Couch White, LLP

is an Albany, New York based law firm with a national reputation. Our primary practice areas include energy law, construction law, commercial litigation, commercial transactions, environmental law and telecommunications. Our list of nationally recognized clients includes Alcoa, Inc., Callanan Industries, Inc., Cornell University, General Motors, Griffiss Utility Services Corporation, PPL Energy Services Northeast, Inc. and United Technologies Corp.

Couch White's attorneys are well-qualified to provide the highest quality representation in each of the above practice areas. We assess a client’s goals, consider potential problems in meeting those goals and work with the client to develop the most effective strategies available to achieve the desired result.

Our mission is to resolve our clients' issues in the most timely, efficient and effective manner possible. By selecting attorneys who are experienced in the subject matter and who understand the factual, legal and regulatory issues presented by each case, Couch White minimizes learning curves. The result is high quality, reasonably priced, legal representation with creative, innovative and ethical solutions.

Featured Case Study

Couch White Secures Landmark Decision for Charter Schools

On April 2 2009, Couch White obtained a favorable decision, with wide-ranging impacts, at the New York State Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department in the matter of New York Charter Schools Association, et al. v. New York Department of Labor, et al.

The firm represented the New York State Charter Schools Association and a local foundation, Brighter Choice, dedicated to the development and success of charter schools in the Capital Region.

The case involved an attempt by the New York State Department of Labor to impose prevailing wage law...