In The News - 2012
Today’s Honoree is Mathew Tully
Mat founded his law firm in his kitchen in 2004. He has built it to be a multi-million dollar firm in 3 states. In March he left it all behind to serve his country. Mat is a Lt. Col. in …
People on the Move – Robert Rock
Date added: May 14, 2012 Submission Type: New Hire Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Of Counsel Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Previous Employer: Law Office of Robert J. Rock Duties/responsibilities: Rock represents creditors and debtors in Chapter …
Wal-mart Owes Millions to Employees Cheated of Overtime Pay
Wal-Mart is known for its low prices, but the company’s most recent headlines highlight its low wages. The retail giant has agreed to pay its current and former employees nearly $4.83 million in unpaid overtime following an investigation by the …
Michael Macomber Discusses Prom Night Mistakes & Consequences
Tully Rinckey Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Macomber appears on CBS 6 to warn all high school students of the dangers of poor choices on prom night. Macomber explains how one poor choice can lead to loss of student loan eligibility, …
Missing Man’s Mess Leaves Fence Amiss
Jim Messmer went missing. He disappeared, vanished into the ether. Where was Jim Messmer? What had happened to him? Those were questions asked by Michael and Kim Cerone, a couple from Niskayuna who knew Messmer as the amiable man who had put up their …
On the Move – David A. Fallon
David A. Fallon, law clerk promoted to title of associate after passing the New York State bar examination.
Robert J. Rock Joins CBS 6 Answers Team
Tully Rinckey Senior Bankruptcy Counsel Bob Rock joined the CBS 6 Answers Team Wednesday night to take free live calls from viewers who had questions on bankruptcy. Bob Rock will be back on Wednesday May 23rd from 5:00pm – 7:00pm …
People on the Move – Maureen Werther
Date added: May 4, 2012 Submission Type: New Hire Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Marketing associate Industry: Legal Services Position department: Marketing Previous employer: Bonadio Group Previous title/position: Receivables manager Duties/responsibilities: Werther focuses on expanding Tully Rinckeys’ practice …
Greg Rinckey Discusses Possibility of Occupy Albany Class Action Lawsuit
Tully Rinckey managing partner Greg Rinckey is called on by the Capital Region’s #1 station WNYT-13 to provide legal analysis after a number of occupiers look to file a class action lawsuit against the New York State Police for allegedly …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Tom Carr
Tully Rinckey’s criminal defense attorney Tom Carr appears on WGNA’s Ask the Lawyers to provide guidance on shoplifting, standing your ground and youth drug possession.
Former Army JAG Greg Rinckey Provides Legal Analysis of Soldier Who Died on Skype
Military Lawyer and former Army JAG Attorney Greg Rinckey is called on by CNN to provide live perspective on a mysterious investigation surrounding the death of U.S. soldier after he collapses while speaking to his wife via Skype. Rinckey weighs …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Lori Bovee
Tully Rinckey’s Lori Bovee appears on WGNA to provide guidance for listener’s who have complicated family and matrimonial questions.
Laws Target Social Media Privacy
You’ve heard of employers asking for resumes and references, but Facebook passwords? A growing number of employers around the country are demanding that current and prospective employees fork over the passwords to their social media profiles. Which begs the question, …
Managing Distressed Real Estate Deals: Be Prepared!
As an attorney who devotes much of my practice to real estate law, I would liken the real estate market in the past 10 years to a bell curve-or perhaps more aptly-a roller coaster track-that began on level enough ground …
Employers Asking for Facebook Password – What’s Ahead
Tully Rinckey’s employment attorney Graig Zappia is called on by CBS 6 to weigh in on an Albany County Legislators’ move to ban county employers from asking prospective county employees from asking for social media information. The controversial issue is …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Douglas Rose
Tully Rinckey’s Doug Rose appears on WGNA to provide guidance to listeners and their legal questions pertaining to property depreciation, contractor disputes and hiring a litigator to fight your court battles.
Suit Over Veteran’s Job Status Before Deployment May Proceed
Originally posted in New York Law Journal A National Guardsman who left his job to serve in Iraq can sustain an employment action because questions remain as to whether he was an independent contractor and whether he would have been …
State Ordered to Pay Legal Fees for Withholding Data
Originally posted in New York Law Journal Six months after the Court of Appeals unanimously chastised New York state for improperly withholding public information, a judge has ordered the state to pay $51,288 in attorney fees. But the judge, Supreme …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Thomas Carr
