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Experienced corporate attorneys helping businesses achieve their most challenging goals

Farrell Fritz advises middle-market businesses as well as companies in all stages of development, from start-ups and early stage companies to large private and publicly held companies, in a wide variety of industries throughout the U.S. and abroad. Our services include entity formation, capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, shareholder agreements, contract review including licensing, manufacturing and distribution agreements and corporate governance. We routinely work with attorneys in our tax, real estate, litigation, restructuring and land use groups to complement and enhance our ability to provide unparalleled corporate counsel.

Mergers & Acquisitions of All Sizes

Our attorneys regularly advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, leveraged buyouts, asset sales, structuring of spin-offs, and other divestitures. We counsel purchasers and sellers in all transactions—from small, local acquisitions to multistate, multimillion-dollar transactions. In addition, we counsel clients on business entity formation. In connection with any such transactions, we advise our clients not only on the corporate law issues, but also on tax considerations and other relevant issues.

Corporate Governance Best Practices

Directors, officers, and board members of public, private, nonprofit, and municipal entities seek our counsel regarding best practices and various corporate governance issues. The firm’s interdisciplinary team consists of attorneys from a broad spectrum of practice areas. Clients receive integrated, tailored advice on the specific challenges they face, whether these are related to board composition and structure, director and officer fiduciary duties, strategic transactions, day-to-day operations, codes of ethics, disclosure requirements, regulatory or internal investigations, forensic audits, insurance matters, litigation, suspected or actual misconduct, or myriad other issues.

 

Professionals

Robert C. Creighton

Partner
Uniondale

Josh Kalish

Partner
New York City

Alon Y. Kapen

Partner
Uniondale

Lyle C. Mahler

Partner
Uniondale

Stephen F. Melore

Partner
Uniondale

David M. Curry

Partner
Uniondale

Peter L. Curry

Partner
Uniondale

Michelle E. Espey

Partner
Uniondale

Lisa M. Vaccaro

Partner
Uniondale

Charles M. Strain

Retired Partner
Uniondale

Stacey L. Goldstein

Counsel
Albany

Jason A. Little

Counsel
Albany

Adam P. Margulies

Counsel
Uniondale

Jennifer Tomeny Stacchini

Counsel
Uniondale

Michael L. Webb

Counsel
Uniondale

Joanna Hazelton

Associate
Uniondale

Rodion Lerman

Associate
New York City

Colleen E. Spain

Associate
Uniondale

Kristen Van Beek

Associate
New York City

Articles & Advisories

New Partner Spotlight: Lisa Vaccaro

In celebration of our newly minted partners, Farrell Fritz is proud to present our “New Partner Spotlight,” a series of…

January 20, 2023

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Preliminary Issues for Interest Holder Claims and Remedies

It is a common tale. A company is formed or interests within an existing company are purchased with the intention…

June 21, 2022

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Before Selling A Middle Market Business: Five Lessons For Owners

The kids had no interest in continuing to run the company. That was the crux of the challenge facing the…

August 06, 2021

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Do Malls Have Any Business Getting Into Retail?

Vertical integration — apparel retailers that make their own merchandise, farmers that sell their own produce, malls that own their…

February 16, 2021

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Seller Beware: “Ordinary Course” and “Material Adverse Effect/Change” in the Age of COVID-19

In late November of last year, the Court of Chancery in Delaware handed down a decision in a case called…

February 04, 2021

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PPP Loan Portal Reopened for First- and Second- Draw Loan Applications

Today the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Small Business Association (“SBA”) have fully reopened the Paycheck Protection…

January 19, 2021

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The “Unintended” Consequences of Not Having a Written LLC Operating Agreement

CONGRATULATIONS!! You have just formed a New York limited liability company to purchase a piece of rental property with your…

December 08, 2020

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Delayed But Not Forgiven: Examining Deferred 2020 Payroll Taxes in M&A Transactions

Due diligence is an essential activity for both buyer and seller success in an M&A transaction. The process allows parties…

November 09, 2020

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Are you selling your business or merging? … Not so fast, if you are a PPP borrower.

