About Michael W. Macomber Esq.
Michael is a proud graduate of Albany Law School where he earned his Juris Doctorate and stood out as an award-winning student. While attending the program, Michael concentrated his studies on estate planning, graduating cum laude in his class. Prior to earning his JD, Michael gained experience in several legal fields. Most recently Michael worked for the Federal Highway Administration, submitting motions in Federal court in the areas of environmental law and labor law. At the Appeals Board of the Department of Motor Vehicles, Michael analyzed individual appeals and submitted decisions for approval. In addition, Michael has interned in two well-respected offices in our area. At the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Michael worked with some of the most emerging areas of environmental law in New York State. At the Schenectady County Public Defenders Office, he was exposed to a variety of misdemeanor cases where he had hands on experience in an extremely busy court system. Michael earned his B.A. from Union College, with a concentration in English literature and a minor in German. Michael studied abroad learning German and architecture in Vienna, Austria. After graduating from Union, Michael went on to earn his Graduate Certificate in Foundations in Business from the University of Massachusetts. As a student, Michael worked as a full-time ski coach. Michael trained and organized one of the largest Freestyle ski teams in the country and was awarded the Eastern Division Rookie Coach of the Year in 2005. Michael was also elected as the National Athlete Representative to the National Freestyle Sports Committee. In his free time, Michael still coaches skiing. Michael likes to be outdoors, whether it be enjoying a game of golf, hiking, or playing with his dog, "Sedona." Awards and Honors Honors Awarded the Eastern Division Rookie Coach of the Year in 2005 Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2013 - 2017
Education
Legal Education
- Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, New York
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Award-Winning Student
- Honors: With Honors
Non Legal Education
- Union College
- B.A.
- Major: English Literature
- Minor: German
- University of Massachusetts
- Major: Foundations in Business
Current Employment Position(s)
- Associate
Classes and Seminars
- Military Leave Rights and Landmark Cases (CLE) (2017)
Representative Cases
- Mott v. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (January 2018)
- Horneman v. Department of Veterans Affairs, Merit Systems Protection Board, No. DE-4324-15-0102-I-1 (March 2016)
- Wright v. Jamestown, Index No. K1-2007-2805 (2014)
- Wang v. New York State Department of Health, 2013 N.Y. Slip Op. 23143 (New York Supreme Court, Albany County, Feb. 19, 2013)
- Hibler v. Department of the Army, Merit Systems Protection Board, No. SF-0752-17-0656-I-1 (April 2018)
Pro Bono Activities
- National Athlete Representative to the National Freestyle Sports Committee
Published Works
Articles
- Law Review 1249, Reserve Officer’s Association, “NY Court: Calculations for Military and Regular Leave Benefits Not the Same” (May 2012)
- Law Review 1128, Reserve Officer’s Association, “Erickson v. United States Postal Service – Recent Implications to 38 U.S.C. 4311 & 4312,” (2011)
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts
- New York
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
- U.S. District Court Western District of New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
- U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Michael W. Macomber Esq. |
| Firm | Tully Rinckey PLLC |
| Address | 1203 Troy-Schenectady Road, Suite 101, Latham, NY 12110 |
| Phone | 518-218-7100 |
| Phone | 888-529-4543 |
| Phone | 518-218-0496 |
| Website | www.tullylegal.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |