Lawyers in Ithaca: Syracuse Law Firms

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Philip S. Bousquet

Phil Bousquet is a founding Member of Bousquet Holstein PLLC and a leading authority on New York State’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) since the program's launch in 2003. Phil has been instrumental in educating stakeholders on its powerful tax incentives and potential to drive environmental and economic revitalization. His work has supported some of the largest and most complex brownfield redevelopment projects in New York, representing over $9 billion in construction value and more than $1.5 billion in tax credits.

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Sharon A. McAuliffe

Sharon McAuliffe is recognized for her work in Trusts and Estates, where she's assisted clients in all aspects of the estate planning process for more than 30 years. Sharon is also highly regarded for her extensive expertise in Employee Benefits law and her skills preparing qualified domestic relations orders. She has experience testifying as an expert in court on these matters. Sharon also advises on merger and acquisition matters in our Corporate Practice Group.

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Jean S. Everett

For more than 30 years, Jean has devoted her legal career to representing borrowers, developers, lenders and issuers in financing transactions. Jean advises local authorities in New York State on governance, compliance with State law, contract negotiation and real property matters. While at Bousquet Holstein, Jean’s transactional experience has enabled her to assist in due diligence and other aspects of mergers and acquisition transactions including the sale of a food products manufacturer and the sale of a municipal services provider operating in over 40 states.

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Susan R. Katzoff

Susan Katzoff serves as Of Counsel to the firm while she currently serves as the Corporation Counsel to the City of Syracuse. Sue provides sophisticated counsel on all matters of municipal law including negotiating contracts, assisting with property disposal, managing claims and litigation, governance and compliance issues and working with executive directors and boards on day-to-day issues. In addition to her recognition by Best Lawyers in America, Sue received the prestigious 2023 Distinguished Lawyer Award by the Onondaga County Bar Association for her extensive contributions to the legal community.

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David A. Holstein

David Holstein is a founding member of Bousquet Holstein PLLC and serves on the firm's Board of Managers. David provides unparalleled estate and trust administration services to his clients, creating highly sophisticated wills, trusts, and planning for family wealth preservation. For over 40 years, individuals and businesses have trusted David to protect and position their assets for optimal growth, minimize their tax liabilities, while listening, understanding, and responding to their concerns. David also acts as an exceptionally insightful advisor to his business clients, with his deep understanding of what it takes to manage people and business operations.

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L. Micha Ordway, Jr.

Micha Ordway is an exceptionally skilled litigator with over twenty years of experience representing clients in and out of the courtroom. Micha’s advocacy has made him a sought-after attorney for corporations and individuals alike, whether it be for commercial litigation, labor and employment or many other types of litigation. Micha also practices in the areas of alternative dispute resolution through arbitration and mediation. Micha serves on the firm's Board of Managers and has been repeatedly recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2017.

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Laurence G. Bousquet

Larry Bousquet is a founding member of Bousquet Holstein PLLC and serves on the firm's Board of Managers. Larry provides comprehensive counsel to businesses across many industries. With extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, sales, capital formation, and partnership taxation, Larry's recent endeavors include leading transactions with gross asset values exceeding billions of dollars. Larry has built a reputation as a trusted adviser, skilled with developing strategic solutions that achieve the business, personal, and economic objectives of his clients.

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Erika H. Hooker

Erika Hooker is recognized in the area of Trusts and Estates, where she provides comprehensive advice to her clients in estate planning. Erika is especially known for her work advising large farms and agriculture businesses across New York state. She has advised clients in multi-million dollar farm sales and purchases, assisted and led the negotiation of solar leases and anaerobic digestor leases for farms, and overseen the transfer of major operations and ownership between several generations of family businesses.

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Lawyers in Ithaca: Syracuse Law Firms

Our mission is to understand each client’s goals and provide innovative and practical counsel to achieve valued results.

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® Honorees

Philip S. Bousquet

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® Honorees

Sharon A. McAuliffe

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® Honorees

Jean S. Everett

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® Honorees

Susan R. Katzoff

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David A. Holstein

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L. Micha Ordway, Jr.

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Laurence G. Bousquet

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Erika H. Hooker

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Lawyers in Ithaca: Syracuse Law Firms

Our mission is to understand each client’s goals and provide innovative and practical counsel to achieve valued results.

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® HonoreesPhilip S. Bousquet

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® HonoreesSharon A. McAuliffe

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® HonoreesJean S. Everett

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® HonoreesSusan R. Katzoff

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® HonoreesDavid A. Holstein

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® HonoreesL. Micha Ordway, Jr.

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® HonoreesLaurence G. Bousquet

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch in America HonoreeErika H. Hooker

Insights and Alerts

Do I Need a Prenup? Why Prenups Are a Smart Move for Every Couple

Bousquet Holstein Wills & Trusts Seminars – 2025

Smart Planning for Every Stage of Life – Ithaca

Navigating OSHA Inspections: What to Do If OSHA Comes to Your Site

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Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® Honorees

Philip S. Bousquet

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® Honorees

Sharon A. McAuliffe

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® Honorees

Jean S. Everett

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® Honorees

Susan R. Katzoff

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® Honorees

David A. Holstein

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® Honorees

L. Micha Ordway, Jr.

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® Honorees

Laurence G. Bousquet

Meet Our 2026 The Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch in America Honoree

Erika H. Hooker