“This is the lesson: never give in … never, never, never, never -- in nothing … never give in, except to convictions of honour and good sense.”
– Winston Churchill
Areas of Practice
Commercial and Civil Litigation
Our decades of diverse litigation experience provide us with unique perspectives and creative approaches to many kinds of cases, including shareholder/partner disputes, tax assessment/eminent domain/property value, employment, personal injury, defamation and civil/constitutional rights, among others. Thorough initial and ongoing analysis of the merits and costs, we are often able to seize strategic advantage early - and where warranted, avoid lawsuits altogether. We also have the experience, skills and resources to try cases to verdict, and - when necessary or advantageous - to prosecute and defend appeals. We understand that litigation is really the art of creative, strategic problem solving, and that the best results are achieved when the adversary knows that you can take any case the distance. And throughout it all, we always remember that cases must also make economic sense for our clients.
Corporate Structuring
The attorneys at Refermat & Daniel PLLC are experienced in representing sole proprietors, closely-held businesses, religious corporations and non-profit organizations, and can handle all manner of for-profit & not-for-profit corporate law matters, including formation and organization of legal entities, mergers and consolidations, restructurings and dissolutions, maintenance filings, and asset protection mechanisms. We provide counsel on the best corporate structure for individual and business needs, and representation in negotiating business transactions and corporate governance. Our corporate experience includes manufacturing, real estate development and management, charities, professional services, private schools, construction, retail and insurance.
Business Transactions
We routinely handle complex asset transactions, stock acquisitions, mergers, capital raises, executive employment agreements, joint venture agreements, franchising transactions, tax-related counseling, and many other businesses and contract matters, for individuals and companies located in New York as well as around the U.S. and Canada.
Commercial and Residential Real Estate
We provide representation and counsel to landlords, tenants, sellers & buyers in lease and transfer transactions, and have extensive experience with commercial and residential real estate negotiations and closings, including assistance with contract negotiations, valuation concerns, environmental issues, municipal applications and permitting, and title review. We also provide experienced counsel in real estate leasing matters, for both landlord and tenant clients.
Tax Counseling
Our lawyers have extensive experience in federal, state and local tax areas, and provide tax counseling and representation on tax-driven transactions and corporate structuring for maximum tax advantages. We represent parties in tax controversy matters with the IRS, the New York Tax Department and municipal tax assessors. We also provide trust and estate planning services.
Contact us
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Tel: 585-497-2700
919 Winton Road South, Suite 314, Rochester, New York 14618