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Greta Katrin Kolcon
Legal Strategist. Problem Solver. Trial Attorney & Mediator.
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Practical, pragmatic advice and representation offered to clients to resolve real world complex problems.
Thoughtful dispute resolution and mediation services offered to litigants and their counsel.
Cost-effective strategies.
Depth of experience.
Individual focus.
The art of representing people.
Education
- Stetson University College of Law
- J.D. (1994)
- Honors: Cum Laude
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- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- B.A. (1991) | Literature, Science & the Arts
- Honors: With Distinction
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Professional Experience
- Partner
- Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
- Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Common Law Equity Defeats Florida's Homestead Exemption
- Florida Bar Journal
Speaking Engagements
- Basics of Environmental Law 2018, Buffalo, New York
- New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
Certifications
- Certified Mediator
- United States District Court for the Western District of New York
Awards
- Outstanding Women in Law Award for Commitment to Women in Law Leadership
- Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law
- Celebrating women who have made a meaningful and inspiring contribution to the legal community
- Crennel-Branch Award
- Greater Rochester Association of Women Attorneys
- The Award honors untiring and exemplary dedication to the organization. The Award is named in honor of Rochester's first woman attorney and first woman judge.
- Attorney of the Year - Leaders in Law
- The Daily Record
- This Award honors attorneys who have shown tremendous dedication to the legal profession and selfless, tireless commitment to the community.
Professional Associations
- Greater Rochester Association of Women Attorneys
- Past President
- Current
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- New York State Bar # 2651859
- Member
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- Monroe County Bar Association
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- Women's Bar Association of the State of New York
- Immediate Past President
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- Women's Bar Association of the State of New York
- President
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New York
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- 2nd Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Please contact my office to discuss representation and fee arrangements.
Practice Areas
- Environmental Law
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Agricultural Law
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Gov & Administrative Law
- Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Energy, Oil & Gas Law
- Utilities
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Thousands of rr ties on property in Ontario Co NY purchased approx 10 years ago.
- A: Historically, railroad ties were often treated with creosote to preserve wood from rotting quickly. The EPA has determined that coal tar creosote is a probable human carcinogen, meaning that it is an agent directly involved in causing cancer.
Although there are special rules for railroads and utilities, in general in New York, railroad ties treated with creosote cannot be sold, burned, or disposed of unless in compliance with a permitted facility. This link will take you to the NYSDEC's page which discusses the current law: http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/42394.html.
The issue as to who would be responsible for disposal of the railroad ties on your property may be complex, and would ... Read More
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