Founded in 1855, Hiscock & Barclay is one of the leading law firms in the United States. It specializes in handling cases associated with medical malpractices, business transactions, shareholder disputes, toxic torts, and mergers and acquisitions. The firm offers corporate governance, testamentary arrangement, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, succession planning and real estate litigation services. It serves clients in the telecommunication, energy, real estate, corporate and health care sectors. The firm is a counsel to several daily newspapers, television channels, radio stations and trade associations for daily newspapers. In addition, it provides estate planning, dispute resolution, immigration assistance, bankruptcy filing and securities litigation services. Hiscock & Barclay has more than five locations, including Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse, N.Y.