Farrell Fritz, P.C.

United States 2024

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Practice Areas

Individuals recognized in Best Lawyers

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Year founded: 1976

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Overview

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Farrell Fritz handles legal matters for corporations, not-for-profit organizations and individuals in the following areas:
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Business Divorce
Commercial Litigation
Construction
Corporate & Finance
Distressed Assets
Emerging Companies & Venture Capital
Environmental
Estate Litigation
Healthcare
Labor & Employment
Land Use & Municipal
Real Estate
Tax
Tax Certiorari & Condemnation
Trusts & Estates

The firm hosts numerous blogs:

https://www.fedgovtcivillitigation.com/

https://www.lilanduseandzoning.com/

https://www.nybusinessdivorce.com/

https://www.nycomdiv.com/

https://www.nyestatelitigationblog.com/

https://www.nyhealthlawblog.com/

https://www.nyventurehub.com/

https://www.taxlawforchb.com/

https://www.allaboutediscovery.com/

Firm News

February 4, 2016

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Rankings

Farrell Fritz, P.C. is nationally ranked in 2 practice areas and metro ranked in 8 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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National Rankings

Tier 2

Tier 2 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Tier 2 for Trusts and Estates

Metro Rankings

Albany

Tier 1 for Health Care Law

Tier 2 for Government Relations Practice

Long Island

Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management

Tier 1 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Firm Leadership

Robert C. Creighton

Managing Partner

Highlighted Client Comments

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Trusts and Estates

A long-standing client of Farrell Fritz and very impressed with their expertise and very happy with their work.

Government Relations Practice

Within months of engaging with Farrell Fritz our Association gained traction with Government representatives on issues that had been being worked on for years. The relationships, respect, and knowledge that Mark and Vanessa bring to the table have opened doors and added to our Association's profile.

Jeanne Chirico, CEO/President – Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State

Trusts and Estates

Dan Rubin of Farrell Fritz is intelligent, patient and clearly outlines the issues and provides me with choices. Would not consider using anyone else

Michael Sternberg

Trusts and Estates

Dan Rubin has been exceptional in managing all our estate planning affairs. He's super ethical, fair, clear and always have our best interest in mind.

Xiao Li Tan

Health Care Law

My experience with Farrell Fritz has been exemplary. The attention they provide for my issues and work is without exception. I highly and enthusiastically recommend Farrell Fritz.

Health Care Law

I use Farrell Fritz's government relations services in Albany. I've found our consultants to be very knowledgeable, well connected within the legislature and state government, and affordable to a nonprofit organization. They are responsive and give us good counsel.

Real Estate Law

Farrell Fritz is an excellent firm. We have enjoyed a wonderful working relationship for over 20 years.

Jan Burman – Engel Burman

Trusts and Estates

Farrell Fritz was extremely helpful and patient when guiding us through our acquisition by Securitas. They paid attention to every detail and made the acquisition process seamless and successful.

Will McGuire – Global Elite Group

Rankings

National Rankings

Tier 2

Tier 2 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Tier 2 for Trusts and Estates

Metro Rankings

Albany

Tier 1 for Health Care Law

Tier 2 for Government Relations Practice

Long Island

Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management

Tier 1 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Tier 1 for Real Estate Law

Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates

Tier 2 for Health Care Law

Tier 3 for Labor Law - Management

New York City

Tier 1 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates

Tier 2 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Employment Law - Management
Environmental Law
Health Care Law
Land Use and Zoning Law
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Litigation - Construction
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Real Estate Law
Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^®

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Demographics

Partners

Male: 33

Female: 5

Hispanic / Latinx: 1

White / Caucasian: 37

Of Counsel (but not partners)

Male: 13

Female: 4

White / Caucasian: 17

Associates

Male: 6

Female: 11

Asian: 3

Hispanic / Latinx: 1

White / Caucasian: 13

Attorney Management / Department Heads

Male: 4

Female: 1

Hispanic / Latinx: 1

White / Caucasian: 4

Paralegals

Male: 8

Female: 26

Asian: 2

Black / African American: 3

Hispanic / Latinx: 2

White / Caucasian: 27

Non-Legal Employees

Male: 16

Female: 52

Black / African American: 5

Hispanic / Latinx: 3

White / Caucasian: 56

Multi-Racial: 2

LGBTQIA+: 2

Awards

Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.

Touro Law Center Public Interest Attorney of the Year
Long Island Business News "Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business" Award - Hall of Fame Inductee
Long Island Press 10th Annual Power List honoree
School for Language & Communication Development (SLCD) Joseph & Alice Ficalora Philanthropic Award
The Queens Courier's "Rising Star" Award
Queens Courier's Top Women in Queens Award - Hall of Fame Inductee
The Hispanic Network's List of 25 Advocates for Latino Empowerment
Long Island Business News "Leadership in Law" Award (received 3 awards)
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) Children's Advocate Award
Interfaith Nutrition Network's (INN) Honoree Award
Long Island Business News "Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business" Award
Long Island Business News "Leadership in Law" Award
Long Island Business News "40 Under 40" Award
American Jewish Committee (AJC) - Long Island Civic Leadership Award
Services Now for Adult Persons, Inc. (SNAP) Fred Meyer's Community Partner Award
Finalist, Smart CEO 2014 CPA & ESQ Awards
Long Island Business News "Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business" Award - Hall of Fame Inductee
Long Island Business News "Leadership in Law" Award
M&A Advisor Award winner: Restructuring Deal of the Year (between $10 million & $100 million)
Long Island Business News "40 Under 40" Award
The Queens Courier's "Top Women in Business" Award
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization's Jewels & Jeans Dinner honoree
Nassau County Bar Association Pro Bono Recognition Award
The Best Lawyers in America 2016
Long Island Business News "Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business" Award
Long Island Business News "CFO of the Year" Award
New York Super Lawyers & New York Metro Rising Stars lists
2015 New York-Metro Super Lawyers Top 100 List
Long Island Business News "Leadership in Law" Award
Tier 1 Ranking in 2016 U.S. News-Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms"
Long Island Business News "40 Under 40" Award
Access to Justice Pro Bono Recognition
The Best Lawyers in America 2017
Chambers High Net Worth Ranking
2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New York Metro Rising Stars lists
2016 New York – Metro Super Lawyers Top 100 list
Tier 1 Ranking in 2017 U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms"