Bruce Wagner | Albany Divorce & Family Lawyer
Bruce J. Wagner 
Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Business, Estate, Environmental Law
- Law Office: Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
- Albany Law Firms
- Law School: Albany Law School, Union University, J.D. 1985
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 38 years
518-487-7621
VERIFIED ✓
- Profile LAWPOINTS™65/ 100LAWPOINTS™ measure the overall completeness of a Lawyer's profile. More complete profiles are ranked higher and help visitors select the right lawyer faster.
We help paid Members build more complete and informative profiles.
LAWPOINTS™ do not measure a Lawyer's reputation.
More Info for Lawyers - No Misconduct Found ✓
- Accepts Credit Cards ✓
- Accepts Lawyer Referrals ✓
- Reviews Pro Bono Cases ✓
- Upgrade to a premium listing
- Update your listing
- LAWYERID™ ALS-985-1014LawyerID™'s identify each individual within Lawyer.com’s directory of 2M global lawyers and help to ensure that the most accurate, up-to-date records are being kept on every lawyer. If you are a practicing lawyer without a LawyerID prominently displayed on your Lawyer.com profile, please call 800-840-0600 to receive one.
Contact Us - Lawyer Bruce J. Wagner Avvo
introduction
Bruce joined McNamee, Lochner, Titus & Williams P.C. in 1987, and became a shareholder in that firm in 1994, and chaired that firm's Matrimonial and Family Law Department beginning in 2002. Mr. Wagner became a partner in Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP in July 2020 and is Chair of the Matrimonial & Family Law Department at that firm. He also has a successful statewide appellate practice before the Appellate Divisions and the New York Court of Appeals. In January 2005, he began a two-year term as President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New York Chapter. From 2010 to 2012, Bruce served as Chair of the 2,700 member Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. In October 2016, he was selected by his peers to become a Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers. Formed in 1993, the American College of Family Trial Lawyers (AFCTL) comprises a select group of 100 family law trial lawyers from across the United States.
He is a former Town Justice for the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, having been elected in 2002 and re-elected in 2006, 2010 and 2014, choosing not to run for a 5th term in 2018. He served as a faculty member for the Advanced Judicial Education programs for Town and Village Justices from 2005 to 2011.
Bruce's court admissions include the United States District Court, Southern District of New York (1989) and Northern District of New York (1986); United States District Court, District of Massachusetts (1987); State of New York (1986); and Commonwealth of Massachusetts (1985).
QUESTIONNAIRE
Experience
Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Partner | Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP | Albany, NY | July 1, 2020 to present |
Shareholder | McNamee Lochner P.C. | Albany, NY | January 1, 1994 to June 30, 2020 |
Associate | McNamee Lochner Titus & Williams, P.C. | Albany, NY | January 1, 1987 to December 31, 1993 |
Associate | Maynard, O'Connor & Smith | Albany, NY | August 1985 - December 31, 1986 |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
---|---|---|---|
Albany Law School, Union University | J.D. | Law School | 1985 |
Albany Law School of Union University | J.D. | Professional Law Degree | June 1985 |
Cornell University | Bachelors | Double Major: Government and Music | 1982 |
Admission
State / Court | Date |
---|---|
New York | 1986 |
Massachusetts | 1985 |
Associations
- American College of Family Trial Lawyers Diplomate | 2016
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers New York Chapter | Certified Fellow | 1992 to Date | President | 2005 - 2007
New York State Bar Association Statewide Co-Chair of Continuing Legal Education for the Family Law Section | 2000 to Date | Chair, Family Law Section | 2010 - 2012
International Academy of Family Lawyers Certified Fellow | 2003
Rensselaer County Magistrates' Association President | 2010-2011 and 2014-2015
NYS Office of Court Administration Advisory Committee on Matrimonial Practice | 1998 - Present
NYS Office of Court Administration Third Department Judicial Hearing Officer Selection Advisory Committee | 2015 - Present.
