Schneiderman, Attorney General of the State of New York. Mr. Morrissey brings affirmative litigation on behalf of Attorney General Schneiderman, mostly in the area of consumer protection. Mr. Morrissey has conducted many investigations of, and litigated cases against, debt collectors in Western New York. Most recently, Mr. Morrissey has teamed up with the Federal Trade Commission in several high profile actions against debt collectors. Prior to joining Attorney General Schneiderman’s Office, Mr. Morrissey founded the Western New York Law Center and was the Executive Director of Neighborhood Legal Services. Mr. Morrissey attended the SUNY Buffalo Law School.