Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC is a distinguished law firm serving clients in Queens, NY, and throughout New York State, with a legacy of providing sound legal counsel since 1955. The firm stands out for its deep community roots, extensive experience across multiple practice areas, and a network of 13 offices strategically located across New York region.
With over 70 years of collective experience, the firm’s attorneys take a client-centered approach, offering free consultations and streamlined processes—especially for out-of-state clients handling New York probate matters. They serve a diverse clientele including individuals, families, business owners, and executors, emphasizing compassion, efficiency, and personalized legal strategies to reduce stress during complex legal proceedings.
Services Offered
- Personal Injury (including Back & Spinal Cord Injuries, Boat Accidents, Brain & Head Injuries, Bicycle Accidents, Burn Injuries, Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Construction Site Accidents, Defective Product Liabilities, Dog Bites, Drunk Driver Accidents, Farm Accidents, Injured Children, Landlord Premises Liability, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse, NYS Thruway Accident, Pedestrian Injuries, RV Tire Failures, Slip and Fall, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death)
- Child Victims Act (Clergy Abuse, Boy Scout Abuse, Sexually Abused in School)
- Probate & Estates (Out-of-State NY Executors, Ancillary Probate, Resolving Title Issues, Local Property Transfers and Deeds, Informal Probate Proceedings, Formal Probate Proceedings, Asset Ownership Disputes, Delivering Assets to a Foreign Personal Representative, Probate Administration, Will Contests, Trust Administration, Letters Testamentary, Letters of Administration, Kinship Hearings, Appointment of a Local Estate Representative)
- Criminal Defense (DWI / DUI, DWI Penalties, Aggravated DWI, Darien Lake DWI, Domestic Violence, Assault, Crimes Involving Guns, Drug Crimes, Health Care/Medicaid Fraud Charges, Juvenile Crimes, Probation Violations, Sex Crimes, Theft/Larceny, Traffic Violations, Welfare Fraud, Darien Lake Arrests)
- Estate Planning (Checklists, Powers Of Attorney, Living Trusts & Trustees, Will Intake Form, Advance Healthcare Directives-Living Wills)
- Divorce & Family Law
- Elder Law (Guardianships, Nursing Home Planning, Nursing Home Checklist, Medicaid Law, Medicaid Planning, Medicaid Penalties, Medicaid Planning Form, Nursing Home Debt Collection, Elder Financial Abuse)
- Employee Misclassification (COVID 19 and WARN Act)
- Business Law (LLC Formation, Non Profit Organizations, New Business Owners, New Business Checklist, Canadian Companies Doing Business in New York, Fire Departments Cash Receipts & Disbursements, Bankers Healthcare Group Lawsuits)
- Landlord Tenant (Landlord Legal Protection, Landlord Documents, Eviction, Free NY Landlord Training & Education)
- Gun Laws (Compensation For Victims Of Gun Violence, Crimes Involving Guns, Domestic Violence Involving Guns, Estate Planning for Gun Owners, Firearms Licenses, Prevention of Gun Violence)
- Real Estate
The firm serves clients across all New York State counties from 13 convenient office locations, including Queens, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, and New Rochelle. They offer free phone and Zoom consultations, same-day appointments, and full remote representation for probate and other matters, making legal services accessible to clients both in-state and out-of-state.