Boy Scout Troop 53 | Castleton Assistant Scoutmaster or Committee Member | 2002 - Present
Twin Rivers Council | Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Counselor | 2002 - Present
First United Methodist Church | East Greenbush Choir Director | 2010 - 2017
Hendrick Hudson Male Chorus | East Greenbush Conductor | 1989-2003 and 2010-2017
Honors & Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
The Best Lawyers in America | All Editions | 1999 - Present
Named a Super Lawyer in the Upstate New York Editions | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2007 - 2019
Named one of the Top 10 attorneys in Upstate New York | Super Lawyers | 2018
Cases
DiPietro v. Vatsky, 177 AD3d 401 (2019) Matter of Susan II v. Laura JJ, 176 AD3d 412 (2019) Arthur v. Galletti, 176 AD3d 412 (2019) Matter of Ryan XX. v. Sarah YY., 175 AD3d 1623 (2019) DiBella v. DiBella, 161 AD3d 1239 (2018) Wallace v. Wallace, 154 AD3d 1078 (2017) Allard v. Allard, 145 AD3d 1254 (2016) Matter of Noel v. LePage, 133 AD3d 1129 (2015) Matter of Vanita UU v. Mahender VV, 130 AD3d 1161 (2015) Matter of Greene v. Robarge, 104 AD3d 1073 (2013) Rinzler v. Rinzler , 97 AD3d 215 (2012) Halse v. Halse, 93 AD3d 1003 (2012) Mairs v. Mairs, 61 AD3d 1204 (2009) Matter of Spencer v. Spencer, 10 NY3d 60 (2008) Howard v. Howard, 45 AD3d 944 (2007) Matter of Welch v. Welch, 39 AD3d 910 (2007) Golub v. Ganz, 22 AD3d 919 (2005)
Publications
- Catherine Crier (Court TV)
People Magazine
News Channel 13 (Albany)
New York Law Journal
Times Union (Albany)
Office Hours
Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Verified Credentials
Lawyers with longer memberships tend to have more experience so we use the Membership date to help prioritize lawyer listings on search pages.
Verified Credentials | Date Verified |
---|
Above credentials have been verified independently by Lawyer.com.
Legal Articles
Peer Endorsements
Additional Info
MA State Lawyer Additional Information: Professional Liability Insurance: Covered NY State Lawyer Additional Information: Next Registration: 04/2022 Judicial Department: 3
Fee: Call today to learn more about my fee structure.
Service Type: Private
Language: English
Update Date: 2019-01-30
To recommend or link to this lawyer as a trusted attorney, we have provided a list of sample links. Please choose the one that meet your needs.
Want a Premium Customized Photo Badge?
Call Toll Free: 800-620-0900

Image Link 1
<div id="Lcom"><a href="//www.lawyer.com/bruce-j-wagner-ny.html"><img alt="Lawyer.com" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal/3402562i.png"></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal.js"></script>
Image Link 2
<div id="Lcom"><a href="//www.lawyer.com/bruce-j-wagner-ny.html"><img alt="Lawyer.com" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal/3402562p.png"></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal.js"></script>
Image Link 3
<div id="Lcom"><a href="//www.lawyer.com/bruce-j-wagner-ny.html"><img alt="Lawyer.com" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal/3402562f.png"></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal.js"></script>
Image Link 4
<div id="Lcom"><a href="//www.lawyer.com/bruce-j-wagner-ny.html"><img alt="Lawyer.com" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal/3402562v.png"></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal.js"></script>
Text Link 1
<div id="Lcom" style="width:250px;text-align:center;background-color: #fbaa02;padding:3px;"><a href="http://www.lawyer.com/bruce-j-wagner-ny.html" style="color: #fff;text-decoration:none;size: 12px;">Lawyer.com Listed: Bruce J. Wagner</a></div> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.lawyer.com/seal.js"></script>
Change History
20 Corporate Woods Blvd
5th Floor
Albany, NY 12211