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Brenna, Brenna & Boyce concentrates its practice in a few major areas of law.

Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation

Brenna, Brenna & Boyce proudly represents Plaintiffs in Litigation Matters, as it has for decades. Individuals who have been injured, or otherwise suffered harm, can rely on us to assist them in seeking justice, and retribution, for any wrong thrust upon them. Individual personal and property rights are of paramount importance in this country, and Brenna, Brenna & Boyce strives to assist its clients diligently, in its efforts to preserve and protect these rights.

Estate Planning

In its Estate Planning practice, Brenna, Brenna & Boyce works with clients in preparing Wills, Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, and/or Living Trusts, in order to help clients better manage or dispose of their assets, both during their lifetimes and after. We take a holistic approach, considering not only their assets, but also the dynamics of the entire family involved, to ensure that the client’s interests and needs are met. Whether their concerns are about whom to leave certain assets, or to try to avoid or minimize Estate Taxes, or even in planning for the protection of assets in the event of a catastrophic illness, the firm endeavors to use its knowledge and compassion, to provide their clients with peace of mind that accompanies knowing that their Estate Planning needs have been met.

Military Law

Our Military Law practice handles cases worldwide in the areas of military courts-marital, appeals and post-conviction relief.  We also handle all administrative actions from Article 15's (Captain’s Mast), administrative separations (chapters), officer misconduct issues, security clearance cases, flying evaluation boards, Cadet / Midshipmen misconduct matters, discharge upgrades, Boards for Correction of Military Records, administrative investigations, claims, conscientious objector cases, re-enlistment issues, officer resignations, etc.

As a service to the Bar, we offer professional consultations, research assistance or “of counsel” services in numerous areas of military law relevant to civilian practice.  This includes such areas as obtaining and interpreting military records, service-of-process issues pertaining to members of the military and their families, State and federal sentencing issues pertaining to a client’s past military service, Federal Tort Claims Act and Military Claims Act issues involving active duty, Reserve and National Guard members, opinions and advice on the impact of civilian convictions on members of the military, Reservists and National Guard members, security clearance issues for civilian employers and employees, and issues under National Security Law pertaining to classification or declassification of government information.

 

The Latest News from Brenna, Brenna & Boyce, PLLC

For Immediate Release   January 26, 2010
Rochester, NY

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Sheldon W. Boyce, partner in the Rochester Law Firm of Brenna, Brenna & Boyce, is being honored this week by the New York State Bar Association.  Mr. Boyce is being recognized as an Empire State Counsel for this outstanding pro-bono service during the past year.  The honor is a highlight of the NYSBA’s Annual meeting being held in New York City January 25th through the 29th.  In acknowledging the award, Mr. Boyce stated, “that equal justice under the law means nothing without adequate representation.  The only way attorneys can completely fulfill their oath of office is to provide legal services to those who cannot afford them.” 

The Empire State Counsel program, which began in 2006 and was expanded in 2007, is sponsored statewide by the New York State Bar Association which itself was founded in 1876.  The association honors those lawyers who devoted at least 50 hours to helping the underserved communities the previous year.  Mr. Boyce’s selection was announced locally by Linda J. Kostin, Esq. who is the Pro Bono Coordinator for the Seventh Judicial District for the Volunteer Legal Services Project located in the Telesca Center for Justice, One West Main Street, in Rochester.

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For Immediate Release   December 10, 2009
Rochester, NY

A politically motivated lawsuit against Jonathan “Jack” Gillman, the Town Supervisor in Kendall, NY, was dismissed.  The Supreme Court, Appellate Division in Rochester, ordered that the case be dismissed on December 8th, for failing to “state a cause of action.”

Just weeks before the November elections a Kendall resident filed a frivolous law suit asking the Court to remove Mr. Gillman from his position as Town Supervisor.  The Appellate Division dismissed the entire case.

The Kendall Town Supervisor’s race was one of the closest political contests in Western New York history – Mr. Gillman lost his bid for re-election by a mere 7 votes after the resident publicized false claims at the Town Board meeting just prior to the election.

Represented by Donald G. Rehkopf, Jr., of the Rochester Law Firm of Brenna, Brenna & Boyce, PLLC, Mr. Gillman challenged the false allegations and asked the Court to dismiss the case outright.  Gillman showed that the lawsuit was defamatory and pointed out to the Court that the entire lawsuit was made in bad faith.

The Law Firm of Brenna, Brenna and Boyce
Congratulates all of the 2009 Leaders in Law recipients and Nathaniel Award finalists

(October 21, 2009)

DonWe are proud that our own Donald Rehkopf, Lt. Col. USAFR (ret.) is one of the Leadership in Law recipients. Because of his ability, we have been proud to be able to serve, protect and represent the men and women in our armed forces throughout the world and to serve of counsel to the profession in military law and constitutional issues.

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