Bonacic, Krahulik, Cuddeback, McMahon & Brady, LLP is a full service law firm providing sophisticated legal services for clients in New York's Hudson Valley Region and beyond. The firm has a broad practice which includes the practice areas listed below.

Alternative Dispute Resolution-Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the process of resolving legal conflicts without going to trial. Bonacic, Krahulik, Cuddeback, McMahon & Brady, LLP is in the forefront of this area, advising clients on arbitration, international dispute resolution, mediation, mini-trials, and private judging. We have extensive expertise in determining when a form of ADR is in the best interest of clients and meets their needs better than traditional litigation. We have substantial experience and training in ADR and routinely advise our clients on the legal consequences flowing from particular terms and conditions of all ADR options.

Banking & Finance Law-Banks and financial institutions collect deposits from individuals and entities and invest those funds in loans, securities, and other assets. Bonacic, Krahulik, Cuddeback, McMahon & Brady, LLP assists depositors, lenders, and borrowers in accordance with intricate state and Federal banking statutes and regulations. The firm's banking law practice involves experience in connection with advising on corporate governance issues in relation to the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation, closely held bank governance issues, acquisition and sales of banks, bank holding companies and thrift institutions, branch acquisitions, securities law compliance issues, Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act (RESPA) compliance, and regulatory compliance issues. Our attorneys have experience in lending and secured transactions, loan workouts, mortgages and foreclosures, public finance, state and municipal bonds and financing, venture capital, and international banking matters.

Banking & Settlement Services- The Firm acts as bank counsel to lending institutions in connection with residential and commercial loan transactions. The speed of the real estate closing process has accelerated dramatically over the last decade. Demands of the real estate industry have changed the manner in which the closing attorney handles a transaction. Our "proactive" approach facilitates smooth closings in a timely manner while treating borrowers with courtesy and respect.
Our real estate department understands the service-oriented nature of real estate closings for mortgage lenders. With multiple closing rooms, we have the ability and staff to accommodate closings at any time at the borrower's convenience. The primary contacts with respect to residential real estate transactions will be Bob Krahulik, Esq. Gene Moore the Director of Residential Real Estate.
The firm acts as a title agent for Ticor Title Insurance Company. As both a law firm and a title agent, the firm stands ready to provide a multitude of settlement services setting us apart from the other bank attorneys. .With RESPA reform on the horizon, the firm stands ready to enter into partnerships for the delivery of bundled settlement services on a competitive basis without compromising customer service.
In sum, we are more than just a closing attorney; we are bank attorneys. Questions concerning our settlement services? Please email Gene Moore at gmoore@hvlaw.net for information.

Bankruptcy- Bonacic, Krahulik, Cuddeback, McMahon & Brady, LLP represents individuals and commercial clients in bankruptcy proceedings, at both the state and federal level, that are initiated by either an insolvent individual, or business, or creditors seeking to have the debtor's remaining assets distributed among the creditors and, thereby, discharging the debtor from further obligation or restructuring and reorganizing the insolvent's debt structure.

Business and Commercial Law-We provide a wide variety of services to our business clients from assisting in selecting the type of organizational entity under which to operate, preparation of agreements, sale and purchase of businesses, obtaining financing and funding for business operations, and employee relations, to dissolution.

Constitutional Law-The United States Constitution is the cornerstone of the relationship between the Federal and state governments and between individuals and those governments. Bonacic, Krahulik, Cuddeback, McMahon & Brady, LLP has lawyers with experience in understanding and applying court decisions that interpret the Constitution and its Amendments in areas such as affirmative action and discrimination; freedoms of speech, press, and religion; search and seizure protections; eminent domain, voting rights; prisoners' rights; freedom of information; and even grand jury proceedings.

Construction Law- Bonacic, Krahulik, Cuddeback, McMahon & Brady, LLP represents owners, contractors, construction managers, developers, design professionals, and suppliers in all aspects of the construction process, including bidding and document preparation, contract negotiation and formation, contract performance, financing and warranty issues, mechanics and materialmen liens, and claims and dispute resolution.

Contracts-Our firm has experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing all types of contracts, whether commercial or private. We have experience with contracts involving sales, leases, real estate, and employment. An experienced attorney can help you avoid future legal problems through proper drafting and by explaining your contractual rights and duties.

Criminal- Bonacic, Krahulik, Cuddeback, McMahon & Brady, LLP has extensive experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses. We handle all types of criminal cases, including minor infractions and misdemeanors and the most serious felony indictments, such as, drunk driving, drug possession, narcotics sales, theft and grand larceny, white collar fraud, embezzlement, sex offenses, arson, and conspiracy.

Debtor and Creditor Rights- Bonacic, Krahulik, Cuddeback, McMahon & Brady, LLP has experience in protecting the rights of debtors facing collection processes, repossession, and garnishments. And we also can pursue a wide variety of effective remedies to facilitate all types of creditors in obtaining collection of their just debts. This includes representation of individual and commercial creditors in facilitating their rights to recover their just share of a debtor's remaining assets.

