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NeilBreslin

Of Counsel

"I strive to provide professional, efficient, and on-time legal work that wholly satisfies the needs of each unique client."

Albany

P: 518.429.4226

nbreslin@barclaydamon.com

Biography

With over 30 years of legal experience, Neil primarily concentrates his practice on real estate, torts litigation, and trusts and estates law.

In addition to his role at Barclay Damon, Neil represents the 44th district as a NYS senator.

Bar Associations

Albany County Bar Association, Former Grievance Committee Chair
New York State Bar Association, General Practice Section Member; Former General Practice Executive Committee Chair; Former General Practice Section Newsletter Editor; and Former House of Delegates Member

Selected Memberships & Affiliations

American Arbitration Association
NYS Legislative Ethics Commission
NYS Senate, Insurance Committee Chair and Bank, Ethics & Internal Governance, Finance, Higher Education, Judiciary, and Rules Committees Members
National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL), Former President
Appellate Division, Third Department, Character and Fitness Committee, Former Member for Over 30 years

Prior Experience

Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, Of Counsel
Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C., Of Counsel
Garry, Cahill, Edmunds & Breslin, Partner
Garry Cahill & Edmunds, Associate

Selected Community Activities

Arbor House, Board of Directors President and Former President
Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless, Former Vice President

Selected Honors

The Best Lawyers in America^®: Trusts and Estates, 2025
City & State New York, Upstate Power 100 List, 2023–2024
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, Centennial Medallion and CWA Solidarity Award, 2017
Homeless and Travelers Aid Society, Champion in Compassion Award, 2015
Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, Distinguished Leadership Award, 2014
Troy Youth Association, Person of the Year, 2013
Centro Civico Hispano Americano, Community Service Award, 2009

Overview Experience Knowledge

University of Toledo Law School, JD, University of Toledo Law Review, Editor-in-Chief
Fordham University, BS, Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities

New York

US District Court for the Northern District of New York

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NYS DOL Publishes Long-Awaited FAQs on Paid Prenatal Leave Law

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