BMCQ LAW - Key Persons
Brendan Quinn was born on Long Island and attended The State University of New York at Buffalo, where he graduated cum laude with a B.A. in English in 1980. His father, who spent his life in public service, and local government and politics influenced Brendan's interest in law.
The Buckley, Mendleson, Criscione, and Quinn, P.C. legal team offers more than 150 years of combined experience in workers' compensation cases, with principals Jim Buckley and Brendan Quinn practicing almost exclusively in this arena. Another principal, Ira Mendleson, has built a career winning Social Security disability cases, while the fourth, John Criscione's is well-known for personal injury/third-party litigation. Our associates share considerable experience in these areas, as well as securities brokerage customer claims cases. Read more about our team and feel free to contact them directly.
Nicholas grew up in the Village of Altamont, NY and attended The State University of New York at Albany, where he graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science in 2007. Nicholas went on to graduate from New York Law School with a J.D. in 2010 and began his career in general practice in the New York metropolitan area. In 2015, Nicholas returned to the Capital Region and soon became a dedicated Social Security disability attorney. Nicholas joined BMCQ for the opportunity to work in a close-knit firm where he can meaningfully interact with his clients. Nicholas has deep roots in the Capital Region and is committed to using his experience in the Social Security system to help injured and disabled members of his community pursue their disability benefits.
Education
New York law School, New York, NY
Juris Doctor - 2010
The State University of New York, Albany, NY
Bachelor of Arts - 2007
While attending Albany Law School, where he graduated with honors, Richard worked in the New York State Office of the Inspector General. Learning more about worker's compensation and disability law, he found his calling.
Sunny keeps a handwritten note on the wall of her office that reads, "You literally saved my life."
It came after she obtained a fully favorable decision on a client's case. And while much has changed in the 28 years she has been practicing Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability law, her goal remains the same: make things better for people who don't have all of life's advantages.
Creating a better life is also what motivated Sunny's parents to move to the United States when she was nine years old. Her father saw more opportunity for his family in America.
For Sunny, that meant learning English as a second language and facing many challenges as an immigrant. She witnessed discrimination first-hand. "I watched people speak down to my parents because of the language barrier," she explains. "I make sure I never do that to anyone. Just because you don't speak the language doesn't mean you aren't intelligent or don't deserve respect."