Ahmad H. Seraj

Ahmad H. Seraj is a founder and managing attorney based in Albany, New York. He advises individuals, entrepreneurs, and companies on business matters, real estate, estate planning, and personal injury claims. His work includes business transactions, contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and ongoing general counsel services. Licensed in New York and New Jersey, he also represents clients in state and appellate courts. He approaches legal problems with an understanding of both the law and the practical demands of running a business.

Ahmad earned a BS in Accounting from Siena College, followed by an MBA in Accounting and Finance from Clarkson University. He then received his Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School. Before founding his practice, he worked in tax and finance at General Electric, gaining experience with corporate operations and regulatory structures. He also owned and managed businesses in retail, restaurants, and real estate development. That background informs his advice to business owners and other clients.

Ahmad handles corporate and commercial matters including entity formation, mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, dissolutions, shareholder disputes, and business succession planning. He drafts contracts and employment agreements and assists clients with business breakups and negotiations. His real estate work covers residential and commercial purchases, sales, and leases, as well as landlord-tenant disputes. His experience as a business owner helps him assess the financial and operational concerns that often shape these decisions.

Ahmad H. Seraj also helps individuals and families plan for the future through wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. His estate planning work includes revocable and irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, and Medicaid trusts. Across his practice, he draws on his accounting, finance, and entrepreneurial background to connect legal guidance with each client’s goals. Whether addressing a transaction, a dispute, or a long-term plan, he focuses on practical steps that clients can understand and use.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Seraj Law
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York
• New Jersey

Education

• Albany Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Clarkson University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting & Finance
• Siena College
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting

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