Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in New York
At Siegel & Siegel, we are a husband-and-wife legal team dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services with personalized attention. With extensive experience at large law firms, we combine the expertise of a major firm with the compassionate, tailored approach of a boutique practice. Our mission is to serve clients in New York and New Jersey with integrity, focusing on estate planning, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, and real estate. We prioritize client needs, offering fixed-fee estate plans, transparent billing for probate matters, and direct partner involvement in every case. Our practice emphasizes accessibility, ensuring clients retain more of their assets while receiving strategic legal solutions.We handle contested estate litigation, commercial disputes in state and federal courts, and real estate transactions without affiliations to banks or brokers. In bankruptcy cases, we guide individuals and small businesses through Chapter 7, 13, and 11 proceedings, with all matters managed personally by the partners. Our commitment to client education includes free healthcare directives and powers of attorney with estate plans. We serve New York City and surrounding counties, as well as New Jerseys Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Morris counties.
Services
Bankruptcy
Commercial Litigation
Real Estate
Estate Planning
Probate
Estate Administration
Trust Administration
Contested Estate Litigation
Corporate Formation
Real Estate Litigation
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience from former large-firm attorneys.
- Our partners handle every case personally from start to finish.
- Transparent billing with no hidden markups on expenses.
- Free healthcare directives and powers of attorney with estate plans.
- Specialized in contested estate litigation and complex bankruptcy cases.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Estate Planning
We craft customized estate plans including wills, trusts, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney. Our fixed-fee structure ensures transparency, with complimentary documents when planning your estate. Our expertise helps clients protect assets and fulfill their wishes for beneficiaries.
Bankruptcy
We guide individuals and businesses through Chapter 7, 13, and small business Chapter 11 bankruptcies. Our partners personally manage cases, starting at $1,500 for Chapter 7 filings, ensuring a fresh start free from creditors while complying with updated bankruptcy laws.
Commercial Litigation
We represent clients in state and federal courts for commercial disputes, including contract breaches and business conflicts. Our strategic approach maximizes success in New York and New Jersey courts, with billing based solely on attorney hours and actual expenses.
Real Estate
We handle residential and commercial real estate transactions, title disputes, and litigation without affiliations to banks or brokers. Our services cover closings, partition actions, and resolving failed property deals to protect client interests.
Estate Administration
We assist executors and administrators with probate processes in New York courts, charging hourly rates instead of percentages. This approach helps heirs retain more inheritance while navigating contested estates and fulfilling decedents' wishes.
People
Michael D. Siegel
Attorney
Michael D. Siegel brings decades of experience from large law firms, focusing on estate planning, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation. He personally manages cases to ensure strategic solutions and client satisfaction.
Sharon M. Siegel
Attorney
Sharon M. Siegel specializes in estate administration and real estate law, combining technical expertise with personalized service. She advocates for clients in Surrogate's Court and complex property transactions.
Questions
What areas of law does Siegel & Siegel specialize in?
We focus on estate planning, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, real estate, and contested estate litigation for clients in New York and New Jersey.
How are legal fees structured for estate planning?
Estate plans are offered at fixed fees, with complimentary healthcare directives and powers of attorney included to ensure comprehensive planning.
Do the partners handle cases personally?
Yes, both Michael and Sharon Siegel personally manage every case from start to finish, ensuring direct attention and expertise.
What bankruptcy options are available?
We handle Chapter 7, 13, and small business Chapter 11 cases, starting at $1,500 for Chapter 7 filings with no hidden costs.
How does the firm approach probate matters?
We charge hourly rates for probate services instead of percentages, helping heirs retain more inheritance while resolving contested estates.
What regions does Siegel & Siegel serve?
We serve all five NYC boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, and Northern New Jersey counties with personalized legal representation.
