Lou Szasz brings an extensive military background to Tully Rinckey which serves as a great asset to our employment law
practice. Sergeant First Class (Retired) Szasz’s military service began in 1985 as a Private in the active U.S. Army serving as an engineer stationed in Hanau, Germany. After a short tour he was selected for an assignment with the Military Entrance Processing Command in Albany, New York achieving the rank of Specialist. Lou transferred to the 2nd Infantry Division stationed in South Korea and then to the 902nd Engineer Battalion stationed at Fort Belvoir, VA.
In 1988 Lou enlisted into the New York Army National Guard working in the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program in various positions achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class. Lou retired from the military in 2006 after serving over 20 years of service. After his retirement, Lou was awarded a Department of Defense contract working with the New York Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Command serving as the supervisor of the Recruit Sustainment Program for New York State.
Lou's awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3rd award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd award), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (4th award), Overseas Service Ribbon, Noncommissioned Office Professional Development Service Ribbon (3rd award), Army Good Conduct Medal (6th award), Army Service Ribbon, Conspicuous Service Cross, and Drivers Badge.
Lou is a lieutenant peace officer with the Schenectady County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), an organization dedicated to the welfare of animals. This volunteer position involves investigation of abuse, delivery of appearance tickets, and when necessary, making an arrest. He graduated the peace officer course in May 2008 after extensive training in the use of firearms, pepper spray and an extendable baton. He and his classmates also were trained in the areas of criminal and penal law.
