An Experienced Lawyer Committed to Serving Individuals, Families and Business Owners in Ithaca and throughout Central New York

At the Patte Law Firm, lawyer George Patte and his staff give every client the professional legal services necessary to resolve complex issues, as well as provide personalized services to meet every client's needs. New York lawyer George D. Patte, Jr. leads the firm in representing people in their legal matters in all state and federal courts in New York State.

The Patte Law Firm and its staff are dedicated to treating each client with respect as they strive to resolve legal issues through diligence, commitment, and legal acumen. Contact the firm to schedule a no-charge initial consultation. Mr. Patte and his staff can help clients with the following legal matters:

Estate Planning, Probate and Elder Law

Elder law issues, estate administration, and estate planning documents can be complex and are often misunderstood by people. A consultation with a skilled and experienced lawyer can save time, money, stress and complications if you face estate planning, probate or elder law issues. To protect your loved ones' futures and ensure that your wishes are followed, it is important to talk with an attorney who has expertise in estate planning law. At the Patte Law Firm, Mr. Patte's goal is to help you thoroughly plan for the future through wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other estate planning documents. We can assist you in making wise decisions regarding your assets, and ensuring that your wishes are followed after your death.

Personal Injury Representation

Over the past three decades, Mr. Patte has helped seriously injured people secure fair compensation for their injuries. In these cases, individuals and families were devastated because of injuries caused by another's wrongful conduct, carelessness, negligence or recklessness. The person needed compensation for serious personal injury, lost wages and medical bills, and the Patte Law Firm is proud to have helped these people get back on their feet. The firm devotes a great deal of time and resources to injury cases, and Mr. Patte works closely with the injured person and the family to see justice is done.

The Patte Law Firm has successfully handled personal injury and wrongful death cases involving car accidents, construction accidents, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, and nursing home abuse and neglect. In 2002, lawyer George Patte recovered a court judgment for an injured individual against the state of New York for more than $2.4 million.

Real Estate Law

When a business or individual client needs to buy or sell real estate or real property in New York, Mr. Patte can help them attain comfort and security in the negotiation, title insurance, and closing processes. The firm represents commercial and residential real estate clients in all proceedings and transactions that deal with real property, which includes land and all structures attached to it. In addition to being an experienced real estate lawyer, Mr. Patte is an approved title agent who can assist with most real estate issues including: title insurance, title examination, purchase and sale agreements, construction disputes, mortgages and foreclosures, leases, zoning issues, quiet title actions, closings, and property management.

Commercial and Business Law

Corporate and commercial clients have a vast array of legal needs. The firm assists business clients with selection of an appropriate organizational entity, preparation of agreements, sale and purchase of businesses, dissolution, trademark law and rights, employee relations, and financing and funding for business operations. As an astute business formation lawyer, Mr. Patte helps entrepreneurs with business start-up and the formation of small corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, closely held businesses, and other business entity options.

Civil Rights and State Human Rights

Attorney George Patte has significant experience handling civil rights cases, which involve fundamental issues of human rights and freedoms. He represents clients who have been the victims of sexual harassment or discrimination based on age, disability or illness, national origin, sex, race, or religion. The Patte Law Firm diligently represents employers, employees and individuals regarding their rights and obligations arising in employment or other circumstances under federal or state law.

For additional information about Mr. Patte's experience and how he can help resolve your legal issues, contact the firm for a no-charge initial consultation.

Patte Law Firm

121 East Buffalo Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 272-3484
Fax: (607) 277-2112
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