Hurwitz Fine P.C.

08/21/2026

Last week, we celebrated our annual summer party at the new Britesmith Brewing Niagara Street location!

Attorneys and staff from across all of our offices came together for an evening of great food, drinks, and even better company.

As Hurwitz Fine continues to grow, these annual gatherings are a great reminder of how important it is to come together, catch up, and stay connected across our offices.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us!

08/20/2026

Hurwitz Fine is pleased to announce that 28 attorneys across five of our offices have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Among those recognized, five Hurwitz Fine attorneys were also named to the 2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America list.

Congratulations to all of our recognized attorneys!

https://www.hurwitzfine.com/blog/28-hurwitz-fine-attorneys-across-five-offices-recognized-by-the-best-lawyers-in-america-r-and-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch-in-amer

08/18/2026

Estate planning in New York is entering a new era. Beginning December 12, 2027, New York will recognize properly executed electronic wills, giving clients and families a modern option for documenting their wishes while preserving important safeguards against fraud, mistake, and uncertainty.

Although traditional paper wills will remain available, the Electronic Wills Act creates a new framework for signing, witnessing, storing, filing, proving, and revoking wills in electronic form. For clients, the law may eventually make estate planning more flexible and convenient—but only if its detailed requirements are followed carefully.

Hurwitz Fine Estate Planning Attorney Melissa Pezzino provides an update.

https://www.hurwitzfine.com/blog/new-york-s-electronic-wills-act-a-new-option-on-the-horizon-for-estate-planning

08/17/2026

Last week, our attorneys from across the firm came together in Buffalo for two days of professional development, learning and connection at our Attorney Development Program.

The program offered an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, learn from colleagues and guest speakers, exchange ideas and connect with one another outside of the office.

Thank you to everyone who presented, participated and helped make it a great two days!

08/13/2026

Congratulations to Hurwitz Fine President/Managing Partner Jody Briandi on being ranked #38 on Buffalo Business First's 2026 Power 200 Women list, recognizing influential and talented women who are helping drive economic, social, and cultural growth throughout Western New York.

This marks the seventh consecutive year she has been recognized on the annual list. Congratulations, Jody!

https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2026/08/13/power-200-women-day-4.html

08/05/2026

Congratulations to Hurwitz Fine attorney Gabrielle Markle, Esq. on being featured in Buffalo Business First following her recent installation as President of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York, Western New York Chapter.

In the article, Gabe shares her unique career journey, the value of mentorship, and her vision for supporting and connecting women in the legal profession.

Congratulations, Gabe, on this well-deserved recognition!

From Niagara Falls restauranteur to president of the Women's Bar Association of Western New York, this attorney's career took a few turns before she started at Hurwitz Fine.

06/12/2026

Hurwitz Fine was proud to participate in the Buffalo JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge last night in Delaware Park.

Our attorneys and staff joined thousands of participants from across Western New York for an evening of teamwork, friendly competition, and connection outside the office.

Thank you to everyone who participated and represented Hurwitz Fine!

06/04/2026

As we recognize Pride Month, it's an opportunity to reflect on the importance of fostering workplaces where employees feel supported, valued, and included. The business case remains clear: companies that cultivate inclusive cultures are better positioned to attract talent, improve retention, and drive long-term success.

In her latest article, "In the Face of Governmental Pressure, the Business Case for Inclusion Lives On," Anastasia M. McCarthy examines recent trends affecting LGBTQ+ employees and explores why inclusion continues to matter.

https://www.hurwitzfine.com/blog/in-the-face-of-governmental-pressure-the-business-case-for-inclusion-lives-on-lives-on

06/01/2026

Today, we celebrate Hurwitz Fine's 49th Anniversary!

Founded on June 1, 1977, Hurwitz Fine opened its doors in Buffalo’s Liberty Building—still our headquarters today. Over the past 49 years, we have grown to more than 60 attorneys and over 60 dedicated staff members serving clients from offices in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, Long Island, and New England. We are proud to be at the largest size in our history and to have our broadest geographic reach to date.

Our success is a testament to the talented attorneys and staff who have helped build Hurwitz Fine’s reputation for excellence, collaboration, and client service. Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey.

As we look ahead to our 50th anniversary next year, we remain committed to the values that have shaped our firm for nearly five decades.

05/22/2026

Our Rochester office participated in the JPMorganChase Corporate Challenge for the first time last night at the Rochester Red Wings Baseball Stadium. Great job, team!