CONSPIRACY OF COUNTY OF ALBANY,N.Y.v.JESSICA NOWIAK I thought I made it clear that a [ RETAINER ] was paid in advance for the representation of this client in the amount of $ 13,500.00 dollar's based on the advertised ability for your representative to sucessfully accomplish an adequate defense with a conclusion for a favorable result! The failure of your representative Derrick Hogan to insure the protection of her right's to be released within 48 hours of her arrest if not arraigned before that time had expired, proves his incompetence to provide the advertised representation! His failure to object to excessive Bail of $50,000 dollars for his client when Bail for the perpetrator of the incident for which they were arrested was set at only $1000 dollars! His claim that the DA set the excessive Bail was a flat out Lie when the DA was not even present at the arraignment conducted at Colonie Safety Court by Judge Krummey who, according to his answering service, claimed he was away for the holiday! I was approached by a Bail Bondsman the following day requesting $ 3600 dollars toward the Bail for his client! It became evident to me that a Conspiracy had been formed between the Judge,Bail Bondsman, the DA and your representative? The next day his client was not released, but instead transported to Saratoga Springs City Jail in response to a Bench Warrent for a FALSE charge of Prostitution at which time she was not arrested but searched for drugs and told to go home with no appearence ticket issued! The Saratoga Springs Judge apparently took her address from the Hotel Register to send order's to appear to the wrong address and receiving no response, issued a Bench Warrent for her arrrest! Additional Bail was set by that Judge at $300 dollars, a clear indication that the $50,000 dollar Bail had NOT been paid and a Conspiracy was evident? His further failure to represent her on a false charge of Prostitution in Saratoga Spring's city court in which an Appearence ticket had not been issued and the Judge sent a notice to appear to the wrong address; taken from the Hotel Registry COMPOUNDING the issue and his plea deal with the Judge to plead guilty to Disorderly Conduct resulted in a fine of $129 dollars deducted from the $ 300 dollar Bail paid by me! A demand for a Jury Trial required by Article's 5 and 6 of the U.S.Constitution and the lack of an appearence ticket, would have resulted in an immediate dismissal,RIGHT? The fact that your representative didn't seem to know this proves his incompetence and a possible partnership of the City Judge in the Conspiracy? The fact that Derrick Hogan asked the trial Judge, Roger McDonough, for County of Albany to reinstate the $50,000 dollar bail further proves that he was not acting in the best interest of his client and was an active member of the Conspiracy!!! ----- Original Message ----- read more

Before contacting Tully Rinckey, I searched many law firms to take my case, a legal claim against a giant Federal agency.Throughout the New York area I presented my complaint to prospective attorneys hoping someone would have the ability and confidence to get the job done.Most of the personal lawyers I spoke with could not focus very well and many times gave me poor answers to my inquiries. Finally, I contacted Tully Rinckey, a law firm based in Albany NY. After my first contact with Tully Rinckey I was immediately impressed with the firm. Everyone I spoke with was polite, professional, and very helpful. For the initial consultation I had the honor to speak with Founder Greg Rinckey. I explained my situation and the details of the case. He provided excellent feedback and a sound strategy to be victorious. Soon after the consultation I received a call from Allen A. Shoikhetbrod. He said that he was an attorney employed by Tully Rinckey and that he was my representative for this case. Attorney Allen A. Shoikhetbrod's representation was the best of the best! I was very impressed how he was so sharp and clear about every detail in this case. At the time I hired Tully Rinckey I was up against a Summary Judgement from the agency. Mr Shoikhetbrod's Letter of Opposition was so powerfully written that the agency was now ready to negotiate a settlement agreement. I strongly believed that I could win from his opposition report. Ultimately I did win. The agency agreed to our demands and I also received a monetary award, something that is rarely accomplished when negotiating with this agency. This is makes me feel like we made history in this case. No one but Allen A.Shoikhetbrod could achieve a result like this. Very complete! He expressed every detail,everything I wanted to say to prove my case. He concisely made every point, We won, a huge victory. Mr. Shoikhetbrod has a very special talent.He is a super well trained professional. No other law firm can compare with Tully Rinckey and Mr. Shoikhetbrod. Through Tully Rinckey and Allen A. Shoikhetbrod I finally received real legal protection, protection of my legal rights! Thank you Mr.Shoikhetbrod. Thank you Tully Rinckey P.S. The firms fees are reasonable. P.S.S. The firm is always available for any additional or related concerns. . read more

