Bruce J. Wagner
Experience:
40 years
Language(s):
English
Bruce Wagner | Albany Divorce & Family Lawyer
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About Bruce
Bruce J. Wagner practices exclusively in the field of matrimonial and family law and represents clients in the negotiation and litigation of pre-nuptial agreements, separation, and divorce. His areas of concentration include divorce; high net worth property cases; prenuptial agreements; interstate support; and international custody.
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).
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).
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Experience
Partner
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
July 1, 2020 to present
Albany, NY
Shareholder
McNamee Lochner P.C.
January 1, 1994 to June 30, 2020
Albany, NY
Associate
McNamee Lochner Titus & Williams, P.C.
January 1, 1987 to December 31, 1993
Albany, NY
Associate
Maynard, O'Connor & Smith
August 1985 - December 31, 1986
Albany, NY
Admission
New York
1986
Massachusetts
1985
Education
Albany Law School of Union University
J.D. (Professional Law Degree)
June 1985
Cornell University
Bachelors (Double Major: Government and Music)
1982
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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American College of Family Trial Lawyers Diplomate2016
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers New York Chapter Certified Fellow to Date President1992 / 2005 - 2007
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New York State Bar Association Statewide Co-Chair of Continuing Legal Education for the Family Law Section to Date Chair, Family Law Section2000 / 2010 - 2012
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International Academy of Family Lawyers Certified Fellow2003
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Rensselaer County Magistrates' Association President and2010-2011 / 2014-2015
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NYS Office of Court Administration Advisory Committee on Matrimonial Practice1998 - Present
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NYS Office of Court Administration Third Department Judicial Hearing Officer Selection Advisory Committee .2015 - Present
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Boy Scout Troop 53 Castleton Assistant Scoutmaster or Committee Member2002 - Present
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Twin Rivers Council Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Counselor2002 - Present
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First United Methodist Church East Greenbush Choir Director2010 - 2017
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Hendrick Hudson Male Chorus East Greenbush Conductor and1989-2003 / 2010-2017
Honors / Awards
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Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
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The Best Lawyers in America All Editions1999 - Present
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Named a Super Lawyer in the Upstate New York Editions Super Lawyers Magazine2007 - 2019
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Named one of the Top 10 attorneys in Upstate New York Super Lawyers2018
Notable Work
Publications
Catherine Crier (Court TV)
People Magazine
News Channel 13 (Albany)
New York Law Journal
Times Union (Albany)
Additional Info
Founded 1975
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP Highlights
Divorce & Family Law, Wills & Probate, Real Estate Other, Employment Discrimination, Criminal
Firm Size:
85
Firm Locations:
1
Languages:
English