Although the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has started its program to forgive loans made to businesses under the Paycheck…

October 19, 2020

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SEC Eager to Enforce Amid COVID-19

As businesses and companies begin to reopen and attempt to return to normalcy, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…

September 03, 2020

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News

Long Island leaders reveal their predictions for the year ahead

Managing Partner, Robert C. Creighton, shared his insight on being optimistic for what’s to come in the new year with…

January 23, 2024

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Lisa M. Vaccaro Honored in Long Island Business News’ Top 50 Women in Business

Lisa M. Vaccaro, Partner in the Commercial Finance & Banking practice group, has been honored in Long Island Business News’…

October 24, 2023

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Robert C. Creighton Selected to Long Island Business News’ 2023 60 Most Influential Long Islanders

Farrel Fritz Managing Partner, Rober C. Creighton has been selected to the 2023 Long Island Business News 60 Most Influential…

October 18, 2023

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Kevin Mulry Quoted in Part B News: $850K for misusing modifier 25? Tighten up on policy and patterns

An $850,000 DOJ settlement over alleged misuse of modifier 25 serves as a reminder that sometimes modifier misuse rises to…

October 02, 2023

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Farrell Fritz Expands NYC Office with Corporate & ECVC and Trusts & Estates Partners: News Coverage

On June 13, 2023, Farrell Fritz was pleased to announce the additions of Josh Kalish and David Goldstein to its…

June 15, 2023

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Elon Musk Deserves Credit For Tweet Trial Win, Attys Say

Alon Kapen was interviewed by Law360 on continued coverage around Elon Musk and his “Tweet Trial Win” in California. In…

February 07, 2023

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Robert Creighton and Domenique Moran Selected as Long Island Business News “Business Influencers”

Congratulations to Robert Creighton and Domenique Moran for being selected as Long Island Business News Business Influencers. Both of these incredible leaders drive the firm to…

January 30, 2023

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Staying One Step Ahead of Talent Demands

Farrell Fritz Managing Partner Robert Creighton was quoted in a recent article in Legal Management (The Magazine of ALA) in…

January 18, 2023

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The Year in M&A – 2022 Popular Reads on JD Supra

“Inside the Merger Agreement between Elon Musk and Twitter” by Farrell Fritz Partner Alon Kapen ranked as the second most widely read M&A-related article…

January 13, 2023

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The Year in Social Media – 2022 Popular Reads on JD Supra

“Inside the Merger Agreement between Elon Musk and Twitter” by Farrell Fritz Partner Alon Kapen ranked as the third most widely read Social Media-related…

January 10, 2023

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Press Releases

29 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2024 Leading Lawyers by Best Lawyers

Farrell Fritz congratulates 19 attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©  2024.…

August 18, 2023

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Farrell Fritz Expands NYC Office with Corporate & ECVC and Trusts & Estates Partners

Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce the additions of Josh Kalish and David Goldstein to its growing New York City…

June 13, 2023

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22 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2022 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice

Farrell Fritz has a combined total of 22 attorneys selected to the 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…

September 29, 2022

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Jennifer Tomeny Stacchini Joins Farrell Fritz as Corporate Counsel

Farrell Fritz is pleased to welcome Jennifer Tomeny Stacchini to its Uniondale office as corporate counsel. Jennifer is a Franklin…

August 08, 2022

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Rodion Lerman Joins Farrell Fritz as a Corporate Associate

Farrell Fritz is pleased to welcome Rodion Lerman to its New York City office as a corporate associate. Rodion is…

August 01, 2022

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Jason A. Little Joins Farrell Fritz as Corporate Counsel

Farrell Fritz is pleased to welcome Jason A. Little to its Albany office as corporate counsel. Jason’s practice also includes…

July 27, 2022

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Michelle E. Espey Has Been Elected as a New York Bar Foundation Fellow

Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that Michelle E. Espey has been named a Fellow of The New York Bar…

January 04, 2022

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27 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2021 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice

Farrell Fritz has a combined total of 27 attorneys selected to the 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…

September 30, 2021

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30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2020 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice

Farrell Fritz has a combined total of 30 attorneys selected to the 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…

November 04, 2020

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Joanna Hazelton Receives 30 Under 30 Award From Long Island Business News

Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that Joanna Hazelton received Long Island Business News’ 30 Under 30 Award at a…

September 11, 2020

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