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With over 40 years of legal experience, I focus my practice in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts and Probate and Estate Administration. I help clients draft wills and other estate planning documents, determine and navigate Medicaid eligibility rules, and assists with probate proceedings and other estate issues, including Guardianships and Special Needs Trusts.

When people meet Marty Rutberg, they sense that this is a serious man doing serious work. Other lawyers try to impress people by talking about the size of their verdicts and settlements; Marty’s record speaks for itself. He focuses his firm on the size of the difference they make in people’s lives – Marty sees personal injury law as the ultimate “helping profession.” He chose to be a personal injury lawyer because it meant that he could help make the world a better place, one case and one client at a time. To some those may just be words, but to Marty Rutberg, it’s a personal mantra and the cultural foundation he has firmly established in the Rutberg Breslow Personal Injury Law firm.. Marty has been practicing law for more than 39 years, starting outside personal injury law. After winning a large personal injury verdict for a client with permanent brain injuries, Marty realized that his calling was in helping injured people and their families – and that early passion still remains today. Marty has an impressive portfolio of verdicts and settlements, each with its own interesting and compelling human perspective. He also has impeccable professional credentials, including service as President of the Dutchess County Bar Association, receipt of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Community Service, and memberships in the American Board of Trial Advocates and American Association for Justice. What really gives Marty a unique presence and effectiveness is the way his personal and professional lives merge to create a unique legal personality.. Starting in college, Marty developed an affinity for the outdoors. He is a lifelong mountain hiker and canoe traveler who regularly journeys solo. He believes that his time “outside and alone” gives him an edge in presenting his cases. As Marty describes it, “There is some kind of synergy between the skills and experience of wilderness travel and my professional style, especially in the courtroom.” Both require you to constantly see the big picture yet quickly identify important details. Marty’s refined perception, analysis, and judgment are his guides in the complex world of personal injury law. It makes him a formidable opponent and a valued advocate in and out of the courtroom.. To a great degree Marty is the product of his modest upbringing in a blue-collar environment. He has never forgotten his roots and the need to protect the rights of people from all walks of life, especially those who have been hurt by someone else’s negligence. He is the champion of everyday people with serious injuries and takes pride in leading one of the few firms that represent only injured people and their families. Marty combines tenacity and compassion in a style that achieves great results for his clients – it’s all about getting what his clients and their families need.

The Law Office of Terry D. Horner specializes in civil and criminal appeals in all New York State appellate courts, with 38 years' experience.  Mr. Horner is admitted to the New York Bar, the federal District Courts in New York State, and the Supreme Court of the United States.. Mr. Horner has represented civil and criminal clients in 150 appeals in the New York courts, with successes in the Court of Appeals, all four Appellate Divisions, and the Appellate Term.. Mr. Horner has been approved to handle assigned criminal appeals by the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department. In addition, he has researched and written perhaps 1,000 motions across the state involving a wide range of procedural and substantive issues.. Mr. Horner was formerly an appellate partner in a major statewide personal injury law firm, and was in public service as Chief Appellate Counsel for the Dutchess County Public Defender in Poughkeepsie, New York.

The Law Office of Jill Clement is a General Practice law firm located in Poughkeepsie, NY. I am currently open to representing clients in Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties, as well as New York City.Services include, but are not limited to the following areas of law:• FAMILY AND MATRIMONIAL LAWIncluding Adoption, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Contested and Uncontested Divorce, Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection, Guardianship, Separation Agreements, Mediation, Pre Nuptial Agreements, and Property Settlement Agreements.• ESTATE PLANNING AND ELDER LAWProviding asset and family protection through the drafting of various documents, including: Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Will/ Health Care Directive, Trust documents, Life Estate deeds, Guardianship, Animal Trusts.• CRIMINAL DEFENSE• CORPORATE/BUSINESSIncluding but not limited to the formation of corporations and other business entities, drafting and negotiating contracts, employment agreements, buy/sell agreements. and real estate matters.• PERSONAL INJURY• ANIMAL LAW• LANDLORD/TENANT• INTERNATIONAL LAW• REAL ESTATEIncluding residential and commercial closings, drafting and reviewing leases, and mortgage foreclosure defense.. • PER DIEM SERVICESIn addition, I am available to appear on behalf of residential lenders in foreclosure litigation matter such as Mediation Conferences, Motions for Summary Judgment and Orders to Show Cause. Facilitate short sales, loan modifications, and deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. I am also available to cover appearances for other practitioners in town courts, Family Court and New York Supreme Court (civil and criminal parts) throughout Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, Rockland and Westchester counties in New York.

The firm supports all types of personal injury actions from automobile, workplace and slip-and-fall accidents to dog bites, defective products, professional liability and wrongful death cases. The firm has also been involved with municipal defense against alleged violations of Federal Civil Rights and other civil liability issues.

Steven K. Patterson has over 20 years of experience handling criminal defense matters throughout Dutchess, Columbia and Putnam Counties. Steven Patterson spent a number of years with the Dutchess County Public Defender’s Office and Putnam County Legal Aid Society. As a result, he has defended thousands of individuals accused of crimes.. Mr. Patterson has obtained favorable results at all stages of criminal proceedings, including pre-trial motions, pre-trial hearings and at trial. Thanks to his experience and solid reputation in the legal community, Mr. Patterson knows how to work within the system to protect your rights as the best criminal defense attorney.. Whatever your charge is, Steven K. Patterson will work directly with you throughout the process. He provides intelligent, professional service and he will work effectively to protect your interests.

Practice limited exclusively to the area of Family/Divorce law. Coverage includes: All aspects of Family Law, Collaborative Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Visitation, Modifications, Enforcements, Spousal Support, Paternity, Contested Divorce, Property Distribution, Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements, Orders of Protection, Child Neglect accusations, Juvenile Proceedings and Adoptions.  Additionally, I have the honor to act in the role of, Attorney for Children, when a Judge hand-selects from a very small segment of the legal community whom are trained and capable to handle all legal issues that surround a child.

PERSONAL ATTENTION GUARANTEED. 30+ YEARS LEGAL EXPERIENCE. FORMER JUDGE. PUBLISHED AUTHOR. As a former Judge for 10 years, and a Park Avenue attorney prior to that, I have handled  thousands of difficult situations  from  both  sides  of  the  bench.  Let my experience work for you.  When you have a difficult problem, you need and deserve an experienced hand to guide you through your troubled times.

My practice is concentrated in business related transactions and litigation with an emphasis on franchising, licensing and IP matters.  In addition to my legal experience in franchising related matters, I have also been a multiple unit franchisee and a partner in a retail franchisor. My practice also includes construction related litigation and arbitration. I am also a trained mediator and arbitrator.

Mr. Filiberto is a knowledgeable and creative lawyer with a vast array of experience both in and out of court.. He has established an office in Carmel, New York, where he practices Family Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury Law, Trusts and Estates Law, and general civil litigation.. Having served as the Principal Law Clerk for two Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, he is familiar with matrimonial and domestic relations matters, serving the Court in a matrimonial part, general civil matters in a civil part and has served with the Court in a dedicated commercial division part. Subsequent to his service with the Court in trial parts, Mr. Filiberto joined an ancillary agency of the Court which represented people subject to guardianship proceedings as Court Evaluator as well as defense counsel for people alleged to be incapacitated. In addition, he represented the mentally ill both in and out of the hospital, protecting the rights of individuals subject to inpatient commitment as well as outpatient control. Prior to his joining the Court, Mr. Filiberto maintained a private practice serving client in divorce proceedings, Family Court matters, custody matters, Child Support matters, Landlord - Tenant matters, Estate matters and varied general civil litigation. Retired from his service to the Court and it's ancillary agency, Mr. Filiberto established a private practice to continue to serve people in need of protection.

Member and past President and Board Member of the Rhinebeck Chamber of Commerce.. Member of the Rhinebeck Zoning Board of Appeals. Board of Directors, Astor Services/Astor Learning Center, Assistant SecretaryBoard of Trustees, Astor Services Foundation, Assistant SecretaryVice President - FDR High School Hockey. Former Member and Officer of the Dutchess County SPCAFormer Coach for various youth hockey organizations including FDR High School Hockey.

Mark J. Metzger is a distinguished, highly-experienced trial lawyer with nearly 35 years experience in the Hudson Valley and New York. Mr. Metzger has set several personal injury jury verdict records in the Hudson Valley. He has successfully settled, as well as taken to trial, numerous complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases resulting in million dollar awards. Mr. Metzger has held, and participated in, professional lectures for other attorneys on personal injury and good trial practice.. In addition to law practice, Mr. Metzger is the recipient of many community service, board service and leadership awards, particularly in support of children and adults with developmental disabilities. His volunteerism has been memorialized by the Maplebrook School in Amenia, New York through the Mark J. Metzger Citizenship Award, given annually.. Please read more about Mr. Metzger and his firm, Metzger Injury Law.

