Working as your partner.

Your legal team at Chelus Herdzik Speyer & Monte PC draws on more than a century of experience to bring your legal issues to the conclusion you seek.

It is this experience and track record of success that you can count on from your legal partner. We are always mindful that it could be your livelihood on the line.

Our team takes each step of your legal journey right alongside you. We have instituted a strict quality control process to keep you fully informed in a timely fashion. As such, you can expect regular updates, with imediate contact on significant developments.

Speed, accuracy and efficiency.

As the Information Age continues to evolve, Chelus Herdzik Speyer & Monte PC places great value on using the latest technology to support your case. "Knowledge is power," and we know through our research that nowhere is this more important than in a courtroom.

Our use of today's technology translates into greater case management efficiency, which in turn reduces your overall expense.

Taking a stand with you.

Our reputation has been built on a tradition of high ethical standards and personal attention to our clients' needs. We have a long, successful history in the courts litigating personal and business cases. From personal injury and family law matters to complex commercial litigation, we are with you every step of the way.

Researching legal precedent to help craft legal arguments on your behalf combined with a wealth of trial skills allows us to provide you with the best results possible. We've been looking back to see the future since 1896 — over a century of experience working in your favor.

Our Commitment to you.

From complex business matters to catastrophic personal injury cases, we offer our clients a wide spectrum of legal services with a focus on personal attention and zealous — but-cost effective — legal representation. We have built a tradition of successfully representing individuals and businesses throughout New York State on our dedication to responsiveness, efficiency and keen commitment to our clients' causes.

Our firm is a member — by invitation — of a national organization, Council on Litigation Management, in recognition of our commitment to professional excellence and integrity in the representation of our clients.

For over a century, thousands of our clients, from international Fortune 500 corporations to small businesses and individuals, have called on us to represent them throughout New York State. We stand ready to commit our resources and experience to serve your legal needs.

Every step we take toward resolving your legal matter is important, no matter how small it may seem. Before we set foot in a courtroom, we review every option for resolving disputes and guide you accordingly.

When you are best served by going to trial, we pledge to agressively pursue your interests in the courtroom, where you will benefit from over 100 years of our collective trial experience.

If an appeal becomes necessary, you can rely on our reputation for meticulous legal research and appellate proficiency. Our clients, from small business owners to multi-billion dollar corporations, have repeatedly turned to us for appellate representation in federal and state appellate courts.

We are where you are . . . across New York State

From New York City to Albany in the east, to Lewiston, Buffalo and Jamestown in the west, Chelus Herdzik Speyer & Monte PC represents corporations, businesses, municipalities, organizations and individuals,. We are where you are.

Insurance company services

Insurance companies rely on us for a variety of services.

Examples of these services include:

Appellate Advocacy Bad Faith and Fraud Litigation Commercial Litigation Construction Litigation Coverage Opinions and Declaratory Judgment Actions Environmental & Toxic Tort Fidelity and Surety Law Insurance and Reinsurance Litigation Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1) and 241(6) Medicare Consultation and Litigation Personal Injury Defense Premises Liability Products Liability Professional Liability Claims Property and Fire Loss Claims Workers' Compensation

Business services

Local, national and international companies of all sizes come to Chelus Herdzik Speyer & Monte PC for a variety of legal services and counseling.

Examples of these services include:

Personal/family services

Individuals and families receive the same high level of service as our business clients.

Examples of these services include:

Construction Accidents Criminal Defense Elder Law and Medicaid Planning Employment Discrimination Estate Planning and Administration Family and Matrimonial Matters Federal and New York State Worker's Compensation Claims Foreclosures Personal Bankruptcy and Debt Counseling Personal Injury Claims Real Estate Transactions Title Examination and Review Wills and Trusts

Municipal Law

We provide a multitude of legal services for municipalities.

Examples of these services include:

Article 78 CPLR Proceedings Against a Body or Officer Competitive Bidding Compliance Under the General Municipal Law

Counsel for Towns, Villages, Fire Districts and Non-Profit EMS Services

Environmental Federal and State Compliance Issues

Firematics Law Concerning Fire and Emergency Services

Local Governmental Financing Regarding Bonds, Notes

Municipal Obligations for Police and Fire Protection

Representation of Municipalities in Litigation Matters

Tax Assessment Matters

oning and Land Use Matters