Tupper Lake, NY

John J. Muldowney

John J. Muldowney is a retired attorney from Fischer, Bessette, Muldowney & McArdle, LLP. His practice areas included litigation & appeals, medical malpractice, personal injury, construction litigation, general litigation, workplace accidents, and mediation. He graduated from Albany Law School in 1988 and Princeton University in 1981. He was a Senior Trials Champion and part of the National Trial Team Competition.

Founding member of Flink Maswick Law PLLC with over 43 years of experience. He has represented clients in personal injury, commercial, employment, insurance, and corporate matters, successfully resolving thousands of cases and taking approximately two hundred verdicts. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates, and recognized as a Super Lawyer in Insurance Coverage and Personal Injury Litigation for 15 consecutive years.

Founding member of Flink Maswick Law PLLC, experienced in litigation including general liability defense, commercial and civil litigation, premises, product, and automotive liability, and personal injury claims. He also handles matrimonial, family law, criminal matters (DWI, vehicle & traffic), real estate transactions, and estate planning. Named a Rising Star in New York Super Lawyers Magazine Upstate Edition for seven years (2016-2023) and "Best of the Adirondacks, Lawyer/Attorney" in 2018 and 2023.

James P. Bessette

James P. Bessette is a retired attorney. His practice areas included Personal Injury-Defense and Personal Injury-Plaintiff. He was admitted to the New York bar in 1977 and graduated from Albany Law School in 1973 and St. Lawrence University. He received the New York State Bar Association Professionalism Award in 2011.

Partner at Flink Maswick Law PLLC with over 28 years of experience in civil litigation, including personal injury, property damage, real property disputes, and estate litigation. She has extensive motion and appellate practice and previously served as Principal Law Clerk to a New York State Supreme Court Justice. She was a co-recipient of the Soroptimist International of the Adirondacks’ Ruby Award and the New York State Bar Association President's Pro Bono Service Award, and was twice named in New York Super Lawyers Magazine Upstate Edition.

Robert R. Lawyer III

Robert R. Lawyer III is a partner at Fischer, Bessette, Muldowney & McArdle, LLP, focusing on civil litigation and worker’s compensation. He graduated magna cum laude from Albany Law School in 2015 and Ithaca College in 2012. He was recognized for his trial advocacy skills, winning the Capital District Trial Lawyers’ Association Prize twice and the Best Advocate Award in the Senior Prize Competition.

Jeremiah M. Hayes

Jeremiah M. Hayes is a retired attorney. His practice areas included General Practice: Real Estate, Estates, & Small Business, with 10% devoted to litigation. He was admitted to the New York bar in 1974 and graduated from Albany Law School in 1973 and LeMoyne College in 1970. He received the Distinguished Service Award from Adirondack Medical Center in 2006 and the Catherine McAuley Award in 2001.