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, serving on the boards of local not-for-profit organizations, and providing educational speakers for local civic groups.
YOUR FULL-SERVICE LAW FIRM
For nearly sixty years, J&G Law, LLP has provided sophisticated legal representation to individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities throughout the Hudson Valley. With highly skilled attorneys practicing over 30 areas of law, there’s no reason to go elsewhere. J&G has over 20 attorneys and more than 20 staff members, all of whom provide optimal legal solutions utilizing a team approach Fueled by the desire to exceed our clients’ expectations, the firm has established a reputation of excellence which has made us one of the premiere fullservice law firms in the region
Here are just some of the many areas of law in which J&G attorneys practice:
Arts & Entertainment Law
J&G Law 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, and engineering We can assist businesses with alcoholic beverage licensing, buying and selling, entity selection and formation, BOIR, and more
Matrimonial and Family Law
The firm can assist clients with divorce, child custody, child support, legal separation, spousal maintenance, and prenuptial, postnuptial, and separation agreements. Our team brings over 30 years of matrimonial and family experience combined with a stellar reputation
Estate Planning and Elder Law
Our elder law practice includes long-term care planning, Medicaid, guardianships, estate administration and probate, preparing Wills and Trusts, and supplemental needs planning and Trusts. Our team of attorneys can also assist with estate litigation, including objecting to a Will, challenging a fiduciary, or compelling a bequest.
Not-For-Profit Law
Our attorneys work with not-for-profit organizations on formation, mergers, dissolution, compliance, best practices, and dispute resolution.
Litigation
The attorneys at J&G have successfully represented individuals and businesses in litigation across a broad range of subject matters, including real estate, business, environmental, commercial, intellectual property, construction, development, mechanic's liens, estate probate, personal injury, and more Our team has experience in the entire process, from pre-litigation analysis through trials
Land Use, Zoning, and Environmental Law
A development project requires the assistance of various consultants including engineers, architects, financial analysts, 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 regulations, 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.
Tax Certiorari Law
Our team has successfully worked with commercial property owners to identify potential real property tax reductions and exemptions, reduce assessments, prepare for Grievance Day, and, if necessary, commence and conduct SCAR proceedings and tax grievance litigation.