THE PROSKIN LAW FIRM ATTORNEY TEAM

Clients working with The Proskin Law Firm have access to top-flight, experienced attorneys who have the needed experience and expertise. Whether working with a former New York State Trooper, or the past chair of the local Chamber of Commerce, or a former local and county-wide office holder, the attorneys of The Proskin Law Firm have the experience, connections and know-how to provide clients with their needed legal solutions.

Following are some brief bios of The Proskin Law Firm attorney team.

LISA ANNE PROSKIN, ESQ.

Lisa Proskin was born and raised in Colonie, New York. After leaving the area to continue her schooling, she ultimately returned to the area to raise her family. She joined The Proskin Law Firm in 1995, after clerking for the New York State Appellate Division (Third Department) for a year. Prior to that, she was an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Delaware County, Ohio. Ms. Proskin also clerked for Thompson, Hine & Flury in Columbus, Ohio and The New York County District Attorney’s Office while a law student.

Ms. Proskin provides a hands-on approach to the practice of law. Whether working on criminal matters, personal injury, real estate or contracts, she is likely to be meeting with clients and walking them through the process. She engages in the general practice of law, including, but not limited to, criminal matters, traffic law, personal injury, wills and estates, real estate and business law. She also serves as a Court Evaluator and Court Appointed Attorney in Article 81 and Surrogate Court matters.

Ms. Proskin graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from the Johns Hopkins University in 1989. She continues to conduct interviews for the Admissions Department and remains a supporter of the University. Following graduation from Hopkins, Lisa attended The Ohio State University School of Law from where she received a Juris Doctor with Honors in 1992. She remains an avid Buckeye fan.

Ms. Proskin is a member of many local and state Bar Associations and has held leadership roles in the Capital District Women’s Bar Association and the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York. She has served as Chairman of the Colonie Chamber of Commerce and remains active in school and community affairs. She has served as PTA President, a girl scout leader and in various positions within the school system. A breast cancer survivor, Ms. Proskin is also on the Board of Directors of To Life!, a breast cancer education and support organization. She has also served as the President of the Greater Capital Region Business and Professional Women’s Association. Lisa also serves as President of the House Corporation Board of the Alpha Phi Fraternity at RPI and on a national housing committee for Alpha Phi.

Lisa and her husband, Jonathan Pierce reside in Colonie with their three children, Hannah, Daniel and Rachel and their dachshund Red.

JEFFRY HINES, ESQ.

Jeffry Hines joined The Proskin Law Firm in 2003 after working with another local law firm for three years. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hines was Captain of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in the New York State Police. In 1997, Mr. Hines retired from the New York State Police following a distinguished twenty year career.

His practice area concentrates in trust and estate law, elder law, and Medicaid planning. Mr. Hines also engages in the general practice of law, including, but not limited to, landlord/tenant law, business corporation law, criminal law, and vehicle and traffic law. He frequently appears in the various Surrogates’ Courts throughout the Capital District area regarding matters including, but not limited to, probate and administrative proceedings, wrongful death petitions, and settlement conferences. He also provides the firm with additional expertise in estate and tax planning. Mr. Hines authored "Telemarketing Fraud Upon the Elderly: Minimizing its Effects Through Legislation, Law Enforcement & Education," 12 Albany Law Journal of Science & Technology 839 (2002).
Mr. Hines graduated cum laude from Slippery Rock State University in 1976 with a B.A. in Health and Physical Education. He received his masters in Criminal Justice from Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy in 1986 and received his J.D. from Albany Law School of Union University in 2000.
Mr. Hines was admitted to the New York State Bar and the United State District Court – Northern District of New York in 2001.
His professional affiliations include the following organizations: NYS Association of Chiefs of Police,
Northeastern Association of Chiefs of Police, SUNY – Albany School of Criminal Justice Alumni Association, Slippery Rock State University Alumni Association, SUNY - Albany Alumni Association, American and New York State Bar Associations, Albany County Bar Association, Rensselaer County Bar Association, Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York – Capital District Chapter, and The Estate Planning Council of Eastern New York, Inc.