Tully Rinckey’s criminal attorney Tom Carr answers listener’s questions on WGNA regarding issues surrounding the slow legal process, searches and protection.
My Other Life – Michael Macomber
Michael Macomber Job: Associate attorney at Tully Rinckey PLLC Age: 30 Passion outside of work: Providing foster care for dogs and puppies. Michael Macomber and his wife, Deanndra, always have a lot of dogs in their Niskayuna home. That’s because the couple have …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Graig Zappia
Tully Rinckey’s Graig Zappia stops by WGNA for the Ask the Lawyers segment and provides legal guidance for listeners on wills, title insurance and working overtime without getting paid.
Army Reserve Reprimands Soldier who Backed Paul
Greg Rinckey’s military law analysis used in this Associated Press Article was picked up by 350+ local and national news sites across the world including the Washington Post, Washington Examiner, Boston Globe, MSNBC, Taiwan News, Stars and Stripes and world …
Employment Attorney Michael Macomber Discusses MegaMillions Jackpot Legal Perspective
Tully Rinckey’s employment attorney Michael Macomber appears live on CBS 6 to discuss how to protect yourself in office lottery pools now that people are catching Mega Millions Fever.
Thomas Carr Comments on Albany Gang Drug Ring Bust
Tully Rinckey’s Criminal Attorney Tom Carr appears on WNYT-13 after he is called on by the courts to serve as defense counsel for 1 of the 52 charged in a large scale drug probe conducted by the Attorney Generals office. …
Facebook Password Security from Prospective Employers
Employment law attorney Michael Macomber is called on by CBS 6 to provide perspective surrounding employers request for social media passwords from prospective employees and concerns about privacy.
Unwanted “Gifts” – Handling Tenants’ Left-behind Belongings
With the weather getting warmer, landlords will soon be entering into their busy season. Old tenants will go, new ones will come. This annual rite is usually accompanied by the perennial question of what to do with any personal property …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Michael Macomber
Tully Rinckey’s Michael Macomber stops by the WGNA studios and makes an appearance on the Ask the Lawyers segment to provide guidance to listener’s employment law questions and concerns.
Running on Empty
Amir Salman and Faiza Warsi never thought their dream of coming to America and opening a business would end this way. The Getty gas station in Delmar has been operated by Salman since it opened in 1989, after he came …
How Staff Sgt. Bales’ Lawyers are Fighting for His Life
Lawyers for Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, suspected of killing 16 Afghan civilians, will likely mount a two-pronged defense, military law experts say, attacking the evidence against him while also arguing that his reported combat injuries and mental trauma created …
CFO Jeremy Noble Joins Panel to Offer Tax Return Advice
Local accountants manned the phones and monitored the internet on Tuesday night at the Times Union to provide tax help as the April 17 filing deadline nears. It was the second consecutive year that the newspaper partnered with the Northeast Chapter of …
Michael Macomber Discusses New Americans with Disabilities Act Regulations
Tully Rinckey’s Michael Macomber weighs in on WNYT-13 regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act newest regulations that went into effect for businesses on March 15th.
Military Attorney Greg Rinckey Discusses Whats Next in Afghan Civilian Shooting Case
Tully Rinckey’s Managing Partner Greg Rinckey appears on CNN to provide military law analysis surrounding Army Sgt. Robert Bales who is accused of killing sixteen in Afghanistan. The interview hit the CNN Wire where it was picked up by more …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Jennifer Corcoran
Tully Rinckey’s family and matrimonial attorney Jennifer Corcoran appears on WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” segment to provide legal guidance to listeners for their marriage and family concerns.
Motive Remains a Mystery
Like thousands of other American soldiers, Robert Bales joined the army after the September 11th attacks. And like many of those troops, he found himself serving multiple deployments in two different wars while he dealt with injuries both physical and …
Woman Alleges Police Illegally Strip Searched Her
A California woman is filing suit against Imperial County and a sheriff’s sergeant for what she alleges was an improper strip search. Earlier this year, plaintiff Ana Hicks alleged in court documents that she was falsely arrested and subjected to the …
A Look at Military Justice in Afghan Killing Case
Featured on 650+ news sites around the world including: ABC News CBS News MSNBC NPR US News and World Report Huffington Post Washington Post Boston Globe Yahoo News Google News Verizon News Miami Herald San Francisco Chronicle Anchorage Daily News …
