Practice Areas

Full Service Legal Representation

Experienced and Knowledgeable New York Attorneys

The law firm of Temple & Temple, located in East Syracuse, has been serving the legal needs of people in central New York for more than 50 years. Contact us today for a free initial consultation in the following matters:

Small Business Law

Our firm provides tailored representation to small business owners throughout the central New York area. We offer a wide range of legal services, from assisting with business start-ups and managing transactions to reviewing contracts and handling business disputes. No matter the situation, we work closely with our small businesses clients, acting as outside in-house counsel.

Elder Law

Our firm is sensitive to the needs of our ever-aging population. We understand the sensitive nature of elder law issues and are dedicated to handling them with both compassion and professionalism. We assist the elderly with a variety of elder law issues including Medicaid planning, appointing a power of attorney, guardianships, wills, living trusts and other general estate planning matters.

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Estate Planning

Estate planning allows you, while you are still living, to ensure that your assets will be preserved and distributed to the people you want, in the way you want, and when you want. We will help you develop personalized strategies for achieving your goals by utilizing various estate planning tools, including wills, living wills, health care directives, trusts, living trusts, special needs trusts, charitable trusts and durable powers of attorney. We also represent clients in probate and estate administration matters.

Real Estate

We offer full representation in all real estate matters. Whether you are buying or selling a home, co-op, condo, or commercial property, or just refinancing, we can assist you. In addition, we can help clients with residential real estate or commercial real estate obtain surveys, building permits and certificates of occupancy. Our firm also reviews all types of real estate contracts, including buy/sell agreements.

Criminal Defense

Temple & Temple has extensive experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of a variety of misdemeanor or felony offenses, including drug possession, assault, theft, and more. We also handle traffic violations, such as speeding, DWI / DUI (drunk driving), illegal lane usage, reckless driving, failure to yield and following too closely.

Divorce and Family Law

We are skilled at handling a variety of family law issues, including adoption and name changes. Our family law practice also provides professional representation in uncontested divorces, and assistance with any child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support (alimony), or property division issues. Rest assured, we will work hard to secure results and protect your best interests.

Debtor / Creditor

Our debtor/creditor practice is tailored to meet the specific needs of each client, whether they be a debtor or creditor. Our experienced lawyers can pursue a variety of remedies to assist creditors in obtaining collection of their just debts, such as levied bank accounts and mechanics liens. We also provide services for debtors to assist them with their debt issues.

Personal Injury

We represent individuals who have been seriously injured as a result of the negligence or recklessness of others. We will fight to secure compensation for any serious injuries (traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury or broken bones, etc.) or financial losses you have suffered as a result of car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, slip and falls, defective products and other negligent acts.

Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy can be an effective tool to gain relief from your debts, but it should not be undertaken without serious consideration and consultation with an experienced attorney. We will consult with you regarding your situation and help you through the bankruptcy process if it is found to be the appropriate answer. Our firm handles mostly personal bankruptcy cases, such as Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but may be able to assist with other debt-related issues, including foreclosure, Chapter 11, wage garnishment, repossession and creditor harassment.

For more information or to schedule a consultation with a skilled member of our legal team, contact Temple & Temple today. We strive to help clients resolve their legal issues as efficiently and effectively as possible. We look forward to working with you.

Temple & Temple
211 N. Center Street
East Syracuse, New York 13057
Telephone: (315) 437-2684
Toll Free: (800) 439-5737
Fax: (315) 437-3430
E-Mail: bobtemple@mac.com

We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.