Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Greenwich, CT for Real Estate & Estate Planning
Since 2002, our legal team has established a reputation as a premier provider of general practice legal services with a focus on commercial and residential real estate. We prioritize delivering comprehensive counsel and innovative solutions to individuals, families, and businesses navigating legal challenges. Our team maintains strong community ties and has cultivated relationships across the legal profession to better serve clients.With over 20 years of combined experience, we approach each case with a commitment to understanding client goals and working toward optimal resolutions. Our practice emphasizes transparency, personalized attention, and treating clients with care and respect throughout the legal process. We serve clients in both New York and Connecticut, offering expertise in real estate transactions, estate planning, and commercial law matters.
Services
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Wills & Trusts
Commercial Law
Foreclosure Mediation
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined legal experience in real estate and estate planning
- Our team serves both Connecticut and New York clients with localized expertise
- We provide personalized legal strategies tailored to individual client objectives
- Our practice maintains strong community connections and professional relationships
- We prioritize transparent communication and client-focused legal solutions
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice handles purchases, sales, refinancing, and commercial transactions across Connecticut and New York. We provide comprehensive counsel for lenders, buyers, and sellers while addressing landlord-tenant disputes and property tax assessments. With extensive experience since 2002, we ensure smooth transactions and protect client interests in all real estate matters.
Estate Planning
We help clients create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives. Our services cover testamentary trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, and powers of attorney to protect assets and family interests. We work closely with clients to develop strategies that reflect their unique family and financial situations while ensuring legal compliance.
Wills & Trusts
We draft essential estate documents including last wills, living wills, and various trust arrangements. Our practice assists with establishing durable powers of attorney and healthcare directives to manage end-of-life decisions. We guide clients through creating legally sound documents that clearly articulate their wishes and protect beneficiaries.
Commercial Law
Our commercial law services help businesses maintain compliance and resolve disputes. We handle entity formation, contract negotiations, and property matters while providing proactive legal strategies. With experience serving local businesses since 2002, we offer practical solutions to maintain good standing and prevent legal conflicts.
Foreclosure Mediation
We represent homeowners in foreclosure proceedings including mortgage modifications, short sales, and auction processes. Our team works to find alternatives to foreclosure while protecting client rights throughout mediation. We provide strategic counsel for navigating complex mortgage-related legal challenges and financial hardships.
People
Eileen M. Pate
Attorney
Licensed in Connecticut since 1998 and New York since 2001, Eileen Pate brings over 20 years of legal experience to real estate and estate planning. A former Fairfield County Bar Association board member, she graduated from Pace University (BS 1994) and Quinnipiac University School of Law (JD 1998).
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on real estate law, estate planning, wills & trusts, commercial law, and foreclosure mediation. Our practice serves clients in both Connecticut and New York with personalized legal solutions.
Do you serve clients outside Greenwich?
Yes, while based in Greenwich, CT, we represent clients throughout Connecticut and New York. Our legal services cover real estate transactions, estate planning, and commercial matters across both states.
What experience does your firm have?
Since 2002, we've provided legal services with over 20 years of combined experience. Our attorney holds memberships in the Connecticut and New York bars and maintains active involvement in local legal associations.
How do you handle estate planning?
We create customized estate plans addressing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Our approach considers each client's unique family dynamics and financial situation to ensure comprehensive protection.