Marco Caviglia has been a trial attorney for 45 years, most recently a Felony Bureau Chief at the Ulster County District Attorney's Office in NY, now again in private practice since 2023. He is a graduate of Colgate University and Albany Law School at Union University . He is admitted to the New York Bar and the Bar for the Federal Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He has served as Chief Assistant to the Dutchess County Public Defender, Assistant District Attorney in Dutchess County, and as County Legislator of Dutchess County. He has also served as Deputy Town Attorney for the Town of Poughkeepsie and Special Counsel to the Town of Wappiner Falls.. Marco Caviglia is a Diplomate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy in the teaching of trial skills to attorneys. He is one of the few attorneys in New York State that is 35-b Board Certified to try capital cases and has been lead counsel in four death penalty cases. Mr. Caviglia served as both Arbitrator on the Second Department Appellate Division panel for attorney fee disputes as well as for contract claims referred from court. He has served as a lecturer in the Continuing Legal Education for attorneys in area of Personal Injury for the New York State Bar Association in Manhattan and in Criminal Law for Dutchess County. He is also the former Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Dutchess County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and a board member . He served as a Commissioner of Elections for Dutchess County, and is a former Commissioner of the Town of LaGrange Fire District.. Mr. Caviglia has served as an Adjunct Professor at SUNY New Paltz in the subjects of Criminology and Deviant Behavior, and is a former Adjunct Professor in Paralegal Studies and the Department of Criminal Justice at Marist College, and the Department of Criminal Justice at Dutchess County Community College, and has authored several articles on legal subjects. Mr. Caviglia was also both the host of "Legal Brief," a radio law program, and a columnist for a similarly titled weekly newspaper column, and often appeared on the television show "The Opinion." He is also an actor in the independent film industry, and has been featured in a number of films.. As a former judicial candidate, he was rated as "Highly Qualified" to serve as a Family Court judge in 2011 by the NYS Governor's Bipartisan Screening Committee and "Highly Qualified" by the Dutchess County Bar Association. In 2010, he was also found "Highly Qualified" for the County Court judgeship by the Dutchess County Bar Association. In both instances, he was found "Qualified" by the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Committee of New York State (IJEQC), the highest ratings awardable at that time. He was personally endorsed by Governor Andrew Cuomo for Family Court Judge.

Lorenzo L. Angelino, Esq. is a general practice attorney with a focus on business law, estate planning, liquor licenses and real estate.. Lorenzo is a life-long resident of Dutchess County and a graduate of Albany Law School of Union University. He began his career at large litigation and insurance coverage firms in Westchester and came back home to serve clients on a more personalized and one-on-one basis.. Lorenzo prides himself on handling his clients’ matters in a timely and cost-effective manner .. Lorenzo devotes countless hours towards community based volunteering in the Hudson Valley, being a co-founder of “Foodstock” an annual charity concert to benefit the Foodbank of the Hudson Valley, Dutchess Outreach and The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie.. Lorenzo is also currently an adjunct professor and teaches in the areas of Business Law and Trusts and Estates.  Lorenzo is fluent in Italian.. Lorenzo is admitted to practice law in New York.  He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Dutchess County Bar Association, the Hudson Valley Young Professionals, and the Southern Dutchess Referral Team BNI Chapter.  Lorenzo was a recipient of the 2012 Top 40 Under 40 Award presented to 40 individuals under 40 years old in Dutchess County for their active role in the community and their profession.

KATHLEEN METZGER is an experienced trial and appellate attorney, and former Special Prosecutor, fluent in Spanish. Ms. Metzger graduated cum laude from Marist College, a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, concentrating in Philosophy and Public Praxis (applied Philosophy through community service). She received her law degree from Albany Law School and was a Co-Chair of the Albany Law School Environmental Law Society. Following admission to the New York bar, she was appointed and served as a Special Prosecutor in Dutchess County for several years, and went on to represent criminal defendants and other individuals in solo practice.. In 2012, Ms. Metzger helped found Metzger Injury Law, a personal injury firm handling complex accident, injury and medical malpractice cases throughout the Hudson Valley and New York. She brings to the firm great versatility, a commitment to excellence, and a caring approach with clients. Ms. Metzger has successfully tried cases in various local courts, and provided per diem court appearances for other attorneys. She has worked of counsel to other Hudson Valley law firms handling civil, criminal and administrative appeals, among which she has, pro bono, successfully sought reversal of determinations against disabled individuals.. Ms. Metzger has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Grace Smith House, a domestic violence shelter and advocacy organization in Poughkeepsie, and past chair of the agency's Public Relations Committee. Additionally, she served on the Board of Directors of Vassar-Warner Home, a senior residence and assisted living agency, also in Poughkeepsie, and was past chair of the home's Board Development Committee. Ms. Metzger is a member of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the New York State and Dutchess County bar associations.. Please read more about Ms. Metzger and her firm, Metzger Injury Law.