Woman Alleges Police Illegally Strip Searched Her
A California woman is filing suit against Imperial County and a sheriff’s sergeant for what she alleges was an improper strip search. Earlier this year, plaintiff Ana Hicks alleged in court documents that she was falsely arrested and subjected to the …
Attorney Makes a Good Case for an MBA
A look at Greg T. Rinckey’s professional history makes it clear that he is a modern-day Renaissance man. He started out as as a firefighter, and doggedly pursued his dream of becoming an attorney. Along the way, he sandwiched in …
Saratoga Judge’s Ski Injury Case Chills Teenage Snowboarder
The time: The morning of the day after Thanksgiving. The place: The Gore Mountain ski resort in North Creek. The scenario: A 17-year-old snowboarder slides down the mountain. He misjudges the path of a skier beneath him. The snowboarder and …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Thomas Carr
Tully Rinckey’s Tom Carr stops by WGNA and appears on the “Ask the Lawyer” segment to provide criminal law guidance to listeners on the issues they are facing.
Graig Zappia Discusses New York STAR Program
Tully Rinckey’s Graig Zappia appears on CBS 6 to enlighten homeowners on New York States STAR program deadline. Basic STAR program enrollees do not have to reapply; however, those in the Enhanced STAR Program must reapply every year or they …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Douglas Rose
Tully Rinckey’s Doug Rose appears on WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” segment to provide guidance to listeners on their civil litigation questions.
Graig Zappia Discusses Social Media Executors Legislation
Albany, NY Estate Planning attorney Graig Zappia of Tully Rinckey provides estate planning advice to CBS 6 viewers after a downstate Assemblyman is proposing a bill that would require people to appoint a social media proxy, or executor, in their …
People on the Move – David Fallon
Date added: February 27, 2012 Submission Type: Promotion Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Associate Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Duties/responsibilities: Fallon passed the New York State Bar examination and now holds the title of associate. He focuses …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Jennifer Corcoran
Tully Rinckey’s Jennifer Corcoran stops by WGNA for the “Ask the Lawyer” segment and provides legal guidance to listeners who are facing tough legal challenges in the area of divorce, living arrangements and other family matters.
Albany Law Firm Plans Syracuse Expansion
An Albany-based law firm with its sights set on nationwide offices in the next five years will set up its next location in Syracuse. Tully Rinckey PLLC plans to open its local office in April with three attorneys and expects …
Greg Rinckey Discusses Cell Phone Spy Software Legalities
Cell Phone Spying – Legal or Illegal? Albany, NY Lawyer Greg Rinckey of Tully Rinckey provides some legal perspective for a Fox23 special report on the controversial practice of cell phone spying, monitoring, and hacking. Greg Rinckey explains how the …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Graig Zappia
Graig Zappia appears on WGNA’s Ask the Lawyer segment to answer listener’s questions on employment and real estate related legal matters.
Thomas Carr Discusses New York DWI Laws and Loopholes
Albany NY Criminal Lawyer Tom Carr of Tully Rinckey sits down with WTEN’s Lydia Kulbida in a special report to discuss DWI laws in New York State. Tom addresses questions about inconsistencies in the DMV and how they keep their …
Graig Zappia Discusses $25 Billion Mortgage Settlement
President Barack Obama announced a 25 billion dollar settlement between the federal government and big banks after the housing bubble crisis. Albany NY Real Estate Lawyer Graig Zappia provides legal perspective on what this means for homeowners and their mortgage.
Thomas Carr Discusses I-90 Car Chase
Albany NY Criminal Defense Attorney Tom Carr provides criminal law perspective surrounding the legalities of a high speed chase on the Thruway I-90.
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Lori Bovee
Tully Rinckey associate Lori Bovee appears on WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” segment and answers listener’s questions on divorce, custody rights and property agreements.
Social Media Executors Legislation
Tully Rinckey’s Graig Zappia provides estate planning advice to CBS 6 viewers after a downstate Assemblyman is proposing a bill that would require people to appoint a social media proxy in their will to handle all accounts after they pass …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Thomas Carr
Tully Rinckey’s Tom Carr appears on WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” to answer listener’s criminal law questions.
Sanctuary for Independent Media’s Director Hopes to Build Positive Relationship with City
