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4.8
165 reviews

100 Madison Street, Syracuse, NY 13202, U.S.A.

Health Care, Estate Planning, Banking Law and 19 more

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About Hancock Estabrook, LLP

Hancock Estabrook, which was founded in 1889, has grown steadily. Today, we have more than 65 attorneys with the depth and ability to serve a wide array of client needs. Our founders' original philosophy, however, remains unchanged, to provide quality legal services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Through specialization, we bring expertise to complex legal issues and are able to identify and understand each client's unique circumstances.

 

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Hancock Estabrook, LLP got this award in 2021

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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

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Hancock Estabrook, LLP got this award in 2021

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Military Law
Posted by anonymous
October 25, 2022
Hired Attorney Robert Whitaker Jr.

Mr. Whitaker's professionalism, knowledge of military law, and working with Veterans Affairs was evident during the time he represented me and eventually won the appeal. His generosity of providing pro bono service was enhanced by his attention to communicating with me, patience with the process, his own confidence, and that which he instilled in me.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
April 06, 2010
Hired Law Firm

Mike Corp did our will, living trust and health care proxy. He was very nice and extremely knowledgeable.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
March 04, 2012
Hired Attorney Warren D. Wolfson

Warren is very thorough in his approach to servicing client needs

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Areas of Law

  • Health Care 1
    • Hospital Malpractice Defense
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Banking Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Business Law
  • Municipal Law 1
    • Municipal Bonds
  • Finance 1
    • Industrial Development Financing
  • Taxation 1
    • Tax Law
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Probate
  • Eminent Domain 1
    • Condemnation
  • Environmental Law
  • Real Estate
  • Commercial Law 1
    • Commercial Litigation
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use 1
    • Zoning Law
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Labor Relations
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Negligence
  • Products Liability 1
    • Product Liability
  • Construction Law
  • Professional Liability 1
    • Professional Liability Defense
  • Elder Law
  • Other 1
    • Public Authority

Office Details

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1889

  • Representative Clients

    Representative Clients: HSBC; Crucible Materials Corp.; Mobil Oil Corp.; Syracuse City School District; Metropolitan Development Assoc.; Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.; Amerada Hess Corp.; Cooper Industries, Inc.; Carrier Corp.; LeMoyne College.

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS:
    Health Care: Crouse Hospital; St. Joseph's Hospital; Central New York Hospital Association; Rome Memorial Hospital; Community Memorial Hospital; Oneida Health Care Center; Syracuse Community Health Center; Lewis County Hospital; VHA Empire State; Lee Memorial Hospital (Fulton); Oswego Hospital; Crouse Community Center Nursing Home; Hospital Home Health Care (Fulton); East Hill Family Medical; Summit Medical (Auburn); Good Shepherd — Fairview Home (Binghamton); Loretto.
    Banking: M&T Bank; HSBC Bank USA; Citizens Bank; Partners Trust Bank.
    Manufacturing & Industrial: Kinney Drugs Inc.; ParTech; Crucible Materials Corp; Mobil Oil Corp; Volvo Cars of North America; Production Products Company; G.A. Braun; Burrows Paper Corp; Amerada Hess Corp; Monarch Machine Tool Co.; Ryder Transportation Services, Inc.; Cooper Industries, Inc.; ConMed Corp; New Venture Gear; Strathmore Products, Inc.; Pass & Seymour, Inc.; Carrier Corp.; Buckeye Pipeline; Ford Motor Co.; DaimlerChrysler; Suburban Propane; Aldis; Family Dollar; Liftech.
    Municipal and Education: County of Onondaga; County of Oneida; County of Madison; County of Yates; County of Otsego; County of Chenango; Town of Marcy; Metropolitan Development Association; Mohawk Valley Water Authority; Massena Electric Department; Onondaga Hill Fire Department; Plainville Fire District; City of Sherrill; Village of Fayetteville; Village of Penn Yan; Village of Owego; Village of Camillus; Town of Manlius; LeMoyne College; Schalmont Central School District; Mohawk Valley Community College; Genesee Community College: Phoenix Central School District; Dryden Central School District; Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School District.
    Insurance Companies: St. Paul Travelers; Amica Insurance Co.; Atlantic Mutual Insurance Co.; Acadia Insurance Co.; Zurich America; North Country Insurance Co.; Countryway Insurance Co.; Providence Washington Insurance Co.

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    https://www.hancocklaw.com/

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