About Wingate, Kearney & Cullen, LLP

Wingate, Kearney & Cullen, LLP has upheld a tradition of legal excellence and ethical advocacy since its founding in 1864 by Civil War General George Wingate. With deep historical roots in New York’s legal landscape and a heritage of service to iconic institutions like the Brooklyn Dodgers and Long Island Railroad, the firm continues to shape the legal fabric of Brooklyn and Queens through unparalleled dedication and professionalism.

Wingate, Kearney & Cullen, LLP delivers highly personalized legal solutions across a broad spectrum of practice areas, including Trusts and Estates, Religious, Charitable and Educational Law, Corporate Law, Banking, Litigation, Real Estate, Cemetery Law, and Disinterments. The firm’s attorneys combine meticulous preparation with strategic foresight to secure successful outcomes, always mindful of client priorities and the distinct nuances of each matter.

Wingate, Kearney & Cullen, LLP is recognized for representing notable organizations such as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, Heartshare Human Services and its affiliates, and several of New York’s largest cemeteries. Its client roster also includes major financial institutions like Citibank, N.A., reflecting the firm’s ability to handle complex and high-value matters with efficiency and precision.

Wingate, Kearney & Cullen, LLP emphasizes confidentiality and cultivates close attorney-client relationships anchored in trust, transparency, and consistent communication. With offices in Manhattan and Melville, the firm ensures accessible, full-service representation across the New York metropolitan area. Clients benefit from the firm’s small-firm affordability coupled with large-firm capabilities, underpinned by a commitment to professional integrity and top-tier legal counsel.

Wingate, Kearney & Cullen, LLP maintains a respected legacy, not only through its historic milestones but also through its continuing contributions to the legal and civic communities. Its seasoned team includes former Surrogates of Kings and Nassau Counties, reinforcing its deep judicial insight and leadership in estate and trust litigation.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Incorporation Of Entities
  • Mergers And Acquisitions
  • Business Sales
  • Creation Of Limited Liability Companies And Partnerships
  • Banking
  • Litigation
Estate Planning
  • Insurance Trusts
  • Housing Trusts
  • QTIP Trusts
  • Generation Skipping Trusts
  • Charitable Remainder Trusts
  • Supplemental Needs Trusts
  • Health Care Proxies
  • Living Wills
  • Living Trusts Both Revocable And Irrevocable
  • Powers Of Attorney
  • Guardianship
Real Estate
  • Co-Ops
  • Condominiums
  • Single-Family Homes
  • Multiple Family Dwellings
  • Landlords And Tenants
  • Leasing Of Residential And Commercial Properties
  • Refinancing Mortgages
  • Second Mortgages
  • Restructuring Of Mortgage Debt
Others
  • Cemetery Law
  • Disinterments
  • Religious, Charitable, Educational

Fees

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Office location for Wingate, Kearney & Cullen, LLP

Wingate, Kearney & Cullen, LLP

111 John St #1040, New York, NY 10038