With more than three decades of experience, the law firm of Banner & Banner offers clients a variety of legal services to address issues of personal, financial and commercial concern.

BANKRUPTCY

With special concentration in the area of Bankruptcy, the law firm of Banner & Banner has had more than thirty years of experience defending the rights of clients with financial problems. Extremely knowledgeable partner Paul Banner has been a member of Chapter 7 Trustee Panel, Southern and Northern Districts of New York, since July 1991 and a Certified Mediator for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. He has also been a past president of the Mid-Hudson Bankruptcy Bar and a member of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees since 1991.

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CRIMINAL LAW

During her decade-long tenure as an Assistant District Attorney, Banner & Banner's criminal defense lawyer Tracy Lindauer prosecuted cases in numerous court venues including Supreme and County Court as well as various Town and Village courts. As a result of these appearances, she was immediately perceived as a fierce advocate driven by a detail-oriented, perfectionistic work ethic. Her experience has encompassed a full array of cases from vehicle and traffic tickets; driving while intoxicated offenses; domestic violence; computer crimes; and identity theft; to major felonies such as sex offenses; drug offenses; robberies; burglaries; weapons possession cases; and murders. Tracy has also had a great deal of litigation experience, having participated in numerous preliminary hearings, grand jury presentations, and major trials.

As a member of the law firm of Banner & Banner, Tracy offers her extensive and invaluable experience, dedication and knowledge of the New York criminal justice system to assist and represent people who are facing criminal charges. Having seen numerous instances where people charged with crimes were denied the full representation they deserved, Tracy is committed to ensuring that her clients are treated with dignity and respect, and are completely prepared for every step of the court process.

With the proof that hard work and long hours of preparation are essential to gaining success in any criminal court proceeding, Tracy understands that each person’s case is important and deserves her most disciplined and inspired efforts.

DWI

Whether you’re charged with a misdemeanor or a felony DWI or DWAI, the consequences can be severe and include license revocation and/or suspension, an ignition interlock device on any vehicle you have access to and heavy fines. An ignition interlock device is a mechanism that is installed in a vehicle’s dashboard. It works like a Breathalyzer – you breathe into the device and it measures your breath alcohol concentration (BAC). If your BAC is over a certain amount, the vehicle will not start. The BAC limits at which the device will allow you to drive vary from state to state, but are commonly .02% to .04%. If you are convicted with a misdemeanor DWI, you can be placed in the county jail for up to one year or be placed on probation for three years or a combination of both. For a felony, you could go to prison, be placed on probation for 5 years or do a combination of county jail time and probation. Both give you a criminal record.

Either scenario can impact your life, job and family for years. If you have been charged with DWI or DWAI, call the Law Firm of Banner & Banner where you will get personalized care from attorneys who will help you through this difficult experience.

BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL LAW



Among its many services,
Banner & Banner assists commercial clients
with purchase, sale or lease of property.

Banner and Banner offers comprehensive legal services
in a broad range of commercial practice areas including the following:

Agreements
Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Builder's Liens
Purchase and Sale of Businesses
Collections
Condominium Law
Corporate Law
Commercial Leasing
Personal Property Security
Commercial Real Estate
Trusts and Estate Planning
Corporate Finance

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In addition to providing legal services to institutions in the financial community,
we also act for a variety of local businesses carrying on a broad range of activities including computers and electronic equipment, construction, light and heavy manufacturing, property management, real estate development services, wholesale and retail sales and distribution.

We represent small businesses and are sensitive to our clients'
requirements for good value and quality service.

We work closely with our clients' professional advisors and accountants in the areas of family trusts, shareholder agreements, personal and corporate tax planning and estate planning.

We have a "results oriented" collection and landlord-tenant department
with an enviable track record of success. 

 

REAL ESTATE

Banner & Banner offers clients real estate services to address their comprehensive needs
for property lease or purchase for personal or commercial purposes.

Individuals and businesses in New York's greater Hudson Valley enjoy highly competent legal representation at Banner & Banner for both residential and commercial real estate transactions. Client interests are thoroughly protected throughout the entire real estate process including sales, purchases, and commercial and residential leases. Banner & Banner assures you the best available legal and financial advice throughout every transaction.

Residential Real Estate

Generally speaking, buying and selling a home ranks as one of the most significant financial transactions in the average person's life. At Banner & Banner, we have worked with first-time home buyers as well as people who conduct multiple real estate transactions. Our experienced real estate attorneys work with each real estate client on al matters pertaining to the specific case at hand including the real estate contract, title insurance, clearing title defects, complying with property disclosure laws, obtaining financing, and drafting transfer documents.

We regularly handle residential real estate transactions involving homes, condominiums, cooperative apartments, and refinancing for clients in New York's Hudson Valley counties of Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, Sullivan, Columbia, Greene, Albany and beyond. You will be accompanied to your real estate closing by your Banner & Banner attorney who will guide you through every aspect of the transaction. Every detail of each step will be explained to you so you are confident about the best final outcome.

Commercial Real Estate

The attorneys at Banner & Banner have significant experience working with large and small businesses on commercial real estate transactions which includes:

With more than 30 years of experience, the firm of Banner & Banner provides an excellent resource for clients seeking the knowledge, wisdom and guidance needed to assure you the most successful real estate experience possible.

Banner & Banner assists clients with their trust and estate planning needs.
When there is a need for wills and living trusts (estate planning) or after-death administration or litigation (probate, probate litigation or contested wills), Banner & Banner offers more than three decades of experience to assist clients to address their every concern.

Estate Planning is a complex subject requiring proper planning to address a number of goals. This includes preservation of wealth and protection of assets; avoidance of probate; elimination or reduction of estate taxes; and management of affairs in the event of illness or incapacity. Clients are advised on the full range of estate planning issues and options of concern in New York State including drafting of a Last Will and Testament, Living Trust, New York State Healthcare Proxy and a Living Will.

After having accumulated wealth and assets through a lifelong dedication to hard work and skilled investing, it is important to ensure that you transfer this legacy to your beneficiaries exactly as you specify, rather than have your estate compromised by New York and federal estate taxes, creditors, predators and probate expenses. Banner & Banner can help you realize that goal.

Should complications surface during after-death administration, Banner & Banner's more than three decades of experience includes handling probate matters and disputes ranging from contested wills to heirship proceedings in courts throughout New York's greater Hudson Valley region.

If you have been seriously injured as a result of the negligence of another, you are entitled to seek compensation for that injury including damages, lost wages, and medical expenses.

The law firm of Banner & Banner represents individuals who have been injured in a variety of accident circumstances including auto accidents, as well as bus crashes, truck accidents and motorcycle accidents; construction accidents; and medical malpractice cases. We also represent those who have suffered a brain injury or birth injury; as ell as injuries suffered from defective products and prescription drugs.

If you or someone you care about has suffered as a result of such an injury, the law firm of Banner & Banner will provide you with the legal representation you need to get you the compensation you deserve.

Consult the Law Firm of Banner & Banner for help with Accidents or Personal Injury.

Call us at 845 463 1200
If you prefer, you may send a simple email to
consult@bannerlaw.com

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