Wilson Elser's attorneys in New York's capital have a thriving practice in government affairs, health law and litigation.  In a new location just blocks away from where the state's laws are enacted, our Albany office serves client needs in a variety of legal fields.

Wilson Elser first established its office in Albany in 1995 with a handful of government affairs attorneys.  Since then, it has grown to more than 30 attorneys and added practice areas that include health care law, civil defense and commercial litigation, municipal law and employment law.  We serve clients in the capital region and throughout upstate and downstate New York, including Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo, as well as New York City.

Our health care attorneys deal with everything from professional liability of doctors and dentists to advising statewide and regional health care trade associations.  Clients include hospitals, nursing homes, home health care agencies and other medical care providers.
 
The roster of clients that our litigation attorneys handle is as diverse as the capital region itself. We represent professionals like attorneys, accountants and insurance agents in liability matters.  Our litigation clients also include state institutions, medical device manufacturers, transportation businesses, recreational outlets and many other entities.
 
Wilson Elser's Albany office is, perhaps, best known for government affairs and lobbying.  We are the largest and most successful government affairs firm in New York- and have been for the last six years.  Our government affairs attorneys are Albany and New York City government and political insiders who have built solid relationships with executives, legislators, regulators and staff at every level of government. 

Our bipartisan government affairs team has unparalleled experience with the process, people and politics that drive government action in New York and on behalf of companies doing business in New York.  Our skill is based on direct experience working in government and on decades of forging relationships with individuals in the institutions with which our clients seek to work.

Kenneth Shapiro, Managing Partner of the Albany Office, is one of the most well-respected Albany veterans, having served as chief counsel to three New York State Assembly Speakers. Other attorneys in our Albany office bring wide-ranging government experience as well.  Some of their former positions include counsel to New York State Assembly Majority Leaders, general counsel to the Healthcare Association of New York State and Chairman of the New York City Teachers' Retirement Board.

Whether it is government affairs, health law, litigation, municipal law or employment law, Wilson Elser's Albany attorneys have the experience, skill and knowledge to meet and exceed client needs and expectations.