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Hudson View Park v. Fishkill
On December 18, 2025, the NYS Court of Appeals issued a decision affirming the lower court determinations that a Memorandum…
Village of Walden v. Teamsters Local Union No. 445
Appellate Division Docket No. 2023-04708 Partner Brian D. Nugent successfully represented the Village of Walden in this appellate matter before…
Practice Areas
Municipal Representation
Serving Municipalities, Boards, Industrial Development Agencies and Local Development Corporations
Personal Injury
What Our Firm Can Do for You in All Personal Injury Cases:
Appellate Practice
We have experience in appellate practice, as all of our firm’s partners and associates have competent legal research, writing, and appellate advocacy skills.
Zoning, Planning, Land Use & Property Rights
From Preparing and Processing Applications to Defending and Prosecuting Lawsuits on behalf of both Municipalities and Private Property Owners
Municipal Representation
Serving Various Local Governments, including municipal boards and Fire Districts
Our firm serves as legal counsel to numerous Boards in Towns and Villages throughout the Greater Hudson Valley Region, including Rockland, Orange, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties, as well as all five boroughs of New York City including the following.
- Town Boards
- Village Boards
- Planning Boards
- Zoning Boards of Appeal
- Board of Architectural Review
- Board of Ethics
- Miscellaneous municipal committees and bodies
Personal Injury
What Our Firm Can Do for You in All Personal Injury Cases:
No Lawyer's Fees Unless We Recover: If we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, meaning we only get paid if you do, and the consultation is free.
We Specialize in Significant and Catastrophic Injuries and Wrongful Death: Our firm has decades of experience and a proven track record of exceptional results in representing clients who have suffered significant and catastrophic injuries, such as fractured bones, torn ligaments, paralysis and neurological injuries, traumatic brain injuries and wrongful death due to all types of accidents.
In focusing our practice on representing those who have suffered the most serious injuries, we are able to devote enormous time and personal “one-on-one” attention to each and every client. Our approach is to give you peace of mind and take as much worry off your plate as we can. We take every step possible to maximize your financial recovery, so you can focus on your physical and emotional recovery from your injuries.
- Motor Vehicle and Pedestrian Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Trips/Slips/Falls and other Premises liability cases
- Dog Bites
- Construction Accidents
- Trucking and Commercial Vehicle Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Boating and Personal Watercraft Accidents
- Nursing Home
- Product Liability
Appellate Practice
We have experience in appellate practice and our firm’s attorneys have competent legal research, writing, and appellate advocacy skills.
Our attorneys have argued before the New York State and Federal Appellate Courts, achieving victories in the NYS Appellate Division, New York State Court of Appeals and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. We handle:
- Appeals from NYS Supreme Courts
- Appeals from NYS Appellate Divisions
- Appeals from the federal District Courts
- Appeals from administrative decisions and land use decisions.
The firm is often called upon by new clients who have had an unexpected or unfavorable result with prior counsel, and who are looking for a fresh look and approach on their appeal.
Zoning, Planning, Land Use & Property Rights
From Preparing and Processing Applications to Defending and Prosecuting Lawsuits on behalf of both Municipalities and Private Property Owners
This Office represents people, private and public entities, developers, and municipalities on projects ranging from applications for minor variances to applications for major subdivisions and site plans for commercial buildings, shopping centers, senior housing and single and multi-family housing developments. In representing Property Owners we have helped clients achieve their goals and avoid the loss of value or use associated with municipal zoning power at every level of zoning in accordance with existing ordinances and, where such is not in accordance, by pursuing relief such as a variance or special permit. On occasion, we have achieved the client’s goals by showing the zoning ordinance to be unconstitutional or illegal.
We strive to keep clients abreast of developments in a given municipality to ensure their goals and objectives are met.
Commercial / Corporate Law
Our Firm provides advice to individuals starting a corporation as well as corporations already in existence.
We can help any corporation with:
- Registration of the entity with the state
- Drafting of By-Laws and filing of required documents.
- Provide information and guidance on the conduct of organizational meetings and continued corporate governance advice.
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Criminal Defense
Defending Criminal Charges Successfully with Experience and Competence
- Representation in a criminal investigation or prosecution
- Negotiation for fair plea agreements
- Investigative assistance
- Trial and pre-trial representation
- Motion practice
- More
Employment Law
The employment law legal services our firm provides include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Religious Discrimination
- Disability Discrimination
- Age Discrimination
- Racial Discrimination
- Gender Discrimination
- Wage & Hour Claims, including claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act*
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Litigation
The specific legal services our firm provides include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
Estate Litigation/Will Preparation:
- Estate Litigation/Will contests
- Trust disputes
- More
General Education Legal Services
- School District, Board Member and staff liability
- More
Tax Certiorari (Residential / Commercial)
Real Estate Property Tax Services for Municipalities
As to municipalities, we advise as to the laws and regulations governing proper assessment practices, provide updates as to changes in the law, educate as to how those changes affect existing policies and practices, and recommend modifications that ensure compliance. We also advise and assist municipalities in preparing for and participating in the various procedures before the New York State Board of Real Property Services, including advocating for equalization rates that impact the apportionment of taxes in school districts located in more than one municipality.
Practice Areas 
History of Accomplishments
Our firm’s lawyers have obtained positive results for our clients in diverse practice areas in which we have earned our masterful reputation for competent legal services. Noted here are a few of our notable achievements.