I had an extremely disappointing experience with Tully Rinckey and would strongly caution others before retaining this firm. Throughout my case, I consistently felt that my interests as the client were not being prioritized. Communication was poor, important matters were delayed or overlooked, and I often had to repeatedly follow up just to receive basic updates. Over the course of more than a year and a half, my case appeared to stall unnecessarily. I was repeatedly told that key issues -- including the opposing party's lack of response to settlement discussions -- would be addressed with the judge, yet months passed with little to no action. Instead, I continued to incur appearance fees and charges for emails and phone calls requesting updates that rarely came. The handling of my case ultimately forced me to resolve settlement discussions directly with my ex because meaningful progress was not being made through counsel. I was also deeply concerned by what I perceived as a failure to properly challenge inaccurate documentation submitted by the opposing party. In addition to the lack of responsiveness and progress, I experienced multiple billing issues. On several occasions, I was billed at a higher hourly rate than what was stated in my contract. Despite bringing these discrepancies to the firm's attention, my concerns went unanswered. What was most frustrating was the feeling that communication only became prompt when payment was involved. As a client going through a difficult legal matter, I expected professionalism, advocacy, and transparency. Unfortunately, my experience reflected the opposite. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this firm to anyone seeking attentive representation, timely communication, or confidence that their case is being handled diligently. This Law firm perpetuated a complete miscarriage of justice. read more

If you're looking for a law firm that truly advocates for their clients, communicates effectively, and prioritizes case strategy, I would strongly advise looking elsewhere. My experience with Tully Rinckey PLLC was disappointing from start to finish. Despite initially being assured that my case would be handled with care and diligence, I quickly realized that wasn't the reality. The attorney assigned to me, Matthew Ricci, was unprepared, dismissive, and failed to follow through on key aspects of my case. Communication was inconsistent at best, and I often had to chase down responses just to get basic updates. Important documents contained errors, omissions, and lacked key evidence, despite my repeated attempts to provide crucial information. When I raised concerns about the lack of preparedness and poor case management, my complaints were brushed aside. Even after escalating the issue to senior attorneys, my concerns were ignored rather than addressed. Legal representation should instill confidence, not leave clients feeling abandoned and unheard. Unfortunately, that was my experience with this firm. If you need a proactive, competent legal team that takes your case seriously, I would strongly recommend seeking representation elsewhere. read more

Extremely Disappointed with Tully Rinckey PLLC I hired Tully Rinckey PLLC (Michael Yadanza and the firm) for a high-stakes family court matter involving custody and visitation of my child. What I received was poor representation, excessive billing, and a complete lack of meaningful advocacy. Despite paying a substantial amount in fees, the firm billed heavily for vague communications, repetitive document revisions, and work that was largely based on materials I prepared myself. When I raised detailed concerns about the invoices and demanded a refund, the firm refused and instead claimed I still owed them additional money. The representation did not protect my relationship with my child. After their involvement, I was left with severely restricted communication and supervised parenting time -- a significant step backward from the prior arrangement. Communication from the firm was often dismissive, and when I pushed for accountability, the responses were unhelpful and confrontational. I would not recommend this firm to anyone dealing with family court matters. The combination of high fees, limited results, and refusal to address legitimate billing concerns made an already difficult situation worse. read more

The knowledge and experience that I was given from Tully legal through my divorce was unprecedented. The professionalism and attention to detail that was given to my case helped me be comfortable and deal with an extremely emotional life changing event in a way that kept me calm and confident that I would come out OK at the end of this struggle. Everyone at Tully legal from the founding partners down to the legal support staff handled my divorce case with a true white glove manner. Mario Cometti is to be commended on his diligence in making sure that the outcome of my divorce and custody battle was fair and equitable and continues to ensure that my post divorce activities and life events are handled appropriately even after post divorce judgment. Tully legal by far has the best family matrimonial team in the capital District and possibly the state of New York! One of the most stressful life events was made to be manageable and ended in favorable outcomes with the great support of the Tully legal team! I have since returned to the firm for trust and estate issues and for them to handle my real estate transaction! Best in class firm best in class people! read more

