One of New York's largest law firms today announced a strategic alliance with the Hudson Valley law firm of Bonacic, Krahulik & Associates (HudsonValleyLaw.com). Ruskin Moscou Faltischek (RMFPC.com), with offices in Manhattan and Long Island, has over 60 attorneys in 18 practice areas.

The two firms have agreed to join forces to create a regional law firm presence previously unseen in the Hudson Valley. The new entity will be capable of providing the caliber of services and wealth of experience that was previously only available to the Hudson Valley by hiring large New York City firms.

In recent years, the Hudson Valley has seen unprecedented growth. From economic expansion in key sectors, to an explosion of cultural, educational and employment offerings, the region has grown at a faster pace than the majority of New York in almost every important measure; in fact, from 1990 to 2002, the Hudson Valley's growth was 52% faster than the Statewide average.

Scott Bonacic, managing partner of Bonacic, Krahulik & Associates, said, "As longtime residents of the Hudson Valley, my partners and I have seen, firsthand, the unprecedented growth of the region. The breadth and depth of services we will be able to offer will cover every legal need. Ruskin Moscou Faltischek is one of the largest and most respected law firms in the Northeast, with over 60 attorneys and 18 practice groups. We are very excited to be able to work with them in delivering legal services."

Ruskin Moscou Faltischek co-managing partner Michael L. Faltischek said, "The Hudson Valley region, is growing just as Long Island did in the 1960's. We view our alliance with Bonacic, Krahulik & Associates, as an opportunity to provide high-quality legal services and apply our decades of experience in serving to the Hudson Valley."

Combined expertise will encompass areas of law, including:

"Significant real estate development is occurring. High quality legal services, addressing commercial and residential development, is needed to ensure that development is done right, and that we continue to maintain the high quality of life that brought so many to our region," Scott Bonacic said.

Faltischek also pointed to major technology investments in the region by IBM and Sematech, and healthcare changes – such as hospital mergers and innovative healthcare facilities – as industries in need of the legal advice the firms' strategic alliance can provide.

Scott Bonacic comments, "Our firm has strong ties to the region's business and political organizations, and take part in many charitable activities as board members, fundraisers and committee members. We are committed to this area and want to help it continue its positive growth. We feel certain the alliance of Bonacic, Krahulik & Associates and Ruskin Moscou Faltischek will be a major factor in contributing to that growth."