Business Details
21 Years
experience
Experienced Legal Representation in Upstate New York
Schwartz Law Firm has provided high-quality legal representation since 2005, serving individuals and businesses across New York. Our practice focuses on personal injury, civil litigation, real estate law, corporate law, and estate planning, with dedicated attorneys who prioritize timely communication and client accessibility. We offer flexible meeting options including home visits, hospital consultations, and after-hours appointments to accommodate client needs.With a balanced practice split between real estate, litigation, and corporate matters, we serve local businesses and government agencies while maintaining a strong commitment to attention to detail and technological efficiency. Our team combines decades of courtroom experience with strategic legal counsel to achieve favorable outcomes for clients in both transactional and litigious matters.
Services
Personal Injury Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Litigation
Business Law
Estate Planning
Criminal Defense
Matrimonial Law
Tax Law
Trust Administration
Corporate Law
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We provide prompt communication with guaranteed call response times
- Our attorneys offer home and hospital visits for client convenience
- Decades of courtroom experience in personal injury and litigation matters
- Comprehensive legal services spanning eight distinct practice areas
- Proven track record with $1.5M personal injury settlement in 2008
Services
Personal Injury Law
Our personal injury practice represents clients injured through others' negligence. With decades of courtroom experience and advanced preparation techniques, we level the playing field against insurance companies. Our proven track record includes a $1.5M settlement for a client in 2008, demonstrating our commitment to maximizing client compensation through both negotiation and litigation.
Real Estate Law
We handle all aspects of real estate transactions including residential/commercial sales, 1031 exchanges, land development, and commercial loans. Our attorneys represent major lenders and close hundreds of transactions annually using experienced staff and advanced technology to ensure efficient, trouble-free closings for buyers, sellers, and financial institutions.
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation team addresses breach of contract claims and complex business disputes. We develop early litigation strategies to minimize costs while preparing thoroughly for trial. With experience in arbitration and state/federal courts, we provide aggressive representation for corporate clients facing high-exposure cases or seeking efficient resolution of minor matters.
Estate Planning
We help clients plan for asset transfer through wills, trusts, and advanced directives. Our services include probate administration, trust termination, and tax planning to minimize costs and delays. We guide families through post-death asset transfers while addressing potential disputes through litigation when necessary.
Business Law
We provide comprehensive business legal services covering formation, operations, acquisitions, and succession planning. Our attorneys advise local businesses and government agencies on contracts, compliance, and growth strategies while offering practical counsel through all stages of business development and corporate transactions.
People
Charles R. Schwartz
Founder & Attorney
Charles R. Schwartz is an experienced attorney with expertise in personal injury, real estate, and business law. He graduated from Albany Law School and serves as Town Attorney for Amsterdam while representing numerous local businesses. He combines courtroom experience with community involvement to provide practical legal solutions.
Questions
What areas of law does Schwartz Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, real estate law, commercial litigation, business law, estate planning, criminal defense, matrimonial law, and tax law.
How does Schwartz Law Firm handle client communication?
We guarantee timely responses to client inquiries and offer flexible meeting options including home visits, hospital consultations, and after-hours appointments.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve clients in Amsterdam, Saratoga Springs, and throughout New York State with both office locations and mobile services.
What experience does the firm have in personal injury cases?
Our attorneys have decades of courtroom experience in personal injury litigation, including a notable $1.5M settlement in 2008 for an injured client.
How does the firm approach commercial litigation?
We evaluate each commercial matter early to develop effective litigation strategies, focusing on cost-efficient resolutions while preparing thoroughly for trial when necessary.
What corporate legal services are available?
We provide business formation guidance, contract drafting, merger/acquisition support, and ongoing legal counsel for corporations and family-owned businesses.
