Lawyers & Attorneys Serving Schoharie, N.Y.
LaMarche Safranko Law, a personal injury and criminal defense law firm, proudly represents clients in the Schoharie Valley region of upstate New York. A mostly rural area dotted with numerous farms, Schoharie County includes the towns of Schoharie, Cobleskill, Esperance, Fulton, Middleburgh, Richmondville, Sharon, and more. While the prime industry here is agriculture, there are several notable tourist attractions: Howe Caverns, The Iroquois Indian Museum, the Old Stone Fort, Vroman’s Nose, and the Apple Barrel Country Store and Café among them. The Catskills villages of the region have a number of historic hotels, as they were vacation destinations in the early 20th century. The Old Blenheim Bridge was among the attractions until it was destroyed by Hurricane Irene in August 2011.
The completion of Interstate 88 in 1989 permanently changed Schoharie’s footprint on central New York; among other things, several colleges and universities between Binghamton and Albany are more accessible in shorter periods of time. Reduced commute times to the Capital Region also have fueled growth in the I-88 corridor, and Schoharie has benefitted from its proximity to tourist attractions to the west, notably Cooperstown and nearby Brewery Ommegang.
The downside of more visitors is the increased potential for road crashes; no one knows this more than the people of Schoharie, who witnessed one of the most devastating such tragedies in October 2018 when a limousine crash in the middle of town took the lives of 20 people, most on their way to a gathering at Ommegang.
Motor vehicle operators of all types must follow established rules of conduct set out by New York state Vehicle and Traffic Law; unfortunately, the increase in distracted driving in recent years has led to a corresponding increase in danger to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
If you or a loved one are injured in a crash involving any of these vehicles, it is crucial that your legal team knows the applicable law and knows how to navigate the system for maximum results.
Our award-winning, nationally recognized law firm is proud to serve clients in the Schoharie region in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, and professional misconduct. Our lawyers know that only results matter; whether you have been injured in a serious accident or charged with a crime, we take the time to get to know you and your case, explain your available options, and work with you to achieve the best outcome.
Our personal injury lawyers offer legal counsel and representation in all areas of personal injury law, including automobile, truck, motorcycle, and boating crashes; construction site accidents; pedestrian and bicyclist injuries; medical negligence; nursing home negligence; and more.
As criminal defense attorneys in both state and federal courts, we provide legal counsel for all felony and misdemeanor charges, including DWI, BWI, traffic-related offenses, assault, larceny, drug offenses, sex crimes, and more.
We also provide legal representation for doctors, nurses, teachers, and lawyers who have been accused of professional misconduct, or who are involved in disciplinary matters.
In Schoharie, the Capital Region, and throughout New York, our attorneys and office team are committed to the safety and well-being of our communities, and to protecting the rights of those injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, as well as those accused of a crime or professional misconduct.
LaMarche Safranko Law has offices in Albany, Clifton Park, and Plattsburgh, N.Y, and represents clients in state and federal courts throughout New York state. Call us at (518) 982-0770 or contact us for a no-obligation consultation.
LaMarche Safranko Law Testimonials
“I wanted to express my deepest appreciation to Mr. Andrew Safranko for the exceptional job he did in regards to my legal representation. Mr. Safranko displayed the utmost in professionalism and discretion during the entire court process, and took the time to explain each and every step….
“Dear Andy,
Thank you so much for everything you have done for our son over the last three years. This has been a very challenging time for our family and the knowledge that our son has an attorney as capable and amazing as you are has given us peace of mind!
“I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your excellent representation on my recent matter. I have worked with lawyers, and in law firms much of my professional life, but I have never encountered the rare mix of skill, integrity and humanity in one individual—you….
“The arrest of my husband in 2008 was an extremely difficult and emotional time for our family. The arrest turned our lives upside down. It was sudden and unexpected and had tragic emotional as well as financial consequences. I had no idea what to do under the circumstances….
“Dear Mr. Safranko,
Thank You so much for answering my question, and so expediently!
The dedication, respect, and consideration with which you treat your clients, current and past, is remarkable. It is why I reached out to you when searching in my time of need, and why I would highly recommend…
“My family and I cannot thank George and his staff enough for all of the support and guidance they have given us over the past six months. Anyone who has ever suffered a personal injury knows how difficult they are to overcome, but I’m glad we had such an intelligent and hardworking attorney on our side so I could focus on my recovery rather than on the details of the case….
“No one likes to be in a bad situation, but if you need a lawyer George is your man. Not only does he point you in the right direction he offers good advice for your future. As much as we bring him business he does not encourage that next time anticipation….
“I can honestly say that the best decision I’ve ever made was retaining George LaMarche as my attorney. I was in a situation where everything wasat risk; my career, livelihood, and the ability to provide for my family. In desperation, I contacted over a dozen attorneys. The majority of the lawyers I spoke with promised results without seeing paperwork or knowing valuable facts….
“I cannot thank George E. LaMarche lll and his team for the excellent legal work they provided for my son, and in extension, our entire family. His experience, knowledge of the law, networking ability and communication is second to none. In our case, our son was wrongly accused by a small town police officer and charged with 5 tickets…
“I am an attorney who found himself in the middle of a serious, personal legal matter that compromised not only my personal life but my professional life as well. I immediately contacted Andrew (Andy) Safranko, Esq. Andy worked tirelessly and extremely hard to bring my legal situation to a very favorable resolution. In so doing, Andy not only saved certain aspects of my personal and professional life…
“Dear George, Andy and Staff,
Thank you all for your kindness and all your help in getting back to my wellbeing and life. I could not have done it without you all. Everything is going so well again. I recommend you highly. Thanks Again!”
“Dear Andrew and George,
I cannot thank you enough for your hard work, diligence, and selfless manner that you put towards my legal difficulties in Colonie. From the first moment I met you, you helped reassure me that things were going to turn out in a more favorable manner than I originally thought. Clearly, the final result of my court case displays the quality of time and work that you put into this….
“Throughout the attorney client relationship regarding my personal injury lawsuit, George and his staff continually exhibited tremendous amounts of legal knowledge, skill, and a vast amount of expert resources that ultimately resulted in a final judgment in my favor. George was there every step of the way to explain where we stood and what to expect next and there was never a need to question his professional judgment…
“The staff at LaMarche Safranko Law took care of whatever I needed, it was just fabulous. It was top shelf, if I called, I got George. If he was in a meeting, they left him a message. He called me right back after the meeting. Everybody was very courteous and very nice there. If I left a voicemail, everybody got back to me quickly. The level of service was very, very good and I would Highly recommend them.”
