Serving you and servicing your case, personally and professionally
Located in New Paltz, NY, George C. Selby is your local attorney offering a variety of client-based legal services. This firm was founded on the idea that every client deserves a patient ear and an open mind. Your legal matter is important. Where other offices may shrug you off or lose your file in a sea of "bigger problems," this office can offer you confidence that your call will be returned and your questions will be answered.
If you are considering filing bankruptcy under either chapter 7 or 13 but you are afraid of the consequences, contact us for help. Often, clients facing debt for credit cards, foreclosures, vehicle loans, medical debt, or other debts believe that filing bankruptcy will ruin their financial life. After speaking with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer, these clients are often pleased to discover that the benefits of the breathing room and blank slate they can receive make it worth filing chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy. Explore our bankruptcy and debt page for answers to common questions about filing for bankruptcy under chapter 7 and chapter 13, or simply call Selby Legal, PLLC, your bankruptcy law resource in New Paltz, NY.
Your traffic ticket is a serious matter, and we are here to ensure that your rights are protected. You are innocent unless proven guilty, and you should never enter a plea of guilty to “get it over with” without talking to an attorney about your situation and learning what the consequences might be for a guilty plea, as opposed to negotiating a plea deal in court or taking your case to trial. Points for speeding tickets and other traffic violations can haunt you for years. Court employees will always stop short of giving legal advice, which means without an attorney you might be agreeing to something which has long-lasting consequences. A free call will help you decide if you are willing to go it alone or prefer to have a professional attorney in your corner.
Even if your legal question does not involve a bankruptcy or traffic ticket or any of the other areas of practice below, please contact our office. As an experienced general practice attorney, George C. Selby, Esq. can offer flexible help with many specified legal questions.
Get in touch with us to set up a free consultation, or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to inquire whether our services are right for you.
One free phone call to Selby Legal can save you thousands
If you think you need an attorney, you probably have a lot of questions. It doesn’t make sense to hire a professional until you know that you need that service, and lawyers are no different. That’s why we offer free consultations to anyone to help them decide.
Sometimes, it might make sense to go to traffic court to deal with your speeding ticket without a lawyer. Likewise, bankruptcy isn’t automatically the best answer to someone’s financial problems. We can usually figure that out during a phone conversation, answering all the questions, including the expected price estimate, and agreeing on the best way forward. George C. Selby, Esq. is generous with his time up front because he wants to make sure every client is satisfied with the outcome.
Get in touch with us to set up a free consultation by clicking the button here or using the contact form at the bottom of this page to inquire whether our services are right for you.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: FEBRUARY 2021
The ongoing pandemic has caused financial strain on most of us. We have been advising clients to call their lenders and creditors and ask them what assistance they can offer while the money isn’t coming in. Most courts have been closed, and rental evictions and foreclosures have been suspended, but this may not help individuals in the long run. Filing a bankruptcy stops collection activity of any kind, and our office can file for you during the lockdown. With one short phone call, we can explain how a chapter 7 bankruptcy can help with car repossessions, garnishments, or future evictions and foreclosures caused by COVID-related loss of income. Call Selby Legal now. You will learn about the pros and cons of filing bankruptcy, issues with filing (if any), and you will learn how to best protect your house, car, and other assets. Start now with a phone call and a free consultation.
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➤ LOCATIONs
Main office:
243 Main Street, Suite 250
New Paltz, NY 12561
Newburgh office (by appointment only):
320 Robinson Ave., Suite 230, Newburgh NY 12550
Kingston office (by appointment only):
721 Broadway, Kingston NY 12401
☎ CONTACT
(845) 419-3383
Areas of Practice
Chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is for individuals or married couples facing debts which they are unable to pay due to a lack of disposable income. Filing chapter 7 bankruptcy does not mean that you will lose all your assets, in fact most of our clients are able to retain their home, car, and household items. Selby Legal strives to make the bankruptcy filing process straightforward and easy for the client in order make chapter 7 bankruptcy a nearly stress-free experience.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is for clients who own substantial assets and have regular disposable income but face creditors' collections or foreclosures due to debts that they may have fallen behind on due to the ups and downs of normal life. Filing a chapter 13 bankruptcy allows clients to set up a repayment plan to pay back certain debts yet still discharge credit card, medical, and other certain debts. Chapter 13 is very often used to help keep people in their homes when facing foreclosure.
FORECLOSURE defense
Your home has been with you for years and now the bank will not accept your payments. You have just answered the door and been served with a foreclosure lawsuit. If this describes you, then we can help. We know what the bank is looking for and what can be done to keep you in your home. Where other firms may be limited to state court remedies, we may be able to explore options in federal court to keep you in your home.
SPEEDING AND OTHER TRAFFIC TICKETS
If you have been ticketed with a violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law in the Mid-Hudson Valley and nearby areas of New York, our firm can offer you experienced and aggressive representation at affordable rates. If you have more than one ticket, we may be able to address multiple charges for the same fee, depending on the situation. For all traffic violations, our firm can appear by affidavit, meaning that you will never need to go to court. You will not need to take off work, get a ride to court, or sit in court for hours.
real estate transactions
If you are buying or selling real estate, George C. Selby can make the process go smoothly. We strive to always be there to advise you on your next steps in the process.
personal injury
If you have been injured in an accident of any kind, you need to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your claim. George C. Selby is experienced with guiding clients through this difficult time, and can personally assist you with the confusing world of insurance companies. For injury cases, there are no attorney's fees unless we win or settle your case.
Intellectual Property
Our Firm assists artists, media companies, and businesses with their intellectual property needs, including the purchase and sale of media, licensing, compliance reviews, protection of copywrites, and many more. We are also excited to work in the new field of NFTs.
criminal, dwi
Criminal offenses can have a long-lasting effect on your life. Many clients contact private attorneys because they cannot afford to lose their license after a DWI/DUI, or they will lose their job if they are convicted. Having handled many criminal cases ranging from traffic tickets to felonies, George C. Selby can assist you during this frightening time of your life.
“The leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man of every calling, is diligence.”
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Use this form to contact us regarding your legal matter. Please be as detailed as possible. You may also call us at 845-419-3383 to schedule a free consultation.