Attorneys from Cole & Valkenburgh, P.C., have been representing clients in the Finger Lakes region for over 100 years. Our lawyers have handled countless cases in the legal areas in which we practice. Whether it concerns child custody, child support or divorce, our experienced attorneys will be at your side.
When you are trying to resolve legal problems, few things are more important than finding a legal team that can work together to help you accomplish your goals. Whether you are working through a divorce, buying or selling your home, or drafting your estate planning documents, an experienced lawyer can help you move more efficiently to a successful resolution.
When you are trying to resolve legal problems, few things are more important than finding a legal team that can work together to help you accomplish your goals. Whether you are working through a divorce, buying or selling your home, or drafting your estate planning documents, an experienced lawyer can help you move more efficiently to a successful resolution.
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Cole & Valkenburgh, P.C., is a general practice law firm that has been representing clients throughout the Finger Lakes region and the Southern Tier of New York for more than 100 years.
Whether you are buying or selling property, planning your estate, in need of assistance in drafting a will, or going through a difficult and sensitive matter such as a divorce, custody, or child support proceeding, our experienced staff is dedicated to providing you high-quality legal representation.
Whether you are buying or selling property, planning your estate, in need of assistance in drafting a will, or going through a difficult and sensitive matter such as a divorce, custody, or child support proceeding, our experienced staff is dedicated to providing you high-quality legal representation.
Christine has been practicing law for more than 25 years and has been the principal attorney with Cole & Valkenburgh since 1999. She has vast experience representing clients in matters involving real estate, civil litigation, wills, trusts, estates, matrimonial and family law, and municipal matters.
Mark recently joined the firm "of counsel" after a 21 year career as the Principal Court Attorney for the Hon. Peter C. Bradstreet in New York State Supreme, County and Family Courts. Before working in the court system, Mark was a legal services attorney handling landlord-tenant matters and a Family Court Public Defender.
Legal matters can be complex and time-consuming. When you look for a lawyer to help resolve your situation, you need someone who can work efficiently to give you the prompt and accurate service you need. At Cole & Valkenburgh, P.C., that is exactly what you can expect. Our legal team works together seamlessly to help clients throughout the Finger Lakes region and the Southern Tier of New York.
Few clients relish the thought of taking a legal matter to court. Still, in cases such as divorce, child custody, or collecting a debt, litigation is sometimes unavoidable. Very few people can pursue a civil case on their own. Having an experienced attorney is your best chance to succeed. Here at Cole & Valkenburgh, P.C., our team of attorneys will help to mitigate stress, confusion and additional costs.
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Allie Joyner
May 06, 2021
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Jennifer Turner
Dec 13, 2019
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I am rating five stars to this law firm for handling a disability claim. Chris has been an asset to my case, and has been there for the last three years. She won a case that is extremely hard to win, never judged my mental health, and she was able to continue working with me despite me being not the easiest client to work with. Chris will go out of her way to do what is right for her client without judgement as will her colleagues. I do recommend this law firm, and I am grateful they truly cared for me and my case. Thank you for all you have done and for having the faith in me I did not have in
Cynthia Tallo
Nov 28, 2019
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I have worked with the attorneys at this firm in many different capacities and their knowledge and work ethic is stellar. They have handled very difficult real estate closings involving gravely ill clients and divorcing couples. They have also worked closely and effectively with my partner, Jim Keena, and myself on difficult zoning, development and wage garnishment situations. We have each worked with many attorneys in different areas, and this team is top notch. Their professionalism and commitment to their clients is unmatched.
Carla Lederman
Oct 21, 2019
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James Keena
Aug 14, 2019
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Karleen Schwartz
Jun 27, 2019
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I too would give a zero. My daughter enlisted the help of Christine for her social security case. She also never returned phone calls or advised of status to us for over a year. We moved to north Carolina and could no longer use her as the representing attorney. We had to hire someone who could practice law in this state. We were fortunate to find a terrific lawyer who successfully achieved a judgement for my daughter in a matter of a few months. It is common courtesy for attorneys to sign out of clients' cases when they move out of state. Once this law firm found out there was a favorable decision
Angie Finlayson
Oct 20, 2018
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I would give zero but Google won't allow it. Christine doesn't return phone calls or emails. She is clearly over stretched and doesn't know how to delegate or ask for assistance from her colleague. A simple estate settlement stretched over 15 months due to lack of communication on her part. Making the choice to change attorney's resulted in a bill equaling roughly 4% of the total estate. She had the audacity to include the final month of emails we sent and she "reviewed" but never replied to or even acknowledged. I would not recommend this attorney to anyone.
