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State NY

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Cecelia Rene Cannon

Litigation Attorney at Syracuse, NY

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Goal orientated legal representation

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Litigation

45%

Cecelia's litigation practice focuses on disputes involving closely held businesses and trust and estate litigation.
Probate

45%

Cecelia assists clients on the administration of estates and trusts, particularly when there are conflicts among involved parties. She blends litigation experience with substantive knowledge of the law in the trust & estate area.
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Appeals

5%

Cecelia has significant appellate experience in New York state courts on a variety of commercial and trust & estate cases. She also has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on a consumer rights - consumer protection case.
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Guardianship

5%

Cecelia assists clients with obtaining guardianships, particularly in the elder law area where there are disagreements about what family member should be helping an aging parent.

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110 West Fayette Street

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Posted by Jeanette | April 11, 2019

HELPFUL

I found her to be very responsive and took the time to listen to what I was inquiring about. although she couldn't help me she gave me a couple options to find someone who could.

Posted by Mike | April 7, 2018

Goal orientated legal representation

Has an excellent understanding of the application of cause and effect of the law as it applied to our specific issues. Took that understanding and explained it to the court in a manner that clearly helped decide a very complex legal issue in our favor. Relentless objectivity. Aggressive but practical. Knows " when to hold em and when to..."

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Posted by Dennis | April 6, 2018

One of the best!!

Extremely thorough and a fast thinker. We’ve used Cecilia for a few litigations, both minor and in-depth, both with positive outcomes.

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AVVO RATING 9.6 (Superb)

Work Experience

Attorney & Member
Bousquet Holstein PLLC
2008 - Present

Education

Cornell Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008

Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts
2003

Legal Cases

Nick's Garage, Inc. v. Progressive Insurance
The Second Circuit successfully overturned summary judgment.

Del Nero v. Colvin
After several years of litigation and nearly a month of trial, the seller was awarded a portion of the contract price, plus interest, after the Court offset some damages owed to the buyer.

In re J. Steven DeHimer Irrevocable Trust, 2016 N.Y. Misc. Lexis 2309, 2016 N.Y. Slip Op. 50971(U) (N.Y. Sur. Ct. June 9, 2016)
The Court denied the application to rescind the successor trust.

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Associations

Leadership Greater Syracuse
2018 - Present

Cornell Alumni Association of Centeral New York
Board Member
2010 - Present

New York Women's Bar Association
N/A

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County
Board Member
2012 - 2017

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Super Lawyers Upstate New York Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
2017

Super Lawyers Upstate New York Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
2016

Super Lawyers Upstate New York Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
2015

Speaking Engagements

Probate and Administration of Estates
Accounting and Settlement of the Estate
2016

Estate Planning for Farmers & Ranchers
Non-Tax Considerations
2016

Probate Process
Litigating the Case in Probate Court
2014

Probate & Adminstration of Estates
Accounting & Settlement of Estates
2014

Discovery Proceedings for Trusts & Estates Practitioners
Turnover Phase, Discovery & Trial
2014

Contested Accounting Proceedings in Surrogate’s Court: The Law and Techniques You Should Know
2211 Examinations and Surrogate Court Trials
2013

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Emilee Hatch

Litigation Attorney | Aug 20
Relationship: Co-worker

"Cecelia's technical skills, as well as her passion and empathy towards her clients make her an excellent advocate. She also has extensive courtroom experience. I have seen her helps her clients craft practical solutions to complicated problems. I greatly respect her work, and fully endorse Cecelia."

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