Welcome to Bertine, Hufnagel, Headley, Zeltner, Drummond & Dohn LLP

Bertine, Hufnagel, Headley, Zeltner, Drummond & Dohn, founded in 1929, is one of the oldest law firms in Westchester County. From the beginning, we have been committed to fulfilling our professional responsibilities: dedication to and zealous representation of our clients; respect for the legal system; and striving to maintain the utmost level of competence in the areas in which we practice. With our fourteen attorneys, a support staff of thirteen paralegals and administrative assistants, and the latest in technology, our firm has the resources to provide representation in matters that often are handled by larger New York City firms. However, we give our clients the accessibility and individualized attention often lacking in such large firms.

Our firm represents a broad range of individual, commercial and non-profit interests. We maintain a preeminent trusts and estates practice. We assist our clients in estate planning and administration; estate, income and gift tax; trust formation and management; charitable giving and foundations; elder law and Medicaid planning; special needs planning and all aspects of probate law, including litigation. Whether dealing with the needs of individuals with simple estates or those with significant assets, the firm provides innovative strategies and solutions to meet the varied needs of our clients.

Our real estate lawyers are highly experienced in the areas of residential and commercial real estate transactions (purchases, sales and leasing). We also represent banks and individuals in connection with mortgage and other secured transactions. Our services to individuals and businesses include the formation, acquisition and sale of business entities, preparation of governing documents (shareholder agreements, operating agreements, buy-sell agreements), and dispute resolution.

Our litigation practice in all federal, State and local courts supports our other practice areas. Bertine Hufnagel’s litigators offer experience in the areas of civil litigation, including trust and estate litigation; real property disputes; commercial and residential landlord - tenant litigation; and general commercial litigation. Our litigation practice also includes representing clients in general criminal matters, including vehicle and traffic offenses, and DWI and DUI defense.

Equally important to our practice is our firm’s commitment to improving the community in which we work through participation in local charitable and civic organizations. Also, our attorneys actively participate in improving the legal profession and New York State court system through their membership in the Westchester County and New York State Bar Associations.