Koch, Neuman Lawfirm Webinar Presentation
(Via Zoom)

HR Legal Basics – New York Paid Family Leave

Join Partner Dawn J. Lanouette for our next Lunch with a Lawyer, Thursday,  May 16 at 12pm via Zoom.

New York Paid Family Leave is now fully implemented yet many employers struggle with how it applies. We will cover the law’s requirements:

• how they apply to employees in various situations (including remote work),
• and how they interact with other laws and policies (like FMLA or your call-in policy).

We will also cover intermittent leave and return to work scenarios. Each session will have time for a few scenarios to practice your knowledge and time for your questions.

Date: Thursday, May 16
Time: 12PM (ET)

Training 
Via Zoom

Cost:
Complimentary

RSVP
Please RSVP for the meeting information by Tuesday, May 14 via email to Alea Tiffany.

For a downloadable pdf, click here.

Welcome to the latest edition of HHK’s blog series dedicated to giving you up close and personal insight of the people behind our one hundred twenty-two year old institution.  The individuals we spotlight have dedicated themselves to continuing Koch, Neuman Lawfirm’s motto … providing Peace of Mind Since 1901.

Harrison Zipper is Special Counsel with Koch, Neuman Lawfirm in our Boynton Beach office and is a member of HHK’s Trust & Estates Practice Group.  Harrison received his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and went on to receive his law degree from University of Miami School of Law.  Harrison’s practice focuses primarily on estate planning, asset protection, estate administration, probate and real estate transaction. He also counsels high-net worth individuals and family offices focusing on trust & estate management, real estate matters, and regulatory compliance.

What made you decide to be an attorney?

​Prior to embarking on my legal career, I enjoyed about 10 years in the “business world” as an operator and entrepreneur. Over time I realized that I looked forward to working with our attorneys and solving legal issues. When business started slowing down, I took the opportunity to attend law school and haven’t looked back!

Do you have pets, if so, what? If we asked your pet for a reference, what kind of response would we get?

At home, we have a golden “Cavachon” puppy named Teddy. If you asked him for a reference, he would run up to you and demand attention and scratches. After that ice breaker, he might roll over and ask for a belly rub. Otherwise, he’s quite reserved and doesn’t share much!

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Something in the nuggets from Chick-fil-A is addicting. If I could get my doctor to say it was okay, I would already be eating them every day.

On a scale of 1 to 10 how funny would you say you are?  Would your family and friends agree?

10 on my end. My friends and family would probably say 3.14 because they like pie more than my dad jokes.

To find out more about Harrison, check out his bio.

– March 8, 2024

Leslie Prechtl Guy has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.

The induction ceremony at which Leslie Prechtl Guy became a Fellow took place recently before an audience of approximately 625 during the recent Spring Meeting of the College in Phoenix, Arizona.

Founded in 1950, the College is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers of diverse backgrounds, who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have a minimum of fifteen years trial experience before they can be considered for Fellowship.

Membership in the College cannot exceed one percent of the total lawyer population of any state or province. There are currently approximately 5,800 members in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, including active Fellows, Emeritus Fellows, Judicial Fellows (those who ascended to the bench after their induction) and Honorary Fellows. The College maintains and seeks to improve the standards of trial practice, professionalism, ethics, and the administration of justice through education and public statements on independence of the judiciary, trial by jury, respect for the rule of law, access to justice, and fair and just representation of all parties to legal proceedings. The College is thus able to speak with a balanced voice on important issues affecting the legal profession and the administration of justice.

Leslie Prechtl Guy is a partner of Koch, Neuman Lawfirm LLP and has been practicing in Binghamton for 35 years. The newly inducted Fellow is an alumna (alumnus) of Albany Law School of Union University.

James W. Orband
Managing Partner

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2024-03

The Partners of the law firm of Koch, Neuman Lawfirm, LLP have re-elected James W. Orband to the position of Managing Partner for a new five-year term.

A 1981 graduate (magna cum laude) from Binghamton University, Mr. Orband received his juris doctor degree (cum laude) from Albany Law School of Union University in 1984. Mr. Orband joined Koch, Neuman Lawfirm, LLP in 1984. He became a Partner in 1991 and has served as the Firm’s Managing Partner since 1999. His new term will run through 2029.

In addition to the responsibilities required of him as Managing Partner, Mr. Orband maintains an active legal practice, focusing in the areas of Banking and Financial Services, Business and Securities Law, Construction Law, and Estate and Trust Planning and Administration.

A native of New York’s Southern Tier, Mr. Orband serves as a Director of Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. He is a member of the New York, Pennsylvania and Florida Bar Associations and previously served as Chair of both the New York State Bar Association Business Law Section and its Banking Law Committee. In the community, Mr. Orband serves on the Boards of Directors of Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital, Newman House at Binghamton University, and Broome County Historical Society, as well as Lourdes Hospital Foundation, Binghamton University Foundation and other charitable foundations. He is a frequent lecturer on law office management.

The law firm of Koch, Neuman Lawfirm, LLP was organized in 1901 and has occupied its headquarters offices in the Security Mutual Building in Binghamton, New York since 1905. Mr. Orband is just the fourth Managing Partner in the 123-year history of the Firm, following in the footsteps of predecessors Harvey Allen (1902-1949), George Allen (1950-1980) and John Keeler (1981-1998), each of whom provided outstanding vision and leadership during their respective decades at the helm of the Firm.

