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Direct Access
(Fifteen years of in-house experience—now working directly for you. I've built legal departments, managed hundreds of cases, and represented clients in state and federal court.)
Practical Perspective
(As former General Counsel for multiple large companies, I understand what clients actually need: clear answers, realistic timelines, and an attorney who returns calls.)
Local Investment
(I live and work here. I serve on the Chamber of Commerce board and chair the Merchants' Committee because I'm genuinely invested in this community—not just looking for clients.)
How I can Help
Providing professional legal services tailored to your specific needs.
Real Estate
(More than a decade representing New York City real estate companies—from contract negotiation to closing to dispute resolution. I handle purchases, sales, lease negotiations, and litigation for residential and commercial properties throughout New York.)
Elder Law
(Medicaid planning, asset protection, and long-term care planning for seniors and their families.)
Litigation
(I've managed portfolios of hundreds of cases and personally tried matters in state and federal court. My practice includes commercial disputes, landlord-tenant matters, contract litigation, and all aspects of trial law.)
Taxation
(Helping small businesses & individuals navigate changes to the tax code).
Trust & Estates
(Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and estate administration. I help clients plan for the future and guide families through probate when the time comes.)
Government
(Act as a liaison to help you navigate issues with State and Local government agencies.)
Meet Your Attorney
Joshua Votaw spent nearly fifteen years as General Counsel for New York City real estate companies before founding The Votaw Law Firm. He's built legal departments from the ground up, managed portfolios of hundreds of cases, and represented clients in state and federal courts across every stage of litigation — from contract negotiation to trial to appeal.
Joshua began his legal career clerking for the Chief District Judge and Chief Magistrate Judge of a United States District Court. He continues to serve as a volunteer judge-arbitrator in New York City's small claims courts.
Now based in the Hudson Valley, Joshua serves on the Board of Directors of the Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce. He will begin pursuing his Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation at Georgetown University in the fall. He received his Juris Doctorate from Northeastern University.
When he's not practicing law, Joshua enjoys hiking and travel. In 2023, he hiked over 1,000 miles of New Zealand's Te Araroa Trail — a three-month trek spanning the length of the country.