Eminent Domain (Condemnation)-State and local governments have the power to take private property for public use, but the property owner must receive just compensation in return. Our firm is experienced in eminent domain litigation, and has served as counsel in connection with a number of projects and cases that have resulted in significant awards and appellate decisions. Our services include: preparing and providing real estate valuation analyses; analyzing and critiquing third-party appraisals of real estate for condemnation and fair market valuation; providing litigation support for real estate valuation expert witnesses, real estate valuation information and coordinating expert trial teams, including appraisers, engineers, land planners, architects and developers.

Employment Law-Employment law covers a complex network of laws that controls how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment. Our attorneys have significant experience in interpreting and construing state and Federal statutes and case law in areas such as employment discrimination, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee benefits, whistleblower litigation, wrongful discharge, employment contracts, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, the Federal Employer's Liability Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and special laws governing municipal employment.

Environmental Law-Environmental law is a combination of state and Federal statutes and regulations, local ordinances, and case law governing clean air practice, water pollution, hazardous and solid waste, wetlands, and wild lands. Our environmental lawyers help clients obtain required permits and comply with regulations and auditing principles to protect them from violations and penalties; advise them on hazardous waste, cleanup, and Superfund issues; and represent individuals and organizations in bringing actions where they believe a violation has occurred.

Ethics & Professional Responsibility-Our firm represents professionals and businesspersons dealing with their obligations to adhere to codes of conduct applicable to their particular professions. The American Medical Association, American Bar Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Psychological Association have all adopted codes of professional responsibility that must be followed-failure to do so often has legal implications.

Family Law- Over the years, the definition of Family Law has expanded and now covers more than just the termination of a marriage. Bonacic, Krahulik, Cuddeback, McMahon & Brady, LLP provides clients with pre-marital planning for such things as property settlements, preservation of an estate for family members unrelated by marriage, and child custody issues. We also handle a full range of other Family Law matters including those involving adoption, divorce, separation, premarital agreements, paternity and child support.

Government Agencies & Programs-Our firm represents clients in matters in connection with state and federal agencies and programs, such as law enforcement agencies, the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Medicare and Medicaid, Social Security, and many, many others. We advise clients in situations where action, or inaction, of a government agency or availability of a government program affects or potentially affects them.

Government Contracts-Our government contract lawyers represent our business clients doing business with municipal, state, and Federal governments. Those services include assisting clients in negotiating, performing, interpreting, litigating, and terminating defense, construction, and procurement contracts as well as defending against debarment. Our lawyers have experience in both traditional court and administrative proceedings.

International Law-International law includes any type of law that affects people across national borders and involves not only treaty law between nations but also national law that affects international affairs. The focus of our firm's international law department is primarily on business and trade matters such as customs and trade regulation and combines the skills and experience of lawyers in our corporate, taxation, real estate, and litigation practice groups.

Litigation and Appeals- Bonacic, Krahulik, Cuddeback, McMahon & Brady, LLP represents and advises clients who are or might become involved in a lawsuit or appeal as a result of a dispute, including prevention and settlement, in such areas as personal injury and employment claims, contract disputes, and family law and commercial matters.

Natural Resources Law-Federal and state governments are heavily involved in the management of natural resources and have enacted numerous laws and regulations and formed a wealth of governmental agencies dedicated to preserving and exploiting natural resources. We have lawyers in our firm who have particular experience in the natural resource area, including fisheries and wildlife, logging and timber, minerals and mining, oil and gas, and water and riparian rights. Our lawyers assist in negotiating sales and leases of natural resources, interpret treaties, lobby for preservation of resources, research records of resource ownership, and perform many other functions in this area.

Personal Injury- Bonacic, Krahulik, Cuddeback, McMahon & Brady, LLP represents individuals involved in controversies alleging a wrong or damage to another's person, rights, reputation, or property resulting from events or activities such as automobile accidents, defective products, infliction of emotional distress, intentional misconduct, and negligence.

Probate & Estate Administration-Our firm specializes in Probate and Estate Administration. Probate is the legal process by which a person's debts are paid and assets are distributed upon her or his death. Estate Administration includes the probate process as well as non-probate transfers of the deceased's assets. Individual state laws direct the probate court how to distribute the deceased's estate. State laws and procedures vary greatly, so please contact Bonacic, Krahulik, Cuddeback, McMahon & Brady, LLP to ensure that the deceased's assets are distributed correctly.

Real Estate-Bonacic, Krahulik, Cuddeback, McMahon & Brady, LLP represents both commercial clients and individuals in all proceedings and transactions that deal with real property-land and the structures attached to it-including purchase and sale, construction, mortgages and foreclosures, leases, zoning, title examinations, quiet title actions, closings, and management.

State, Local & Municipal Law-The attorneys in our firm who practice in the State, Local & Municipal Law area have expertise and knowledge in the areas of powers and liabilities of state and local government and municipal corporations, including matters such as land use and zoning issues, municipal employment disputes, and injuries to personal or property by municipal employees.

Trademark- Bonacic, Krahulik, Cuddeback, McMahon & Brady, LLP advises clients on selecting, registering, and maintaining their U.S. trademarks. Through close and long-standing relationships with foreign associates, we also obtain and maintain trademark registrations in countries throughout the world. We represent clients in asserting or defending against claims of trademark infringement, trademark counterfeiting, unfair competition, among others.