Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC

The success of our firm is attributable to the varied talents and experience of our attorneys, our commitment to providing the highest quality work and our dedication to providing individualized client attention. Through a tailored case plan our experienced counselors, negotiators, and litigators represent each client with effective and zealous representation.

Girvin & Ferlazzo clients include large national firms, small and privately held businesses, municipalities and school districts, families and individuals.

Exceedingly professional, exceptionally talented, dedicated and thorough, we provide our clients with the highest standards of legal representation in an atmosphere that is comfortable and friendly; where an executive from a Fortune 500 company will feel at home, as well as the small business owner or individual seeking legal advice.

Our clients' concerns are our concerns. At Girvin & Ferlazzo we understand that the legal issue being faced is probably one of the main concerns in our client's life at the time. Partners give individualized attention to each case, and specialized attorneys are brought in as needed.

We believe that communication is the key to a successful relationship and legal outcome. We strive to provide the highest degree of responsiveness and attention believing that the more information the client has, the better able he or she is to make an informed decision at critical moments.

Founded as a school and public sector labor law firm, we are one of the largest and most experienced school and municipal law firms in New York State. Since our beginning in 1991, Girvin and Ferlazzo has expanded to a firm of over 20 attorneys practicing in a broad range of areas. The breadth and experience of our attorneys allows us to provide clients with comprehensive legal representation in all areas affecting business and personal interactions.

Few firms have our ability to bring clients such a broad base of experience and knowledge in school and education law. And very few firms in New York State have our extensive experience in public sector financing. We have served in this capacity to clients for over twenty years, arranging general obligation bond issues ranging in size from a few hundred thousand dollars to over $470 million.

Well respected and trusted, our government affairs attorneys are known for their knowledge and efficiency in moving projects through the various stages of the project approval process. Located in New York's Capital, our office is uniquely situated, providing regular and easy access to the agency personnel.

We provide comprehensive representation to both public and private employers on all facets of labor and employment law. We represent over sixty municipalities and school districts as well as small, privately owned businesses and large, national firms.

Litigation plays a prominent role at Girvin and Ferlazzo. Our trial attorneys have an established reputation for handling complex cases before State and Federal courts and administrative agencies, both at the trial and appellate levels. We are effective and zealous representatives of our clients' rights and interests, aggressively pursuing fair and equitable solutions to grievances.

At Girvin & Ferlazzo, we are proud to have earned the respect of the Capital Region bar for our consistently outstanding quality of work, our professionalism, and our adherence to the highest ethical standards in practice.