Atty. Brian Mark Culnan

Atty. Brian Mark Culnan

Brian is Of Counsel at O'Connell and Aronowitz, practicing with our Health Law, Labor and Employment, and Litigation departments. He has nearly 30 years of experience litigating complex civil matters in state and federal courts and handling administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies.

Latham Latham 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Brian Mark Culnan is an Of Counsel based in Latham, New York, practicing at O'Connell and Aronowitz, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, business, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1993) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York and U.S. Court of (1993). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1992) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Albany County Bar Association Saratoga County Bar Association Capital District Trial Lawyers Association New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Latham, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Brian is Of Counsel at O'Connell and Aronowitz, practicing with our Health Law, Labor and Employment, and Litigation departments
  • He has nearly 30 years of experience litigating complex civil matters in state and federal courts and handling administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies
  • Brian represents various health care providers, not-for-profit organizations, physician practices, individual health care professionals (including physicians, nurses and pharmacists), executives, manufacturers, retailers, and proprietary schools
  • He has counseled these clients on a wide range of employment-related issues, including employment discrimination, discharge and termination, enforcement of restrictive covenants, protection of trade secrets and other proprietary business information, whistleblower and retaliation claims, wage-and-hour claims and investigations, and ERISA and other matters related to employer-sponsored benefits
  • His labor and employment practice has also focused on providing general employment and corporate law counseling, including the development and review of employee handbooks, conducting corporate compliance investigations, and performing reviews of corporate policies to ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws and regulations
  • On behalf of his health care clients, Brian has litigated matters pertaining to hospital credentialing and discipline decisions
  • managed care liability
  • health insurers’ contractual rights of recovery
  • Medicaid reimbursement audits, investigations and appeals
  • professional misconduct investigations before the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (physicians) and the Office of Professional Discipline (nurses and pharmacists)
  • governmental investigations of providers for possible violations of the federal Stark, HIPAA, EMTALA and ADA statutes
  • New York Department of Health proceedings based on a variety of issues, including alleged violations of the New York health care worker vaccine mandate
  • and Article 78 proceedings challenging governmental action and regulations
  • Brian has also counseled alcohol and mental health treatment facilities regarding the specific confidentiality requirements to which they are subject under federal and state law
  • Prior to joining O’Connell & Aronowitz, Brian was a long-time partner at the Albany firm of Iseman Cunningham Riester & Hyde and more recently at regional firms Rivkin Radler and Barclay Damon
  • Active in the local community, Brian is a member of the Finance Committee at his alma mater Christian Brothers Academy
  • he previously served for twelve years as a member of the Academy’s Board of Trustees
  • He was also a twenty-year member and former President of Adirondack Board 36 of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Mark Culnan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Mark Culnan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Latham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Mark Culnan

Where is Brian Mark Culnan's law office located?
Brian Mark Culnan's law practice is located in Latham, New York. The firm is O'Connell and Aronowitz, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Mark Culnan handle?
Brian Mark Culnan focuses on discrimination, employment, business, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Brian Mark Culnan practiced law?
Brian Mark Culnan has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Brian Mark Culnan go to law school?
Brian Mark Culnan earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Brian Mark Culnan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Brian Mark Culnan received?
Brian Mark Culnan's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1992
B.A.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1989

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York and U.S. Court of
Admitted: 1993

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