Major Changes to New York’s Freshwater Wetlands Act: What Developers and Property Owners Need to Know
ALBANY, NY | In a significant move toward enhancing environmental protection, the New York State Legislature made substantial amendments to New York’s Freshwater Wetlands Act (FWA) on April 9, 2022. These changes expand the jurisdiction of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), potentially affecting thousands of smaller freshwater wetlands and wetlands deemed […]
The Towne Law Firm Announces 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Honorees
ALBANY, NY | The Towne Law Firm, P.C. (TLF) is proud to announce that six of our attorneys have been selected to the 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. These prestigious accolades are awarded based on independent research, peer nomination, and peer evaluations through Super Lawyers’ patented selection process, which recognizes […]
NY Legislative Update: Unmarked Burial Site Protection Act
ALBANY, NY | The State of New York has enacted the “Unmarked Burial Site Protection Act,” a significant piece of legislation aimed at the discovery and disposition of human remains and funerary objects. This new law amends New York’s Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, the Executive Law, and the Education Law to provide comprehensive guidelines for handling […]
Understanding New York’s Good Cause Eviction Law: Key Impacts on Landlords and Municipalities
ALBANY, NY | In January of this year, New York State amended its real property law by adding Article 6-A, known as the “Good Cause Eviction Law” (N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 210-18). Following the expiration of various legislative and executive actions in 2020, which implemented temporary moratoria on evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, New […]
TLF’s Year of Growth: Welcoming New Talent and Practice Areas
ALBANY, NY | The Towne Law Firm, P.C. (TLF) is excited to reflect upon the firm’s significant expansion in response to growing client demands and the ever-changing legal landscape. The introduction of new practice areas and welcoming of several new attorneys has strengthened the firm’s capabilities. This elevates the total number of attorneys at the […]
TLF Welcomes Attorneys John W. Liguori and Mark T. Houston to the Team
ALBANY, NY | The Towne Law Firm, P.C. (TLF) welcomes two new attorneys John W. Liguori and Mark T. Houston to the team as Partners. With an impressive career spanning over 25 years, John Liguori is a highly accomplished litigator, focusing his practice in municipal law, public housing, and personal injury law. His extensive track […]
Towne, Ryan & Partners, P.C. Welcomes New Associate Mark T. Houston
ALBANY, NY (November 2, 2015) – Towne, Ryan & Partners, P.C., Upstate New York’s largest certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) law firm, is pleased to announce that Attorney Mark T. Houston has joined the firm as an Associate, working in the Firm’s Corporate, Commercial and Partnership Law; Environmental Law; Estate Planning, Administration and Litigation; Labor […]