In January 2016 I experienced the worst discrimination and harassment by my supervisor I have ever seen in my 26+ years with the Federal Government. I requested the services of Tully Rinckey, PLLC. This is the second time attorneys with Tully Rinckey have provided exceptional legal advice. In this case, it was beyond my expectations how smoothly my EEO claim was handled and resolved in my favor. I was extremely distressed personally from January through June 2016 however my attorney, Allen A. Shoikhetbrod and the Legal Secretaries, Melissa Diabo and Peter Carley and associates showed compassion and professionalism that enabled me to follow through. I was always able to reach someone to help me particularly when I was feeling vulnerable and fearful that my unblemished federal career was in jeopardy. My attorney always gave me advice that was easy to understand and counseled me in such a way that gave me hope. I am now happy and relaxed for the first time in years. I hope I never need their services again but would recommend that if you need legal assistance, you would do no better than enlist the services of Tully Rinckey, PLLC. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Allen Shoikhetbrod, a true professional and managing partner, who helped me resolve a complex legal matter with both precision and care. From our first conversation, it was clear that I was in exceptionally capable hands. Allen's communication was top-notch, prompt, clear, and reassuring every step of the way. What stood out most was his attention to detail and his ability to explain every part of the process in a way that made me feel informed and empowered. He offered practical, reasonable advice without ever losing sight of my goals, and always made sure I understood the risks and options available to me. Not only is Allen incredibly knowledgeable and strategic, but he also brings a calm confidence to the table that gave me peace of mind during a stressful time. His professionalism, integrity, and genuine care for his clients truly set him apart. If you're looking for a sharp, reliable, and dedicated attorney, I can't recommend Allen highly enough. He's the kind of lawyer you want representing you and the kind of person you're grateful to have met. read more

Dear Benjamin Westerman, I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your dedication and expertise throughout my EEOC case. Your guidance and strategic approach played a crucial role in achieving the outcome I was hoping for, and I truly appreciate the effort and commitment you brought to my case. Navigating this process was challenging, but your professionalism and support made it much easier. I am pleased with the resolution and feel that we accomplished what I set out to achieve. Your insights and advocacy ensured that my concerns were addressed effectively, and for that, I am incredibly thankful. If there are any final steps or documents that require my attention, please do not hesitate to let me know. I would also be happy to provide any feedback or testimonial regarding your services, should you find it helpful. Once again, thank you for your exceptional work. I look forward to staying in touch and will certainly keep you in mind for any future legal needs. Best regards, Cedric Scott read more

After my second deployment to Afghanistan I was fired from my government job, since it was not "compatible" with being in the military. The law seemed pretty clear and I was told in writing, so not hard to prove. Mr. Allen A. Shoikhetbrod said he could handle the case. Mr. Allen A. Shoikhetbrod first needed some money in advance, and then some, and then some etc. I said this was all my money but if I did not pay the case would stop. So I had no choice but to keep paying. Nearly destitute I told him he needed to win that money back too. I essentially paid him ALL my deployment money leaving me broke. He then won the case but I was only awarded a few thousand dollars since I had not been there long, The money was but a fraction of what he was paid and now it seemed he could not recover that money despite being told the opposite. I hope Mr. Allen A. Shoikhetbrod sees this and remembers how he screwed a vet for every dime. read more

I reached a point in my life that I would not have imagine. I contacted a friend who suggested that I contact Tully Rinckey, because of her success with the firm. I was assigned to Attorney, Allen Shoikhetbrod who provided me with outstanding representation. Mr. Shoikhetbrod's kindness, professionalism and knowledge in varies facets of federal government laws gave me a piece of mind that I would come out on top. I was told by many that my case could take three to five years to settle. My belief in the Lord Jesus and the Attorney that He allowed to be assigned to me, resulted in my case settling prior to a year. Mr. SHoikhetbrod kept me abreast throughout the process and work closely with the agency's counsel to resolve the compliant. Mr. Shoikhetbrod's assistant, Peter Carley was also very kind and professional and I recommend this firm and Mr. Shoikhetbrod's team to anyone who is looking for a positive outcome. read more

Attorney Anthony Kuhn was able to negotiate the dismissal of involuntary administrative separation proceedings against me and arrange for me to voluntarily retire. After a second GOMOR was permanently filed in my personnel file, the Army informed me that I was facing involuntary separation. After missing my window to rebut the proceedings, I called Anthony Kuhn for assistance and he assured me that he would do everything in his power to negotiate a dismissal and voluntary retirement. He attacked my matter with the determination, attentiveness and professionalism that I would expect from a seasoned attorney and fellow combative Veteran. He made it clear from the start that he was personally vested in my matter. As a Sergeant Major and former client, I enthusiastically and unequivocally recommend Attorney and Veteran Anthony Kuhn to any fellow service member or Veteran with a pending Military Law matter. read more

