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35 Main Street - Suite 251
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: 8 4 5 . 4 5 4 . 2 5 6 9
Fax: 8 4 5 . 4 5 4 . 8 4 1 7
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General Law Practice

Trust, dedication, and quality

The Law Office of Christopher S. Coleman, PLLC is a general practice law firm located in downtown Poughkeepsie, in Dutchess County, New York. We handle a variety of legal matters for a diverse range of clients. Our clients have learned that they can trust our dedication and the quality of the legal services we provide.

Our primary areas of practice include:

Criminal Defense

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI), and Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and/or Alcohol (DWAID)
Drug Possession and Sales
Theft, Fraud, Extortion, Grand and Petit (“shoplifting”) Larceny
Assault, Stalking, Harassment and Related Offenses
Family Related Offenses, Including Orders of Protection
Vehicle and Traffic Offenses, Including Commercial Drivers
Youthful Offender and Juvenile Offenses
All other Felony, Misdemeanor and Violation Level Offenses
Appeals and Re-Sentencings

Business And Corporate Matters

Formation of Corporation (“S” or “C” Corporations)
Formation of Limited Liability Company (Member-Managed or Manger-Managed)
Formation of Partnership
Formation of Sole Proprietorship
Shareholder’s or Member Agreements (“Buy/Sell” Agreements)
Purchase or Sale of Business
Purchase or Sale of Stock
Merger Transactions
Obtaining and Maintaining a New York State Liquor License
Dissolution of Corporation or Limited Liability Company

Commercial And Residential Real Estate

Purchase or Sale Of Commercial and Residential Property
Purchase or Sale Of Condominiums and Cooperatives
Landlord and Tenant Matters, including Eviction
Subdivision and Zoning Matters
Transactions Involving Neighbors, Including Shared Driveways, Wells and Easements
Disputes Involving Neighbors, Including Adverse Possession Claims and Boundary Disputes
Representation of Lenders

Civil Litigation

Financial Disputes
Business and Commercial Disputes
Real Property Disputes
Shareholder, Member and/or Partnership Disputes
Collection and Judgment Enforcement Matters
Appeals

Family Law

Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Relocation Matters
Family Offenses, Including Orders of Protection
Matrimonial (Divorce) Proceedings
Adoption
Juvenile Offenses
Appeals

Personal Injury

Vehicular Accidents
Dog and Other Animal Bite Injuries
Injuries to Children
Slip and falls
Products liability
Premises liability
Dram Shop (liquor licensee) liability

Estate Planning

Simple Wills (Individual or Married Spouses)
Powers of Attorney
Living Wills
Health Care Proxies

Clients can reach us by telephone or email and expect a prompt, courteous response. (And if we cannot assist you, we will be happy to recommend you to an attorney who can.)

Personal Attention At A Reasonable Cost

We treat each client as an individual, and not just a case. We take pride in our commitment to our clients—our goal is to provide quality, individualized legal representation at a reasonable, fair cost to all of our clients. We know that clients prefer to know that their attorney is not just working for them, but is also accessible to them. Our personal attention to your matter and availability to you is just one difference which distinguishes us from other law firms.

We serve clients in Dutchess, Ulster and Orange Counties and throughout the Hudson River Valley area. Whether you need an attorney immediately or think we might be of service to you for a matter you are considering, please feel free to contact us to schedule a consultation at our office to speak to us about your legal needs.

We look forward to working with you.