Frequently asked questions.

Shapiro Thomas PLLC is based in the Capital Region and handles New York matters for businesses, public entities, nonprofits, property owners, project sponsors, and individuals. Contact us about the location and needs of a particular matter.

Fee arrangements depend on the nature and scope of the matter. The applicable terms will be discussed and set out in a written engagement agreement before legal work begins.

No. Submitting an inquiry, sending an email, or leaving a voicemail does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send confidential information. An attorney-client relationship begins only after conflict review and a written engagement agreement.

ST Enterprise is a legal audit and outside counsel option for businesses. The scope depends on the business and may include governance records, contracts, workforce documents, regulatory obligations, ownership transitions, and current legal concerns.

Variances, special permits, site plan approvals, and subdivision matters often depend on local rules, filing requirements, procedural timing, environmental review, and the record created before a board. A brief initial inquiry should identify the municipality, property, type of application, and any known deadline.

Yes. We handle selected residential and commercial transactions, including contract review and negotiation, due diligence, leasing, closing coordination, and related property issues.

Yes. We advise on business formation and governance, commercial agreements, ownership transitions, employment and contractor agreements, disputes, and ongoing outside counsel needs.

Yes. We handle selected commercial and civil disputes in New York state and federal courts, including contract and ownership disputes, regulatory matters, real estate-related disputes, and federal civil defense.