Since 1977 The Proskin Law Firm has been serving the legal needs of residents and businesses throughout New York’s Capital Region and beyond. Now led by attorney Lisa Proskin, the firm continues to exemplify the philosophy established by her father Arnold Proskin nearly 50 years ago: that every client is our most important client. We provide personal, legal representation, covering a wide range of areas. For issues large and small, individual and business, private and corporate, you can put your trust in The Proskin Law Firm.
Lisa Proskin, Esq. - President
Nadia Moynihan, Esq. - Of Counsel
Arnold Proskin, Esq. - Founder/Of Counsel
Lisa Proskin, Esq. — President
Lisa@proskinlawfirm.com
After receiving her law degree from The Ohio State University School of Law, Lisa was an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Delaware County, Ohio, and served a clerkship in the Appellate Division before joining the Proskin Law Firm in 1995. Her ability to respond to her clients’ needs has led to success, not only in legal matters, but in her community, when she was elected as the Village Justice of Menands, Albany County, a position she held until 2017. Lisa is a member of several local and state Bar Associations and is an arbitrator for FINRA (Financial Industry Regulation Authority). As a breast cancer survivor, Lisa served as the Vice President of To Life!, a Capital Region breast cancer education and support organization. She currently serves as President of NYOH Foundation, an organization whose mission is to provide support to cancer patients.
Nadia Moynihan, Esq. — of Counsel
Nadia@proskinlawfirm.com
A multi-jurisdictional lawyer admitted to practice in New York, England & Wales and Singapore, as well as Ireland (not currently practicing), Nadia Moynihan is a globally recognized legal professional with expertise in a wide range of practice areas. Nadia has led a distinguished cross-border legal career and is committed to providing the highest level of service, no matter the size or scale of your legal matter. She has navigated high-stakes negotiations for a logistics company, secured a $1.2 million settlement in a breach of trust claim, and provided crucial advice on company liquidation. Her litigation practice draws upon her experience representing clients in complex multi-jurisdictional cases involving misappropriation of funds and shareholder disputes. She has also representednumerous employers and employees in claims relating to wrongful dismissal, breach of employment contracts and harassment in the workplace.Â
History of the Firm
The Proskin Law Firm was established by Arnold Proskin in 1977. It’s first home was 41 State Street in Downtown Albany. In 1985 the practice moved to it’s current location in Loudonville, NY. Lisa began working at the firm as a Summer job at the age of 14, answering the phones. During this time she was able to witness the personal care each and every client received, and knew then she was going to pursue a career in the law. She is proud to be carrying-on the tradition established by her father nearly 50 years ago.
Lisa and the Law
Read Lisa’s bi-weekly Facebook columns, in which she provides opinion and insight on topical legal issues and events:
When you pick a legal guardian it’s essential that you choose someone you trust and who you believe will make the proper decisions. When parents designate a guardian in a will or otherwise, they typically choose a relative or close friend. Parents I’ve worked with typically labor over their choice, as their child…
I’ve been reading a lot lately about travel and trip insurance. I think of these as two different things. Travel insurance can be purchased for a certain period of time and covers the trips you take during that time, while trip insurance is specific to…Â
In New York State, a family tree often has to be submitted in order to probate an estate. The idea is that an uninterested party tells the court who the relatives are so that no one can be intentionally excluded. If members of the family or extended family exist, building a family tree is not difficult. If there is no family, then…
The US Supreme Court has thrown out an Oklahoma murder conviction, which also overturned a death penalty sentence. The Oklahoma Supreme Court had refused to do this, forcing the defendant to go through federal court. What’s interesting about this case is the State joined with the inmate…
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After receiving her law degree from The Ohio State University School of Law, Lisa was an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Delaware County, Ohio, and served a clerkship in the Appellate Division before joining the Proskin Law Firm in 1995. Her ability to respond to her clients’ needs has led to success, not only in legal matters, but in her community, when she was elected as the Village Justice of Menands, Albany County, a position she held until 2017. Lisa is a member of several local and state Bar Associations and is an arbitrator for FINRA (Financial Industry Regulation Authority). As a breast cancer survivor, Lisa served as the Vice President of To Life!, a Capital Region breast cancer education and support organization. She currently serves as President of NYOH Foundation, an organization whose mission is to provide support to cancer patients.
After receiving her law degree from The Ohio State University School of Law, Lisa was an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Delaware County, Ohio, and served a clerkship in the Appellate Division before joining the Proskin Law Firm in 1995. Her ability to respond to her clients’ needs has led to success, not only in legal matters, but in her community, when she was elected as the Village Justice of Menands, Albany County, a position she held until 2017. Lisa is a member of several local and state Bar Associations and is an arbitrator for FINRA (Financial Industry Regulation Authority). As a breast cancer survivor, Lisa served as the Vice President of To Life!, a Capital Region breast cancer education and support organization. She currently serves as President of NYOH Foundation, an organization whose mission is to provide support to cancer patients.