Tully Rinckey - Albany, specifically, Allen and his team were professional, intelligent, and persistent in my case of discrimination under the EEOC rules against the FDIC. We settled to an amount that was most satisfactory and even when the Agency did not meet their obligations of payment on time under the legal signed agreement, Allen pushed to make right the payment of settlement. he never waivered, he never gave up, he understood the position the agency put us in, and most importantly, doggedly followed up with this agency to ensure that they did the right thing. If you find yourself in the position to need an attorney for a discrimination case as a Federal employee against an agency and you think they are too big or its not worth it, please reconsider. This law firm and specifically - Allen and his team -are the best course of action any one can take in this situation. read more

I decided to request a reasonable accommodation at my job as a result of a health issue that occurred earlier this year. However, based on interactions with my federal agency concerning a separate issue that I tried unsuccessfully to handle myself last year, I knew I needed to hire an attorney this time. Courtney was very knowledgeable about the reasonable accommodation process and provided excellent advice regarding how I should respond to my agency's requests for information. In addition she was quick to answer my emails and phone calls which helped alleviate a large part of the stress I had waiting for my agency to render a decision. Ultimately I was granted my reasonable accommodation request but I firmly believe that I would not have been successful if I hadn't retained Courtney as an attorney and the law firm to assist me with navigating the process. read more

Tulley Rinckey PLLC--and in particular, attorney Jonathan Gonzalez--delivered exceptional legal representation that resulted in a fully honorable discharge upgrade in my case. Jonathan's professionalism, strategic clarity, and deep understanding of military law were evident from day one. He approached my case with precision and respect, never minimizing its complexity or emotional weight. What stood out most was his ability to navigate both the legal and human dimensions of the process. He listened, documented thoroughly, and advocated with conviction. Thanks to his expertise, my 34 year old record now reflects the truth and honor I've carried all along. If you're seeking justice through a discharge upgrade, Jonathan Gonzalez is the kind of attorney who restores integrity--not just on paper, but in principle. read more

Choosing Tully Rinckey for my complex tax evasion lega advice was a positive decision for me. Their team has been thorough in their assessment of the matter from the outset and has clearly explained each step. They have been extremely professional throughout and have kept me updated through regular communication. Their experience and preparation clearly demonstrate that they take each case seriously. I was particularly impressed by their patience, transparency and ability to listen attentively to the client's concerns. Throughout the entire experience, I have received reliable and quality legal services. Tully Rinckey is definitely an excellent law firm to consider if you are looking for the assistance of skilled, responsible and experienced lawyers. read more

Mr. Shoikhetbrod, I want everyone to know that is looking for an employment attorney that you are the best in the business. Your hard work and knowing my case at the level of detail assisted me in prevailing. Your dedication to my case and conservative legal advice helped me get through the day-to-day painful litigation process. You worked tirelessly to ensure I was provided sound legal advice. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for all the care and concern you provided to me. I want you to know that I personally thank you for taking my case and assisting me in a successful outcome. I would recommend you to anyone and personally use your services in the future. Thank you! read more

I had an extremely disappointing experience with Tully Rinckey. They demonstrated a lack of competence with an EEOC matter. Failed to listen to my concerns and provided POOR legal guidance. Despite repeated attempts to communicate my needs, they seemed uninterested in truly understanding my case. What's even more frustrating is that they had no issue in taking my money while delivering subpar service. I certainly did not feel I received the level of expertise or dedication that should be expected from a lawyer. If you are looking for a lawyer who genuinely cares, listens to their clients and provides competent legal representation, I strongly suggest looking elsewhere. read more

My experience with Tully Rinckey regarding a complex legal matter related to tax evasion was very positive. From the beginning, their team listened carefully to the matter and explained the relevant legal processes in simple terms. I particularly liked their communication style, which clearly answered questions and explained the necessary points step by step. Tax legal matters can be quite stressful, so it is very comforting to receive such calm and organized assistance from a professional team. If you are looking for an experienced and reliable firm for tax legal advice in the Latham area, Tully Rinckey seems like a good option to consider. read more