Holley welcomes law firm to Public Square

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 3 June 2023 at 12:29 pm

Klafehn, Heise & Johnson takes over space and clients for retiring Jeff Martin

Photos by Tom Rivers

HOLLEY – Dave Gagne, right, president of the Orleans County Chamber of Commerce welcomes Kevin Johnson and other attorneys and staff for Klafehn, Heise & Johnson to Holley’s Public Square.

Jeff Martin, center left, is retiring after more than 40 years as a local attorney. He is handing off his clients and office to Kevin Johnson, second from left.

Klafehn, Heise & Johnson already has an office in Brockport at 109 Main St. Johnson said the Brockport site has many clients who come from Orleans County. The Holley office will make it easier for them to meet with staff in person.

Jeff Martin, far left, cuts the ribbon with staff from Klafehn, Heise & Johnson during an opening celebration on Friday evening. Klafehn, Heise & Johnson have been working out of Holley since January.

Other staff in the photo include, from left of Johnson: Melissa Rutherford, a paralegal focusing on Medicaid issues; Brittani Bradshaw, a paralegal focusing on Medicaid and estate; Marnie Johnson, human resources and office manager; Jacinda Styers, receptionist; and Samantha Sullivan, attorney. Carrie Bonacci, a probate paralegal who also works in administrating estates, also attended the celebration. Holley mayor Mark Bower is at right.

Kevin Johnson grew up in Holley until age 10. He is one of three attorneys with the firm, including Roy Heise and Samantha Sullivan. (The late Mark Klafehn also was active with the firm until he passed away in 2011.)

“We’re thrilled to be here in Holley,” Johnson said after a ribbon cutting. “We’re here to serve whatever your needs.”

Holley Mayor Mark Bower welcomed the firm to the Public Square.

“To have you Kevin taking over this firm is wonderful for the Village of Holley,” Bower said. “And thank you Jeff for your years and years of service to Holley.”

Martin said he feels good knowing his clients will be well cared for by Klafehn, Heise & Johnson.

“I’m leaving my clients in excellent hands,” he said.