- Divorce
- Child SupportWe primarily deal with divorce, child support and custody, and other matrimonial law matters. As experienced family law attorneys in Ulster County, we know the system well and understand how to get the best results for our clients. We are very hands-on in our work. Our clients receive personalized attention. We never pass them off to an inexperienced attorney or paralegal.
- Child Custody and VisitationAs Ulster County child custody attorneys, we fight for your rights as a parent, whether it is over child custody or visitation rights.
- Adoption
- Spousal SupportOne of the most difficult parts of going through a divorce is getting compensation for the sacrifices you made to support your spouse in his or her endeavors. In many cases, this sacrifice on your part entitles you to receive spousal maintenance (formerly called alimony) until you get back on your feet. In some cases, permanent spousal maintenance may be ordered, depending upon the length of the marriage, the economic circumstances and “earning power” of both parties, and the standard of living during the marriage. Temporary spousal support can be awarded during the divorce process to protect the less-wealthy spouse from financial ruin until the divorce is final and permanent spousal maintenance can be awarded.
- Criminal DefenseJon A. Simonson focuses his practice on matrimonial matters. In addition, Jon handles commercial litigation and criminal cases. He graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 1976 and from Brooklyn Law School in 1979. Jon is also a member of the Ulster County Bar Association and New York State Bar Association. He is a former assistant district attorney whose knowledge of the prosecution's side of criminal cases helps him to craft the defense for his current clients in criminal defense matters
- DUI/DWIOur reputation for hard-hitting defense is well known in the legal community. We know the local and Ulster County court systems inside and out. Jon A. Simonson is a former assistant district attorney. Understanding the system from the other side helps him represent clients more effectively. We will aggressively protect your rights and make sure that you have not been unjustly accused.
- Traffic ViolationsThe Justice Court in the town of New Paltz, New York is where the majority of misdemeanor crimes are decided. If you have a DUI/DWI charge or a traffic violation, we can help you through the Justice Court system.
- Theft
- Misdemeanors
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- Premises Liability
- Real Estate TransactionsWe have been helping people with real estate transactions for the last three decades. We know the ins and outs of buying and selling houses in New Paltz, New York, and throughout Ulster County. Our attorneys will guide you through the entire legal side of the process of finding and purchasing or selling a house.
- Personal InjuryWe have successfully litigated several personal injury cases and won sizeable settlements for our clients. You don’t pay us anything unless we settle your case and get you money.
- Auto Accidents
- Slip and Fall Injury
- Estate PlanningFor over 30 years we have successfully guided families through some of the most challenging circumstances. Our firm also provides assistance in matters such as wills and estates, real estate, landlord/tenant, and criminal defense.
- Wills
- Power of AttorneyWhether you are looking to draft a will, grant a power of attorney to a family member or friend, or distribute your estate fairly among your heirs, Blatchly & Simonson, P.C. is here to help. If you have recently lost a family member here in New York and need to get the will probated, we are proficient at making sure the estate is settled smoothly, without unnecessary conflict between family members and any unnecessary delay in the court.
- Probate
- BankruptcyAreas of Practice: Adoption, Bankruptcy Law, Business & Commercial Law, Business Organizations, Child Support, Civil Rights, Criminal Law, Custody & Visitation, DUI/DWI, Divorce, Litigation Percentage 95% of Practice Devoted to Litigation