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Ryan P. Mullahy

Partner

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Phone: 518-462-0300
Fax: 518-462-5037
Email: rpm@girvinlaw.com

Biography

Ryan Mullahy is a partner at Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C.  Mr. Mullahy concentrates his practice in the areas of education law, municipal law, private and public sector labor and employment law, and litigation.  Mr. Mullahy is experienced in multiple aspects of collective bargaining, including contract interpretation, grievance processing, and labor arbitration.  Mr. Mullahy is also experienced in state administrative proceedings including Improper Practice proceedings before the New York State Public Employment Relations Board, as well as appeals before the New York State Department of Education.  Mr. Mullahy also has substantial experience in student and employee discipline matters, including employee discipline matters arising under Education Law §3020-a and Civil Service Law §75.  Mr. Mullahy also regularly counsels both public and private sector clients on a wide range of day-to-day legal issues, including issues involving the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act, among other state and federal laws.

In January, 2018, Mr. Mullahy was appointed to serve as the Town Attorney for the Town of Schodack in Rensselaer County, New York.  In this role Mr. Mullahy provided advice and counsel to Town officials, officers, and department heads, drafted and reviewed laws, resolutions, and policies, and ensured Town compliance with all state, federal, and local laws, among other things.

Mr. Mullahy has served as Schodack Town Justice since January, 2019.  In this role, Mr. Mullahy has broad jurisdiction over both criminal and civil matters, including small claims proceedings, summary proceedings, criminal arraignments, preliminary hearings in felony matters, and the adjudication of misdemeanors and violations arising under the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, among other things.

A graduate of Siena College, Mr. Mullahy earned his law degree from Albany Law School. While in law school, Mr. Mullahy served as a member of the Albany Law Review, as well as the Senior Prize Trials Competition Chairperson on the Albany Law School Moot Court Board. In recognition of his contributions to the Moot Court Program, Mr. Mullahy was inducted into the National Order of the Barristers.

Mr. Mullahy served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce from 2012 through 2015, during which time he provided the Chamber Board with legal advice and counsel.  Mr. Mullahy also served as a Trustee of the Castleton Public Library, located in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, from 2014 through 2018.  In 2016 Mr. Mullahy was appointed to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Schodack Wildcat Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the betterment and expansion of educational opportunities for all students in the Schodack Central School District.  In addition, Mr. Mullahy served as a member of the Board of Directors of Unity House of Troy, from 2017 through 2022, and as a member of the Board of Education of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, from 2018 through 2019.

Mr. Mullahy resides on a small farm in southern Rensselaer County with his wife Kerry, a public school teacher, their three children, and three dogs.

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TESTIMONIALS

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Daniel S. L. Rubin is a go to guy and his experience is a plus. He always guided me in right direction to get out of my litigation quickly. He works at his best and charges minimal also answers all our calls irrespective of timings. AND thank you very much Daniel for helping me..I wish you a GREAT success.

My experience with Girvin & Ferlazzo has been extremely positive. The firm's attorneys and paralegals are knowledgeable and determined to help, and they're considerate of the amount of time they have to spend to get the results.

My experiences working with the Girvin and Ferlazzo Law Firm has been outstanding. Their attorneys are responsive and tactful. Their knowledge, professionalism and resourcefulness are trumped only by their good character and cheerfulness. Having this law firms expertise at my fingertips enables me to face the myriad of challenges of running a public school district with confidence.

Each time I contact our attorneys, their response is very timely and handled thoroughly and very professionally. Not only that, it is so refreshing that they take time to know us personally and really have a feel for our individual schools. Each attorney I have dealt with has been invaluable and I look forward to many years of working with them.

Daniel Rubin is my guy. He was compassionate and was comfortable advising the fastest, least expensive legal solution. Even while he was on vacation, he stayed in touch with me and helped me to quickly resolve a problem where someone falsely tried to harm my business. It was still sad that I had to pay to get someone to be honest - so, I lost, but ultimately I was greatly helped by their services. The "law" can be expensive, but matters were resolved. THANK you Mr. Rubin.

