PRACTICE AREAS

DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW
Anthony Buono represents clients in matters of divorce, separation
agreements, pre-nuptial agreements, child custody and visitation as
well as child support.  He has tried many domestic relations cases
in both Family Court and Supreme Court.

Anthony Buono is an experienced litigator who thoroughly prepares for
court appearances and hearings.  He is experienced in working with
expert witnesses and complex evidentiary issues.

Anthony Buono understands the complexity and emotional nature of
domestic relations cases.  No two cases are alike.  He gives each client
the individualized services that their particular facts and circumstances
require.

A good divorce attorney must understand real estate law and real
estate finance in order to effectively represent a client who owns a
home.  Anthony Buono uses his comprehensive knowledge of real
estate law to help matrimonial clients.  This may be as simple as selling
a marital residence or as complex as a modification with an
assumption of debt.  Many different financing options such as
assumptions, consolidations, modification and extensions of a
mortgage, allow or creative solutions to the financial problems and
strain that often accompany a divorce. These are often more complex
than simply refinancing, but they have the potential to save a client
thousands of dollars or even save the client’s home.

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LITIGATION
Anthony Buono is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried many
civil and criminal cases, jury and non-jury cases.  He works closely
with expert witnesses such as doctors, accountants and real
appraisers and engineers to make a winning case.


CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND TRAFFIC MATTERS
Anthony Buono represents clients charged with felonies, misdemeanors
and traffic violations in County Court and local courts.  He has tried
many criminal cases.
As a former Assistant District Attorney and former traffic prosecutor for
the Town of Chatham, Anthony Buono understands the complex nature
of criminal defense.  He is able to effectively plea bargain criminal or
traffic matters for clients and is also prepared to take a case to trial if
necessary.


CORPORATE & BUSINESS LAW
From preparing simple articles of incorporation to developing a
business plan for a start up business to meeting the needs and
challenges of a growing business, Anthony Buono helps business
people.  He works closely with a client’s financial advisors and
accountants to provide comprehensive legal services for new and
existing businesses.

Other business services include drafting partnership agreements,
buy/sell agreements, franchise agreements and leases as well as
other contracts, plus matters of asset protection and preservation.


REAL ESTATE & LAND USE PLANNING
Anthony Buono provides comprehensive services for both sellers
and purchasers in residential and commercial real estate
transactions.  He works with a number of mortgage brokers and
private lenders to help find financing for clients.

Other services include tax certiorari proceedings, land use
planning, representation before municipal planning boards and
zoning boards of appeal for subdivisions and variances.


WILLS AND TRUSTS
Anthony Buono provides clients with services in the area of wills
and trusts.  These include wills, insurance trusts, revocable and
irrevocable trusts, health care proxies, living wills and powers of
attorney.  He works closely with a client’s financial advisors and
accountants to provide services tailored to a client’s needs.
ANTHONY BUONO
Attorney at Law
Post Office Box 300
Valatie, New York 12184
Telephone
518-758-1979
Facsimile
518-758-1978