Services: While we don't pretend to be experts in all fields, we have tried to develop skills in a variety of practice areas that would satisfy the day to day legal needs that most of us face in life. Please feel free to browse our menu of services. If you don't see what you need, let us know. We would be happy to refer you to a trusted colleague who we are sure would take as good care of you as we would.
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Personal Injury: Both William O'Keeffe and Michael McCann have successfully handled a variety of accident cases, including automobile accidents, slip and fall cases, construction accidents, sidewalk defects, product liability and and many others. We take pride in offering direct access to our attorneys, who act as partners in bringing your matter to a successful and quick conclusion. While well over 90% of personal injury cases are settled before trial, we are prepared to do whatever is necessary to obtain a just result for you, whether that means settlement, trial, or arbitration. Call us. We'd like to help.
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Real Estate: The law office of O'Keeffe & McCann LLP has represented literally thousands of buyers, sellers and lenders in the Hudson Valley over the last ten years. We pride ourselves in providing prompt and efficient service to guide you through the various steps involved in buying and selling a house, including negotiating contracts, ordering and reviewing title reports and surveys, and representing you at the closing, to make sure your transactions comes in for a soft landing. In recent years, we have developed a particular expertise in representing Sellers in need of Short Sales or Modifications of their existing loans, where the recent drop in values in the real estate market no longer supports a traditional sale. While these transactions are often difficult and complex, we feel we give you the best chance of closing your deal to "stop the bleeding." Give us a chance to help.
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Immigration: Like most of our parents or grandparents, many come to the United States to enjoy the freedoms and opportunities rarely found in other parts of the world. We are pleased to help those obtain their Permanent Residence ("Green Card") and eventually US Citizenship, so that they may take their full share of this country's rights and responsibilities. We also represent those who are involved in Deportation and Removal proceedings.
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Adoption: What a great pleasure it is to share in the joy of building your family through adoption. Whether it is a traditional domestic adoption, or international, re-adoption, step parent or second parent adoption, our attorney's personal background gives a special dimension to your choice in growing your family. We would love to help.
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Wills/Estates/Probate: While it is often put off, drafting a Will is a responsible and compassionate gift to your family and loved ones, not only indicating how you would like to deal with your assets and possessions, but also setting forth your wishes for the care of your children should circumstances require it. A health care proxy also indicates your desires for your own treatment and decision making should you become incapacitated. Take the responsible step and call us to discuss your plan.
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Small Business: As a small business ourselves, we are happy to assist others to create a sensible legal structure for their own business, whether it be the formation of a simple Corporation, or a Limited Liability Company. We will also assist you in the purchase or sale of a business.
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General Litigation: From time to time in life a dispute arises with others that requires the guidance of the Courts to resolve. Our attorneys are experience in prosecuting or defending your case to obtain the fair result you deserve, whether your case is a Supreme Court case, or involves Small Claims or Landlord/Tenant issues. We are here to help.
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