Areas of Practice
Legal issues don’t always fit neatly into categories. If your concern isn’t listed here, reach out. If we can’t assist directly, we will refer you to a respected attorney who can.
Business Law and Transactions
A successful business starts with a strong legal foundation. From choosing the right structure to establishing clear agreements between partners, members, or shareholders, early planning is critical to preventing disputes and protecting long-term interests. Kilgannon Law helps businesses at every stage—forming new entities, drafting and negotiating contracts, and creating the frameworks that support smooth and predictable operations.
The firm also represents buyers and sellers in business transactions of all sizes across a wide range of industries, providing practical guidance from initial negotiations through closing. Whether your business is growing, restructuring, or preparing for a major transaction, clear legal direction can make all the difference.
The following are examples of the types of matters and services the firm routinely handles, though support is not limited to these areas.
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Formation of LLCs and corporations
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Operating agreements and shareholder agreements
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Contract drafting and negotiation
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Vendor and client contracts
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Compliance and risk management
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Business purchase and sale agreements
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Corporate governance
Commercial Litigation
Disputes between businesses can disrupt operations, revenue, and long-term relationships. Kilgannon Law represents companies, contractors, property owners, and individuals in a wide range of commercial disputes in New York Supreme Courts.
Examples of Matters Commonly Handled:
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Breach of contract
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Business-to-business disputes
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Partnership/member disputes
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Non-payment and collection actions
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Commercial lease disputes
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Fraud, misrepresentation, and unfair business practices
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Vendor and supplier disputes
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Declaratory judgment actions
Approach
Your case is evaluated strategically from the start: legal exposure, practical risk, negotiation leverage, and business goals. When litigation is necessary, we pursue it aggressively. When settlement provides a better outcome, we position the case for the strongest possible agreement.
Services Include
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Demand letters and pre-litigation strategy
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Filing or defending lawsuits in NY Supreme Court
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Discovery, motions, depositions
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Negotiations and settlement
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Trial preparation
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Enforcement of judgments
Construction Law
Representing owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors in disputes involving contracts, performance, payment, and project delays.
Samples of services provided:
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Drafting, Reviewing and Negotiating Contracts and Terms
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Mechanic’s liens - Filing and Foreclosure
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Breach of contract
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Non-payment claims & Prompt Payment Law Claims
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Delay and defect claims
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Change order disputes
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Scope-of-work and specifications disagreements
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Zoning, variance and permit guidance
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Insurance Coverage and Compliance
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New York Trust Law Violations
Your Advantage
Attorney Timothy Kilgannon brings a deep and practical understanding of the construction industry, shaped by years of experience working under leading construction-law attorneys and representing owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors in court and administrative proceedings throughout the City and State of New York. Before founding Kilgannon Law, he also served as the sole in-house general counsel for a large construction company with over $100 million in annual operations, giving him firsthand insight into project management, contract administration, risk mitigation, and industry pressures.
This combination of litigation experience and real-world industry knowledge allows Kilgannon Law to provide efficient, informed representation that protects the project, manages risk, and moves disputes toward resolution quickly and strategically.
Real Estate Transactions
Real estate transactions—whether residential or commercial—require careful attention to detail, clear contract terms, and proactive guidance to avoid costly surprises. Kilgannon Law assists buyers, sellers, investors, and business owners through each stage of the transaction, ensuring that rights are protected and obligations are fully understood before signing.
The firm handles a wide range of real estate matters, including the purchase and sale of residential homes and investment properties, commercial acquisitions and dispositions, lease negotiations, contract review, due diligence, and coordination with lenders, brokers, and title companies. With experience in both transactional and litigation matters, the firm provides clients with comprehensive insight into the risks and practical considerations that arise in real estate deals.
Kilgannon Law’s goal is to make every transaction as smooth, efficient, and predictable as possible—whether you are buying your first home, selling a commercial building, or structuring a complex investment.
Real Estate Litigation
Real estate disputes require a strategic approach, a strong understanding of property law, and the ability to act quickly to protect ownership and financial interests. Kilgannon Law represents property owners, investors, developers, lenders, landlords, tenants, and businesses in a wide range of real estate conflicts throughout New York.
Timothy Kilgannon has substantial experience in this field, including service as appointed title insurance counsel for two of the nation’s largest title insurance underwriting companies. In that role, he handled complex title and property-related litigation—quiet title actions, boundary disputes, lien priorities, ownership challenges, and claims involving defects, encroachments, and easements. This experience provides valuable insight into both the litigation process and the underlying title and property issues that drive many real estate disputes.
Samples of services provided:
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Breach of real estate contracts
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Property ownership and title disputes
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Quiet title actions
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Boundary and easement disputes
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Partition actions
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Commercial and residential landlord-tenant litigation
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Development and construction-related property disputes
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Contract, escrow, and closing-related claims
Drawing on litigation, title, and transactional experience, Kilgannon Law works to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting clients’ long-term property and financial interests.
