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A Powerhouse Litigation Firm Built on Diverse Experience
🏛️ Welcome to Conway, Donovan, & Manley, PLLC, a premier Albany-based law firm where seasoned trial attorneys leverage diverse, high-level experience to achieve exceptional results. Our founding partners bring a unique blend of skills to the table—including experience as a former Assistant District Attorney, a former Town and Village Justice, and counsel for major insurance companies. This comprehensive, 360-degree view of the legal system allows us to craft sophisticated, intelligent, and effective strategies for our clients. We are a full-service litigation firm dedicated to solving complex problems for individuals and businesses across New York State. 🤝
Comprehensive Trial Advocacy Across Key Sectors
At CDM, we are trial lawyers at our core, prepared to vigorously advocate for our clients in state and federal courts. Our practice is built on a foundation of deep experience in a wide array of legal conflicts. This versatility ensures that our clients receive knowledgeable and strategic counsel no matter the challenge. Our primary areas of practice include:
- Accident and Injury Lawyers: We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of personal injury matters. Attorney Michael C. Conway has extensive experience in serious injury litigation, including cases involving medical malpractice and unique areas like Legionnaires’ Disease and toxic torts. We fight tirelessly to secure the compensation our clients deserve.
- Business and Commercial Litigation Lawyers: We handle high-stakes disputes for businesses of all sizes. Our expertise, championed by attorneys like Ryan T. Donovan, covers everything from breach of contract and fraud claims to complex business dissolutions and employment discrimination matters.
- Criminal Defense Lawyers: With a former Assistant District Attorney and Assistant Attorney General, Ryan E. Manley, on our team, we offer an aggressive and insightful defense for those accused of state and federal crimes. We understand the prosecution’s playbook and use that knowledge to protect our clients’ freedom.
- Civil Rights Actions and Professional License Defense: We have a dedicated practice representing New York State employees in civil rights actions and defending professionals before licensing boards. ⚖️
- Alternative Dispute Resolution: We are skilled negotiators and mediators, offering services in mediation and arbitration to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively outside of the courtroom.
A Legacy of Peer-Recognized Excellence 🏆
Our attorneys are consistently recognized by their peers for their exceptional legal skill and ethical standards. Partners Michael C. Conway and Ryan T. Donovan have been repeatedly named to the prestigious Super Lawyers list, an honor reserved for the top 5% of attorneys. This consistent recognition, combined with leadership roles in organizations like the Albany County Bar Association, reflects our unwavering commitment to legal excellence and achieving remarkable outcomes for those we represent.
Specializing In
Personal Injury Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Torts, Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights Actions, Professional License Defense, Mediation, Arbitration
Address & Location
Situated in the heart of the central business district in Downtown Albany, close to major state government offices and the Hudson River.
Building Location
This is a completely gut-renovated, modern 9-story Class A commercial office building known as 50 State Street. It features a historic exterior facade with a Chase Bank branch on the ground level, and is located near major landmarks like the MVP Arena.
Suite Access
Enter the newly renovated, modern main lobby of 50 State Street on State Street. Take the passenger elevator directly to the Second Floor, which opens directly into the firm’s main offices.
Parking Details
For visitors, public parking is available nearby at the Green & Hudson Municipal Parking Garage or the MVP Arena’s parking garage (fees apply). Street-level metered parking is also available.
Public Transit
Served by Capital District Transportation Authority Route 10 (Western Avenue); nearest stop is at State St & S. Pearl St – S. Pearl Station.
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