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Our Legal Services

I represent individuals, families, and businesses across a range of legal matters—with particular depth in real estate and litigation. Whether you're buying a home, facing a lawsuit, planning your estate, or navigating a government issue, you'll work directly with me from start to finish.

Real Estate

I spent nearly fifteen years as General Counsel for New York City real estate companies, handling everything from routine closings to complex commercial disputes. That experience means I understand real estate transactions from the inside—and I know what can go wrong. Whether you're buying your first home, negotiating a commercial lease, or dealing with a property dispute, I'll guide you through the process and protect your interests. Services:​

  • Residential purchases and sales

  • Commercial purchases and sales

  • Contract review and negotiation

  • Co-op and condo transactions

  • Deed transfers

  • Residential lease preparation and review

  • Commercial lease negotiation

  • Landlord representation

  • Real estate disputes and litigation

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Litigation

I've managed litigation portfolios involving hundreds of cases and personally tried matters in state and federal court—handling discovery, depositions, motion practice, oral arguments, trials, and appeals. When a dispute can't be resolved at the negotiating table, I'm prepared to advocate for you in court.

  • Commercial and contract disputes

  • Landlord-tenant litigation

  • Real estate litigation

  • Judgment enforcement and collections

  • Business disputes

  • Civil appeals

  • Federal court litigation

Business Law

I've spent my career advising businesses—from startups to established real estate companies—on the legal issues that arise in day-to-day operations. I help clients form entities, draft contracts, and structure deals that protect their interests.

  • Business formation (LLCs, corporations, partnerships)

  • Buy/sell agreements

  • Partnership and shareholder agreements

  • Operating agreements and bylaws

  • Contract drafting and review

  • Vendor and service agreements

  • Business succession planning

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Trusts & Estates

A good estate plan gives you control over what happens to your assets and who makes decisions if you can't. I help clients create clear, enforceable plans tailored to their family situations and goals.

  • Wills

  • Revocable and irrevocable trusts

  • Powers of attorney

  • Health care proxies and living wills

  • Trust administration

  • Probate and estate administration

  • Beneficiary designations and asset titling

Taxation

Tax considerations touch nearly every business and estate planning decision. I help clients understand the tax implications of transactions, structure deals efficiently, and plan for wealth transfer. This fall, I'll begin pursuing a Master of Laws in Taxation at Georgetown University Law Center to deepen this practice. Services

  • Tax planning for real estate transactions

  • Estate and gift tax planning

  • Business tax considerations

  • Entity selection and structuring

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Government Relations

Dealing with local government—whether it's a permitting issue, a regulatory question, or a dispute with a municipal agency—can be frustrating. As chair of the Merchants' Committee for the Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce, I work regularly with local officials and understand how to navigate these relationships productively. Services:

  • Representation before local agencies and boards

  • Permit and licensing issues

  • Municipal disputes

  • Liaison services between businesses and local government

Elder Law

Planning for long-term care is one of the most important—and most overlooked—parts of estate planning. I help seniors and their families navigate Medicaid eligibility, protect assets, and plan for the costs of aging.

  • Medicaid planning and applications

  • Medicaid asset protection trusts

  • Pooled income trusts

  • Long-term care planning

  • Guardianship matters

  • Spousal refusal strategies

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Let's Talk

If you are seeking dependable legal representation, The Votaw Law Firm, PLLC is ready to assist you.

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