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June 21, 2010: Tom Fink and Fernando Santiago, partners with Davidson Fink LLP, gave a seminar today sponsored by the American Institute of Architects. The seminar, which was attended by architects and engineers from the Upstate New York area, educated participants on the current status of New York law with regard to design-build. Topics of discussion included an overview of AIA's recent contract forms, and the Owner-Architect AIA B101 Agreement from the architects’ point of view. Special attention was given to various insurance and liability issues. Tom Fink and Fernando Santiago actively represent construction firms, builders, and architects in areas of contract disputes, construction law, and insurance coverage disputes.
Tom Fink has a long history of serving the real estate clients of Davidson Fink LLP. He has lectured on many construction law-related topics, including the legal rights and responsibilities of architects and engineers on a project and the use and selection of appropriate contract documents. Part of his practice includes land use planning and zoning, development, acquisitions and sales, tax assessment reductions and real estate-related litigation. Mr. Fink also has vast experience in all types of government assisted affordable housing transactions. Mr. Fink received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his LLB from Cornell Law School. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association. He is the Former Secretary of the New York State Democratic Party, and the Senior Counsel of the Monroe County Democratic Party, from whom he has also received a lifetime achievement award. He is also active with the George Eastman House, the Ibero American Action League, the Puerto Rican Youth Development Center, the Urban League, the Jewish Federation of Rochester, and Compeer.
Fernando Santiago is a founding member of the local Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Upstate New York Chapter, and he has published a number of articles on design-build and construction law. He focuses his legal practice on civil litigation in New York State and Federal Courts, including corporate and commercial transactional work. Mr. Santiago received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Monroe County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Hispanic Bar Association, and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. He is also on the Board of Directors for the Volunteer Legal Services Project and for Foodlink, Inc. and Foodlink Foundation.
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June 3, 2010: A touch of rain was not enough to dampen the spirits of the volunteers who participated on the team of Davidson Fink LLP at the 20th Annual JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge. An eclectic mix of attorneys and staff took part in the event, with tenures at the firm ranging from over thirty years to less than three months. They all shared a common desire to get out and do something for their health and for the community.
Said Tom Fink, a Partner with Davidson Fink LLP and a regular participant in the event, “I’m proud to be a part of such a great firm. Not only because of the legal work we do, but the great spirit of the firm to have 15 participants running and walking in the pouring rain. It was wonderful as the rain stopped to see the sun shine and a beautiful rainbow. We are fortunate to have had a great team captain in Maryann Mack, who encourages even more participation for next year’s event."
Over four hundred companies and over 9,000 participants took part in the Chase Corporate Challenge event, which raised money for The Rochester Urban Fellowship Program.
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May 7, 2010: The law firm of Davidson Fink LLP is pleased to welcome Laurie A. Donofrio, as Senior Associate Attorney with the firm’s litigation department. Ms. Donofrio focuses her legal practice on personal injury litigation, including automobile negligence cases and medical malpractice litigation. A portion of her practice is dedicated to collaborative matrimonial law. Her background includes insurance defense litigation, commercial litigation and education law with an emphasis on representing students with disabilities.
Ms. Donofrio received her BA and MS from the University of Rochester. She earned her law degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo law School. She is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the New York State and Monroe County Bar Associations, the Collaborative Law Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. and the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys. Ms. Donofrio is also active in many community organizations.
She currently resides in Fairport, NY, with her husband Vincent Tomei III and sons.
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June 1, 2010: The law firm of Davidson Fink LLP is pleased to announce the election of Leslie W. Kernan, Jr., as its new Managing Partner. Mr. Kernan succeeds S. Gerald Davidson as Managing Partner of the firm, who is relinquishing his Managing Partner responsibilities to devote more time to his family law practice. Said Mr. Davidson, “Les has our enthusiastic support in taking on this very important position in the firm, and I am grateful that we have his leadership to guide this firm going forward.”
Mr. Kernan joined Davidson Fink LLP in 2004 as Partner, and has served on the Management Committee since 2008. Previously, he was a Partner with the law firm of Lacy Katzen LLP, where he spent over twelve years practicing law. He focuses his practice in corporate and commercial transactional work with an emphasis on commercial lending, equipment lease financing, and real estate financing, acquisitions, and sales.
Mr. Kernan received his undergraduate degree from Union College, and his law degree from the Albany Law School of Union University. He is a member of the Monroe County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association. He is a Member of the Vestry at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and Assistant Chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester. Mr. Kernan is also President of the Board of the Friends of Scholastic Crew, Inc.
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March 5, 2010: The law firm of Davidson Fink LLP is proud to announce that Donald A. White has been named Senior Associate. Mr. White joined the firm in 2009 as an Associate in the firm's matrimonial and family practice area and the personal injury and medical malpractice practice group. The firm recognizes and appreciates the knowledge, talent and experience that Mr. White has brought to the firm.
Mr. White resides in Webster, New York and is an active participant with the Webster Republican Committee and Boy Scout Troup 262. He has served as past chairman of the Town of Webster Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, past Town of Webster Councilman, and as past Deputy Town Attorney for the Town of Webster Zoning Board of Appeals. |
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