Carolyn B. George
(888) 432-8814
(518) 377-2225
Carolyn B. George is a graduate of LeMoyne College (cum laude) and Syracuse University College of Law. An active trial attorney and seasoned practitioner, she has 30 years experience obtaining settlements and jury verdicts for injured persons. She has also successfully defended corporations and individuals when sued for personal injury. She is a frequent lecturer on insurance-related topics for the New York State Bar Association, including chairing and moderating seminars. Carolyn has received several awards of distinction for her volunteer service to the legal profession. She is respected by fellow attorneys for her commitment and zealous advocacy whether on the plaintiff or defense side.
Areas of Practice
- 70% Personal Injury
- 10% Criminal & Traffic
- 10% Landlord Tenant
- 10% Real Estate
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1979
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1979
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1983
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2008
Education
- Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York
- J.D.
- LeMoyne College, Syracuse, New York
- B.A. (Cum Laude)
- Major: Modern Language
Representative Cases
- Gladstone v. General Accident, 260 AD2d 835 (3d Dept. 1999)
- Williams v. G.H. Development, 250 AD2d 959 (3d Dept. 1998)
- Lyons v. Cold Brook Development, 268 AD2d 259 (3d Dept. 1999)
- Sprung v. MTR Ravensburg, 99 NY2d 468 (Court of Appeals 2003)
- Jordan v Baine, 241 AD2d 894 (3d Dept 1997)
- One Beacon Insurance Co. v Travelers Ins, Co., 51 AD3d 1198 (3d Dept. 2008)
Classes/Seminars
- Personal Lines & Commercial Lines Insurance Coverage, New York State Bar Association, 1998 - 2009
- Advanced Insurance Issues, Syracuse University College of Law, 2009 - Present
- Finding Insurance Coverage, Capital District Trial Lawyers Assn, 2003 - Present
- Ethics & Evidence, NBI, 2006 - 2009
Honors and Awards
- Albany Law School Moot Court Gabrielli Award, 2004 - Present
- Albany Law School Moot Court Gabrielli Award, 2008 - Present
Professional Associations and Memberships
- New York State Bar Association, 2005 - Present
- Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 1998 - Present
- Albany County Bar Association, Member, 1980 - Present
Past Employment Positions
- Hacker & Murphy, L.L.P., Associate, 2005
- Ainsworth Sullivan Tracy Knauf Warner & Ruslander, Associate, 2000 - 2005
- OneBeacon Insurance Company (Law Office of Edward C Fassett, Jr), 1995 - 2000
- Travelers Insurance Company (Law Office of Kris T Jackstadt), 1987 - 1995
- Pentak Brown & Tobin, 1979 - 1987
- New York State Temporary Commission on Child Welfare, 1978 - 1979
Pro Bono Activities
- Albany Law School Moot Court Program, 1996 - Present
- Syracuse University College of Law Lecturer, 2009
- Albany County Bar Assn High School Mock Trial Judge, 1998 - Present
