Frequently Asked Questions
January 14, 2022
The real estate market in the Hudson Valley continues to soar as we move into 2022 – and here at McCabe and Mack LLP, we’re not […]
January 14, 2022
At McCabe and Mack LLP, we have worked with many clients for whom mediation or arbitration has provided a streamlined, satisfying legal outcome. The Honorable Albert […]
December 9, 2021
At McCabe and Mack LLP, we’ve received calls from many clients after they’ve discovered the hard way that using “DIY” online legal form services was not […]
November 24, 2021
Richard R. DuVall, Partner at McCabe and Mack LLP, spends most of his time at our Hudson Valley firm overseeing, and in many cases acting as […]
November 10, 2021
At McCabe and Mack LLP, we’ve spent decades helping clients navigate the paperwork required to successfully launch their businesses. Our location in New York State – […]
October 15, 2021
At McCabe and Mack LLP, our attorneys all share a spirit of service that extends well beyond the walls of our Poughkeepsie-based firm. Our team genuinely […]
October 15, 2021
An Interview with Daniel C. Stafford, Partner at McCabe and Mack LLP Are you getting ready to start your own business, or bring an existing corporation […]
October 15, 2021
Rebecca M. Blahut, Partner at McCabe and Mack, works with clients from all over the Hudson Valley region on estate planning, guardianships, trust and estate administration, […]
September 16, 2021
McCabe and Mack LLP has been providing legal services for over 125 years, and for countless clients we’ve served, an automobile accident was what prompted their […]
September 16, 2021
Ellen L. Baker, Of Counsel here at McCabe and Mack LLP, has long given back to the Hudson Valley community, and has done so in a […]
September 16, 2021
Kimberly Hunt Lee, Partner at McCabe and Mack LLP, has been volunteering for various organizations in her home Mid-Hudson region of New York State since she […]
June 18, 2021
As part of our 125th anniversary celebration at McCabe and Mack LLP, we thought it would be great to showcase the extraordinary career history of the […]
June 17, 2021
The real estate market is booming these days – so we thought it’d be a great time to catch up with Mary E. Tokarz, Of Counsel […]
June 3, 2021
At McCabe and Mack LLP, Attorneys at Law, we all make time to give back to our community. Our lawyers not only represent clients, but also […]
May 26, 2021
Partners of McCabe and Mack LLP recently announced that longtime Poughkeepsie resident and attorney J. Joseph McGowan, Of Counsel, has retired from the Firm after 55 […]
May 26, 2021
A graduate of New York Law School (J.D., 2020) and Mount Saint Mary College (B.S. Magna Cum Laude, 2016), Lisa Singh is an associate with McCabe […]
May 10, 2021
By Matthew V. Mirabile, Partner at McCabe and Mack LLP You have the right to remain silent, the right not to incriminate yourself, and the right […]
December 23, 2020
By Scott D. Bergin. When it comes to personal injury lawsuits, depending on whether the client is a plaintiff or defendant, the frequently asked questions can […]
December 14, 2020
By Ellen L. Baker. This has been a difficult year for many people and charities have been stretched thin. Charities are dependent upon our generosity. It […]
October 20, 2020
By Tristan Smith. We all like to think that we’re good drivers, but despite our best intentions, traffic tickets happen. If you’ve received a moving violation or […]
July 9, 2020
By Lance Portman. What are your creditor rights in New York bankruptcy filings? Despite Federal initiatives to support businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and […]
February 23, 2020
By Rebecca M. Blahut. Do you have a Healthcare Proxy and Power of Attorney in place? Few people want to think about what will happen to them […]
December 22, 2019
By Rebecca M. Blahut. I have a Will; why do I need an estate plan? A Will is part of an estate plan, but an estate […]
October 28, 2019
By Kimberly Hunt Lee. While it is certainly distressing to learn that you are being sued – and there are many reasons it could happen – […]
August 29, 2019
By Hon. George D. Marlow. Research shared by the American Arbitration Association, also known as the AAA (not to be confused with the automobile service), has shown […]
August 8, 2019
By David L. Posner. In 2018 New York State strengthened its anti-sexual harassment laws, which included a new requirement that employers provide annual, interactive training to employees, […]
August 8, 2019
By David L. Posner. With unemployment at near record high rates, there has been a marked increase in the number of recently terminated employees who are […]
July 8, 2019
By Matthew V. Mirabile. Accidents happen… and in the moment, it can be hard to know what to do next. We hope you will never need […]
June 9, 2019
By Richard R. DuVall. While it is not unusual to have improvements, plantings, or the like encroaching from one parcel of property onto a neighboring parcel, […]
May 9, 2019
By Ellen L. Baker. Like many people, you’ve probably worked hard, planned and saved over the years with the goal of living comfortably in retirement and […]
April 5, 2019
By Richard R. DuVall. Many business owners go into business with an idea, a dream and perhaps a few partners. With the excitement of a new […]
April 2, 2019
Business partnerships are complicated, especially when an owner, partner or other key member decides that it’s time to leave. Whether friendly or acrimonious, you will have […]
October 16, 2018
By Ellen L. Baker. New tax laws implemented in 2018 have changed some of the tax benefits of philanthropic giving. Here are some common questions and […]
May 3, 2018
By the Honorable Albert M. Rosenblatt. When disputes arise in business and in personal matters, litigation may not be your best course of action. Arbitration and […]
May 1, 2018
By Matthew V. Mirabile. Even a momentary lapse in judgment can result in a person being arrested and charged with a crime. Sometimes innocent people are […]
April 25, 2018
By Phillip Shatz. The fire itself may not be your only problem. Beware of anyone who promises you something for nothing. Imagine the chaos when your […]
March 25, 2018
By J. Joseph McGowan (Retired). No one likes receiving tax bills — least of all those in excess of your fair share. If you own property […]
February 25, 2018
By Ellen L. Baker. If you have not prepared an estate plan or have not recently updated your plan, ask yourself the following questions: Do you […]
January 25, 2018
By Lance N. Portman. The mail arrives and instead of a check in payment of your well aged receivable, it is a bankruptcy notice concerning someone […]
November 24, 2017
By Lance Portman. You just found out that one of your customers has filed for bankruptcy.If you obtained this knowledge from receipt of a notice from […]