Tully Rinckey PLLC

Tully Rinckey PLLC was originally founded by Mathew B. Tully, Esq. in the back bedroom of his ski home in Hunter, New York shortly after he escaped from the World Trade Center in New York City during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. At that time Tully was employed in the legal department of Morgan Stanley, which is one of Wall Street’s most prestigious brokerage firms. He also served in the United States Army as a Field Artillery Officer and was a Federal Law Enforcement Officer with the United States Department of Justice.

The law firm’s first clients were family, friends, and co-workers who knew they were going to receive quality legal services at affordable prices. In the beginning, the firm focused exclusively in areas of criminal, family and employment law, civil rights, and real estate. Due to word of mouth and positive media coverage, the firm quickly out grew the back bedroom of his ski home. The firm moved into a state of the art office building in Albany, New York near Albany International Airport.

In the Spring of 2004, Greg T. Rinckey joined the firm after having served in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG). During his service with the Army JAG Corps, Captain Rinckey served in many different assignments which included two years as a prosecutor and an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Rinckey spent his last three years in the Army JAG Corps as a Criminal Defense Attorney with the Army Trial Defense Service and served his last year in Washington D.C. working on Criminal Appeals at the Army Defense Appellate Division. He was Honorably Discharged from the United States Army JAG Corps in April 2004 and received the Meritorious Service Medal for his Service to the Army and the Nation.

On January 1, 2005, Tully & Associates, PLLC became Tully Rinckey & Associates PLLC. On January 1, 2008 with the addition of new partners, and the opening of new offices the firm changed its name again to Tully Rinckey PLLC

Since its inception, Tully Rinckey has been one of the fastest growing law firms in the Capital Region. In its first three years, the firm grew exponentially in size, adding new attorneys, new practice areas and professional support staff. The firm has been recognized for its ingenuity and entrepreneurial excellence in the business community and in the legal profession. Tully Rinckey is rated a “Top 50” law firm and named one of the “Great Places to Work”. The firm represents a new era of modern full-service law firms and is one of the first in the area to staff a full time in-house marketing and customer service team. The firm’s rapid growth and success are perpetuated by the emphasis each employee places on customer satisfaction, long-term relationships, uncompromising client services and high ethical standards

Family & Matrimonial Law
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Divorce / Separation Agreements
- Equitable Distribution
- Qualified Domestic Relations Order
- Spousal Support
- Child Support
- Child Custody
- Child Visitation
- Child Abuse / Neglect
- Paternity
- Grandparents' Rights
- PINS / Juvenile Delinquency
- Law Guardianship

Estate Planning & Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Wills
- Trusts
- Estate Administration
- Probate
- Estate Litigation
- Powers of Attorney
- Advance Directives
- Health Care Proxy
- Asset Protection & Tax Planning
- Guardianships
- Special Needs / Persons with Disabilities
- Medicaid and Long-Term Care Planning

Corporate & Commercial Litigation
- Contract Disputes / Breach of Contract
- Lease Disputes (Landlord & Tenant)
- Property Disputes
- Corporate Disputes (Internal or External)
- Debtor/ Creditor Disputes
- Brokerage / Commission Claims
- Fraud / Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Bankruptcy (Creditor only)
- Foreclosure
- Municipal, Zoning and Environmental Matters

Civil Matters
- Sexual Harassment
- Wrongful Termination
- Contractor Disputes
- Evictions
- Small Claims

Federal Employment Law
- MSPB
- Disciplinary and Adverse Actions
- Employee Investigations
- Employment Discrimination and Harassment
- Disability Retirement
- Representation of Whistleblowers
- Qui Tam
- VEOA
- Appeals

Criminal Law
- Misdemeanor
- Felony
- Traffic Tickets
- DWI / DUI
- Drug Charges
- White Collar Crimes
- Federal Level

Personal Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Construction Site Accidents
- Slip / Trip / Fall
- Building Safety
- Product Liability
- Medical Malpractice
- Head / Brain Injuries
- Other Injury Cases

Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
- Tax Debt Relief

Military Law
- Federal Employment Law
- EEOC
- USERRA
- Military Criminal Law
- Security Clearance
- Military Leave (Butterbaugh)Claims
- Federal Appeals

Government Services
- Labor & Employment Law – Local, State & Federal
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Labor-Management Negotiations
- Transactional Services
• Corporate Finance
• Real Estate Finance & Commercial Real Estate Transactions
• Structured Finance
- Administrative Management
- Paralegal/Notary Public Services
- Contract Law
- Business Law
- Voting Rights Compliance – State, County & Local Jurisdictions
• Redistricting
• Election Practice Audits
• Litigation & Appeals
• U.S. Department of Justice Activities

Employee Representation
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexual Discrimination
- Pregnancy Discrimination
- Age Discrimination
- National Origin Discrimination
- Disability Discrimination
- Religious Discrimination
- Sexual Orientation Discrimination
- Retaliation
- Family and Medical Leave
- Whistleblower Claims
- Reduction in Force, Mass Layoff, Site or Branch Closing
- Severance Negotiation
- Military Employment Rights

Real Estate Law
- Residential Purchases and Sales
- Mixed Use
- Lender / Bank Closing
- Real Estate Litigation
- 1031 Exchange

Municipal Law
- Municipal Litigation
- Municipal Defense
- School and Education Law
- Collective Bargaining
- Labor Arbitrations
- Mediation
- Business Related Disputes
- Drafting and Negotiation of Contracts
- Civil Rights Violations
- First Amendment Issues
- Grievance Processing
- Employment Discrimination
- Workplace Harassment
- First Amendment Issues
- Land Use and Development
- Construction Law
- Collection Law
- Administrative Law

Immigration Law
- Immigration Litigation
- Representation in Immigration Courts
- Defense from Deportation and Removal
- Motions to Reopen and Reconsider
- Appeals to BIA (Board of Immigration Appeals)
- Petitions to Federal Courts
- Family-based Green Cards
- Visas for Fiances of U.S. Citizens
- International Students
- Naturalization
- Military immigration issues, related to spouses and children
- Employment-based Green Cards

Appellate Law
- Criminal Appeals
- Family & Matrimonial Appeals
- Federal Appeals
- US Supreme Court
- Other

Special Education Law
- Development of Specialized Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
- Development of 504 Plans
- Special Needs Advocacy
- Representation in School Educational Proceedings and Hearings

Intellectual Property
- Patents
- Trademarks and Service Marks
- Copyrights
- Trade Secret
- Technology Transfer
- Unfair Competition
- International Protection
- Computer and Internet Law
 

Effective, professional experience
I was able to process my entire legal actions via e-mail and telephone. This was an imperative condition since I am not close enough to their offices for personal visits. I received clear responses and requests on a timely basis with minimal need for clarification. My request for a follow up was expeditiously received with a more than adequate response.

Well Educated Law Firm
This Law firm handled my case with the fastest turn-around time from start to finish.