to performance enhancing substances to give them a shot at the major leagues.

Carr states, "Until this prosecution became public, there was more concern about tobacco use than steroid use in this country. Fans want winners. As Vince Lombardi said, 'Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing'."

PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release
Contact: Brian R. Tromans, Director of Marketing
btromans@tullylegal.com
518.218.7100 (Office)

Former District Attorney Bureau Chief joins TRA

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 20:20:36 EST

August 17, 2006 – Albany, New York – Tully, Rinckey & Associates, one of the fastest growing law firms in the Capital Region, has announced the hiring of Thomas J. Carr, Esq. as Counsel. Carr comes to the firm after serving as the Bureau Chief of the Special Victims Unit in the Rensselaer County Office of the District Attorney. He will concentrate his practice in the area of Criminal Defense. With his significant courtroom experience, Carr’s proven litigation techniques and prosecutorial outlook will bolster the firm’s existing Criminal Law practice. This latest addition is part of Tully Rinckey’s ongoing commitment to improving and expanding client services.

Carr, originally from Ireland, was employed with the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin and then with the Department of Defense, Operations and Civilian Employee Bureaus in Galway. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the National University of Ireland. After graduating with honors, Carr worked in the Office of the District Attorney in Brooklyn New York, prosecuting serious crimes, including narcotics and gang violence. Thereafter, Carr entered private practice focusing on Criminal and Civil Litigation, including Family Court, Surrogates Court, Criminal Court, Housing Court, Civil Court and Supreme Court cases. After moving to Delaware County, he was employed as an Assistant District Attorney and was the County’s leading prosecutor for DWI and other alcohol-related offenses. Most recently, as Bureau Chief in the Special Victims Unit in Rensselaer County, Carr regularly handled felony and misdemeanor sex crimes, domestic violence, crimes against children and crimes against the elderly.

Carr decided to join Tully, Rinckey & Associates so that he could apply his wealth of knowledge and experience in the District Attorney offices in the private sector. Carr was impressed with the firm’s level of professionalism and growth. He originally met Mathew Tully, founding partner, when serving as an Assistant District Attorney in Delaware County. Although they were representing opposing sides, Carr said Tully was someone with a certain code of honor and someone he respected. When he found that Tully was looking for an experienced attorney, Carr welcomed the opportunity to come on board. Tully, Rinckey & Associates, PLLC, is a full service law firm dedicated to providing quality legal representation and customer service to individuals, families and businesses throughout New York’s Capital and Hudson Valley Regions. The team of attorneys, paralegals, and professionals helps clients in a range of practice areas. The firm maintains a website HUwww.tullylegal.comUH with additional information about attorneys, achievements, and news stories involving the firm’s litigation.

Verner Selected as Elder Law Ambassador

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 20:19:55 EST

August 16, 2006 - Albany, NY - Kimberly Strauchon Verner, Esq. of Tully, Rinckey & Associates, PLLC, has been selected as an Ambassador to the New York State Bar Association’s Elder Law Section. The Ambassador program was established in an effort to recruit, develop, and retain newly- admitted attorneys and future leaders of NYSBA and Elder Law Section. Experienced elder law attorneys were chosen to mentor, create networking and personal growth opportunities, and help the newly admitted attorneys understand the Association’s importance, structure and leadership opportunities.

Kim is a Senior Associate with Tully, Rinckey & Associates and manages the firm’s trusts, estates, and real property practice areas. She is also a member of the Elder Law and Real Property Sections of the New York State Bar Association and previously served on the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association’s Young Lawyer Section as the section’s Liaison to the Elder Law Section. Kim speaks frequently educating other professionals and the public on the topics of guardianship and disability law issues, estate planning, and residential real estate. She has been invited to speak at various events and seminars throughout the State including New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education and at Albany Law School’s Senior Law Days and Disability Law Days.

Kim is also active in the community and is involved in various volunteer and pro-bono activities. Currently she is serving her second term as President of the Board of Directors of the Capital District Center for Independence and was formerly a member of the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Task Force on Supplemental Needs Trusts and Housing Issues. She also donates her time coaching youth soccer through the Bethlehem Soccer Club. Verner’s firm, Tully, Rinckey & Associates, PLLC, is a full service law firm dedicated to providing quality legal representation and customer service to individuals, families and businesses throughout New York’s Capital and Hudson Valley Regions. The team of attorneys, paralegals, and professionals helps clients in a range of practice areas. The firm maintains a website HUwww.tullylegal.comUH with additional information about attorneys, achievements, and news stories involving the firm’s litigation.

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