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The Glennon Law Firm, P.C.

Litigators helping you resolve problems, through Strategy, Service, & Solutions. The Glennon Law Firm, P.C.

is a litigation and dispute resolution firm focused on helping clients avoid the need to fight courtroom battles but to be successful if and when we do. When you work with our Rochester attorneys, you will have experienced litigators and trial attorneys on your side who have handled complex professional and private litigation in the areas of business law, employment law, matrimonial law and disput

ed estates. Our approach is to get to know you personally and the situation completely, asking sometimes difficult, but necessary questions to understand your goals and expectations. From there, we provide guidance and strategic counsel to ensure that you take the right path forward & we can guide you and show you the way

09/10/2026

A recent Wall Street Journal article caught our attention for an undue influence situation. It profiled the case of a 92-year-old retired schoolteacher in Arizona, Mildred Callahan, and her niece, Rhonda Lynn Orr, who had previously been written out of her estate in 2013. The niece came back into her aunt's life during the Covid pandemic and took over her care as her health declined. During this time, the Callahan's bank began flagging suspicious bank transfers.

The state found that at least $694,000 left the aunt's accounts without her knowledge. Some of it bought a house in Georgia, titled in the niece's name. In June 2024, Orr met with an elder law firm in Georgia to have new estate planning documents drafted for her aunt. Callahan wasn’t at that first meeting but attended a signing meeting, according to court records. Under the new plan, the niece, Ms. Orr, was named trustee and the sole heir of a new family trust. Unfortunately for Ms. Orr, the court voided them for undue influence.

Estate documents decide what happens after death. However, if they are created due to undue influence, they can be voided.

Undue influence cases are not won on how the new document reads. They are won on the record around it. Who scheduled the meeting, who was in the room at the signing, and who was not.

09/09/2026

The Glennon Law Firm P.C. is proud to announce that Peter J. Glennon and Kimberly A. Glennon have again been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America.®

This marks Peter's 12th consecutive year recognized in commercial litigation, and Kimberly's seventh straight year in employment law – individuals and litigation – labor and employment.

Best Lawyers recognition is based on a national peer review survey. It comes from the attorneys who see the work firsthand, including the ones on the other side of the case.

Congratulations to both! And thank you to the clients who trust this firm with disputes that matter to their businesses, their careers, and their families.

09/08/2026

New York built a court that hears business disputes.

The Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court was created in 1995 for complex commercial litigation. Its judges spend most of their time on breach of contract, shareholder and partnership disputes, business divorces, fiduciary duty claims, trade secrets, and corporate governance disputes.

That focus can change how a case is managed. Attorneys spend less time educating the court on various commercial concepts and more time on the actual dispute. The rules emphasize early case organization, proportional discovery, and prompt resolution of discovery disputes, more similar to federal court.

Not every case belongs there. Monetary thresholds vary by county, and some disputes are better suited for federal court.

Our latest post covers what the Commercial Division hears, why business litigators often prefer it, and how venue fits into strategy from the first week of a case.

Learn more at the link in the comments.

08/19/2026

Company celebrations, team outings, and off-site events are meant to bring people together. They can also carry risk that employers sometimes overlook.

A common misconception is that conduct at a restaurant, a venue, or an after-hours gathering falls outside the workplace. It does not. When an event is work-related, the same rules and the same employer responsibilities apply, even when it happens off the clock and off the premises.

For employers, a few steps go a long way: set expectations before the event, be thoughtful about alcohol, and make sure employees know how to report a problem afterward. A good time and a safe environment are not at odds. Planning ahead protects both.

08/18/2026

As many know, our own Peter Glennon, is a veteran. We know many veterans and their families in our communities, and we think this is something they will want to see.

USAA has built The National Military Monument™, and it honors more than 41 million Americans who have served since the Revolutionary War. Their names are currently presented by the Military Monument at the Lincoln Memorial

You can look up a parent, a grandparent, family member, or a friend who served, and add the name of any veterans who were not yet included.

Swipe through for the details on how to visit and how to search a name.

Do you plan to visit The National Military Monument™? If so, please share with all of us the veteran(s) you plan to recognize and honor in the comments. Feel free to post his or her name below in the comments.

08/14/2026

Whistleblower claims are no longer limited to fraud investigations or regulatory actions.

They begin as internal complaints—about accounting practices, compensation, governance, or operational decisions—and quickly evolve into high-stakes litigation touching employment law, business disputes, fiduciary duty, and even divorce proceedings involving business assets.

Federal law and New York law both apply. And since 2022, New York's whistleblower statute has been significantly expanded—lowering the standard for employees and broadening who qualifies for protection.

The greatest risk for businesses is rarely the complaint itself. It is how the complaint is handled internally and how early decisions shape everything that follows.

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08/13/2026

Estate administration is often where generation-skipping trust disputes begin, long before anyone expects a fight. When funding the trust drags on, when an estate sits in cash for months, or when investment opportunities slip by during the delay, the financial impact adds up. What looks like a routine administrative holdup can become the basis for a claim that beneficiaries were harmed.

The lesson for trustees and fiduciaries is that timing matters from day one. Moving carefully but promptly through administration protects both the assets and the people counting on them.

08/12/2026

No two clients face the same challenges, even when the legal issues appear similar.

A successful outcome requires more than legal knowledge. It requires understanding a client's objectives, identifying potential risks, and developing a strategy tailored to their specific circumstances.

The most effective representation combines thoughtful counsel with decisive advocacy that helps clients make informed decisions while protecting their interests at every stage of the process.

Legal strategy begins with listening. Results follow from understanding and expertise.

08/11/2026

Being named a trustee in New York can feel like a vote of confidence. It is also a legal job that carries real personal risk. A trustee is a fiduciary, which means you are legally required to act in the best interests of the trust and its beneficiaries.

In New York that includes duties of loyalty, prudence, impartiality, and transparency. You are not just managing assets. You are managing them on behalf of other people, under a standard a court can later review. Trust administration often looks simple at the start. It rarely stays that way once beneficiaries begin questioning decisions. Handled well, the process moves efficiently.

Handled poorly, it becomes litigation. If you have been asked to serve as a Trustee, start by reading the trust document closely. It defines your authority, the rights of the beneficiaries, and whether distributions are mandatory or discretionary. Understanding the role at the outset is the best way to protect the trust, the beneficiaries, and yourself.

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08/10/2026

The Glennon Law Firm is proud to continue as a sponsor of the 2026 Lake Shore Country Club Golf Tournament benefiting Honor Flight Rochester.

The cause is close to home. Firm founder Peter Glennon helped co-found Honor Flight Rochester, which flies local veterans to Washington, D.C., at no cost, to see the monuments and memorials built in their honor. For many, it is a trip they waited decades to take.

On August 21, golfers will spend the day raising money to send another group of veterans on that journey. We are glad to support the cause!

Join us on the course, or give what you can. Every contribution helps put a veteran on the next flight.

Register: https://f.mtr.cool/fhhecysbtm

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026 · Lake Shore Country Club

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