Practice Areas

Located in White Plains, New York, Faga Savino, LLP is a full-service law firm offering comprehensive legal services with an emphasis on representing clients in:

Civil Litigation

Faga Savino, LLP provides representation during disputes between individuals or organizations in which compensation may be awarded to the victim.

Our attorneys work diligently to right a wrong, honor an agreement, or settle a dispute. If you are a victim, you may be entitled to financial award. Faga Savino, LLP will work tirelessly to pursue justice on your behalf.

We are formidable trial advocates, representing and defending clients in even the most complex civil cases in state, federal, and appellate courts. Our attorneys are known and respected for their wide range of knowledge and record of success in the courtroom.

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Personal Injury

The attorneys at Faga Savino, LLP provide legal representation when you or a loved one has been injured as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person or entity. The most common type of personal injury claims we handle are:

    Motor vehicle accidents:
    • Automobile accidents
    • Trucking accidents
    • Bus accidents
    • Train accidents
    • Motorcycle accidents
    • Pedestrian accidents
    • Uninsured motorist claims
    • Bar or tavern liability
    • Roadway defects
    Workers compensation and job injury:
    • Workplace accidents
    • Construction accidents
    • Industrial accidents
    • Chemical and toxic exposures
    • Work stress/emotional distress claims
    Premises liability and slips and falls:
    • Defective sidewalks and stairs
    • Ice and snow accidents
    • Assault and battery and lack of security
    • Dog bites
    • Food poisoning
    • Mold claims
    Dangerous or defective products:
    • Motor vehicle defects
    • Machinery and equipment defects
    • Defective home products
    • Drug companies or adverse drug reaction claims
    • Medical device defects

If the accident was the fault of someone else, you may be entitled to a monetary award. Be confident that we will explore all avenues of coverage so that you are adequately compensated for your pain and suffering.

Faga Savino, LLP represents clients on a contingency basis and will not charge for services unless the case is resolved in your favor with a monetary award.

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Matrimonial and Family Law

Faga Savino, LLP provides legal support for your family in times when clear direction is needed most. Family-related and domestic relations issues we handle include:

Issues arising during marriage:
  • Spousal abuse
  • Legitimacy
  • Adoption
  • Surrogacy
  • Child abuse
 Termination of relationships and associated matters:
  • Divorce
  • Annulment
  • Property settlements
  • Alimony
  • Child custody
  • Visitation
  • Child support

Notable case: In 2007, Faga Savino successfully represented a client in the case of Taylor v. Rosa. The outcome changed New York State law.

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General Business

Faga Savino, LLP provides small business owners with a full range of legal services, such as:

  • Forming a corporation
  • Buying a business
  • Licensing, including liquor licensing
  • Debt collection
  • Contracts

Our broad range of experience means that your business receives detailed attention to the legal matters that ensure your prosperity, now and for the future.

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Criminal Defense

If you have been accused of a crime, you can rely on the attorneys at Faga Savino, LLP to be dedicated and tenacious advocates on your behalf. Regardless of where your case currently stands, contact us immediately so that we can begin to protect your rights and ensure a positive outcome.

We are formidable courtroom lawyers that you will want to have on your side during all phases of your defense, including:

  • Arrest
  • Arraignment
  • Grand jury
  • Plea
  • Discovery
  • Post trial remedies
  • Pretrial hearings
  • Trial
  • Jury selection
  • Evidence
  • Motions

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Real Estate

Whether you are a renting an apartment or buying your dream house, Faga Savino, LLP will help guide you through the various legal issues you will encounter. We provide counsel for all matters of real estate transactions such as:

  • Residential or commercial property purchase
  • Home sale
  • Apartment lease
  • Renovation
  • Construction
  • Land use
  • Zoning
  • Landlord rights
  • Tenant rights

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Wills, Trusts, and Estates

Faga Savino, LLP will assist you through the entire estate planning process in a thoughtful and compassionate manner. We understand the importance of this process to both you and your family. The scope of our services includes all aspects of estate planning.

We are experienced in guiding clients through both simple and complex probate court proceedings and estate administrations. We make it as easy as possible on you and guide you step-by-step throughout the process to ensure that it is done correctly and efficiently.

Listed below is a sample of our estate planning and probate law practice.

  • Living trusts
  • Wills
  • Powers of attorney
  • Probate and estate administration
  • Trust administration
  • Small estate administration
  • Will disputes
  • Trust disputes
  • Estate and trust litigation
  • Conservatorship
  • Intestacy

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Election Law

Faga Savino, LLP represents several political parties and caucuses. In 2008, we obtained the first temporary restraining order of a political party organizational meeting in New York State history. We assist parties with qualifying petitions, recounts, and lobbying. Please review our Attorney Profiles for additional information.

Tax Certiorari Proceeding

Real property taxes are of paramount importance in New York State, and we are actively involved in all aspects of this practice. Our clients include individuals, business and property owners. We have prosecuted and defended valuation and exemption proceedings and are experienced in the many sub-specialties of this area of law, such as special districts, refund issues and application and interpretation of governing legal authorities, such as New York's Real Property Tax Law, local and state regulations, and the New York State Board of Real Property Services. We negotiate with and on behalf of assessors, boards of assessment review, executives and legislators, and have the trial experience necessary to represent your interest most effectively.

 

If you need legal assistance

If you need legal help, please submit this form or call 914-592-0601. An attorney from our firm will contact you as soon as possible.

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