Let our vast local knowledge be your advantage. Over 40 years serving Utica Area clients.
“I take a very aggressive approach to winning and my clients appreciate that as we develop their case." Stuart Finer - Partner.
“I focus on preparation so we can account for every contingency and think through every scenario before we go to court. With our bases covered, we’ll often solve the problem in my client’s behalf in pre-trial litigation." Stuart Finer - Partner
“And for me, laying the groundwork with careful research and review of contracts is at the heart of a good outcome for my clients. Bottom line, we come better prepared than the other guy.” Stuart Finer - Partner.
Stuart graduated from Syracuse University with a BA degree in 1969. After his undergraduate work, he got his J.D. Degree in 1972 from Brooklyn Law School. One of his first areas of practice was in Construction Law and Real Estate working for one of the largest general contractors/developers in Central New York. He helped with the development of malls, large commercial buildings, and residential developments throughout upstate New York, including condominium and land subdivisions.
He is experienced in security arbitration litigation and transactional law including contract disputes and not-for-profit representation. He has served as the Marcy Town Attorney and the Paris Town Attorney. He is currently the Bridgewater Town Attorney as General Counsel and Litigation Counsel for Zoning and Planning Boards and he defends the town’s Real Estate Tax Appeals.
He is also the Oneida County and Herkimer County Examiner of Guardian Accounts reviewing all annual guardian reports for incapacitated persons. He has served as the AAA Arbitrator, a Certified FINRA Arbitrator, Certified Domestic Relations Fee Dispute Arbitrator, and has served on the Oneida County Bar Fee Dispute Committee.
When he’s not preparing for a case, Stuart likes to travel with his wife, Liz. If it’s a summer weekend, you will most likely find them at Lake George in the beautiful Adirondacks. Stuart grew up in Carthage, NY. He has two grown children and he and Liz live in Clinton, NY.
“While an undergrad at SUNY Cortland I learned valuable leadership skills as an ROTC cadet and I'm grateful to have discovered self-reliance and the importance of duty" Matthew Fanelli - Partner.
“My past work in the Albany and Oneida County DA’s office gave me an inside track to help clients with a DWI or accused of a criminal offense. " Matthew Fanelli - Partner.
“Born and raised in Oneida County I’m very happy to be able to work in my hometown. We put our vast store of local knowledge to work for clients.” Matthew Fanelli - Partner.
Matt graduated Cum Laude from SUNY Cortland in 2009 with a BA in political science. In college he was a member of the National Political Science Honor Society (Pi Sigma Alpha) and recognized as among the top 1% of student leaders at SUNY Cortland.
He graduated Cum Laude from Albany Law School with his Juris Doctor in 2012. He worked and interned for the Albany County District Attorney, Albany Law School Clinic and Justice Center, Oneida County District Attorney, and the Albany Law School Health Law Clinic. He was also a Constitutional Law Teaching Assistant aiding the instruction of incoming students.
He is an Associate Attorney with Finer & Fanelli and is engaged in all the legal services the firm offers. He is currently accepting new clients for those services, including DWI and criminal defense work.
Matt lives in Utica with his Wife and their dog and cat. When Matt's not working, you might find him watching boxing or playing poker with friends. In the summer he’s camping, hiking, and fishing in the wilderness of the Adirondack Mountains.
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510 Bleecker St.
City of Utica
NY 13501, United States
Our Lawyers and Paralegals are experts in handling cases in Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Onondaga and Lewis Counties. We’ll provide you the inside legal track to get you answers to problems and immediate control over your situation. The goal is a swift, decisive, and favorable outcome. Schedule a Consult Now.