Business Details
Your Trusted New York Legal Partner
At Siegel & Siegel, we are a husband-and-wife legal team dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized legal services. With extensive experience from large law firms, we combine strategic expertise with individualized attention to address clients' unique needs in trusts, estates, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, and real estate. Our practice emphasizes transparency, cost-effectiveness, and tailored solutions, ensuring clients receive practical guidance and vigorous representation.We prioritize client education, offering free healthcare directives and living wills with estate plans, while maintaining ethical standards and community trust. Our commitment to excellence has established us as a reliable legal resource in New York and New Jersey.
Services
Trusts & Estates
Bankruptcy
Commercial Litigation
Real Estate
Estate Planning
Probate
Corporate Law
Real Estate Litigation
Debt Relief
Guardianship
Highlights and features
- Husband-and-wife team with large-firm experience and personalized service
- Transparent billing with no hidden fees or markups
- Specialized expertise in complex estate and bankruptcy cases
- Direct partner involvement from case initiation to resolution
- Free healthcare directives and living wills with estate plans
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
Services
Trusts & Estates
We provide comprehensive trusts and estates services, including wills, living trusts, probate administration, and contested estate litigation. Our attorneys help clients minimize taxes, establish guardianship, and ensure asset distribution aligns with their wishes. With deep Surrogates Court experience, we handle complex estate matters efficiently while maintaining personal attention to client needs.
Bankruptcy
Our bankruptcy practice covers Chapter 7, 13, and small business Chapter 11 cases. We guide clients through debt analysis, creditor negotiations, and bankruptcy filings while explaining long-term financial implications. Partner-led representation ensures consistent advocacy from initial consultation through case resolution, with transparent pricing starting at $1,500 for Chapter 7 cases.
Commercial Litigation
We represent businesses in contract disputes, antitrust matters, and commercial litigation across state and federal courts. Our approach combines courtroom readiness with alternative dispute resolution to achieve cost-effective outcomes. Services include breach of contract claims, business torts, and enforcement of commercial agreements through mediation or trial advocacy.
Real Estate
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial transactions, title disputes, zoning issues, and landlord-tenant conflicts. We assist with contract negotiations, property closings, and litigation involving easements or foreclosure defense. Independent representation ensures clients receive unbiased counsel without conflicts from affiliated financial institutions.
Probate
We guide executors through probate proceedings in New York courts, handling will validation, asset valuation, debt settlement, and beneficiary distributions. Hourly billing ensures cost control compared to percentage-based estate fees. Our services include Surrogates Court filings, tax compliance, and resolution of contested probate matters through negotiation or litigation.
People
Michael D. Siegel
Attorney
Michael D. Siegel brings extensive large-firm experience to trusts, estates, and commercial litigation. He focuses on personalized legal strategies while maintaining ethical standards and client communication.
Sharon M. Siegel
Attorney
Sharon M. Siegel specializes in bankruptcy and real estate law, offering strategic debt relief solutions and property transaction expertise. She prioritizes direct client involvement and transparent billing practices.
Questions
What practice areas does Siegel & Siegel specialize in?
We focus on trusts and estates, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, and real estate law, providing comprehensive legal solutions tailored to individual and business client needs.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free bankruptcy consultations and initial case evaluations to help clients understand their legal options and potential outcomes.
How does your billing process work?
Estate planning services use fixed fees, while litigation and probate matters bill hourly with no expense markups, ensuring transparent cost management.
Can you handle cross-state legal matters?
Our firm serves New York and New Jersey clients, with experience in state and federal courts across both jurisdictions for coordinated legal representation.
What differentiates your firm from others?
Direct partner involvement, transparent pricing, and combined large-firm expertise with personalized service create unique value for our clients.
