Law Firm News

NYSBA – Fall Meeting – October 22

Tara L. Moffett will be speaking at the NYSBA Fall Meeting on October 22.  Tara will be speaking about the “Special Needs Family”.  See the attached Event Schedule for more information and to register. 15ElderFallprogram 15EldFallReg

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Girvin & Ferlazzo Presenting at 2015 CNYSEA Annual Conference

The Council of New York Special Education Administrators (CNYSEA) 2015 Conference is being held July 13th through July 15th at the Gideon Putnam.  James (“Jay”) Girvin and Karen S. Norlander will be presenting a “You be the Judge” session on July 13th.  See attached Brochure by clicking on the above link.

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June 2015 Presentations

Karen S. Norlander has been invited to be part of the Practising Law Institutes Annual School Law Conference.  Karen will be part of the expert faculty that will examine significant new developments in education law and Policy and the implications of these developments for clients.  The conference is June 5, 2015 in New York City. …

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February, 2015

Salvatore D. Ferlazzo presented at an Empowerment Series Roundtable sponsored by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce.  The series begin on February 12, 2015.  There will be over a dozen of the areas top professionals at the event.  Participants will be able to table hop from professional to professional to discuss careers and strategies. …

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Girvin & Ferlazzo and two other area companies make donation to Ronald McDonald House for the purchase a new vehicle

Sal Ferlazzo and Jay Girvin participated in the unveiling of a new van donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Girvin & Ferlazzo law firm donated $5,000.00 toward the purchase of the new van for the Ronald McDonald House.  The Ronald McDonald House is a “home-away-from-home” for families residing outside the area.  The families can stay…

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Two promoted to partner at Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C.

Albany, N.Y. – Tara L. Moffett and Scott P. Quesnel have been promoted to partner at Girvin Ferlazzo, P.C. Ms. Moffett concentrates her practice in education law with a focus on special education and disability rights. She is a frequent presenter on special education law and current issues affecting students with disabilities. She is admitted…

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September, 2014 Presentations

Patrick J. Fitzgerald III and Ryan P. Mullahy will speak at a workshop conducted by the Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce.  The workshop will be held on September 18, 2014 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street in Troy.  Patrick and Ryan will speak about the rise of litigation and protecting your business.  The…

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November, 2014 Presentations

November, 18th – William Pfeiffer will be speaking on the topic of “Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid”.  This seminar is being presented by the National Business Institute and will be held at the Holiday Inn, Wolf Road, Albany, NY from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Salvation Army Donation

In December, 2013, Girvin & Ferlazzo made a $7,500.00 donation to the Salvation Army.  The donation was allocated to the Albany, Schenectady and Troy Salvation Army Worship and Community Centers to assist those who need it most. Read Press Release  

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New Publication-Aspatore Special Report

An article written by Jay Girvin together with Tara L. Moffett was included in a Thomson Reuters publication  called Aspatore Special Report – Understanding the Dignity for All Students Act. Learn more about this publication by clicking here

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