Welcome to McLaughlin & Wilshinsky, P.C.

The advent of the internet and social media have profoundly impacted businesses of all sizes, entailing even more complex issues of intellectual property and unfair competition. Branding, web sites and social media can be very difficult to navigate without expert advice. We strive to help our clients avoid common pitfalls many make with respect to intangible property. Let us help you address these issues.

• Trademark Clearance, Registration, and Maintenance
• Copyright Registration and Maintenance
• Domain Name Registration and Management
• Creation and Implementation of Corporate IP policies
• Business Agreements relating to Intellectual Property
• Internet and content related contracts and policies, e.g., Web Site and Design Agreements, Site Policies
• Licensing Agreements
• Domestic and International IP rights protection and enforcement
• Intellectual Property Litigation

Our real estate services encompass representation in both residential and commercial matters. Our expertise in real estate is also invaluable in assisting our clients in navigating other legal needs, including matrimonial, business, estate and litigation matters.

• Cooperative and condominium purchase and sales
• Other real property transactions, including house purchases and sales
• Commercial and office leasing
• Landlord-tenant matters
• Resolution of title issues
• Representation in real estate disputes arising in matrimonial, estate, and business matters
• Real estate litigation including partition actions

We approach our matrimonial and family law matters at all stages with an eye towards negotiated resolution in order to maximize the outcome and minimize the expense for our clients, without compromising the results.    Our experience in matrimonial matters, coupled with our expertise in real estate, business and estate matters, also gives us the ability to serve as a single-source to evaluate and comprehensively represent your interests in the financial aspects of divorce, separation, support and prenuptial planning.

• Matrimonial and family law litigation
• Separation and settlement agreements
• Equitable distribution issues
• Child and spousal support
• Uncontested divorces
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

We specialize in cost-effective legal solutions for small and medium sized businesses, as well as large international companies. Our comprehensive approach to serving businesses, including start-ups and entrepreneurs, assures you of guidance that will provide a proper foundation for your business, protect your assets and grow your business.

• Business formation
• Contracts and service agreements
• Consult and advise concerning intellectual property issues
• Development of infrastructure, including partner agreements and employment practices
• Company and product brand protection

Our approach to litigation is results-oriented. We offer years of experience representing our clients in all forums, and draw on our extensive experience in negotiation and settlement in our effort to deliver a successful and cost-efficient outcome for our clients.

• Litigation in federal, state and local courts
• Representation in arbitration and mediation
• Administrative hearings
• Article 78 and other special proceedings

Proper estate planning is essential to ensure that your heirs are shielded from uncertainty and financially burdensome complexities upon your death. We offer consultations to individuals of all income levels, and provide representation in Surrogates Court matters, including probate, administration, and guardianship proceedings.

• Will drafting
• Health care proxies and living wills
• Powers of attorney
• Probate and administration matters
• Guardianship proceedings