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Overview of The McNamee Law Firm

McNamee, Lochner, Titus & Williams, P.C. is a full service law firm located in Albany, New York. Founded in 1863, we are one of the Capital Region's oldest and largest law firms. Over the years, many of our members have served as leaders in business, government and professional associations. We have developed a broad, state-wide practice reflecting a diverse clientele with concentrations in many areas of law including: civil litigation, banking, consumer financial services, business, federal and state taxation, family law, government relations, appellate law, real estate, estate planning, environmental law, labor and employment law, energy law, construction law and municipal finance.

The McNamee Law Firm

With forty attorneys and a large support staff, we possess the depth and diversity to deliver proficient advice, provide representation across a broad range of practice areas, support business decisions, and formulate effective and creative solutions to legal problems. Our size and experience provide the resources and capability to handle substantial cases and transactions promptly and effectively. We also provide economical service by making appropriate use of our associates and specialized paralegals. At the McNamee Law Firm, we are dedicated to client service, having adopted the fundamental principles of Total Quality Management throughout our Firm. This process requires constant vigilance and periodic solicitation of anonymous evaluations by our client base.

Our practice is organized into various departments including: litigation, corporate, commercial, trusts and estates, family law, environmental law, appellate law, and collections. Each of our practice groups includes experienced trial lawyers who can handle disputes throughout the state for local, regional and national clients. Our corporate, real estate, and estates and trusts departments provide legal counsel in transactional, compliance and planning matters. Our regular clients include some of New York's largest banks, businesses and institutions, as well as many national companies.

In managing a financial transaction or a business dispute on behalf of a client, we work to ensure that the client receives the attention of specialists who will provide sound and candid advice. Additionally, we communicate and consult regularly, pursuing the client's interests within the bounds of their objectives.

All substantial matters handled by our associates are supervised by partners. Although our practice generally reflects the needs of our clientele, we refer highly specialized matters to other counsel when appropriate. All of our attorneys are required to participate in continuing legal education in their practice areas. Many attorneys in the McNamee Law Firm design courses and teach other lawyers in these programs statewide. Our associates and partners are also well known for their involvement in professional associations. This keeps us abreast of the latest legal developments.

Our Support and Management Team

Our day to day operations are handled by a full time business manager under the direct supervision of a managing principal. We have an extensive in-house library and employ a full time, professional law librarian. We are on-line with a firm-wide network maintained by a systems manager utilizing expanded technological "platforms." This sophisticated network allows us to transfer documents and communicate among ourselves and with clients electronically, saving money and speeding delivery of important documents.

Billing According to Your Needs

Our billing structure is historically based on time and actual expenses. When appropriate, we are able to set task-based fees or cap the cost of a project. We provide hourly rates for each attorney upon request and offer computerized billing to our clients with an itemized description of each service provided and the time expended. We can bill monthly or quarterly as work progresses or according to our client's needs.

The McNamee Law Firm employs a number of cost control measures that allow us to provide our services economically, including the use of skilled paralegals when appropriate. We offer a number of creative alternative retainer and billing arrangements with regular clients to keep costs low, increase communication and enhance our client relationship.