More details have emerged about the settlement reached between the City of Troy and the Sanctuary for Independent Media, which include $5,000 payment to the sanctuary and a potential $50,000 matching grant from the city for neighborhood improvements. The settlement, …
Does the Robo-Signing Settlement Go Far Enough?
Several of the largest financial institutions in the country may agree to a settlement that could provide compensation to as many as a million homeowners for improper foreclosure proceedings. The announcement of the potential deal was made earlier this month by U.S. …
Thomas Carr Discusses Acquittal of George Mott
Tully Rinckey’s Tom Carr is called on by CBS 6 to provide criminal law analysis for a high profiled murder case in Troy after a jury acquits George Mott III of 2nd degree murder.
Thomas Carr Discusses George Mott Murder Trial
Judge Ceresia has dismissed both motions for a mistrial in the George Mott murder trial. Jury deliberations are now underway. The first motion was based on a juror supposedly bringing a dictionary into the deliberation room. The second motion involved …
TC Dunham Pays About $4.5 Million For 2006 Lacquer Fire
TC Dunham Paint & Coatings Inc. (Yonkers, N.Y.) was found liable for about $4.5 million in injuries resulting from a building fire started by a solvent-based wood floor lacquer that ignited, according to the law journal VerdictSearch. The fire occurred in …
Report Says Nearly 1 in 3 Youths Arrested by Age 23
A recently released study claims that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. youths will be arrested for a non-traffic offense by age 23. The report, which was published on the site Pediatrics in December of last year, says that as many as …
Will Video of Marines Urinating on Taliban Put Troops in Danger?
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said today the Marinesvideotaped urinating on Taliban corpses will be punished “to the fullest extent.” Military legal expert Mathew Tully, a lieutenant colonel in the New York National Guard, told the Stars and Stripes that punishment needs to be …
Hearings Set in Chinese-American Soldier’s Death in Afghanistan
Legal proceedings will begin Sunday in the death of a Chinese-American soldier believed to have committed suicide in Afghanistan after allegedly being hazed by his fellow soldiers, the Army says. The Article 32 hearings, which would determine whether there was enough …
Serving Those Who Served: New York State Bar Association Offers Program on How to Represent Military Veterans
Expert Panels Explore Growing Legal Needs, Impact of Military Culture and Opportunities to Help Addressing a growing need for veterans’ legal services, the New York State Bar Association’s Special Committee on Veterans is presenting a daylong program on preparing attorneys …
Tom Carr Comments on Cohoes Murder Case and Mark Richardson Arrest
Albany Criminal Defense Lawyer Tom Carr of Tully Rinckey provides criminal law perspective surrounding a murder case involving an elderly Cohoes man being beaten to death by crack cocaine-addict Mark Richardson.
Kudos from Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce
The American Bar Association held its first Law Video Awards this month to honor excellence in video marketing for law firms, and Tully Rinckey PLLC took first place in the short video category. The winning short video can be seen here:
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Jennifer Corcoran
Tully Rinckey’s Jennifer Corcoran sits down over at WGNA and answers listeners questions on child custody and divorce for the weekly “Ask the Lawyer” segment
Michael Macomber – People on the Move
Date added: January 5, 2012 Submission Type: Professional Recognition Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Associate attorney Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Reason for being recognized: Macomber was re-elected chairman of the Schenectady County Bar Association’s young lawyers …
Douglas Rose, Partner – New York Real Estate Journal
Name: Douglas Rose Title: Partner Company: Tully Rinckey PLLC Location: Albany, N.Y. Birthplace: Woonsocket, R.I. Colleges: Brown University, AB, 1980 University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1988 Carroll Graduate School of Management, Boston College, MBA, 1999 First job outside …
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Thomas Carr
Tully Rinckey’s Tom Carr provides legal guidance to some very tough questions on bench warrants, juvenile records and double jeopardy from listener’s on this weeks “Ask the Lawyer” segment on WGNA.
Rainier Shooting Suspect’s Army Discharge Does Not Bar VA Benefits
The former soldier who allegedly killed a ranger at Mount Rainier National Park Sunday likely was eligible for veterans benefits, according to documents that explain how soldiers with misconduct discharges like him can obtain services at Veterans Administration hospitals. Shooting …
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Today’s Honoree is Mathew Tully

