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Joel Sachs has been recognized in the Fall 2017 issue of Westchester Magazine’s 914 INC. magazine as one of the best …

The Town of Somers has approved a 66 Town House development and DeCicco’s grocery store after a comprehensive environmental review. Keane …

William S. Kang and Sarah A. Steckler have been selected as 2017 New York Metro Rising Stars. New York Metro Rising …

On July 22, 2017, the Honorable Judge Nelson S. Roman, U.S.D.J., issued an Opinion & Order granting a motion for summary …

Keane & Beane, P.C. is pleased to welcome senior associate Susan Fine to the Education Law Department. With over 15 years …

Nicholas Ward-Willis assumed the position of Secretary to the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Environmental & Energy Law Section. The …

Patrick J. O’Sullivan has been named President of the Estate Planning Council of Westchester County Inc. Mr. O’Sullivan has been a …

Jennifer Gray was recently featured in the New York Real Estate Journal’s 2017 Women in Professional Services spotlight. http://nyrej.com/2017-women-in-professional-services-jennifer-gray-of-keane-beane-p-c

On June 28, 2017, Sarah A. Steckler will serve as Co-Chair for the Pace Women’s Justice Center Third Annual Spring Cocktails for …

On June 8, 2017, at a ceremony held at Whitby Castle, Richard L. O’Rourke was presented with the Above the Bar …

Keane & Beane, P.C. is pleased to announce the opening of its New York City office at 505 Park Avenue, 20th …

On May 11, 2017, Stephanie L. Burns was sworn in as the President of the Westchester County Bar Association (WCBA). Ms. …

Edward F. Beane and Joel Sachs were honored by the Westchester County Bar Association at its Annual Banquet on May 11, …

Many new Legal Alerts have been posted to our Legal Alerts section!

On April 25th, 2017 at 12:00 p.m., Keane & Beane will host The Lower Hudson Special Education Task Force in its …

On April 29, 2017, Keane & Beane, P.C. will once again sponsor the Hudson Valley Walk to Cure Arthritis. Keane & …

Keane & Beane, P.C., by attorneys Richard L. O’Rourke and Jennifer Gray, was pleased to have served as counsel to one …

Keane & Beane welcomes new associate, Drew Victoria Gamils as part of its municipal law team. Ms. Gamils is a 2016 …

Joel H. Sachs will be the Chair of a program sponsored by the New York State Bar Association on the Zombie …

Keane & Beane was pleased to donate over 100 pairs of shoes and participate in the Progressive Foot Care’s 9th Annual Holiday …

Keane & Beane, P.C. Member, William Kang, has been listed as a Rising Star in the New York Metro 2016 Super …

Joel Sachs has been appointed by the New York State Bar Association to Co-Chair a statewide Task Force on Zombie Housing. Mr. …

Joel H. Sachs received recognition by Martindale-Hubbell for having an HV rating, the highest rating for attorney for 30 consecutive years. In addition, …

Keane & Beane welcomes new associate, Arin Liebman, as part of its litigation team. Ms. Liebman is a graduate of the …

Keane & Beane, P.C. now has a facebook page!  Like our page for further updates and useful information! https://www.facebook.com/Keane-Beane-PC-175293282573175/?fref=ts

On September 27, 2016, Steven A. Schurkman will Chair the Senior Law Day Program for Westchester Public Private Partnership for Aging …

Keane & Beane, P.C. has filed an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in …

Nicholas M. Ward-Willis has been elected to a one year term on the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar …

Keane & Beane, P.C. successfully assisted the City of Beacon Police Department (“Beacon P.D.”) in navigating and closing an investigation commenced …

Richard L. O’Rourke has been named Treasurer of the Westchester County Bar Foundation (“WBF”).  His Term of Office will continue until …

Nicholas M. Ward-Willis has been elected President of the White Plains Bar Association for its 2016/2017 term.  Mr. Ward-Willis is a …

Keane & Beane, P.C. continues in its representation to bring a 1,000 megawatt, natural gas fire powered plant to the Town …

