Our Albany County Practice
When a legal matter reaches Albany County, it usually ends up in one of three places: the Albany County Courthouse on Eagle Street, a town or city court in the county, or a closing table. Ianniello Anderson, P.C. has handled all three for Capital Region clients since 1971.
Our Albany office at 8 Airline Drive, Suite 101 is inside the county, and our Clifton Park office serves clients in the northern suburbs of Colonie and Latham via I-87.
Serving Every Corner of Albany County
Our attorneys represent clients in the city of Albany, the suburban towns of Colonie, Guilderland, and Bethlehem, the cities of Cohoes and Watervliet, and the villages and hamlets of Delmar, Menands, Loudonville, Latham, Westmere, Voorheesville, Coeymans, and New Scotland. Whether your matter is downtown at the courthouse, in a town court, or at a closing in Albany, we know where it is heard and who is on the other side of the table.
Albany County Courts
Albany County Supreme Court and Surrogate’s Court sit in the Albany County Courthouse at 16 Eagle Street, Albany. Albany County Family Court is a few blocks away at 30 Clinton Avenue. City courts in Albany, Cohoes, and Watervliet and the Colonie, Guilderland, and Bethlehem town courts handle DWI, traffic, and misdemeanor matters.
How We Help Albany County Clients
Most Albany County families and businesses will face one of these six matters at some point. Here is how we approach each one for clients in the county.
Real Estate Law in Albany County
Real estate is the firm’s core practice, and Albany County closings are a weekly part of it, from condominiums downtown to houses in the suburbs. Albany County’s housing market spans the urban Albany core, the dense suburban corridors of Colonie and Guilderland, and the affluent Bethlehem/Delmar school district. Our title and closing work crosses all three.
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Family Law & Divorce in Albany County
Divorce, custody, child support, and prenuptial planning for Albany County families, handled with discretion. Albany County Family Court at 30 Clinton Avenue hears custody, support, and order-of-protection petitions, and our Albany office on Airline Drive is where Albany County clients meet with their attorney.
Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts in Albany County
We prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and Medicaid plans for Albany County residents. Probate and estate administration for Albany County residents go through the Surrogate’s Court at the Albany County Courthouse on Eagle Street.
Criminal Defense in Albany County
Former prosecutors on our team defend felony and misdemeanor charges, including drug, assault, and theft cases. Albany County felony cases are heard in Supreme or County Court downtown, while misdemeanors start in the city and town courts, including Colonie, Guilderland, and Bethlehem.
DWI Defense in Albany County
We challenge breath-test results and refusals, handle DMV hearings, and seek hardship and conditional licenses. DWI and DWAI charges in Albany County are usually arraigned in the Colonie, Guilderland, Bethlehem, or city court where the stop occurred, and we appear in each of them.
Business Law in Albany County
We form entities, draft operating agreements and contracts, and handle commercial leases and disputes. Albany County businesses range from downtown professional firms and the Colonie retail and office corridor to the technology and healthcare employers around the county, and we advise all of them.
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Common Questions from Albany County Clients
Do you handle matters in Albany County courts, or only at your home offices?
Our attorneys appear in Albany County Supreme Court and Surrogate’s Court at the Eagle Street courthouse, Family Court on Clinton Avenue, the Albany, Cohoes, and Watervliet city courts, and the Colonie, Guilderland, and Bethlehem town courts. Matters that don’t need a court appearance are handled by phone, email, or at our office, which keeps travel and cost down.
I’m buying or selling property in Albany County. Do I need a local attorney?
New York requires an attorney on both sides of a residential closing. In Albany County, deals run from downtown Albany condominiums to suburban Colonie and Bethlehem houses, and a local firm knows how the county clerk’s office, the local lenders, and the title companies work. That shortens the title search and helps when a closing hits a snag.
How quickly can I get a consultation?
Most Albany County consultations are scheduled within one business day, and our Albany office on Airline Drive can see you in person. If you were arrested, have a court date this week, or face a contract deadline, say so when you call (518) 371-8888 and we will try to speak with you the same day.
What does it cost?
What you pay depends on the matter. Closings, wills and trusts, and entity formations for Albany County clients are usually flat-fee. Litigation, defense, and family law are billed by retainer or hourly rate, and we put the arrangement in writing before starting.
Why Albany County Clients Choose Ianniello Anderson
- An office inside the county. Our Albany office at 8 Airline Drive means Albany County clients do not have to drive to another county to meet their attorney.
- Courthouse familiarity. We appear at the Eagle Street courthouse, Clinton Avenue Family Court, and the county’s city and town courts, so we know the clerks, calendars, and procedures.
- Reach beyond the county. Our other offices in Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs, and Glens Falls let us follow a matter into neighboring Schenectady, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Warren counties.
Our Capital Region Offices
Our Albany office is the closest to Albany County.
- Clifton Park: 805 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065
- Saratoga Springs: 6 Butler Place, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
- Albany: 8 Airline Drive, Suite 101, Albany, NY 12205
- Glens Falls: 333 Glen Street, Suite 200, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Call us at (518) 371-8888 to schedule a consultation.
Talk to an Albany County Attorney Today
Tell us what is happening in Albany County and we will tell you how we can help. Call (518) 371-8888, or visit our contact page to send a message.
Why Capital Region Clients Choose Us
50+ Years in the Capital Region
Founded 1971. Three generations of Capital Region families have closed homes, settled estates, and built businesses with our firm.
Full-Service Range, Deep Experience
Real estate is our anchor practice, but our attorneys also handle family law, estate planning, criminal defense, and business matters, so one firm can follow your situation as it changes.
Four Offices, One Firm
Clifton Park, Albany, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls. Wherever your matter is, we're already there.
Meet Our Attorneys
Senior attorneys serving Capital Region clients across real estate, family law, criminal defense, estate planning, business, and more. Each handles your file personally, with the full firm behind them.
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Ready to Get Started?
Legal matters don’t always wait. Neither do we. Tell us a little about your matter and a member of our team will be in touch within one business day — often sooner.
If your matter is urgent, please call us at (518) 371-8888 for immediate assistance.