The French Firm, P.C.

01/14/2026

“I am currently traveling by train down to Manhattan to attend the New York State Bar Association’s annual conference and hold the Trial Lawyers Section executive committee meeting, CLE programming, and awards reception. While reviewing my materials, I can’t help but reminisce on my last four years serving as an officer of New York State Bar Association Trial Lawyers Section.

I have met and come to know countless friends and colleagues that I would likely never have had the opportunity to do otherwise. I have had the privilege of attending valuable CLEs and networking functions. I have also come to learn what it takes to further the success of a strong professional bar association section. During the four years, my professional practice has dramatically evolved, taking on an in-house counsel role with a statewide labor union, and also forming my own law firm. My personal life has also changed significantly, meeting my wife, Lisa Taber French, buying our first home together, getting married and forming a family, and also having our daughter be born and grow. Thoughout this time, my participation with NYSBA and the section has been a constant. Although my last order of business as the section chair will take place over the next couple of days, I am committed to maintain my connection to the section as an EC member and past chair, keeping that constant. Don’t fix it, if it’s not broken, right?”

- Brett D. French, Esq.

10/23/2025

As the Chair of the Trial Lawyers Section, Attorney Brett D. French hosted the Trial Lawyers Section and Torts, Insurance, Compensation Law Section of the New York State Bar Association’s destination meeting in Orlando, Florida a couple of weeks ago. It was an incredible event, jam packed with amazing CLEs, guest speakers, and presentations from our fantastic sponsors. All involved were able to network and enjoy downtime with our colleagues and families that made it extra special.

07/22/2025

Team pizza party last week for The French Firm’s tee ball team!

07/12/2025

The French Firm had a great time sponsoring the New York State Bar Association’s Trial Lawyers Section Day at the Races. Brett D. French, Esq. serves as the Chair of the section, and organized a give back event to allow our trial lawyers time to relax at the Saratoga Race Track.

06/16/2025

Coming up to the end of The French Firm’s second season at North Colonie Youth Baseball. Despite the rain, it’s been a great time seeing the boys develop their skills and love for the game!

03/15/2025

Last weekend, Attorney Brett D. French served as one of seven judges of the American Legion’s New York State Department finals of the High School Oratorical Competition. The state finalists gave prepared and assigned speeches on various constitutional issues and the civic duties of Americans. The high schoolers were nothing but exceptional. A young lady from Long Island was selected as the winner, and she will now be heading to Michigan to compete in the National finals on behalf of New York State.

03/13/2025

A recent interview writeup of Attorney French’s thoughts on how in his position as the New York State Bar Association’s Trial Lawyers Section Chair he can assist attorneys outside the courtroom with being present with their loved ones and families, and focusing on wellness when balancing the rigors and stresses of litigation and trial practice.

Brett French, the new chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Trial Lawyers Section, wants to help attorneys to take advantage of the association’s new membership model – especially the free access to Continuing Legal Education courses. “I think that that was a massive change that real...

03/07/2025

After a little more than four years of litigation, and extensive motion practice tied to underwriting witness testimony and expert witness testimony in the field of commercial mortgage-backed security loans, we have successfully secured a judgment for one of our Massachusetts based hotel management companies for the return of their $1,430,000 purchase and sale agreement deposit, plus statutory interest amounting to approximately $715,000. The remaining claims for breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing as well as for consumer fraud pursuant to MGL 93A have been forwarded to trial where we will seek treble damages. We are thrilled to have achieved this positive result for our client.

08/09/2024

Always nice to have a visitor at the office 😃🧑‍🧒

07/10/2024

Justice will be done.

GUILDERLAND — The daughter of a woman who died after a brief stay at the nursing home in Guilderland Center is suing The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Guilderland for no less than $10 million to be determined at trial. The 16-page suit was filed on June 28 at Albany County Supreme Court by B...