Family Law

• Divorce
  At Williamson, Clune & Stevens, our Ithaca divorce lawyers have decades of experience helping a variety of individuals as they work through traditional, complex and uncontested divorce. We are committed to helping you resolve your issues as efficiently as possible so that you can focus on building a brighter future for yourself and your children. However, if a trial is necessary, we are prepared to take your case as far as it needs to go in order to help you obtain the best outcome possible.
• Child Support
  During this time of great change, child support is a measure that is put in place to give children the ability to be able to continue to enjoy their childhood as they would have if both parents were living together.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  A knowledgeable Ithaca child custody lawyer can help you understand the complexities associated with child custody as you form a plan that will support the development and well-being of your children while giving you and your former spouse the opportunity to maintain a healthy, loving relationship with them.
• Premarital Agreement
  Some of our New York clients have prenuptial agreements or postnuptial agreements that they must navigate as they face their divorce. Others are struggling to understand how to make decisions about property, child custody, spousal support and child support. We are dedicated to giving our clients the information they need to make educated choices about their future.
• Spousal Support
  Spousal support is a hotly debated issue in family law. When emotions are running high and either party feels the need to be vindicated, alimony can often be a major area of tension as both parties attempt to navigate a divorce decree.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  With an office located in Ithaca, Williamson, Clune & Stevens is dedicated to defending the rights of the accused. We handle many different criminal defense matters in New York state courts, including the ones listed below...
• DUI/DWI
  A DUI or DWI charge can happen to anyone. It is important to understand that you are not a criminal. You must, however, retain an experienced DWI/DUI attorney who will work to ensure that your rights are protected throughout the process.
• Wrongful Death
  Our Ithaca wrongful death lawyers understand how sensitive and incredibly painful this situation may be for you. We are dedicated to giving you the information you need so you can make educated decisions about making your survivor claims.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
• Drug Crimes
  At Williamson, Clune & Stevens, some of our Ithaca drug crime lawyers are former prosecutors. We understand what they are looking for and what steps they take to pursue their cases. We use this knowledge to protect the rights of our clients and build strong, detailed cases that support the best outcome possible.
• Assault
• Hit and Run
  Trial may not be necessary in your situation, but we will fully prepare your case for the best outcome possible. Insurance companies respect our firm and they know that our Ithaca car accident lawyers are dedicated to negotiating and collaborating on our clients’ behalf. Whether you or a loved one was the victim of a front-end collision, rear-end collision, side-impact or hit-and-run accident, we are prepared to give you the attention and advice you seek.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  At Williamson, Clune & Stevens, we use extensive legal experience to represent clients throughout Upstate New York and the Finger Lakes Region in commercial and residential real estate matters. As an established law firm, we are well known and respected for the professional representation we provide.
• Construction Litigation
  Many of the cases we handle involve construction disputes between business owners, homeowners, developers, engineers or architects. These disputes generally occur when the property built does not meet the expectations of the buyer.
• Real Estate Transactions
• Eminent Domain
• Easement

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  We help clients move forward after an accident by providing efficient, effective legal counsel. We start with a thorough review of the facts and laws involved, often partnering with highly regarded experts to prepare personal injury cases for trial.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Our Central, New York lawyers also assist clients with the resolution of disputes related to the purchase or sale of property. These often involve the failure to disclose property defects such as leaking roofs, foundational issues, bug infestation or other matters. When we handle real estate litigation, our focus is on resolving matters quickly and effectively while protecting our clients’ interests.