Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Saratoga Springs, NY
Founded by an attorney with nearly 30 years of technical and operational experience in manufacturing, our firm provides tailored legal solutions for business entities of all sizes. Our practice spans corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution, informed by firsthand executive-level business insights. We serve clients across the Upper Hudson Valley, Capital District, Saratoga Springs, and the Lake George region. With expertise in business law, estate planning, real estate, and family law, we combine legal acumen with practical commercial understanding to protect client interests.Our attorney's background as Vice President of Global Quality and Regulatory Affairs, along with prior roles in international legal counsel, ensures strategic, results-driven representation. We maintain active affiliations with the New York State Bar Association and Schenectady Bar Association, emphasizing commitment to professional excellence and community service.
Services
Business Law
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Family Law
Probate Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of technical and legal experience in global manufacturing roles
- Our attorney served as North American General Counsel for an international manufacturer
- We provide business-focused legal strategies informed by executive-level operational expertise
- We maintain active memberships in New York State and Schenectady Bar Associations
- Our practice combines corporate law expertise with practical business understanding
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice addresses entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. We draft and review contracts including non-disclosure agreements, licensing arrangements, and employment contracts. Our services protect business interests through risk assessment and asset protection strategies tailored to each client's operational needs.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans balancing client goals with legal requirements. Services include wills, living trusts, and testamentary trusts for clients with diverse asset levels. Our probate representation guides executors through Surrogates Court proceedings for both testate and intestate estates.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice handles residential and commercial transactions including purchase agreements, lease negotiations, and zoning issues. We represent buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in contract drafting, title resolution, and dispute mediation across Upstate New York markets.
Family Law
We provide compassionate representation in divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and domestic violence cases. Our services include drafting separation agreements, determining child support arrangements, and protecting client rights during property division proceedings in local courts.
Contract Review
We analyze and prepare business contracts to prevent costly disputes. Our review process identifies risk areas in agreements covering joint ventures, shareholder rights, technology transfers, and commercial leases while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
People
M. E. Gilmartin
Attorney & Owner
2007 Western New England University School of Law graduate with 30+ years manufacturing industry experience. Former VP of Global Quality and North American General Counsel. Specializes in business law, estate planning, and real estate transactions. Active member of New York State and Schenectady Bar Associations.
Questions
What areas of law does Gilmartin Law Firm specialize in?
We focus on business law, estate planning, real estate transactions, and family law matters including divorce and custody cases.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
Our practice serves clients in Saratoga Springs, the Upper Hudson Valley, Capital District, and Lake George regions of New York.
What business law services do you offer?
We handle entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and business succession planning for companies of all sizes.
How do you approach estate planning?
We create customized plans using wills, trusts, and probate strategies that address both simple and complex asset distributions while considering family dynamics.
Can you assist with commercial real estate transactions?
Yes, we represent clients in commercial property purchases, sales, financing, zoning issues, and lease negotiations across Upstate New York.
