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Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C. - Schenectady, NY
1430 Balltown Road Schenectady, NY 12309
Schenectady Estate Planning Law Firm
Overview
Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C., traces its long and storied history to 1837 when firm founder David Cady Smith was admitted to the Bar. In the decades and centuries following, Smith has been succeeded by a long and continuous line of attorneys, judges and other elected officials. Our attorneys have played instrumental roles in the founding and development of Schenectady institutions.
Our firm has had a long-standing relationship with the Schenectady Savings Bank, now, through a series of ...
Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C., traces its long and storied history to 1837 when firm founder David Cady Smith was admitted to the Bar. In the decades and centuries following, Smith has been succeeded by a long and continuous line of attorneys, judges and other elected officials. Our attorneys have played instrumental roles in the founding and development of Schenectady institutions.
Our firm has had a long-standing relationship with the Schenectady Savings Bank, now, through a series of ...
Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C., traces its long and storied history to 1837 when firm founder David Cady Smith was admitted to the Bar. In the decades and centuries following, Smith has been succeeded by a long and continuous line of attorneys, judges and other elected officials. Our attorneys have played instrumental roles in the founding and development of Schenectady institutions.
Our firm has had a long-standing relationship with the Schenectady Savings Bank, now, through a series of name changes and mergers, Bank of America. David Cady Smith served as attorney for the bank. He was also a Trustee and eventually President of the bank during the period 1875 to 1904. He was joined in the legal practice by his son, Everett Smith, who, like him, represented the bank and became its President. Everett Smith's brother, Gerardus Smith, was the President of the Schenectady Bank which merged with and became a part of the Schenectady Trust Company in June of 1902, currently Trustco Bank. Gerardus Smith was also the owner of the Schenectady Gazette, currently The Daily Gazette.
State Senator Edwin Miller became a partner with Everett Smith in the practice of law in 1911. Senator Miller's family owned the Union Book Company. After Everett Smith died, Senator Miller took Harold R. Beyerl as a partner in 1921. Harold Beyerl named his only child, Edwin J. Beyerl, after Senator Edwin Miller. Edwin Beyerl too, became an attorney and joined the firm in 1956. He retired in 1987.
At the end of World War II, Frank S. Higgins joined the firm, followed in the 1950's by John Van Etten, James P. Houlihan, Richard E. Roberts and Edwin J. Beyerl. All of them were partners with Harold R. Beyerl. Robert J. Coan joined the firm in 1959 and retired in 2002. James H. Erceg joined the firm in 1964. He retired in 2005 after 41 years with the firm.
The firm name evolved and changed with the passage of time, but there was always a continuity of lawyers working together and providing high quality legal services to Schenectady area clients. Beginning in 1964, except for a relatively brief period the firm name has been Higgins, Roberts, Beyerl & Coan, P.C. This changed in 2012 when the firm became Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C.
During the 1950's, the firm enlarged the scope of its practice beyond bank and real estate law to include a concentration in estate and trust planning, estate and trust administration and elder law. The firm has since expanded into other areas of law including corporate, not-for-profit, personal injury, taxation, administrative, education, general litigation, insurance, adoption, bankruptcy, foundations, matrimonial and family law.
Several lawyers of distinction in the Capital District have been associated with the firm as partners, associates and clerks. The present Schenectady County Supreme Court Judge, The Honorable Barry D. Kramer, and the present Schenectady County District Attorney, Robert M. Carney are former partners of the law firm.
The men and women of Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C., believe that their experience and dedication, combined with the unprecedented history and continuity of the firm, bring a unique excellence to the delivery of legal services.
Ongoing Community Involvement
Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C., plays an active role in the community. Our attorneys have served on the boards of many of the area's most active non-profits, and currently serve on the boards of such organizations as the Schenectady Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra, The Union College Annual Business Campaign, the Schenectady Day Nursery, the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York, Living Resources, the Schenectady Community Home and The SI Group.
From our reputation as skilled Albany personal injury attorneys to our knowledgeable services in estate planning and family law, our broad and deeply experienced team seeks to provide you optimal legal representation.
A cornerstone of the community, we take seriously the responsibility to carefully and thoroughly represent our neighbors. Call today at 518-631-5609 to arrange an appointment to discuss how we can best represent your legal needs.
About Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C.
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
Litigation
- 25%
Pro Bono Activities
- Member, Legal Aid Society Lawyer Referral Panel, - Present
Representative Cases
- Guntur v. Union College, 1991 WL 268844 (N.D.N.Y. 1991)
- VanSchaick v. Union College, 728 NYS 2d 275 (Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department, New York 2001 )
- Andrews v. Trustco Bank, 735 NYS 2d 640 (Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department, New York 2001 )
- Liberty Mgmt. v. Town of Glenville, 728 NYS 2d 262 (Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department, New York 2001 )
- Maras v. Board of Education, 712 N.Y.S. 2d 208 (Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department, New York 2000 )
- Union College v. City of Schenectady, 91 NY 2d 161 (Court of Appeals of New York 1997 )
- Norman v. Amphenol, 956 F. Supp. 158 (United States District Court 1997 )
- Planck v. Niskayna Central School District, 666 NYS 2d 740 (Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department, New York 1997 )
- Meditrust v. Fahey, 664 NYS 2d 874 (Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department, New York 1997 )
- Powers v. Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., 516 NY 52d 811 1987
- General Electric Technical Services Co., Inc. v. Clinton, 577 NYS 2d 719 (Court of Appeals of New York 1991 )
- Meditrust v. Fahey, 641 NYS 2d 2021 (Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department, New York 1996 )
People
Attorneys
- Charles J. Assini Jr. (Shareholder/ Principal)
- Michael E. Basile (Shareholder/Principal)
- Lawrence A. DeAngelus (Shareholder/ Principal ) 5 Reviews
- Matthew T. Nowak (Shareholder/Principal)
- Amy Herter Robinson (Shareholder/ Principal)
- Michael R. Suprunowicz (President)
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
1430 Balltown Road Schenectady, NY 12309
Phone
Fax
- 518-374-9416
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