Our firm's roots extend more than a century back to its founding by Francis Culkin, who served Oswego as a District Attorney, County Judge and Congressman. In 1929, Leonard H. Amdursky joined the firm. During Mr. Amdursky's more than fifty years in practice, he became an honored trial attorney, who mentored numerous attorneys employed by the firm, several of whom later became State and Federal Judges. We are now a multi-service firm with extensive experience in civil litigation, criminal defense, real estate, Social Security and Worker's Compensation, and Family Law. The firm provides services in all Local, State and Federal Courts in Central and Upstate New York.
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Real Estate
Posted by Cole
May 05, 2025
Hired Law Firm
Working with Tim Fennell and Carol Smith was a great experience. They always happily answered my questions, and were very knowledgeable in explaining them. They lifted a huge weight off of my shoulders when it came to buying a new house. Carol made sure all of the loose ends were taken care of. I will be recommending them to all my friends and family in the future! Thank you!
As my first, and hopefully last, experience functioning as an executor of a Will, this firm was fabulous to work with. All my questions and concerns were answered quickly and in terms I could understand. I would like to give a special shout out to Carol Smith who helped me navigate this process with all the empathy and compassion possible. She listened to my concerns and helped me complete this process without delay. I would highly recommend this firm to others.
Tim Fennell is a dedicated, compassionate, knowledgeable, pragmatic attorney. He has navigated through a very difficult case and travesty in my family. He has yielded better results in this situation than the previous attorneys. Within his work he has reversed a wrongdoing left behind in a previous case, and for that I owe him a debt of gratitude. He is a great lawyer and a genuinely great person. I personally believe he is the best, but to be fair one of the best lawyers in Oswego and Onondaga county. His firm is my first choice to call in the event of legal assistance.
Remarkable attorney. My experience with Courtney Radick was nothing short of outstanding she handled my case with the utmost professionalism and care. I highly recommend Courtney to anyone seeking legal services.
Social Security Disability
Posted by Jeff
May 06, 2024
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I highly recommend Amy Chadwick. She won my SSDI case that another law office lost. Communication was excellent, case preparation and presentation was flawless. An excellent attorney that is thorough and will make every effort to win your case.
Workers Compensation
Posted by Kathleen
March 26, 2024
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I had Courtney Radick as my lawyer for my workers comp case. She has been very prompt, considerate and compassionate every step of the way!! Never rushed me in any way at all!! She also represented my daughter in her divorce case and was very understanding and compassionate and sympathetic to her needs as well!! What an awesome experience!! I would highly recommend this practice to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and caring lawyer!!!! Definitely a 10!!!!!
Tim Fennell is an outstanding attorney and an effective litigator. We worked together as co-counsel on a challenging personal injury case and obtained a significant recovery for our client. You can count on Tim and his law firm for quality legal representation!
Working with Tim has a been a great pleasure with the closing of my house recently. I have used his services for various other issues ie, my divorce, custody and for general counsel on other legal matters. I trust his legal opinion and would never go anywhere else. His rates are reasonable and he explains everything in simple terms. Thank you Tim.
John Connors provided my wife and I with excellent advice regarding a recent legal issue. John understood the issues at hand and how best to address them. His explanations were clear and understandable, and our matter was promptly resolved.
Civil Litigation
Posted by Joseph
December 06, 2022
Hired Law Firm
Tim Fennell did an excellent Job with my case. This case lasted 3 years and Tim and his staff were very patient and professional with me.
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