Bath Real Estate Lawyer
Overview
Christine has been practicing law for more than 30 years and has been the principal attorney with Cole & Valkenburgh since 1999. She has vast experience representing clients in matters involving real estate, civil litigation, wills, trusts, estates, matrimonial and family law, and municipal matters. She has successfully represented clients in bench trials, administrative hearings and appeals in Federal Court, United States Bankruptcy Court, State Supreme Court, Family Court and County Court. Well respected throughout the area, Christine accepts many referrals from other attorneys and those who have seen her work. Christine is also a strong advocate for the children in her community, zealously representing hundreds of children as an Attorney for the Child in Family and Supreme Court.
About Christine M. Valkenburgh Esq.
Practice Areas
- Real Estate
- Civil Litigation & Divorce
- Wills, Trusts, Estates
- Guardianship Proceedings
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Education
- University at Buffalo Law School, Buffalo, New York, 1990
- Lemoyne College, 1985
Office Information
Address
7 E. Steuben Street Bath, NY 14810
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