Jonna Spilbor is the founding attorney at Jonna Spilbor Law. An experienced trial lawyer, she has served as a contributing attorney and legal analyst for the Fox News Channel and has lent her voice to various publications, such as Variety Magazine, The New York Times, CNN, and others. Jonna also hosts and co-hosts several radio shows in the Poughkeepsie area. She is one of only a few members of the elite National College for DUI Defense and has handled hundreds of DUI and criminal cases. Her firm assists clients with criminal defense, family law, estate planning, personal injury, and more.

JOHN J. VENTOSA is a founding partner at McCabe Coleman Ventosa & Patterson, PLLC. Prior to joining the firm as a partner, John served his community as a Senior Assistant Public Defender in the Dutchess County Public Defender’s office, where he represented individuals charged with everything from simple violations to violent felonies and developed a reputation for aggressive, unrelenting representation of his clients’ interests and a keen knowledge of the law.. John has partnered up with some of the most well-respected and experienced attorneys in the Hudson Valley and will continue to serve his community by bringing that same aggressive and skilled representation to the private sector. In addition to serving Dutchess County as a Senior Assistant Public Defender and now as a founding partner at McCabe Coleman Ventosa & Patterson, PLLC, John also is an acting board member of People, Inc. – a non-profit organization devoted to helping and improving the lives of the psychiatrically labeled within our community. He has been on the board since early 2015 and his contribution of personal and professional experience to the organization has been instrumental in sustaining its rapid growth over the last several years.. John earned his BA from New York University and his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law. He is a member of the Dutchess County Bar Association, Ulster County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, New York State Defender's Association and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Jessica has been a trusted legal advisor to the Hudson Valley community for over 19 years. Her previous experience is at the Dutchess County District Attorney’s office where she spent 17 years prosecuting all levels of crime.. Jessica received her Bachelor of Arts from Hofstra University in 1996 and her Juris Doctorate from Pace University School of Law in 1999. While at Pace Law School, she was a member of the Environmental Law Review. In 2000, Jessica joined the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office and has prosecuted high-level felonies with a specialized focus in Vehicular Homicide and impaired driver cases. While there, Jessica gained significant trial experience and was responsible for litigating numerous vehicle crash cases where causation and assessment of physical injuries were assessed and successfully litigated. Additionally, she gained a background in appellate litigation and has successfully argued cases to the Appellate Term of the 9th and 10th Judicial District.. Throughout her career, Jessica has instructed at many legal agencies and organizations including:. Jessica has also been a speaker on numerous topics for local events including,  Empire State Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Conference: Using Technology In Your Investigation; New York State Prosecutor’s Training Institute Advanced DWI Prosecution: Presenting Your Case; Dutchess County RID (Remove Intoxicated Drivers) Annual Victim’s Ceremony and as a judge for the Pace Law School International Criminal Moot Court Competition.. Jessica has taken the following courses to become more valuable to her clients:. Jessica is a board member of the Council on Addiction Prevention & Education of Dutchess County and an Adjunct Professor in the Criminal Justice Department of Dutchess Community College. In addition to her legal practice, Jessica is a member of the Mid- Hudson Valley Real Estate Investors Association.

James McEleney was born and raised in the Hudson Valley. He was inspired to go into law after working with local legend D. James O’Neil, Esq. While attending law school, he worked with the Dutchess County Public Defender’s Office and Legal Services of the Hudson Valley. After gaining admission to the NY Bar, he worked for Brian McCaffrey in a busy law firm in Queens, NY. There he gained extensive litigation experience, making court appearances in every county  in New York City and Long Island.. Shortly after that he was offered a judicial clerkship in the U.S. Virgin Islands working with the Hon. Douglas A. Brady. There he assisted in the running of a busy court of general jurisdiction.. Now James is back home and ready to help his community. He’s seen a court room from both behind the bench and as an advocate in open court. James will tactfully and aggressively fight for you and your family.

