WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A LAW FIRM
Our commitment to our clients does not stop with individuals, families, and businesses, but extends to the community in which we all live Not only do our attorneys and staff work and live in the Hudson Valley, they also commit their energies, talents, and personal time to local charitable causes, serve on the boards of and represent local not-for-profit organizations, and provide educational speakers for local civic groups
YOUR FULL-SERVICE LAW FIRM
For over fifty years, J&G Law, LLP has provided sophisticated legal representation to individuals, businesses, non-profits, and municipalities throughout the Hudson Valley With highly skilled attorneys practicing over 30 areas of law, there’s no reason to go elsewhere. As a full-service law firm with over 20 attorneys and more than 20 staff members, J&G delivers optimal legal solutions utilizing a team approach United by the desire to exceed our clients’ expectations, the firm has established a reputation of excellence which has made us one of the longest-standing full service law firms in the region
PRACTICE AREAS
Here are just some of the many areas of law in which J&G attorneys practice
Arts & Entertainment Law
J&G Law effectively counsels and advises artists, publishers, and producers at every stage of their businesses and careers Our firm is adept at handling the legal and business issues that are a part of every artist’s career.
Business Law
Our business clients range from start-ups to international companies to family businesses we have served for decades, through several generations Our clients are in every business sector including real estate, construction, agriculture, manufacturing, publishing, insurance, finance, arts, entertainment, technology, restaurants, retail, wholesale, internet, architecture, engineering, and health care. We can assist businesses with alcoholic and beverage licensing, buying and selling, creditor’s rights, collections, entity selection and formation, and more
Matrimonial and Family Law
We can help clients with divorce, child custody, child support, legal separation, spousal maintenance, and prenuptial, postnuptial, and separation agreements
Estate Planning and Elder Law
Our elder law practice includes long-term planning, Medicaid, guardianships, estate law, estate administration and probate, living wills and trusts, and supplemental needs planning and trusts Ask us about our free seminars
Real Estate Law
Our attorneys are experienced in both residential and commercial real estate
We assist homeowners, business owners, and landlords with issues surrounding property taxes, renting, site suitability, and land use development
Litigation
The attorneys at J&G have successfully represented individuals and businesses in litigations across a broad range of subject matter, including real property/real estate, business, environmental, employment representing employers, collections, commercial, matrimonial and family law, intellectual property, construction, development, mechanics liens, trusts and estate probate, personal injury, child victims act, and more
Land Use, Zoning, and Environmental Law
Certain aspects of a development project require outside assistance of various experts, including engineers, architects, financial analysists, and lawyers The attorneys at J&G are well versed in the laws and regulations that could impact a particular project, as well as the multiple agencies that administer those rules, and are extensively experienced in navigating them
Municipal Law
Our Local Government Team has substantial experience in all matters of local government and local government law, including governance and administration, zoning and other land use regulation, environmental law, public bidding and projects, municipal financing, special districts, fire districts and fire protection districts, sewer and water systems, road improvements, public employee and civil service law, labor relations, ethics and conflicts, annexation, village incorporation, intermunicipal agreements, consolidation of services, elections, real property, tax certiorari, real property tax foreclosure, parks and recreation, civil rights, local government liability, insurance coverage issues, public authorities, IDA, urban renewal, community development funding, and state and federal litigation
Not-For-Profit Law
Our lawyers work with not-for-profit organizations to resolve disputes and assist in running the organizations efficiently and effectively
Personal Injury Law
Car accidents, civil rights, electrical injuries, construction, and slip and falls are just a few of the personal injury cases where we have been successful If you have been injured due to another’s negligence, we can help you
Sexual Harassment Law
We provide the New York State Mandated Annual Sexual Harassment Prevention Training on site or at our offices for businesses and municipalities of all sizes We also investigate sexual harassment charges on behalf of the employer
Tax Certiorari Law
Our tax services are available for any commercial property We can help identify potential tax reductions and exemptions, reduce an assessment, prepare for Grievance Day, and/or commence and conduct a SCAR proceeding
Cannabis Law
We are ready to help New York businesses entering the cannabis industry by assisting with marijuana grower, processor, distributor, and retailer licenses under the New York State Office of Cannabis Management We can also provide legal direction in the areas of business, real estate, land use, zoning, and environmental Many of our attorneys have received the necessary continuing legal education to provide the guidance necessary to comply with federal and state laws governing cannabis