Gardberg, Jonathan P.

Public Service

Mr. Pulos enjoys a very successful, diverse professional career.  A trial lawyer by training, Mr. Pulos returned to his hometown of Alfred, New York following his graduation from Albany Law School and opened a general law practice by hanging out his shingle on Main Street.

He is likely the only person born and raised in Alfred to have graduated from law school and returned to open a law practice in Alfred.  As such, he is the most senior attorney among all attorneys to have returned to their native Allegany County and start a law practice from scratch.  He may be the only one.

Mr. Pulos has a long list of accomplishments for which he has been recognized on local, state and national levels.

Since 1980, Mr. Pulos has achieved many professional milestones in his career, which include representation of a broad cross segment of society in a variety of forums.  He has numerous achievements, awards, resolutions and a variety of verdicts, settlements and judgments to his credit.  His credentials are first rate.

Attorney Pulos has achieved the highest Peer Review Professional designation from Martindale-Hubbell, the oldest legal industry information service in the nation, since 1868. M-H has certified that Mr. Pulos's peers rate him as "AV - Preeminent", the highest rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards nationwide, achieved by less than 14% of all lawyers in the United States.

The process leading to this recognition involves a rigorous evaluation process that measures adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities.

Mr. Pulos has been judged by his peers to demonstrate superior 1) Legal Knowledge, 2) Analytical Capabilities, 3) Judgment, 4) Communication Ability and 5) Legal Experience.

The M-H AV-Preeminent designate separates its recipient from other anecdotal advertising accolades such as "best lawyer", "super lawyer" and the like.

In addition to his legal training, experience, and results, perhaps the most defining aspect of Mr. Pulos' career and his ability representing people has been his dedication to community and public service.   Mr. Pulos has dedicated a large portion of his life to community, college and civic service for the public good. 

He has served as an attorney for local town and village governments with a combined 68 years of service and taught many years as a university professor; all without pension, insurance or benefits. 

Mr. Pulos donated over 4000 hours of his time to coaching and managing the ALFRED RUGBY CLUB (www.alfredrugby.com), an intercollegiate college club he co-founded at his alma mater of ALFRED UNIVERSITY in 1985 and for which he has coached 16 seasons.  It is in this position that Mr. Pulos has been able to help shape the lives of tomorrow's leaders while helping them navigate the rigors of college life.

In addition, Mr. Pulos is a published author, teacher and internationally recognized humanitarian.  In all these capacities, he has served in a volunteer capacity, without payment or remuneration.

In short, Mr. Pulos is the type of lawyer that many people have chosen to help improve their lives.  He and his firm are ready to discuss your case. His experience includes:

Attorney for Town of Alfred - 18 years

Attorney for Village of Almond - 15 years

Attorney for Town of West Almond - 11 years

Attorney for Town of Almond - 8 years

NYS Dept. of Tax - 8 years

Alfred Station (NY) Volunteer Fire Department - 13 years

Alfred LIONS Club - 12 years

Alfred Rugby Club - 13 seasons

ALFRED RUGBY WEBSITE www.alfredrugby.com