Michael W. Macomber Esq. - Latham, NY
Attorney at Tully Rinckey PLLC
Military Law Lawyers in Latham, NY
1203 Troy-Schenectady Road Suite 101 Latham, NY 12110
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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17
Years
Experience
Latham Military Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Military Law
- Civil Litigation
- Family & Matrimonial Law
- Employment Law
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael is a proud graduate of Albany Law School where he earned his Juris Doctorate and stood out as an award-winning student. While attending the program, Michael concentrated his studies on estate planning, graduating cum laude in his class.
Prior to earning his JD, Michael gained experience in several legal fields. Most recently Michael worked for the Federal Highway Administration, submitting motions in Federal court in the areas of environmental law and labor law. At the Appeals Board of the Department of Motor Vehicles, Michael analyzed individual appeals and submitted decisions for approval.
In addition, Michael has interned in two well-respected offices in our area. At the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Michael worked with some of the most emerging areas of environmental law in New York State. At the Schenectady County Public Defenders Office, he was exposed to a variety of misdemeanor cases where he had hands on experience in an extremely busy court system.
Michael earned his B.A. from Union College, with a concentration in English literature and a minor in German. Michael studied abroad learning German and architecture in Vienna, Austria. After graduating from Union, Michael went on to earn his Graduate Certificate in Foundations in Business from the University of Massachusetts.
As a student, Michael worked as a full-time ski coach. Michael trained and organized one of the largest Freestyle ski teams in the country and was awarded the Eastern Division Rookie Coach of the Year in 2005. Michael was also elected as the National Athlete Representative to the National Freestyle Sports Committee.
In his free time, Michael still coaches skiing. Michael likes to be outdoors, whether it be enjoying a game of golf, hiking, or playing with his dog, "Sedona."
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Awarded the Eastern Division Rookie Coach of the Year in 2005
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2013 - 2017
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Included on the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Albany Law School of Union University,
Albany,
New York
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Award-Winning Student
Honors: With Honors
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Albany Law School of Union University,
Albany,
New York
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Non Legal Education
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Union College
B.A.
Major: English Literature
Minor: German -
University of Massachusetts
Major: Foundations in Business
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Union College
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
Classes and Seminars
- Military Leave Rights and Landmark Cases (CLE) (2017)
Pro Bono Activities
- National Athlete Representative to the National Freestyle Sports Committee
Representative Cases
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Mott v. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (January 2018)
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Horneman v. Department of Veterans Affairs, Merit Systems Protection Board, No. DE-4324-15-0102-I-1 (March 2016)
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Wright v. Jamestown, Index No. K1-2007-2805 (2014)
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Wang v. New York State Department of Health, 2013 N.Y. Slip Op. 23143 (New York Supreme Court, Albany County, Feb. 19, 2013)
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Hibler v. Department of the Army, Merit Systems Protection Board, No. SF-0752-17-0656-I-1 (April 2018)
Published Works
Articles
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Law Review 1249, Reserve Officer’s Association, “NY Court: Calculations for Military and Regular Leave Benefits Not the Same” (May 2012)
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Law Review 1128, Reserve Officer’s Association, “Erickson v. United States Postal Service – Recent Implications to 38 U.S.C. 4311 & 4312,” (2011)
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts
- New York
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
- U.S. District Court Western District of New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
- U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals
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Contact
1203 Troy-Schenectady Road
Suite 101
Latham, NY 12110
Fax: (518) 218-0496
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.tullylegal.com
Hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm M-F
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