Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Each year in lieu of gifts, Woods Oviatt makes donations to local not-for-profit organizations. This year, we have selected organizations in Rochester, Buffalo, and Albany—the communities where our offices are located. On November 21, we proudly kicked off this year's annual holiday donations by delivering the first check to the dedicated team at Restore Sexual Assault Services. This contribution reflects our commitment to supporting their vital work in providing care and resources to survivors in our community.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP has been nationally recognized in the 2025 edition of?Best Law Firms? as a National Tier 3 firm in Litigation – Mergers & Acquisitions. The firm has also been recognized as a?Metropolitan?Tier 1?firm in?13?categories,??Metropolitan?Tier 2 firm?in 9 categories, and?Metropolitan Tier 3 firm?in 3 categories. To qualify for a ranking in Best Law Firms, a firm must have at least one attorney recognized in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America? for the specific practice area and geographic region under consideration. These rankings serve as a trusted resource for clients seeking top-tier legal representation, highlighting firms with outstanding professional performance and reputations within the legal community. To learn more and see our entire list of rankings, go to: https://lnkd.in/epKJDWEF

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our beloved partner, Mr. Beryl Nusbaum passed away peacefully Saturday evening. The firm's offices will be closed on Monday 11/18 to honor Beryl and his contributions of over a half a century. This will also allow our Woods Oviatt family to attend his services.

Richard Marchese, Chair of our Elder Care Practice Group will be a featured panel member for the Rochester Business Journal’s webinar on senior living and elder care. Click on the link below to learn more and to register.

Are you ready for the Corporate Transparency Act Deadline? It's not too late! Don't miss our webinar on the Corporate Transparency Act, essential for anyone involved with corporate entities. Katarina Polozie, Esq. and Danielle Ridgely, Esq. will discuss beneficial ownership, exemptions, and compliance requirements. Join us today 11/14 at 4:00 PM or tomorrow 11/15 at 8:00 AM. Click on the link for additional information and registration details. #CorporateTransparency #CTA #Webinar #Compliance #BusinessLaw https://conta.cc/3ZgTvhn

A heartfelt thank you to all veterans for their service and sacrifice. We are forever grateful for your bravery and dedication to our country.

We are pleased to congratulate our colleagues Danielle Ridgely, Esq. and John Liebschutz, Esq. who were both honored today at the Rochester Business Journal and Daily Record’s “Attorneys of the Year” Luncheon. Danielle was named to the "Up & Coming Attorneys" list, and was also recently named to the Rochester Business Journal's "Power Tax Law" list. John was named to the "Leaders in Law" list. They were both honored today, along with the other award recipients, at a lunch at the Hyatt.?

Don't miss our upcoming webinar on the Corporate Transparency Act. Katarina Polozie, Esq. and Danielle Ridgely, Esq. Ridgely will cover what you need to know about the beneficial owner reporting requirements and the upcoming deadline of January 1, 2025. Click the link for webinar information and to register. https://conta.cc/4hxEnTC

Congratulations to Alyssa Frieling, Jeremy Saunders and Colby Scott for passing the New York State Bar exam. We look forward to seeing their continued success and contributions to the firm.

The Woods Oviatt Default Services Department had a little Halloween taste test fun today! The Fall Showdown: Apple Versus Pumpkin Apple so crisp in autumn’s air Golden, Red Delicious and Granny Smith smell so sweetly you cannot compare Western New York has fields of apples reaching far and wide So sweet and tart we are filled with pride Apple’s crunch, a juicy bite Fresh and tart or maybe baked just right; In pies and cider, Apple had the lead A classic fall-time taste indeed But let’s not forget about the pumpkin, orange and rooted low Ripening in the fields below They come in all shades like coral, white and even green Round and oval and shaped in between Pumpkin, too, finds many ways To delight our taste buds on an autumn day Cookies, breads, and pies How can you not be inspired by a beautiful October sky One’s a fruit that fills the hand The other grows out of the land Apple’s crisp and pumpkin’s cream Oh what an autumn inspired dream Happy Halloween everyone!