Providing First Class Legal Representation since 1967
About the practice
Whether you’ve been injured in an accident, are seeking land use or zoning approvals, need to update your will or have pending criminal or civil matters, The Caponera Law Firm P.C. has an Attorney available to guide you through all of the relevant legal procedures. At The Caponera Law Firm P.C., our mission is to provide legal support to individuals in their time of need. A strong Attorney-Client relationship is the first step towards achieving a favorable legal result and a relationship built on trust is a strong backbone for any legal case. At The Caponera Law Firm P.C. all of our cases are formulated around our clients’ needs and desires. Trust our Attorneys to get you the results you deserve.
Since 1967, The Caponera Law Firm P.C. has been protecting the rights of people who have been injured in car accidents or slip and fall personal injury cases and has recovered Millions of Dollars for Clients.
The Caponera Law Firm P.C. has gained the reputation as one of New York’s Premier Firms for Land Use and Planning Law, as well as Civil Litigation serving a select Clientele of individuals, small business owners, foreign corporations and Fortune 500 companies.
The Caponera Law Firm P.C. is one of the New York’s top Criminal Defense Firms, defending those charged with all Crimes, including DWI and Traffic Violations. The Firm routinely appears in Courts throughout New York State representing those charged with serious Misdemeanors and Felonies.
The Caponera Law Firm P.C. is one of the Capital Region’s Top Firms for Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions, closing on more than $50 Million Dollars in Real Estate in 2015.
The Caponera Law Firm P.C. has also provided Estate Planning, including the formation of Wills and Trusts, for Clients throughout New York State.
The partners
Philip S. Caponera, Esq.
(1942-2014)
Education:
- St. Mary’s Academy (1959)
- Niagara University (1963)
- Albany Law School (1967)
- Admitted to NYS Bar (1967)
Practice:
- Law Clerk to Steiner & Steiner (1965 & 1966)
- Associate with Steiner & Steiner (1967-1972)
- Colonie Town Deputy Attorney (1970-1975)
- Private law practice (1972-2000)
- Elected Seven (7) times as Colonie Town Justice (1975-2001)
- Corporate Counsel to Robert Marini Builders, Inc. (2000-2014)
Membership:
- Albany County Bar
- NYS Magistrate’s Association
- Albany County/Schenectady County Magistrate’s Association
- Teacher and CLE lecturer for OCA for judicial training courses of lay judges both at NYS Association of Town meetings held in New York City and bi-annual lectures at Albany Law school
- Member of Judicial candidates review Committee (1990’s)
- Advisory Board for “Honor Court,”
- Member of the Committee on Professional Conduct Committee (2002-2009)
- Chairman of the Professional Conduct Committee (2007-2008)
Victor A. Caponera Jr., Esq.
victor@caponeralaw.com
(518) 453-8381
Education:
- St. Mary’s Academy (1968)
- Regis University (1972)
- Western New England College School of Law (1977)
- Admitted to NYS Bar (1977)
Practice:
- Law Clerk to Philip S. Caponera and William J. Cade (1975-1978)
- Research Counsel and Floor Counsel to the New York State Senate (1978-1995)
- Private law practice (1978-present)
Membership:
- Albany County Bar
- New York State Bar
- Albany County Trial Lawyers Association
- CLE Lecturer for Zoning and Land Use
- Village Attorney for the Village of Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals
- Planning Commission
- Sign Review Board
Ryan M. Caponera, Esq.
ryan@caponeralaw.com
(518) 453-8381
Education:
- Albany Academy (2002)
- Syracuse University (2006)
- Western New England College School of Law (2009)
- Admitted to NYS Bar (2010)
Practice:
- Clerk at NYS Appellate Division Third Department (2003-2004)
- Clerk for Victor A. Caponera Jr. Esq. (2006-2009)
- Private law practice (2010-present)
Membership:
- Albany County Bar; New York State Bar; Attorney to The St. Gregory’s School Board of Trustees (2013-present)
- Attorney to The Newcomb Sportsmen’s Club (2021-Present)
- Committee on Attorney Professionalism (2013-2015)
- Syracuse University Varsity Division 1A Athlete (2002-2006)
- Orange Club (2002-2006)
- Syracuse University National Team (2003)
- 2x NCAA Academic All American (2005, 2006)
our services
Our team of expert Attorneys can offer assistance in the following areas: