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Marco Caviglia
43 years of experience; you'll deal with me one-on one always.
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Biography
Marco Caviglia most recently was a Felony Bureau Chief with the Ulster County District Attorney. Mr. Caviglia has been a successful and effective trial attorney for over 40 years both in private and public practice in multiple criminal and civil fields of law. A complete resume is available at the website: caviglialaw.com.
He limits the number of cases he handles, as he always deals "one-on-one" with clients, so doesn't accept all cases, but in which case will refer you to a reliable attorney if possible.
Practice Areas
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Municipal Law
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Fees
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Free Consultation
Non-personal injury consultations are $150, and if hired, credited to retainer making it free. Fee payable at time of consultation. Always free for personal injury cases, even if not retained. - Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New York
Languages
- Italian: Spoken
- Spanish: Spoken
Professional Experience
- Chief Counsel
- Law Firm of Marco Caviglia
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- Chief of Felony Trials
- Ulster County District Attorney's Office
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- Chief Counsel
- Law Firm of Marco Caviglia
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- Special Counsel
- Town of Wappinger
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- Part time
- Deputy Town Attorney
- Town of Poughkeepsie
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- part time
- Partner
- Caviglia & Kolb
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- Senior Associate
- Steinberg & Kolb
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- Chief Assistant Public Defender
- Dutchess County Public Defender's Office
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- Associate
- Meiselman, Farber, Stella & Eberz
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- Assistant District Attorney
- Dutchess County District Attorney's Office
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- County Legislator
- Dutchess County Legislator
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Education
- Albany Law School
- J.D. (1981)
- Colgate University
- B.A. | Political Science/Economics
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Website
Legal Answers
114 Questions Answered
- Q. My husband and I have been caring for his son for 6 years. He left his mothers care due to an abusive situation.
- A: An adult child, though under 21 years of age, who is working can emancipate himself and if he is self supporting, there should be no consequences from Social Services as he would not be applying for assistance, which would come back to haunt both your husband and his ex. While it would eliminate her obligation to pay the $129, it would avoid your husband's paying $300. The ex right now can petition for reduction or elimination of the $129 support based upon the amount the son earns though living a home, though she may not realize it. I think you are concerned about the cumulative effect of loss of $129 and possible obligation to pay $300. The problem is easily avoided if your son decides ... Read More
- Q. Does my husband have to pay back child support?
- A: A properly executed separation agreement which includes child support is enforceable without any Supreme Court divorce action, and may be used to have a support magistrate in Family Court proceed, and yes, should result in arrears being paid.
- Q. Is there a time limit that a will should be settled by an appointed executor?
- A: An executor is a fiduciary, which means that s/he has personal responsibility and liability for all assets and liabilities of the estate. However, the executor has no powers until obtaining letters testamentary or preliminary letters testamentary from the Surrogate's Court as a result of filing for probate. However, short of perhaps addressing funeral expenses, until such letters are granted there is no power. Now, what if the named executor doesn't file? While there is a moral duty, there is no legal duty for the executor to proceed with probate. But there is no reason for a named executor to remain so, as s/he may renounce that and the alternate named executor would proceed, ... Read More
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