FIRM HISTORY
If you live in Upstate New York, your history is our history. A great many of the formative historical events of this area, and the nation, are linked to the history of Cooper Erving and Savage LLP, which traces its origin back to 1785.
James J. Drislane
James J. Drislane was a highly experienced business lawyer with an extensive practice when he joined the firm as a partner in 1981. He was an ally and political advisor to partner Thomas Whalen, who orchestrated the merger. Drislane’s expertise was in construction law, complex real property law and trusts and estates. He was a well-respected business leader in the community.
Drislane died suddenly in 1988 at age 72.
Eugene P. Devine, Jr.
Eugene P. Devine, Jr. was a firm partner from 1981 to 1985. He was the son of longtime partner Eugene P. Devine. After he withdrew from the firm, he became the Albany County Public Defender and Chief Counsel to The Albany County Department of Social Services. He went on to be elected as a New York Supreme Court Judge and serves on the Appellate Division of the Third Department.
