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Its practice areas include Each person, each family and each situation is unique. Each has unique needs that must be addressed by the same set of federal and New York state laws. It takes a skilled attorney to apply the law correctly to avoid potential pitfalls while maximizing results. At Ostertag O’Leary Barrett & Faulkner, we have more than 90 years of combined experience practicing law in the Hudson Valley region. Our clients can feel confident that the legal challenges they face are in the hands of highly capable and caring attorneys. Our Areas of Practice Family law and divorce: Our Dutchess County divorce attorneys skillfully handle all aspects of New York family law and matrimonial issues, including: •Divorce •Divorce and separation •Agreements in anticipation or in lieu of marriage •Agreements in anticipation or in lieu of divorce •Alimony/spousal maintenance •Enforcement and modifications •Same sex divorce •Dealing with debt •Property division •Complex division of assets •Businesses, professional degrees, licenses and practices •Child-related family issues •Child support •Child custody and guardianships Collaborative divorce : While our firm is staffed by attorneys with extensive litigation experience, we have found that the collaborative process is often a much better way to resolve the separation and divorce process. In a collaborative case, the parties and their attorneys agree not to go to court, instead working with a team of experts to help reach a mutually acceptable agreement. We invite you to learn more about: •The collaborative law process •Collaborative law vs. litigation •Child custody issues in collaborative divorce Estate planning and taxation : We provide comprehensive estate planning services, including simple and complex wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills and estate tax planning. We strive to give our clients peace of mind that they have protected their family’s future through smart planning. Sometimes issues of estate planning follow divorce. We can help you modify a will or trust to minimize tax consequences and protect children born during your marriage. Civil litigation and appeals : Our team of experienced attorneys is equipped to handle a wide range of civil legal matters and appeals. These include income tax-related issues, real estate conveyances and litigation. Attorney ethics: Attorney Robert Ostertag represents attorneys involved in disciplinary proceedings. He is a past president of the New York State Bar Association who has more than 50 years of legal experience. The number of attorneys at Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner is 4. There are more than 1.3 million lawyers in United States. We suggest you contact other law firms nearby before making any decisions.

During your evaluation process, you should consider whether the lawyers at Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner offer free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, what's the fee schedule, if there is any hidden attorney fees, whether they have good community reputation and are able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if the lawyers have ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner's office is located at Poughkeepsie, NY, the lawyers might belong to the bar association of other states. So you should also find out in which state the lawyers are licensed to practice law, whether they are licensed at New York, in which area are they licensed.

You should ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of Lawyer's Practice and Years Practice are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyers' practice areas, the better service they could provide. Anyway, do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Trust your instinct, and only hire people you feel comfortabe working with.

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