Practice Areas

A Kingston, New York Full-Service Law Firm

Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP provides effective, affordable legal counsel, backed by a tradition of excellence dating to 1870. We can assist individuals and businesses in Ulster County, the Hudson Valley, and from Long Island to Albany in nearly all legal matters. Our experienced, knowledgeable lawyers welcome you to a free initial consultation at our offices in Kingston and Marlboro.

Courage, Conviction and Results

Our highly qualified attorneys include two board-certified Civil Trial Advocacy Specialists and other experienced litigators who have achieved notable verdicts and settlements in personal injury, wrongful death and a wide range of matters:

Personal Injury and Civil Litigation

• Auto accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian)
• Medical malpractice (failure to diagnosis, misdiagnosis, medication errors, nursing errors, mistakes during surgery, birth injury, nursing home and hospital negligence)
• Construction accidents (falls, vehicle accidents, machines, objects, explosions)
• Premises liability (slip and falls, hazards, inadequate security or supervision, including personal injury to police officers assaulted on the job)
• Toxic torts (asbestos, lead, chemical exposures)
• Legal malpractice

Commercial Litigation — Contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, fraud, construction litigation, transaction litigation

Real Estate — Sales and purchases of residential and commercial property, lender services, commercial leasing, real estate litigation, landlord-tenant disputes

Divorce and Family Law — Property division, child custody, child support, spousal support, modifications, adoption, paternity, and all related issues

Estate Planning and Elder Law — Wills and trusts, living wills and powers of attorney, Medicaid planning, asset preservation, and tax planning

Probate Administration and Will Contests — Settling the estate of a loved one, including assisting fiduciaries, guardians and trustees, and defending or challenging the will through litigation

Contact us online or call us at (845) 331-4100 (Kingston) or (845) 236-4411 (Marlboro). We offer a free initial consultation, including evening and weekend appointments, and hospital visits for injury victims.