Harry P. Meislahn
Of Counsel meislahn@mltw.com
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Phone: (518) 447-3364
Fax: (518) 426-4260
677 Broadway, P.O. Box 459
Albany, New York 12201-0459
Harry Meislahn’s practice includes the areas of financial services and trust and estate administration. He initially joined the firm in 1966. From 1980 through 1988, he was the General Counsel for the firm’s client, Norstar Bancorp. From 1988 through 1993, he was the Assistant General Counsel of Fleet Financial Group, successor to Norstar. In 1993, Mr. Meislahn rejoined the firm and served as the managing principal from 1994 to 2001. Four years later he became “Of Counsel” to the Firm.
Education
J.D., Cornell Law School, 1966
B.A., cum laude, Princeton University, 1960
Professional Associations and Community Involvement
- Albany Academy, trustee and former Board President, 1980-2006
- Albany Institute of History and Art, Trustee and former Board Secretary, 1998-2004
- Albany Rural Cemetery - Board Member 2008-present
- Capital Repertory Theatre, Board Member, 1986-1989
- Center for Economic Growth, Inc., pro bono counsel, 1999-2002
- Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY, Director and former Board President, 1973-1982
- New York Bankers Association, Lawyers' Advisory Committee, 1982-1994, 1996-present
- New York State Bar Association
- Executive Committee, Corporate Counsel Section 1981-1984, 1987-1990
- Member, Task force to review terrorism legislation, 2003-2007
- Executive Committee, Business Law Section 2000-present
- House of Delegates, 2005-present
Military Service
- U.S. Navy, LTJG, Active Duty, 1960 to 1963