Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in New York State
Rourke Law has served clients across New York State for decades with a commitment to personalized legal representation. Our firm specializes in real estate transactions, business law, estate planning, municipal law, civil litigation, and workers' compensation cases. With offices in Sullivan, Ulster, and Delaware Counties, we combine deep local knowledge with statewide resources to address complex legal challenges. Our team of 5 attorneys and 8 paraprofessionals brings over 20 years of collective experience to every case, emphasizing prompt communication and stress-reducing counsel.We maintain a dual focus on zealous advocacy and compassionate guidance, ensuring clients understand their rights while navigating legal processes. The firm's heritage traces back to respected local practices dating 70+ years, strengthened by strategic mergers that expanded our capabilities in 2023. We serve municipalities, corporations, lending institutions, and families with tailored solutions that reflect both legal expertise and community understanding.
Services
Civil Litigation
Criminal Litigation
Personal Injury
Municipal Law
Business Law
Workers' Comp
Estate Planning
Real Estate Transactions
Probate Proceedings
Landlord/Tenant Matters
Highlights and features
- We combine 70+ years of local legal heritage with modern practice capabilities.
- Our merged firm structure provides expanded resources while maintaining personal service.
- We specialize in high-impact practice areas with dedicated paralegal support teams.
- Our attorneys maintain active involvement in local community organizations.
- We offer multigenerational legal expertise across three regional office locations.
Services
Business Law
We provide comprehensive business law services including entity formation, contract drafting, and commercial transaction representation. Our attorneys prepare required documentation, file legal papers, and advise on optimal business structures. Clients receive strategic guidance for both routine operations and complex legal challenges affecting their commercial interests.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning practice creates customized solutions for asset protection and legacy preservation. Services include wills, trusts, and advance directives preparation. We guide clients through probate processes and administer estates with attention to minimizing tax implications while ensuring compliance with New York State regulations.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in civil litigation matters involving contract disputes, property conflicts, and other legal controversies. Our approach combines aggressive advocacy with practical resolution strategies. Attorneys handle all phases from pre-trial negotiations to courtroom representation, focusing on protecting client interests through evidence-based arguments.
Real Estate Transactions
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, sales, and financing. We handle title examinations, contract negotiations, and closing coordination. Paralegal specialists support complex deals involving multi-family properties and commercial developments across New York's rural and urban markets.
Workers' Compensation
We advocate for clients navigating workers' compensation claims following workplace injuries. Services include claim filing assistance, appeals representation, and employer dispute resolution. Our team ensures compliance with state regulations while protecting employee rights to medical benefits and wage replacement.
People
Brian P. Rourke
Managing Partner
As founding attorney and managing partner, Brian Rourke leads our Liberty office with 20+ years of local legal experience. He oversees firm operations and maintains active practice in real estate and business law while mentoring associate attorneys.
William H. Collier III
Senior Counsel
Veteran Ulster County attorney William Collier brings 30+ years of experience through our Ellenville office. His practice focuses on municipal law and complex litigation, contributing regional expertise since merging his 90-year-old practice with Rourke Law in 2023.
Neil Spector
Attorney
Attorney Neil Spector specializes in criminal litigation and personal injury cases. He provides aggressive courtroom representation while maintaining a client-centered approach to case strategy and outcome expectations.
Deana Fritz
Paralegal
Paralegal Deana Fritz supports real estate and litigation teams with 26 years of transactional experience. She manages document preparation, court filings, and client communications across both commercial and residential property matters.
Jessica DelBalso
Paralegal
Walton office paralegal Jessica DelBalso serves Delaware County clients with 16 years of local legal practice. Her expertise includes real estate documentation, estate planning assistance, and community-focused client support in our newest office location.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We maintain offices in Liberty (Sullivan County), Ellenville (Ulster County), and Walton (Delaware County), serving all of New York State with particular focus on the Catskills and Hudson Valley regions.
What practice areas do you specialize in?
Our core specialties include real estate law, business transactions, estate planning, civil litigation, municipal law, workers' compensation, and landlord-tenant matters across both residential and commercial contexts.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our attorneys collectively hold over 100 years of legal experience, supported by 8 paraprofessionals with specialized expertise in key practice areas. Several team members have practiced locally for three decades or more.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and determine the best course of action for your specific situation during our regular business hours.
Reviews (2)
Allen Fortin
Dec 17, 2021
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I would like to thank Brian and his staff(especially Jennifer Shampine)for their professionalism and quality of work over the past 10 months from the closing on the sale of our house in Monticello, till my wife and I recently moved to Florida from NY. I recommend this law firm to anyone who's in the Liberty and surrounding areas for whatever legal problems that they may incur.
Patti Casaleggio
Jan 27, 2021
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I have used this law office 2 times in the last 3 years. 1 to handle the closing of a new home and the next to close in a house I was selling. Jennifer the paralegal is absolutely exceptional. She is professional, very quick to respond to any questions/concerns, she makes the process extremely simple! And gets the job done efficiently and with quality! Behind the scenes is the attorney Brian but Jen worked with him both times and she was my only point of contact. Top notch firm, they know their business!!! I would recommend them to everyone! Thank you Brian and Jen!!!!!
