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We at Scolaro, Shulman, Cohen, Fetter & Burstein, P.C. distinguish ourselves from other law firms not only by the nature of our practice, but also by the responsiveness and depth with which we attend to client needs. Our focus on entrepreneurial and professional clients permits each of our various departments to deliver prompt and specialized attention. Along with implementing the latest technology and permitting the quick and efficient delivery of legal services, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Our internal employment practice is to promote quality staff members at every level. We strive to maintain an internal atmosphere that, even under pressure, remains cordial and respectful.

Client Alert - OIG Advisory Opinion No. 12-06

On June 1, 2012, the Office of the Inspector General ("OIG") posted Advisory Opinion No. 12-06 ("Advisory Opinion") regarding two proposed arrangements between an anesthesia services provider ("Service Provider") and a physician-owned ambulatory surgical center ("ASC").

Details can be found here

Firm News

Scolaro, Shulman, Cohen, Fetter & Burstein, P.C. is pleased to announce that Zachary R. Benjamin has been named a Partner of the Firm. Zach practices in the areas of Business, Tax, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Agriculture Law. He received his B.A. (magna cum laude) from Syracuse University in 2002 and his J.D. (cum laude) from the University at Buffalo School of Law in 2005. Zach and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Skaneateles.

Scolaro, Shulman, Cohen, Fetter & Burstein, PC. is proud to announce that it has been named as one of the 2013 Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report. Our Health Care Group was named as one of the Best in Tier 1. Our Health Care Attorneys include Chair Stephen H. Cohen,Michael J. Compagni, Marc S. Beckman and Andrew M. Knoll.The Firm also received Best Firm status in the areas of Corporate Financial Law, Corporate Law, Employee Benefits Law, Tax Law and Trust & Estates Law. The U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" rankings are based upon a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, pier review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. The first tier in each metropolitan area includes those firms that scored within a certain percentage of the highest ranking firm(s); the second tier, those firms that scored within a percentage of the next highest scoring firm(s) and so on.

Scolaro, Shulman, Cohen, Fetter & Burstein, PC. is proud to announce that the following attorneys have been named to New York Super Lawyers - Upstate Edition 2012:
Stephen H. Cohen (Health Care)
Alan S. Burstein (Family Law)
Anthony J. Grizanti (Estate Planning & Probate)
John S. King (Estate Planning & Probate)
Jeffrey M. Fetter (Business)
Barry M. Shulman (Real Estate)
Chaim J. Jaffe (Litigation)

Marc S. Beckman authored "Stark Law Imposes Additional Disclosure Requirements for Certain Imaging Services" for the New York Medical Group Management Association's September 11, 2011 newsletter. Read the article here.

Scolaro, Shulman, Cohen, Fetter & Burstein, PC. is proud to announce that the following attorneys have been named to the 2012 Edition of Best Lawyers in America:

Richard S. Scolaro (Closely Held Companies & Family Businesses Law; Corp. & Tax Law)
Stephen H. Cohen (Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Health Care Law)
Jeffrey M. Fetter (Timber Law)
John S. King (Trusts & Estates)