PRACTICE  AREAS

Representation of buyers, sellers, and lenders
Assistance obtaining title insurance and updating abstracts
Assistance with realtors, surveyors, engineers, and zoning officials
Assistance with financial institutions, accountants, and other financial advisors
Foreclosures

BUSINESS

Formation/restructuring of business including:
Partnerships
Corporations
Limited Liability Companies (LLC)
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)
Joint Ventures
Sole Proprietorships
Document preparation or advice for the formation, structuring, and annual updates for your business
Document preparation for various other business needs including:
Buy/sell agreements
Contracts
Leases

MUNICIPAL

The firm has represented towns, villages, and counties throughout Upstate New York for many years. Our attorneys reside in or near the communities represented by the firm, which is beneficial in focusing on local issues.

General representation for municipalities, including towns, villages, fire departments, improvement districts, and fire districts.

Legal services are rendered in the areas of litigation, environmental law, labor law, real estate transactions, and zoning and land use.

Services are also rendered in tax certiorari matters.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

The North Country has seen a surge in renewable energy projects over the last few years. For landowners, these ventures can present great financial opportunities but also many hidden perils.

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Our attorneys have years of experience representing families, businesses, and municipalities in wind and solar projects of all sizes.

If you have been approached by a developer, call our firm to speak with an attorney who can advise you of your rights and represent your interests through each step of the negotiation process.

Past Projects

• Mad River Wind

• Galloo Island Wind

Current Projects

• Deer River Wind

• Sugar Maple Solar

• Tracy Solar

• Greens Corners Solar

• New Bremen Solar​

ESTATES, WILLS & TRUSTS

ESTATE PLANNING

Last Will and Testament

Power of Attorney

Health Care Proxy and Living Will

Trusts of all types

Estate planning requirements have become increasingly complex and are likely to become more so as New York State and the Federal government review Estate tax law. Our experienced attorneys provide legal advice aimed at asset protection and minimizing estate taxes.

ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

Constantly changing tax laws and increasingly complex court proceedings require sophisticated legal knowledge to process even the most basic estate. Our firm can provide assistance with:

• Settlement of all estates, whether by probate or non-judicial

We can also assist in all of the financial details of the estate, such as: bookkeeping, bank account management, payment of bills, and providing income tax information to tax preparers

Estate Litigation including Elective Share representation for spouses and Will contests

Settlement of Trusts

Our attorneys and staff understand and are sensitive to the challenges in Estate Planning and Estate Administration. Each case is handled according to the specific family situation with sensitivity. We strive for an ongoing relationship with our clients knowing that family needs change and estate plans evolve.

For your convenience, appointments may be arranged outside of the firm’s office.

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GUARDIANSHIP

If a loved one is in need of a Guardian of his/her person and/or his/her property, we can help.

• Guardianship under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law

• Guardianships for Infants and Individuals under Disabilities pursuant to Article 17 and 17-A of the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act

We also provide legal assistance in planning for the elderly or incapacitated client including:

Medicaid planning and application assistance

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