Introduction
A law firm founded in 1967 that still operates under the family name that started it carries something most firms cannot claim: more than five decades of unbroken institutional knowledge. The Caponera Law Firm P.C. at 5 Palisades Drive, Suite 315, Albany, NY 12205 has served individuals, small business owners, foreign corporations, and Fortune 500 companies throughout the greater Capital Region for over fifty years. The firm closes millions of dollars in residential and commercial real estate transactions annually and has established itself as one of New York State recognized authorities on liquor license law. It can be reached at 518-453-8381.
Practice Areas
The Caponera Law Firm is a general practice with particular depth in real estate, liquor licensing, and personal injury.
Real Estate. The firm handles residential and commercial real estate transactions, closings, land use matters, and real estate development. Millions of dollars in transactions flow through this practice each year for clients ranging from individual buyers to Fortune 500 corporations.
Land Use and Planning Law. The firm advises on zoning, permits, and planning board proceedings for developers and property owners in the Capital Region.
Liquor License Law. One of New York State recognized authorities in this field, the firm handles license applications, transfers, renewals, and regulatory defense for hospitality businesses throughout the state.
Personal Injury. Since 1967, the firm has recovered millions of dollars for personal injury clients. Cases include car accidents, slip and fall incidents, and wrongful death claims.
Business and Corporate Law. The practice covers business transactions, contract drafting and review, corporate structure, and commercial dispute resolution.
Criminal Defense. The firm handles criminal law defense matters, vehicle and traffic law violations, and DWI/DWAI/DUI cases.
Estate Planning. Wills, trusts, and estate administration round out the firm broad service offering.
Attorney Profiles
Victor A. Caponera Jr., Esq. has been practicing law since 1977. From 1978 to 1995 he served as Research Counsel and Floor Counsel to the New York State Senate, a role that gave him detailed exposure to the legislative process and the legal frameworks underlying state law. He now serves as a partner at the firm.
Hon. Ryan M. Caponera serves as Managing Partner and was appointed Town of Colonie Town Justice in 2025, continuing a family tradition of judicial service. He brings both the perspective of an active practitioner and the procedural discipline of a sitting jurist to his work.
Hon. Philip S. Caponera (1942-2014) was the founding partner who established the firm in 1967. He served as Colonie Town Justice for seven terms from 1975 to 2001, a twenty-six-year judicial career that ran parallel to the firm legal practice and shaped its reputation throughout the Capital Region.
Location and Service Area
The firm is located at 5 Palisades Drive, Suite 315, Albany, NY 12205 and can be reached at 518-453-8381. Service extends throughout the greater Capital Region of New York, including Albany and surrounding counties. The real estate practice serves clients statewide, and the liquor license practice operates across New York State.
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Client Focus
The Caponera Law Firm serves a deliberately broad client base: individuals, small business owners, foreign corporations, and Fortune 500 companies. That range reflects the firm ability to work at multiple scales, from a first-time home buyer closing on a property to a national company needing New York real estate counsel. The personal injury practice specifically serves individuals who have suffered losses and need representation against well-resourced insurance companies and institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the firm founded?
The Caponera Law Firm was founded in 1967 by Philip S. Caponera, who also served as Colonie Town Justice for seven terms from 1975 to 2001.
What makes the firm an authority on liquor license law?
The firm has handled liquor license matters across New York State for decades, building a body of experience in license applications, transfers, regulatory proceedings, and compliance that few practices can match.
Does the firm handle federal courts or only state proceedings?
The firm primarily serves clients in New York State courts and regulatory proceedings, including the State Liquor Authority. Federal matters are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
What types of real estate transactions does the firm handle?
The firm handles residential and commercial transactions, closings, title matters, land use, real estate development, and zoning proceedings, completing millions of dollars in transactions annually.
Can the firm handle criminal defense and personal injury in addition to real estate?
Yes. The practice is general in scope, handling criminal defense, vehicle and traffic violations, DWI/DWAI/DUI, personal injury, wrongful death, estate planning, wills and trusts, and dispute resolution alongside its real estate and business work.
Closing
The Caponera Law Firm P.C. has operated from Albany, New York since 1967, building one of the Capital Region most recognized general practices across real estate, liquor license law, personal injury, criminal defense, and estate planning. Victor A. Caponera Jr. and Hon. Ryan M. Caponera carry forward a family legacy of legal and judicial service established by the late Hon. Philip S. Caponera. Contact the firm at 518-453-8381 or visit https://caponeralaw.com/ to arrange a consultation.