Employer/Employee Law
Employment issues can arise quickly and carry significant legal and financial consequences. Kilgannon Law represents both employers and employees in navigating workplace challenges, contract negotiations, and disputes throughout New York. The firm’s approach emphasizes practical guidance, risk management, and clear communication to help clients understand their rights and obligations at every stage.
For employers, the firm assists with drafting employment agreements, reviewing policies, ensuring compliance with state and federal law, handling employee complaints, and resolving disputes efficiently to protect the business and maintain a stable workplace.
For employees, the firm provides counsel on employment agreements, workplace rights, wage and hour concerns, severance negotiations, and claims involving adverse treatment or contractual violations. Clients receive straightforward advice tailored to their specific situation and goals.
Outside General Counsel/Fractional General Counsel
Certain businesses often require regular legal advice, but the vast majority do not need a full-time in-house attorney. Our law firm offers our clients the opportunity to get the benefit of easy and trusted access to knowledgeable legal advice and resources. The level and depth of legal counsel can be specifically tailored to your needs. Whether you are looking for extensive and in-depth review of all operational and management policies/procedures, revision/creation of contracts/agreements with employees, clients and service providers or you just wish to have a trusted and experienced attorney that you can call for simple or everyday questions, our firm prides itself on tailoring its services to effectively meet our client's needs.
Packages May Include
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Contract drafting, review and negotiation
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Employment procedures and counsel regarding disputes
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Regulatory guidance
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Litigation oversight (Let us keep track, monitor and assist with cases where your insurance company provides coverage)
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Policy, procedures and handbook drafting
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Day-to-day legal questions
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Risk prevention strategies
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Demand Letters and responding to demand letters
The Advantage of On-Demand Legal Guidance
If you're unsure whether your business needs this level of support, consider the value of having an experienced attorney available the moment a question arises. Our services can be fully tailored to your needs, goals, and budget—whether you’re launching a startup or managing an established company with ongoing obligations. A free consultation can quickly show how direct access to seasoned legal judgment, strategic guidance, and reliable problem-solving can strengthen your operations and give your business a clear competitive advantage.
Personal Injury
Suffering an injury because of someone else’s negligence can be overwhelming—physically, emotionally, and financially. Kilgannon Law provides clients with skilled, aggressive, and compassionate representation in personal injury matters throughout New York. The firm is committed to protecting your rights, guiding you through each step of the process, and pursuing the maximum compensation available under the law.
We have experience handling a wide range of personal injury and malpractice claims and understands the complexity and urgency these cases often present. Every client receives direct access to their attorney, clear communication, and a strategic approach designed to secure a strong outcome.
Kilgannon Law represents clients in matters including, but not limited to:
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Motor vehicle accidents
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Slip, trip, and fall accidents
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Accidents on unsafe premises, playgrounds, or public spaces
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Medical and hospital malpractice
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Defective or dangerous products and machinery
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Injuries caused by unsafe toys or children’s products
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Accidents involving children
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Construction site and workplace accidents
The firm is available to meet by appointment, and accommodations can be made for clients who are unable to travel due to their injuries. Consultations are free, and you pay no legal fee unless compensation is recovered for you.
Probate and Estate Administration
Probate and estate administration require careful attention to legal procedures, timelines, and fiduciary responsibilities. Kilgannon Law assists executors, administrators, beneficiaries, and family members in navigating the full process of settling an estate in Surrogate’s Court. The firm provides clear guidance on gathering and valuing assets, paying creditors, distributing property, and ensuring full compliance with court requirements.
Attorney Timothy Kilgannon has firsthand experience representing clients in a variety of probate and administration matters throughout New York. This work has provided the firm with a deep understanding of Surrogate’s Court rules, regulations, and procedural expectations—knowledge that many practitioners without direct Surrogate’s Court experience do not possess.
Whether you are managing an estate from start to finish or simply need assistance with specific filings or disputes that arise during administration, Kilgannon Law works to make the process efficient, orderly, and fully compliant with the law.
Will Contests and Surrogate's Court Proceedings
Disputes involving the validity of a will or the administration of an estate often arise at highly emotional and financially significant moments. Kilgannon Law represents beneficiaries, heirs, executors, and interested parties in will contests and Surrogate’s Court litigation, providing strategic and experienced advocacy in these complex proceedings.
Attorney Timothy Kilgannon has handled contested estate matters firsthand, including challenges involving undue influence, lack of capacity, improper execution of a will, fiduciary misconduct, accounting disputes, and conflicts among beneficiaries. His experience has given the firm specialized insight into the rules, evidentiary requirements, and procedural nuances of Surrogate’s Court—knowledge not commonly held by attorneys who do not regularly practice in this forum.
Kilgannon Law approaches each dispute with sensitivity to family dynamics and a strong focus on protecting legal rights, resolving conflicts efficiently, and securing fair and lawful outcomes.
