Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Malone, NY
Fischer, Bessette, Muldowney & McArdle, LLP, has established a tradition of trust throughout New York's North Country, serving clients for over 75 years. Our firm provides comprehensive legal representation in personal injury, workers' compensation, real estate, estate planning, and general litigation. We prioritize clear communication and operate on a contingency fee basis for select cases, ensuring clients receive dedicated advocacy without upfront costs.With offices in Malone, Tupper Lake, and Saranac Lake, we combine deep local knowledge with decades of legal expertise to protect client interests. Our attorneys are committed to achieving favorable outcomes through negotiation, litigation, or mediation, while maintaining the highest standards of ethical practice.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
General Litigation
Mediation Services
Social Security Disability
Construction Litigation
Wills & Estate Disputes
Highlights and features
- We offer over 75 years of combined legal experience in New York's North Country
- Our contingency fee model ensures no upfront costs for personal injury cases
- We provide personalized representation with free initial consultations
- Our attorneys have deep local knowledge of northern New York courts
- We handle complex litigation and negotiations with proven success
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases resulting from car accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace incidents. Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, ensuring compensation only when we win. We handle negotiations with insurance companies and pursue full damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain.
Workers' Compensation
Our firm assists injured workers in securing medical care and wage benefits through New York's workers' compensation system. We challenge denied claims, represent clients at hearings, and handle third-party liability cases. Our experience ensures clients receive maximum benefits while navigating complex insurance processes.
Real Estate Law
We facilitate residential and commercial real estate closings while resolving disputes over contracts, boundaries, and landlord-tenant issues. Our attorneys identify potential problems early to ensure smooth transactions. We also handle construction litigation and property dispute resolution for developers and property owners.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include wills, trusts, and healthcare directives to protect assets and provide for loved ones. We create customized plans for tax minimization and business succession. The firm also represents clients in probate litigation and trust disputes to ensure estate wishes are honored.
General Litigation
We handle diverse civil litigation matters including contract disputes, construction defects, and real estate conflicts. Our attorneys prepare cases thoroughly for settlement or trial, representing clients in Supreme Court proceedings. We specialize in resolving complex disputes involving partners, shareholders, and probate matters.
People
Matthew H. McArdle
Attorney
Matthew H. McArdle provides legal representation in personal injury and workers' compensation cases. He focuses on securing fair compensation for clients through skilled negotiations and courtroom advocacy.
Robert R. Lawyer III
Attorney
Robert R. Lawyer III specializes in real estate law and estate planning. He assists clients with property transactions and creating comprehensive estate plans to protect assets and family interests.
John J. Muldowney
Managing Partner
John J. Muldowney leads the firm with over 25 years of civil litigation experience. He handles complex cases involving construction disputes, personal injury, and mediation, bringing extensive trial and appellate expertise to client representation.
Jeremiah M. Hayes
Attorney
Jeremiah M. Hayes focuses on Social Security Disability claims and general litigation. He helps clients navigate the SSD application process and represents them in appeals when benefits are denied.
James P. Bessette
Attorney
James P. Bessette specializes in workers' compensation and personal injury law. He advocates for injured workers to secure medical care and lost wage benefits while handling third-party liability claims.
Questions
What areas of law does Fischer, Bessette, Muldowney & McArdle specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, workers' compensation, real estate law, estate planning, general litigation, and Social Security Disability claims.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for personal injury, workers' compensation, and Social Security Disability cases.
How are attorney fees structured for personal injury cases?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay no fees unless we win your case.
What New York counties do you serve?
We serve Franklin, St. Lawrence, Clinton, Essex, Jefferson, and surrounding counties in northern New York.
Can you help with workers' compensation claim denials?
Yes, we challenge denied claims and represent clients at Workers' Compensation Board hearings.
Do you handle estate planning for complex situations?
Yes, we create customized estate plans including trusts, business succession strategies, and tax minimization techniques.