Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Mount Kisco
The Law Office of Whalen & Whalen has been dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation for over seven decades. Established as a family-owned practice spanning three generations, we prioritize accessibility and clear communication to deliver optimal outcomes for every client. Our focus on personalized service ensures clients receive timely answers and strategic guidance throughout their legal matters. Located in Hawthorne, New York, our firm strategically serves clients across Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Nassau, Suffolk Counties, and New York City's five boroughs. With expertise in real estate, business law, trusts and estates, and vehicle/traffic law, we combine deep industry knowledge with a commitment to tailored client solutions. Our team maintains strong relationships with lending institutions and handles complex transactions including 1031 exchanges, title resolutions, and estate planning.Through three decades of practice, Suzanne T. Whalen has built a reputation for comprehensive legal counsel across residential/commercial real estate, corporate formation, and traffic violation defense while upholding accessibility standards for all client needs. Our affiliations with the New York State Bar Association and Westchester County Bar Association reinforce our professional credibility, while courtroom experience in DWI/DWAI cases demonstrates our litigation proficiency. Every service offering reflects our dedication to protecting client assets through wills, healthcare proxies, and durable power of attorney documentation tailored to individual circumstances.
Services
Real Estate Law
Corporate Formation
Trusts & Estates
Traffic Tickets
Will Drafting
Title Resolution
Business Contracts
DWI Defense
Estate Planning
1031 Exchanges
Highlights and features
- Family-owned practice with 70+ years of continuous legal experience
- Strategic representation across 6 New York counties and NYC boroughs
- Direct attorney access for personalized case management
- Proven track record with lending institutions and complex real estate transactions
- Courtroom expertise in traffic violation defense and estate litigation
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice handles commercial/residential transactions including single-family homes, multi-family units, condominiums, and mixed-use properties. We manage purchases, sales, refinances, short sales, and new construction projects while resolving title issues and boundary disputes through litigation when necessary.
Corporate Formation
We guide small businesses through entity formation for corporations, S-corps, and LLCs. Our services include drafting bylaws, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions tailored to each business's specific operational requirements while ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Trusts & Estates
We protect client assets through comprehensive estate planning services including wills, trusts, healthcare proxies, and durable power of attorney. Our approach ensures proper asset distribution according to client wishes while addressing complex inheritance scenarios and tax considerations.
Vehicle & Traffic
Our defense services cover speeding tickets, DWI/DWAI charges, and traffic safety violations. We represent clients in court proceedings to minimize penalties using our knowledge of traffic statutes and litigation strategies specific to each case's circumstances.
Will Drafting
We create customized wills that establish clear asset distribution plans while addressing guardianship provisions for minors. Our process includes medical directive documentation to ensure healthcare decisions align with client preferences during incapacity.
People
Suzanne T. Whalen
Attorney at Law
Suzanne Whalen brings over 30 years of experience in real estate law, business formation, and traffic violation defense. Her practice includes representing lending institutions in complex property transactions while providing estate planning services for individual clients.
Questions
Does Whalen & Whalen handle out-of-county real estate transactions?
Yes, we represent clients across Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties, as well as New York City.
What types of business entities can you help form?
We assist with corporation, S-corporation, and LLC formations including drafting bylaws, operating agreements, and necessary corporate resolutions.
Do you offer estate planning for small business owners?
Yes, we create customized estate plans that address both personal assets and business succession planning requirements.
Can you represent lending institutions in property transactions?
We regularly represent multiple lending institutions in purchase and refinance transactions, including CEMA agreements.
Do you handle traffic violation cases outside Westchester County?
Our traffic law practice primarily serves clients in Westchester County and surrounding areas.
What is included in your basic will preparation package?
Our estate planning includes will drafting, healthcare proxy designation, and durable power of attorney preparation tailored to individual needs.