Mat founded his law firm in his kitchen in 2004. He has built it to be a multi-million dollar firm in 3 states. In March he left it all behind to serve his country. Mat is a Lt. Col. in …
People on the Move – Robert Rock

Date added: May 14, 2012 Submission Type: New Hire Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Of Counsel Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Previous Employer: Law Office of Robert J. Rock Duties/responsibilities: Rock represents creditors and debtors in Chapter …
Wal-mart Owes Millions to Employees Cheated of Overtime Pay

Wal-Mart is known for its low prices, but the company’s most recent headlines highlight its low wages. The retail giant has agreed to pay its current and former employees nearly $4.83 million in unpaid overtime following an investigation by the …
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Tully Rinckey PLLC “Gives Back”

Tully Rinckey PLLC Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Noble presents a check to the Albany Housing Coalition. The money was raised by Tully Rinckey PLLC employees through a weekly donation box. The firm then adds up the monthly dollars and matches …
Tully Rinckey PLLC “Gives Back”

Tully Rinckey PLLC Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Noble presents a check to the American Heart Association. The money was raised by Tully Rinckey PLLC employees in January through a weekly donation box. The firm then adds up the monthly dollars …
Coats for Veterans 2011

Tully Rinckey PLLC partnered with Dickies Clothing to give 50 coats to veterans in the Capital Region for their second annual “Coats for Veterans” event. Tully Rinckey PLLC Managing Partner Greg Rinckey shakes hands with one of 50 veterans who …
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How Easy Prom Night can End a Good College Future or Career Before it Begins
For many teenagers, one of their most cherished nights will take place over one of the next few weekends. Prom night comes with the hope of memories that will be forever remembered, but one wrong move and an entire future …
Tully Rinckey’s Bankruptcy Practice Just Got Rock Solid
Tully Rinckey PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of Robert J. Rock as Senior Counsel of the firms’ bankruptcy practice. Mr. Rock will be representing creditors and debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. In addition, he will …
Children Now Control the City

Children inside the Campus Children’s Center on the state campus in Albany walked into a city full of surprises Thursday morning after employees at Tully Rinckey PLLC presented them with their very own metropolis – trees, traffic, tall buildings and …
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Real Estate Closings for the Non-Real Estate Attorney – June 19, 2012

Presenter: Graig F. Zappia, Esq. Date: June 19, 2012 Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Skills: 1 CLE Credit Hour If you have questions on any of our FREE Continuing Legal Education courses, please call 518-218-7100 or e-mail CLE@tullylegal.com. RSVP is required as light fare and non-alcoholic …
Legal Ethics: Duties to Clients – July 17, 2012

Presenter: Douglas J. Rose, Esq. Date: July 17, 2012 Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Ethics and Professionalism: 1 CLE Credit Hour If you have questions on any of our FREE Continuing Legal Education courses, please call 518-218-7100 or e-mail CLE@tullylegal.com. RSVP is required as …
Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Process – August 21, 2012

Presenter: Greg T. Rinckey, Esq. Date: August 21, 2012 Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Areas of Professional Practice: 1 CLE Credit Hour If you have questions on any of our FREE Continuing Legal Education courses, please call 518-218-7100 or e-mail CLE@tullylegal.com. RSVP is required …

