EDUCATION:
- JD Albany Law School (Cum Laude)
- BA Union College
BAR ADMISSIONS:
- New York
- Massachusetts
PRACTICE AREAS
- Military Law
- Civil Litigation
- Family and Matrimonial Law
PRACTICE AREA LOCATION(S)
- Albany NY
Michael W. Macomber, Esq.
Associate
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.”
“Terrific Attorney” – E.N.
“Mike Macomber was an attentive, thorough, compassionate and terrific attorney. He achieved positive results in a case that required the approval of the Air Force Academy and we are eternally grateful for his representation.” – E.N. on associate Michael W. …
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Michael Macomber – People on the Move

Date added: January 5, 2012 Submission Type: Professional Recognition Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Associate attorney Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Reason for being recognized: Macomber was re-elected chairman of the Schenectady County Bar Association’s young lawyers …
Albany Employment Lawyer Discusses Military Members Employment Rights

Michael Macomber appeared on YNN to provide analysis on USERRA after a Pittsfield firefighter claims he was wrongfully denied a promotion by his employer.
WGNA’s “Ask the Lawyer” – Michael Macomber

Tully Rinckey’s Michael Macomber appears on WGNA. He answers listener’s legal questions on bankruptcy and employment issues.
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Lessons From the Air Force’s Mortuary Scandal

By Mathew B. Tully Bringing to light wrongdoing in the federal government can be a thorny matter. The law is very specific about how and to whom federal employees must “blow the whistle” in order to be considered a bona …
Ask the Lawyer: Even Legal Separation Can Lead to Adultery Conviction

By Mathew B. Tully Question: Can I be punished for adultery if I am legally separated? Could I be charged with anything else? Answer: Yes, you can be convicted of adultery even though you were legally separated at the time. …
Ask the Lawyer: Disobey an Order at Your Own Peril

By Mathew B. Tully Question: My commander is a little nuts. He keeps ordering me to do this or that. Sometimes I’m not even sure the things he’s ordering me to do are lawful. What should I do? Answer: One trait common …
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New Year Brings New Set of Wage Notification Obligations for NY Employers

By Michael W. Macomber On Dec. 10, 2010, then-Gov. David Patterson signed into law the Wage Theft Protection Act (WTPA). The act amends a number of provisions in New York’s Labor Law and has the stated aim of expanding “the …
Census Stats Show Pregnant Women Make Workplace Gains, Setbacks Too

By Michael W. Macomber Providing some bright news for soon-to-be mothers striving to achieve a balance between work and family, the latest U.S. Census Bureau statistics show that over the past two decades the percentage of women who worked during …
Video Raises Questions Over Shen Principal’s Use of Force to Break Up Fight

By Michael W. Macomber The viral distribution over the Internet of a video showing a Shenendehowa school district supervisor using physical force to break up a fight between two girls is raising questions over the potential liabilities attached to such …

