Business Details
31 Years
experience
Collaborative Family Law & Mediation Services in Syracuse
Cantone Law Firm, P.C. is dedicated to resolving family conflicts through collaborative, non-litigious methods. With over three decades of experience, we specialize in guiding clients through divorce, mediation, and family law matters while prioritizing their long-term well-being. Our approach combines modern techniques with traditional values, ensuring personalized solutions for financial, parenting, and asset management challenges. We serve individuals and families in Central New York, emphasizing privacy, dignity, and cost-effective outcomes. Our team, led by Daniel G. Cantone, Esq., is committed to interdisciplinary collaboration, leveraging expertise in real estate, estate planning, and small business law.We focus on empowering clients to achieve amicable resolutions, avoiding adversarial court proceedings. Our suburban office near Syracuse offers convenient access and a confidential environment for legal representation. Recognized for leadership in collaborative practice, we integrate education and community service into our mission. Client satisfaction is rooted in our dedication to integrity, empathy, and tailored legal strategies. We strive to build lasting relationships by addressing both immediate needs and future aspirations.
Services
Collaborative Family Law
Divorce Mediation
Residential Real Estate Closings
Family Wealth Planning
Probate Administration
Contract Negotiations
Small Business Formation
Neutral Evaluation
Estate Planning
ADR Referrals
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over three decades of experience in collaborative family law and mediation.
- Our focus on non-litigious solutions reduces emotional and financial strain.
- We combine interdisciplinary expertise with personalized, client-centered strategies.
- Our team includes professionals trained in collaborative practice and mediation.
- We serve Central New York with a commitment to community and ethical standards.
What people say
Excellent guidance
Amicable and equitable agreement
Expeditious divorce
Compassion, knowledge, objectivity
Friendly and helpful office
Services
Collaborative Family Law
Collaborative Family Law resolves divorce and family disputes through cooperative, out-of-court negotiations. Our team facilitates respectful dialogue to address parenting, financial, and asset distribution issues. This approach prioritizes long-term family well-being while avoiding adversarial litigation.
Divorce Mediation
Divorce Mediation provides a neutral third-party facilitator to help couples reach mutually beneficial agreements. We draft binding settlements for financial, parenting, and property matters, ensuring privacy and cost-efficiency compared to traditional litigation.
Residential Real Estate Closings
Residential Real Estate Closings handle property purchases, sales, and refinancing with streamlined coordination. Our paralegals liaise with lenders and title insurers to ensure efficient, error-free transactions for homeowners and investors.
Family Wealth Planning
Family Wealth Planning creates customized strategies for asset distribution and management. Services include wills, trusts, and advance directives to ensure orderly wealth transfer and long-term financial security for families.
Probate Administration
Probate Administration guides executors through legal processes for settling estates. We assist with asset distribution, debt resolution, and court compliance to efficiently manage decedent's affairs with sensitivity and expertise.
People
Daniel G. Cantone
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Licensed since 1982, Daniel Cantone founded the firm in 1995 after 13 years in a general practice firm. He specializes in collaborative law, mediation, and family law, with adjunct teaching roles at Syracuse University and SUNY Oswego.
Lori Rooke
Paralegal
Lori Rooke manages residential real estate transactions, coordinating with lenders and title insurers. She holds degrees from SUNY Oswego and volunteers at the Samaritan Center, ensuring efficient property closings.
Kristine Liggett
Administrative Assistant
Kristine Liggett oversees client communications, scheduling, and document management for collaborative law and estate planning cases. She earned her degree from the University of South Carolina and works as a freelance photo editor.
Questions
What is collaborative family law?
Collaborative family law resolves disputes outside court through cooperative negotiations with trained professionals.
How does mediation differ from litigation?
Mediation uses a neutral facilitator to reach agreements, avoiding adversarial court battles and reducing costs.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Central New York, including Syracuse, Onondaga County, and surrounding communities.
What services are offered besides divorce mediation?
We provide real estate transactions, estate planning, probate administration, and small business formation services.
How long has the firm been in practice?
Cantone Law Firm, P.C. has served clients since 1995, with attorney Daniel Cantone licensed since 1982.