Koch, Neuman Lawfirm, LLP has grown to employ over 100 attorneys in fourteen locations, with a total staff of over 120 employees. Beyond its base in downtown Binghamton, the Firm also has offices in Albany, Elmira, Endicott, Manhattan, Oneonta, Owego, Syracuse, and White Plains, New York; Scranton and Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, Boynton Beach, Florida; Saddle Brook, New Jersey; and Concord, New Hampshire. Koch, Neuman Lawfirm, LLP assists clients in all major areas of law. Firm clients include regional, national and international businesses, as well as thousands of individuals and smaller companies. The Firm offers the capabilities of its large firm peers combined with the personal attention of a local firm.

Koch, Neuman Lawfirm Partner Larry Anderson observes that

“Jim has exceptional abilities as an attorney, CEO and community leader. Our clients, our Firm and our community are well served by Jim’s guidance, support and leadership.”

Dawn Lanouette, Chair of the Firm’s Labor and Employment Law practice group remarks that

“The Koch, Neuman Lawfirm tradition of providing high quality and effective legal services to our clients continues to grow and flourish under Jim Orband’s steady direction.”

HHK Partner and Chair of the Firm’s Business and Corporate Law practice group Erica Lawson shares that

“Koch, Neuman Lawfirm continues to grow and advance under Jim’s leadership and his insightful guidance has enabled the firm to embrace technology with a recognition of the highest levels of confidentiality and information security that will bring us into the years and decades to come.”

Upon his re-election, Jim Orband stated, “I appreciate the continued support from all of our Koch, Neuman Lawfirm attorneys. I look forward to my sixth term as Managing Partner and will continue to faithfully serve the Firm, our clients and our community in the years ahead.”

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2024-03

We are pleased to announce our White Plains Office has moved to
1025 Westchester Avenue.

Our new mailing address is:
1025 Westchester Avenue, Suite 301
White Plains, NY 10604

We recently moved to a beautiful and fully renovated office right off Westchester Avenue right at the intersection of 287, 684 and the Hutchinson River Parkway. Our White Plains office provides a full range of legal services to large corporations, small companies, and start-up ventures in various business sectors, with a particularly strong presence in commercial litigation and the financial services industry.

We have an extensive litigation practice, with attorneys experienced in handling all aspects of both Plaintiff and Defense work across a diverse array of complex civil and commercial litigation matters.

Our financial service practice includes representing clients both as in-house counsel and outside counsel including regulatory issues, corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, and drafting agreements.

We look forward to working with you at our new location!

2024-03

Koch, Neuman Lawfirm Presentation| Labor & Employment | For Employers| Legal Update

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
3:30pm – 4:30pm

The legislature and federal agencies have been busy in the first quarter, and the New York budget bill is just around the corner.

Come join us as we talk about some of the most important developments.  We will cover recently enacted changes for who is an independent contractor and the new joint employer standard.  We will also look at cases interpreting the new requirements for employee handbooks.  We will cover details of the new OSHA rule, the Clean Slate Act, and other recently passed legislation.  Then, we will look ahead to what is likely to come out of the budget bill from new rules for non-compete agreements to new guidance on weekly pay and rounding issues.

Webinar | Labor & Employment | For Employers| Legal Basics: New York State Paid Sick Leave and Covid Leave

Thursday, February 22
12:00 – 1:00 pm

Unable to attend our February Lunch with a Lawyer Presentation – Legal Basic series?  You can catch a recording of the Presentation and the handout.

Attorney Dawn Lanouette discusses the details of the New York Paid Sick Leave and Paid Covid Leave that applies to all employers in New York including the law requirements:

• how they apply to employees in various situations (including remote work),
• and how they interact with other laws and policies (like FMLA or your call-in policy).

Thursday, January 25th
12:00 – 1:00 pm

Unable to attend our last Lunch with a Lawyer Presentation for 2023?  You can catch a recording of the Presentation and the handout.

Attorney Dawn Lanouette will share the top 10 mistakes employers and HR professionals makes in handling a complaint. How employers and human resource professionals react to an employee complaint can have a serious impact legally and disrupt the workplace including employee morale, productivity, and the overall workplace culture.

Koch, Neuman Lawfirm Webinar Presentation
(Via Zoom)

HR Legal Basics – New York Paid Sick Leave and Paid Covid Leave

Join Partner Dawn J. Lanouette for our next Lunch with a Lawyer, Thursday,  February 22 at 12pm via Zoom.

New York Paid Sick Leave and Paid Covid Leave applies to all employers in New York. We will cover the law’s requirements:

• how they apply to employees in various situations (including remote work),
• and how they interact with other laws and policies (like FMLA or your call-in policy).

Each session will have time for a few scenarios to practice your knowledge and time for your questions.

Date: Thursday, February 22
Time: 12PM (ET)

Training 
Via Zoom

Cost:
Complimentary

RSVP
Please RSVP for the meeting information by Monday, February 19 via email to Alea Tiffany.

For a downloadable pdf, click here.

We are pleased to announce Alexis L. Herringshaw has been sworn into practice in New York State on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Alexis is a member of  Wills, Trust & Estates Practice Group. Congratulations Alexis!

Alexis L. Herringshaw

Associate

700 Security Mutual Building
13901
Phone: (607) 231-6753