Gemma has represented clients in the Northern District of New York Federal Court, the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, the Supreme Courts of Onondaga and Madison Counties, Syracuse City Court, and numerous town and village courts throughout Central New York. She is also qualified to represent children in Family Court in Madison County as an assigned Attorney for the Child in abuse and neglect, custody and visitation, juvenile delinquency, and PINS cases.

Gemma aims to obtain the best possible result for her clients while remaining available to respond to their questions and concerns.

Gemma works with clients who need help with:

Education and Training

Gemma is a native of Central New York and was Jesuit-educated at Le Moyne College.  She received her Juris Doctor degree from Syracuse University College of Law, and was trained there in one of the most rigorous trial practice programs in the country.  After being admitted to the Bar in 2002, Gemma was an associate attorney in Syracuse firms practicing business litigation and criminal defense.  She also worked as a consulting attorney managing discovery, motions, and appeals in civil and criminal cases for Syracuse firms, and as a Law Guardian for children in Onondaga County Family Court.

Gemma is a native of Central New York and was Jesuit-educated at Le Moyne College.  She received her Juris Doctor degree from Syracuse University College of Law, and was trained there in one of the most rigorous trial practice programs in the country.  After being admitted to the Bar in 2002, Gemma was an associate attorney in Syracuse firms practicing business litigation and criminal defense.  She also worked as a consulting attorney managing discovery, motions, and appeals in civil and criminal cases for Syracuse firms, and as a Law Guardian for children in Onondaga County Family Court.

Gemma’s Work

Gemma opened her own law firm in 2012.  She is a past President of the Madison County Bar Association and is a member of the Bar Associations for the Northern District of New York, New York State, Onondaga County, and Madison County.  Outside of the office, Gemma is an active supporter of the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Onondaga County, serving as a regular volunteer and a committee member.  She received the New York State Bar Association’s Presidential Award for Exemplary Pro Bono Service in 2004, and was designated by the State Bar as an Empire State Counsel in 2015 for pro bono work.