Excellent firm with extensive experience and knowledge. Our business has worked with Sal Ferlazzo and his associates for the last few years and they've always delivered on time and above expectations. No project is too big or small and they always provide a personal touch. Truly a one-stop shop for all legal needs; highly recommended.

I have worked with the firm while employed at two different school Districts. The service I have received has always been "top notch". Kris always responds to my questions and concerns quickly and provides valuable guidance and insight. I highly recommend Girvin and Ferlazzo to anyone working in a school District.

I was completely blown away by the full service I was given by Daniel Rubin, Sal Ferlazzo and the support staff of this firm! They were by my side from start to finish and able to answer all my questions along the way. Daniel and Sal were very knowledgeable and professional during all our interactions and were prompt in responding to my calls and emails. They made me feel like I was their only client, and gave me their full attention during our meetings, when I know they had their plate full with other cases. I was extremely impressed with their attention to detail and diligence in fully reviewing my case. I never would have imagined I would have gotten the award I received from my personal injury case, when it was all said and done, they continued to follow up with me to make sure I had no further questions or concerns. Lawsuits are never easy, but this team gave me the confidence to see it through with a phenomenal outcome. Thank you Girvin & Ferlazzo for a job well done!

Each and every employee of the firm, from the partners, to the associates, to the legal assistants, to clerical help is attentive and value their clients! In particular, Jay Girvin (Partner) & Erin Morris (Associate) go above and beyond with a high level of legal advice as well as immediate attention on any matter!

The educational legal team is second to none! The guidance and support provided by each team member is consistently on-point and accurate. In my over two-decades in public education, I have not come across a more professional firm! I would be proud to recommend Girvin & Falazzo to any educational organization!

I have worked with several of the attorneys at Girvin & Ferlazzo. They are always timely and responsive in their advice and guidance. I feel supported in my decision making when working with them.

Girvin & Ferlazzo has always served me well for over 20 years. My go to person is Kristine LanChantin, and I have also had significant work experience with Patrick Fitzgerald and Tara Moffett. They are absolutely the best! The level of expertise, personal care, and timely follow through is so appreciated. Having a reliable law firm at my disposal is like having good insurance, you don't like to use it, but boy you sure are glad to have it!

The Girvin and Ferlazzo law firm has consistently served our organization in a professional and competent manner. Through the years, the firm has successfully guided our team through a number of routine, and complex issues. The firm's attorneys are well versed in their practice areas. Both the number of attorneys and when needed, specialization in certain areas of practice have helped us navigate our legal challenges. I am pleased to report that their customer service culture is strong and their billing practices are quite reasonable.

1. Quickest response time among all the lawyers I have worked with, 90% of the time response come back right away,

2. The reason of having such a fast response is having a seamless team work, Daniel and Bonnie together never let the ball drop, either he or she always make sure one of them respond right back to me,

3. Such a seamless teamwork made the case proceed in a smooth and efficient way,

4. Under the guidance of Patrick, Bonnie started a strong and convincing suit right out of the gate, Daniel made a touch down with a settlement one sided in our favor within two weeks that Bonnie initiated the suit,

5. So the whole process is not a tug of war, it was like we started the game with a quarterback throwing the ball to the receiver, then a touch down by this receiver, then the whole game is over, win.

6. My case was very strong, I did not mean they are magicians, however Bonnie and Daniel tried their best to give me magic.

Effective. Efficient. Responsive.

Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C. is a full service general practice law firm that has been serving clients throughout New York State for 25 years. Established in 1991, the firm concentrates its practice in a variety of legal issues. Do you need education or employment lawyers? Our law firm practices within Education, Public and Private Sector Labor and Employment, Litigation law, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Real Estate, Corporate/Business Law, and Collections. Girvin & Ferlazzo’s attorneys are dedicated to the highest standards of legal research, writing, and advocacy. Our lawyers are known for working hard for our clients to attain the best possible result. These values have made us an attractive legal option for clients seeking counsel on small individual matters, municipal issues, or large corporate issues.

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