AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough, P.C. has established itself as a leading provider of legal services to the agriculture community throughout New York, Pennsylvania, and other states. The firm represents farms, farm families, and agriculture-related businesses such as equipment dealers, equipment and product manufacturers, consultants, and other service organizations. The firm has participated in numerous successful farm, estate, business, and succession plans over the past forty-five years, each case presenting unique facts and circumstances that must be addressed.

When representing agriculture-based businesses, it is important to not only understand the general principles of business, estate, and tax planning, but it is equally important to clearly understand the specific needs of the farm and its owners. Many farms and farm-related businesses remain within the same family for many generations. Oftentimes, there are both farm and non-farm heirs within the family, and care must be taken to properly provide for everyone while protecting the primary asset of the family – the family farm.

Today’s farm economy presents many challenges to the farm business and its advisors. It is important that the farm advisors work together as a team to address these challenges and to serve the farm client best.

● Business entity selection, organization, and representation

● Business sales, acquisitions, mergers, reorganizations, and development of strategic alliances and partnerships among farm businesses

● Contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and litigation

● Empire zone benefits application and negotiation

● Estate and trust planning and estate administration

● Establishment of retirement plans for owners and employees

● Farm succession and transition planning

● Governmental support program applications and disputes

● Long-term care planning

● Purchase of development rights

● Real property purchases, leases, sales, section 1031 exchanges, subdividing and dispute resolution between adjoining landowners

● Strategic partnering between agriculture entities

● Tax and finance planning for farms, agriculture-related businesses, and their owners

Contact Us to Schedule a Consultation with an Agriculture Lawyer

For years, our agriculture lawyers have provided innovative legal assistance for farmers across Rome, Syracuse, Utica, Watertown, Rochester, NY and the surrounding regions. Whether you’ve owned a farm for years or you’re looking to acquire some farmland, we’re here to help. Our experienced team of agriculture lawyers can assist with real estate transactions, transition planning, support program applications, and so much more. No matter the nature of your needs, we have all the proper knowledge and tools to guide you through the legal process. If you’re interested in learning more or would like to schedule a consultation with one of our agriculture lawyers, contact our law firm today. We look forward to assisting you!