Law Offices of Todd D. Bennett

General Practice in Herkimer, New York

Law Offices of Todd D. Bennett is a general practice law firm based in Herkimer, New York, providing legal services to New York State families and businesses for over three decades. The firm presents itself as a general practice office, handling both civil and criminal matters as well as real estate and business transactions.

Areas of Practice

The firm organizes its work into several main areas:

• Bankruptcy: with nearly 30 years of experience, the firm states it has assisted families and businesses in the Central New York region facing financial difficulties resulting from job loss, illness, or divorce. It handles Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.
• Family & Matrimonial Law: divorce and separation agreements, as well as family court matters involving support, custody, and visitation.
• Criminal Law: representation at all levels of the criminal justice system, including felonies and misdemeanors.
• Real Estate & House Closings: representation of purchasers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate transactions.
• Vehicle & Traffic Matters: license suspensions and revocations, speeding tickets, and driving while intoxicated cases (DWI and DWAI).
• Civil Law: representation in all civil courts throughout the state of New York, contract preparation and review, and small claims.
• Trials and Appeals: representation in all courts in the state of New York.
• Business Setup: assistance with setting up sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies and partnerships (LLC & LLP).
• Personal Injury: representation of clients injured due to the negligence of another individual or business.
• Estate Planning: wills and trusts, as well as healthcare proxies and powers of attorney.

The firm notes that other legal services are available upon request.

Consultation Format and Payments

The firm states that it schedules appointments by video call, telephone, or in person, adapting to the client's availability. It also allows online payments, directed toward retainer fees or outstanding balances. For urgent inquiries outside office hours, it offers a phone number with voicemail.

Coverage and Background

The firm states that it serves families and businesses in New York State, with a particular presence in the Central New York region, and has accumulated over 30 years of professional practice. Its practice covers both court matters and transactions and preventive counsel.

Location and Contact

123 Court Street, Herkimer, New York 13350, United States · Phone: (315) 866-6648 · Email: lawyer@toddbennett.com · Hours: Mon 09:00 am – 05:00 pm Tue 09:00 am – 05:00 pm Wed 09:00 am – 05:00 pm Thu 09:00 am – 05:00 pm Fri 09:00 am – 05:00 pm Sat Closed Sun Closed