If you are looking at my profile then you or a loved one must be in need of help. I'm certain you are going through a difficult time. I have been practicing criminal law for over thirty years in the NYC and Hudson Valley. Having been a Prosecutor, I am very familiar with all aspects of Criminal Law.. I have handled thousands of cases and look forward to sharing my experience with you. I am available 24/7, call me at so we may discuss your case. I do not charge for the consultation. Finding the right criminal defense attorney begins with calling me. Being arrested or having a loved one arrested is very stressful. In many cases I will come to your neighborhood to meet with you.. There is no case too big or small. I handle from DWI - DUI's, Desk Appearance Tickets (DAT's), Larceny to Homicides. I have experience as a Prosecutor and defense attorney and have handled all types of cases. I am a former SEX CRIME, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE and CHILD ABUSE PROSECUTOR and have expertise defending clients charged with these crimes.. I will explain each and every aspect of the criminal justice system to you. We will work together to resolve your case. You will not plead guilty to something you did not do and I will fight for you and against a system that often denies you your constitutional rights.. Please visit my website to learn more about the work I have done to help people who have been charged with a crime.. I have an office in Poughkeepsie, NY - Hudson Valley -  and in Mahattan. Tenemos abogados defensores que hablan español en la firma de abogados.. Best Regards,. Lisa

I'm an employee rights attorney representing women facing workplace hostility as a result of pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment and all other forms of gender inequality.. As a former Bronx public defender during the worst of the crack years, I spent 10 years becoming adept at hand-to-hand courtroom combat (with a notable 80% acquittal rate), and as a civil rights lawyer, I can still wow 'em and win 'em, taking a million dollar jury verdict in a sex discrimination case in federal court (see cases).. Yet I know from long experience that the judicial process bears little resemblance to its silly and fun depictions in film or on TV shows like Boston Legal (though my wife loved the show and the portly James Spader character who reminded her of me). In reality, years of expensive and protracted court battling is often not in a client's best interest.. I prefer to keep my big guns locked, loaded and at the ready, in the event that litigation warfare is inevitable (and to keep pressure on the adversary), but with a view toward negotiating a reasonable and just resolution for my clients, involving either a continuation of their employment until and unless they choose to separate, or a crafted severance strategy, like a negotiated divorce, if this workplace marriage really can't be saved. Imagine how sweet swift justice can be when you stand up for yourself and speak truth to power, before riding off into the sunset for a new start after making a difference in your workplace. That's where I derive my best professional satisfaction, actually connecting with clients and their unique challenges, and empowering them to make a difference in their lives by standing up for themselves, fairness and equality.. If the terms or the conditions of your work feel different or degraded for you because you're a woman, which includes gender pay disparity or any form of sex-based hostility at work--in addition to problems caused by your pregnancy, maternity leave or unwelcome sexual advances of any kind--contact me and let me know what's going on, and do it before they place you on a performance improvement plan, or before they fire you. I'll answer your question or concern personally, so please don't delay.. Most of my clients are in New York but I also represent numerous women throughout the US, including a current sex harassment case in Alaska (goose down suits in court anyone)?!. I love my clients, and when you consult with me as your as counselor-at-law, I'll speak with you no differently than I would if I were speaking with my cousin Rita or my good friend Nancy calling me for advice, as I genuinely derive great enjoyment and satisfaction from making people feel heard, seen, understood and vindicated—that’s what people want and need—that’s what I want and need from any professional I consult--so that’s what I strive to do for all my clients at all times. It’s sort of my holistic thing, the client comes first, and she's way more than the sum of her legal problems. And my clients tend to love me back.. Contact me here with any women's workplace rights questions, or call me at, and if I'm not immediately available, call or write to Deborah O'Rell, who'll schedule a time for us to chat on the phone or in person. Don't wait until you're behind the 8 ball to act.. And one more thing, if you're considering taking some kind of action against your employer for discriminatory treatment against you, whatever else you do, remember, don't quit!

I have tried over 140 cases to verdict in the personal injury and criminal areas.. I am trial counsel for over 15 attorneys who refer me their personal injury cases. They trust my ability, my experiance and my trial expertise. My results speak for themselves. My firm has recovered millions of dollars for our seriously injured past results are never indicative of the value of your case you can rest assured that Petito & Petito LLP with fight to obtain maximum value.. If you or someone you know has  been injured, please call us.. I have lectured lawyers on the art of cross -examination

I handle all matters relating to Elder Law, Estate Planning and Estate Administration, Medicare and Medicaid benefits, guardianship proceedings under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law and Article 17A of the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act, and drafting and administration of Special Needs Trusts.

I began my career in civil litigation with a small firm in Boston, and after two years moved back to my hometown in New York.  I now primarily handle residential real estate throughout the state of New York, including Long Island, Westchester, the Hudson Valley, and the Capitol Region.  I also handle criminal defense work in Dutchess County.

I am committed to representing the rights of people in the Hudson Valley. I offer strong local legal expertise to a community which I live in. To learn how to put my skills to work for you in your case, contact me today for a free consultation.