Craig S. Wittlin
Managing Partner
As HSE's Managing Partner, Craig oversees the operation of the Firm's five offices and provides strategic leadership and direction to the Firm's 130 lawyers and a total staff of 250, who comprise the most dynamic corporate law firm in upstate New York. Craig was elected by his partners to serve as the Firm's Managing Partner beginning in January, 2016.
John G. Horn
Partner in Charge - Buffalo
A business litigator with the Firm for nearly two decades, John Horn also has served as the Partner in Charge of the Firm’s Buffalo office since January 2009. John has litigated complex business, construction, Indian law and environmental disputes in state, federal and tribal courts, as well as in mediation and arbitration.
Donald S. Mazzullo
Partner in Charge - Albany
Don Mazzullo has represented a wide range of companies, not-for-profits, and associations in the state capital for 30 years. He started the government affairs practice group at Harter Secrest & Emery in 1984, and under his leadership, it has become an effective and respected lobbying firm.
James M. Jenkins
Partner in Charge - New York
Jim Jenkins represents clients in corporate governance and general corporate law and securities law matters, including initial and secondary public offerings, private placements, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law compliance. Jim is the practice leader of Harter Secrest & Emery’s Securities practice area, and is the Partner in Charge of the Firm’s New York City office.
Leslie M. Connolly
Partner in Charge - Corning
Leslie has more than two decades of experience counseling clients in a broad range of environmental, health and safety compliance matters, land use and zoning projects, and alternative energy developments.
Management Committee
Jerauld E. Brydges
Partner
Jerry Brydges has twenty years of experience in commercial litigation across a wide variety of disciplines. He has been with HSE since 2002, and his practice includes the representation of clients in technology, health care, manufacturing, and banking.
Joseph G. Casion
Partner
In his primary role as general counsel to regional businesses and non-profit organizations, Joe is recognized as a true listener and a valued part of the leadership teams of his clients. For more than 20 years, he has worked closely with clients by first understanding their goals and then helping them to quickly and creatively overcome any obstacles to achieve success.
Thomas J. Hurley
Partner
Tom Hurley is an employee benefits and executive compensation lawyer with a broad range of employee benefits experience.
Kelly A. Pronti
Partner
With years of experience representing an international retailer on the development of over 100 properties, Kelly guides clients through every aspect of the real estate, land use and construction related components of a project.