Rochester, New York, December 9, 2025 – Harter Secrest & Emery LLP (HSE), a full-service business law firm with offices throughout New York, recently served as legal counsel to Day Automation in connection with its sale to Stark Tech, a leading provider of comprehensive building technology solutions.
Day Automation is a recognized leader in unified security solutions, building automation, and energy services. Founded in 1976, Day Automation had grown into one of New York State’s premier providers of security and building automation solutions.
Harter Secrest & Emery’s legal team was led by partner Thomas R. Anderson, with support from HSE corporate attorneys Taylor A. Henry and Paula J. Gutkin.
Additional attorneys who contributed to the representation include:
- Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation – Mark R. Wilson, Christopher M. Potash, John W. Brill, and Malaz K. Moustafa
- Labor & Employment – Benjamin E. Mudrick and Edward J. Steve
HSE’s Mergers and Acquisitions practice regularly represents clients in transactions across diverse industries—including technology, manufacturing, and building automation.
With top-tier rankings from Chambers USA and Best Law Firms®, Harter Secrest & Emery’s M&A team counsels clients ranging from startups to large public companies in transactions valued from several million to over one billion dollars.
About Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP is a full-service business law firm with attorneys throughout New York representing clients ranging from individuals and family-owned businesses to Fortune 100 companies and major regional institutions. With offices in Rochester, Buffalo, Albany, Corning, and New York City, New York, the firm and its attorneys are consistently recognized by the industry’s leading law firm and attorney ranking programs, including Chambers and Partners, Best Law Firms® and The Best Lawyers in America®.