Conway & Kirby, PLLC

11/07/2025

Happy to be a sponsor for this year’s Bethlehem Turkey Trot!

Thank you Conway & Kirby, PLLC for your sponsorship this year. Your support for the Bethlehem Community Fund is greatly appreciated.

10/07/2024

Proud to be a sponsor at this year’s Epilepsy Foundation’s annual golf tournament!

04/19/2024

Yesterday the Appellate Division, Third Department affirmed our successful December 2021 trial verdict in all respects. The case involved a motorcycle accident occurring on County Road 25 in Chenango County. Our client hit a series of dangerous ruts in a deteriorating road, causing him to be jettisoned from his motorcycle. He suffered a traumatic brain injury resulting in the permanent loss of hearing in his left ear, and a severely fractured ankle. In addition to affirming our verdict, the Court also reinstated post verdict interest at 9%. I am extremely proud of our firm's hard work, dedication, and perseverance in obtaining this excellent result for our client. Here is a link to the decision:

12/10/2021

Earlier this week a jury awarded our client $1,173,000.00 in compensatory damages after finding that the County of Chenango negligently allowed a known hazardous condition to exist on County Road 25 near the Chobani plant. Our client instantly lost control of his motorcycle when he hit this dangerous condition, and suffered a severe head injury which rendered him permanently deaf in one ear, fractured his shoulder blade and tore several ligaments in his ankle, which required two surgeries. No comparative fault was assigned to our client by the jury. Andy Kirby represented our client during the six day trial. Peter McDaniel, Dana Wolin and Barbara Ippolito provided exceptional support getting this case ready for trial. We are extremely happy for our client, who never lost faith that a good and just outcome could be achieved.

02/18/2021

Congratulations to attorney Liz Graziane's impressive Court of Claims victory today. Liz represents the estate of a 24 year old woman who tragically died on a snow covered portion State Route 9 in upstate New York. Her car struck an accumulation of wind-blown snow in her lane of travel, forcing her into the other lane and hitting another vehicle. As she does in each of her cases, Liz fought tirelessly on behalf of the estate, pursuing discovery, winning an appeal and then proceeding to a lengthy trial which included numerous witnesses and expert witnesses. In his 74-page decision, the Judge ruled that New York State failed to a) do an adequate study of the the road, b) follow its own manual, c) consider using passive snow control measures, and d) warn motorists of the dangers of drifting snow in the area. The Judge found that New York State was 95% at fault and that the decedent was only minimally responsible. Liz will now proceed with a trial on damages. Way to go Liz!

06/04/2020

Conway & Kirby salutes the incredible Bethlehem Central High School Class of 2020-Go 🦅’s!

03/23/2020

At Conway & Kirby, our clients are our most important consideration. During these unprecedented times, we know many of you have questions and concerns about your case. Please be assured, we are here and will stay here working for you when you need it most.

However, consistent with Governor Cuomo’s directions, common sense, and to help keep our staff and you healthy and safe from coronavirus (COVID-19), we are working from our homes just like many of you. We are nevertheless still available to talk and communicate with you and answer your questions. Although we may not be physically at the office or in court, we still are working hard on your cases. If you want to reach out to us, here are a few great ways to stay in touch with us during the next few weeks:

Call us at (518) 533-1050. Your call with be forwarded immediately to your team members who work on your file;

Put your question on our website for a free consultation;

If you are a current client and need to speak with your attorney or paralegal, you are encouraged to contact them by phone or e-mail.

Please be advised that in lieu of faxes during this period, all potential faxes should instead be scanned and emailed to [email protected]. We cannot guarantee receipt of any faxes during this period.

Our commitment to fighting for the rights of our clients remains unchanged, and we appreciate your flexibility as we must limit our face to face interactions during this time of uncertainty.

If you would like to learn about the impacts COVID-19 is having on the courts, please check our website for links in this rapidly changing environment.

Conway & Kirby update on Covid-19

06/14/2017

Yesterday, after a two week trial led by Andy Kirby, an Ulster County jury found in our client's favor, finding that her doctor committed malpractice. The jury awarded our client a substantial amount for her past and future pain and suffering, as well as her medical bills. Throughout the trial, attorneys Liz Graziane and Sara Bentley provided Andy with outstanding and invaluable support. We are very pleased that justice was done in this case!

03/03/2017

Conway & Kirby's Legal Eagles holding their own at the Bethlehem Opportunities UNlimited's 5th annual Spelling Bee!

“The 2nd swarm includes the Legal Eagles Bethlehem's own Conway & Kirby”

12/29/2016

Conway & Kirby is happy to support the fireworks celebration as part of the first annual "First Night Bethlehem" here in Delmar, New York. Please join us on New Year's Eve at 6:30pm, as we celebrate our community and the coming year!