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Agricultural Legal Services in Watertown, NY and the North Country

Trusted agricultural law counsel for farms and agribusinesses, protecting legacies through smart planning.

S​colaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough, P.C. has established itself as a leading provider of legal services to the agriculture community in Watertown, NY and the surrounding region. Whether you’re located in Pulaski, Clayton, Carthage, Lowville, Adams, Ogdensburg, or any point in between, clients throughout the North Country can rely on our firm for experienced guidance. The firm represents farms, farm families, and agriculture-related businesses such as equipment dealers, equipment and product manufacturers, consultants, and other service organizations.

When representing agriculture-based businesses in Watertown, NY and beyond, it is important to not only understand the general principles of business, estate, and tax planning, but to also 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 farm advisors work together as a team to address these challenges and best serve the farm client. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with our agriculture lawyer serving Watertown, NY and surrounding areas.

S​colaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough, P.C. has established itself as a leading provider of legal services to the agriculture community in Watertown, NY and the surrounding region. Whether you’re located in Pulaski, Clayton, Carthage, Lowville, Adams, Ogdensburg, or any point in between, clients throughout the North Country can rely on our firm for experienced guidance. The firm represents farms, farm families, and agriculture-related businesses such as equipment dealers, equipment and product manufacturers, consultants, and other service organizations.

When representing agriculture-based businesses in Watertown, NY and beyond, it is important to not only understand the general principles of business, estate, and tax planning, but to also 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 farm advisors work together as a team to address these challenges and best serve the farm client. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with our agriculture lawyer serving Watertown, NY and surrounding areas.

Agriculture attorneys of the firm have presented seminars and programs to agricultural clients and their advisors in many parts of the country including Watertown, NY and the North Country.

  • Business and tax planning
  • Entity formation
  • Estate and trust planning and administration
  • Financing
  • Land acquisition and leasing
  • Liquor licensing, farm market licensing, and USDA compliance
  • Regulatory and compliance issues

Areas of Expertise

  • 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
  • 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

Agricultural Law Attorneys

If you’re a farmer, landowner, or agribusiness in Watertown, NY and the North Country seeking experienced legal counsel, contact our office to schedule a consultation. We’re ready to help you move forward with confidence.

Daniel J Fetter

Daniel J. Fetter

Jeffrey M Fetter

Jeffrey M. Fetter

R Michael Shafer

R. Michael Shafer