Mr. Hines is a Charter Member of the East Greenbush YMCA and a member of the Troy Lodge of Elks - #141 for in excess of twenty-five years. He is a physical fitness enthusiast, enjoys mid and long distance running and conditioning and enjoys skiing, golf, baseball, football, basketball, and hockey.

Jeffry and his wife Irene Roman reside in East Greenbush and have one child, Kathryn.

MARC GREENWALD, ESQ.

Marc Greenwald provides more than 20 years managerial and strategic planning business experience and seven years litigation and transactional legal experience to The Proskin Law Firm clients.

His hands-on business experience includes serving as a Division Strategic Manager and Manager of Military Business Development for a Fortune 100 company. This experience, coupled with his litigation and transactional experience enables Marc to provide expert assistance in business and corporate law, including strategic planning, investment, real estate, insurance, corporate governance and tax certiorari.

Marc concentrates his practice within the following areas:
• Corporate Governance/Strategic Planning;
• DWI/traffic violations;
• Matrimonial/Family Issues;
• Criminal Defense;
• Entertainment/Sports Issues.

Admitted in the New York State Bar and the U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, Marc serves in Saratoga County Family Court as an Attorney for the Child (Law Guardian) and has counseled corporate c-level executives concerning strategic financial planning, employee relations and legislative direction while earning a Masters of Business Administration with a general concentration in management. Experienced with contract negotiations as a business professional and an attorney, Marc thoroughly explains to clients the benefits, legal tasks, consequences, alternatives and responsibilities of actions they have taken, are taking and those they may be contemplating.

Published in Who’s Who in the East (1986), Marc’s combined thirty years experience provides him the opportunity to demonstrate well-honed skills to act upon, advise and follow-through with crisis management, negotiation, organization, and prioritization blended with diverse and extensive business experience. His education and life-experience background provides unique depth and insight that compliments an ability of collecting salient points without dismissing or denigrating issues that may play a lesser role with the client’s matter at hand.

Marc received his B.A. from the State University of New York – Plattsburgh where he majored in English while competing at Varsity level, Soccer and Track and Field which led to his participation as a field manager during the staging and practice sessions of the 1976 United States Olympic Track and Field Team. Marc received his Masters of Business Administration from the University at Albany and his Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School of Union University where he was an Octofinalist in the Gabrielli Appellate Moot Court Competition, a Rendigs National Appellate Product Liability Moot Court Competition participant and a Contributing Editor with the Environmental Outlook (Journal).

Marc, who has traveled throughout the world, is a former adjunct faculty member at Siena College in the School of Marketing and Management in Loudonville, New York where he provided real-world, change-management techniques, theoretical concepts underlying organizational change and analytical/conceptual skills in a required course for Marketing and Management Business majors.

Marc is a member of the Leadership Council for the American Diabetes Association and is a member of the Walk for Diabetes Committee. He volunteers for the Albany Law School Moot Court competitions and is a member of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center and the New York State and Saratoga County Bar Associations.

SALVATORE J. RICO, ESQ.

Sal Rico has worked with The Proskin Law Firm since 1990 in a variety of capacities. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Rico was self-employed in a general legal practice.

Mr. Rico brings a wealth of experience to the firm through his extensive local and statewide experience. For 30 years, Mr. Rico was Counsel to the New York State Legislative Bill Drafting Commission, serving as Commissioner from 1987 to 1997. As Counsel, he was charged with the drafting of legislation on behalf of the Legislative leadership, fiscal committee and the Executive Division. As Commissioner, his responsibilities also included the management of 225 employees.

Mr. Rico has served in Albany County Legislature and is a part-time District Tax Attorney in the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Since 1998 his experience has centered in the area of Real Property practice.

He is a 1962 graduate of Villanova University and received his J.D. from The Villanova University School of Law in 1965.