Associate
McTague@moscllp.com
518-465-3553 x223

Anne-Jo joined Maynard, O’Connor, Smith, & Catalinotto in 2001 as an associate. She has been involved in both state and federal courts, including medical malpractice, employment law, discrimination law, education law, personal injury and municipal defense. She is certified for guardianships and is a certified Court Evaluator for Mental Health Law sec. 81. Anne-Jo has been a lecturer for numerous health care entities, colleges, and Professional Nursing Organizations on topics related to preventing licensure claims and legal suits.

In 1976, Anne-Jo graduated from Niagara University College of Nursing, and worked as a Registered Professional Nurse, compiling 25 years of experience in oncology, medical-surgical nursing, emergency department medicine, public health, psychiatry, and substance abuse detoxification and rehabilitation.

In 1997, Anne-Jo enrolled in Albany Law School to pursue a law degree. While attending law school, Anne-Jo was a member of the Albany Law School Moot Court Board and a Regional Finalist on the Client Counseling Team. She later coached the Client Counseling team to Regional victory and National Finals, for which she was awarded the Donna-Jo Morse Best Coach Award. Anne-Jo participated in the American Inns of Court, and was a member of the Health Law Appellate Team. For two of her law school years, Anne-Jo was a clerk in the felony unit of the Albany County District Attorney’s Office, gaining extensive court experience, victim advocacy, and motion experience. In 2000, Anne-Jo was named in Who’s Who of American Law Students.

Anne-Jo’s professional memberships are with the Albany County, New York State, and American Bar Associations, the New York State Nurses Association, The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA), and the New York State Nurse Association Council of Continuing Education.

Anne-Jo has always been active in community service, with past involvement as a religious education instructor in her parish, a Girl Scout leader, service on the Managing Board of Directors of Parsons Family and Child Center, and Counsel to the Village of Voorheesville Planning Commission and Zoning Board. She currently is the Village Attorney for the Village of Voorheesville, is Attorney Advisor for the Voorheesville High School Mock Trial Team, and is on the Associate Board for Parsons Family and Child Center. Anne-Jo resides in Voorheesville with her husband Mike, and their four daughters.