Attorneys | Thorn Gershon Tymann and Bonanni, LLP | Albany, Saratoga Springs, Lake Placid, New York

AV Rated Law Firm

Founded in 1988, Thorn Gershon Tymann and Bonanni, LLP, has an AV Peer Review Rating* through Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating. The four founding partners, Arthur Thorn, Richard Gershon, Maureen Bonanni and Jeffrey Tymann founded a law firm that is dedicated to complex litigation. The firm attorneys take pride in having extensive knowledge and experience in the defense of all civil matters. That experience has achieved peer recognition as well as the satisfaction of clients in Albany, Lake Placid, Saratoga Springs and throughout New York and New England.

The Best Lawyers in America

Arthur H. Thorn

Product Liability Advisory Council

Arthur H. Thorn

American Board of Trial Advocates

Arthur H. Thorn

Maureen S. Bonanni

Jeffrey J. Tymann

Meet the Lawyers

Arthur H. Thorn, a founding partner, is currently the only Albany area attorney to be a sustaining member of the Product Liability Advisory Counsel.

Jeffrey J. Tymann, a founding partner, has successfully argued appeals before the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York as well the Second Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals.

Maureen S. Bonanni, a founding partner, frequent lecturer and seasoned litigator, was elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates in 2000.

Paul D. Jureller focuses on products liability and medical malpractice and has been involved in all facets of litigation in both state and federal court, including motions, trials, and appeals.

Kyle N. Kordich was employed by a governmental relations firm as a lobbyist prior to joining the firm and currently focuses on products liability, medical malpractice, personal injury and criminal defense.

Matthew H. McNamara is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Saratoga County Bar Association, Albany County Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, Capital District Trial Lawyers and American Inns of Court.

Mandy McFarland was Appellate Court Attorney with the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department and is a recipient of the Women Achievers Award (1998-2000) from the New England Law Review.

Erin Patricia Mead was an Appellate Court Attorney with the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department and is a member of Albany Law School's Justinian Society.

Mia D. VanAuken's practice of law is civil litigation and appeals with a focus on the defense of medical and hospital malpractice.

Amanda Kuryluk is currently focusing her practice in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, and criminal defense.

Kathleen M. Ryan has been a trial lawyer who has devoted her practice to the defense of complex litigation, encompassing medical malpractice, premises liability, motor vehicle liability and municipal liability claims.

Of Counsel

Robert F. Doran served as a New York State Supreme Court Justice in both the Fourth Judicial District and in New York County (1986-1993) and currently spends a substantial part of his time acting as arbitrator for binding arbitrations and as mediator.

John T. Mitchell is a Past President of the Albany County Bar Association, served as a member of the Public Employment Relations Board (1999-2006) and is currently a member of the New York State Commission on Public Integrity.

James M. Brooks

If your hospital or business has a complex personal injury defense pending, products liability case or medical malpractice charge, the firm would be glad to represent you. Call the toll free number, 888-634-9771, or use the contact form to arrange for an initial consultation.

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