Company Research Report: Hancock Estabrook, LLP

Company Overview

• Name: Hancock Estabrook, LLP

• Mission: Committed to providing excellent service to clients throughout New York State, offering a broad range of legal services and representation across various industries and disciplines. The firm aims to serve as trusted advisors to large corporations, small and medium-sized businesses, nonprofit institutions, governmental entities, and individuals.

• Founded: 1889

• Founder: Theodore E. Hancock

• Key People:

• Cora A. Alsante (Partner)

• John R. Appler (Partner)

• Lindsey Helmer Hazelton (Partner)

• Stephen G. Etoll (Partner)

• Marguerite A. Massett, CHC (Partner)

• Headquarters:

• Syracuse, NY: 1800 AXA Tower I, 100 Madison Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

• Ithaca, NY: 200 East Buffalo Street, Suite 301, Ithaca, NY 14850

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: Hancock Estabrook, LLP is recognized as one of Upstate New York’s leading law firms, well-regarded for handling complex legal matters and providing personal attention and value to their clients across a wide array of industries.

Products/Services

Hancock Estabrook, LLP offers legal services across a variety of practice areas and industries, but specifics about individual service offerings were not provided in the data.

• Products Offered: Legal services, representation, and counsel.

• High-Level Description of Products: The firm covers a wide array of legal services across different domains, including corporate law, healthcare law, litigation, trusts & estates, and labor & employment.

• Key Features: Personal attention, expertise in multiple legal domains, recognized for knowledge and experience in handling complex legal situations.

Recent Developments

• New Arrivals:

• Samantha M. Palladino joined as an associate attorney in the Firm’s Corporate Department.

• Olivia B. Brown and Cameron D. Rustay also joined the firm.

• Recognition:

• Named as one of the 2024 Best Companies to Work for in New York.

• Recognized as a CNY Legend by the Central New York Business Journal.

• 25 attorneys were listed as Super Lawyers 2024.

• 30 attorneys recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2025.

• Partnerships and Leadership:

• Michael P. Carlson and Natalie S. French elected to partnership.

• Timothy P. Murphy named Co-Chair of The New York State Bar Association’s Upstate Dispute Resolution Practitioner’s Committee.

• Industry Events: Hosted various events and webinars such as "Healthcare Law Webinar: HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy", "Estate and Asset Preservation Planning", and more.

• Publications and Alerts: Issued alerts and updates on topics such as DOJ compliance program guidance, nonprofit law, and labor & employment law.

Summary

Hancock Estabrook, LLP holds a prestigious position within the legal industry of Upstate New York. With a rich history dating back to its founding in 1889 by Theodore E. Hancock, the firm maintains a focus on delivering exceptional legal services across multiple domains. Its recognition as a top employer underscores its commitment to both its employees and clients. Recent developments highlight the firm’s ongoing expansion and leadership in its field.