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Recent news, case results and community work from the attorneys at Fischer, Bessette, Muldowney & McArdle, LLP.

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Featured Result

New York State Court of Appeals building at 20 Eagle St, Albany, NY, USA

Case Results

Firm Wins in New York’s Highest Court

The Court of Appeals held that owners of farm animals, and landowners responsible for keeping them contained, can be sued for negligence when uncontrolled livestock cause an accident. Matthew H. McArdle briefed and argued the case.

“This Decision will have wide effect State-wide.”

Matthew H. McArdle

Case Results

Hotel Saranac Purchase for Roedel Companies

Representing Roedel Companies, Inc. in the purchase of the historic Hotel Saranac.

$2.75 Million Verdict for Injured Worker

A jury verdict for a North Country man whose hand was amputated by construction equipment.

Firm Wins in New York’s Highest Court

The case helped to establish a new rule for individuals injured by uncontrolled livestock in the road.

Village of Massena Lawsuit Dismissed

The St. Lawrence County Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Village.

Awards & Recognition

Bessette Wins NYSBA Professionalism Award

The first time the award went to an attorney north of Albany.

Firm Earns Governor’s Traffic Safety Award

“Partners in Safety” recognition for sponsoring Operation Get Home Safe on New Year’s Eve.

Community

McArdle Co-Founds Down Syndrome Society

Co-founding the Franklin County Down Syndrome Society to support individuals and their families.

McArdle Helps Take Executor Process Online

Lending legal expertise to Executor.org, a free tool that guides executors through their duties.

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