Patrick J. O’Sullivan has been named Vice President of the Westchester Estate Planning Council. Mr. O’Sullivan has been the Director of …

On May 21, 2016, Keane & Beane, P.C. will once again sponsor the Hudson Valley Walk to Cure Arthritis. Keane & …

On May 19, 2016, Steven A. Schurkman will Chair the Senior Law Day Program for Westchester Public Private Partnership for Aging …

On May 12, 2016, at its 2016 Annual Luncheon, the UJA-Federation of New York, Westchester Business and Professional Division will honor …

The New York State Bar Association has announced that Joel H. Sachs, Senior Counsel at Keane & Beane, P.C. has been …

Nicholas M. Ward-Willis appeared before the Westchester County Concussion Task Force to discuss the health and safety initiatives that were undertaken …

Keane & Beane, P.C. Member, Jennifer L. Gray has been listed in the New York Metro Region Top Women 2016 Super …

On March 7, 2016, the Honorable Richard M. Berman, USDJ, dismissed a motion for summary judgment made by parents against the …

On March 2, 2016, Stephanie L. Burns was elected by the members of the Westchester County Bar Association (WCBA) to serve …

On March 2, 2016, at the Westchester County Bar Association’s (WCBA) Annual Past Presidents’ Dinner, Joel H. Sachs received a Certificate …

Sarah A. Steckler has been appointed by Mae Carpenter, Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) …

On January 26, 2016, the Honorable Susan Cacace, Acting Justice of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, issued a Decision denying an …

Deepankar Mukerji authored an article that was published in the Elder and Special Needs Law Journal, Winter 2016, Vol. 26, No. …

On January 8, 2016, the Honorable Lisa Margaret Smith, United States Magistrate Judge of the Southern District of New York, issued …

Keane & Beane, P.C. is pleased to announce that Jennifer L. Gray and William Kang have become Members of the Firm. …

Michael J. Greenberg’s article “Blended Families Need Estate Planning” was published in the Westchester County Business Journal: http://westfaironline.com/76144/column-blended-families-need-estate-planning/

In December 2015, Eric L. Gordon was appointed to the Town of North Castle Landmarks Preservation Committee.

Joel Sachs received recognition in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal as a “Best Lawyer in the New …

On December 12, 2015 at Purchase College, Keane & Beane, P.C. will be sponsoring the 2015 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis …

In November 2015, Eric L. Gordon was appointed to the Chair of the Governance Committee for Legal Service of the Hudson …

Keane & Beane, P.C. is proud to sponsor, as it has since its inception, the 3rd Annual Gilda’s Stair Climb. Keane …

On October 20, 2015, Steven A. Schurkman Chaired the 16th Annual Senior Law Day at the Westchester County Center and Associate …

Deepankar Mukerji authored an article discussing a significant law to speed up the Medicaid process for obtaining home care services in …

Jennifer L. Gray was recently elected as Co-Chair of the Westchester County Bar Association’s Municipal Law Section.

Keane & Beane, P.C. associates, Jennifer L. Gray and William S. Kang, were selected as 2015 Super Lawyer Rising Stars. …

Joel H. Sachs has been appointed as Co-Chair to the Judicial Screening Commission of the Westchester County Bar Association. The Commission …

Jennifer L. Gray’s advertorial entitled, “Keane & Beane – Building Strong Communities,” was published in the August 31, 2015 Regional Resource …

On September 1, 2015, Keane & Beane, P.C. acting as pro bono co-counsel for an indigent Petitioner, in conjunction with attorneys …

On September 1, 2015, Keane & Beane, P.C. obtained a Decision, Order and Judgment from the Westchester County Supreme Court dismissing …

Richard L. O’Rourke has been honored by Election to The Fellows of the New York Bar Foundation. The Fellows of the …

Ronald A. Longo has been elected President of NY Masla for the term year 2015-2016. MASLA is the only association in …

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Nicholas M. Ward-Willis has been elected Vice President of the White Plains Bar Association (“WPBA”). Mr. Ward-Willis has been a member …

Nicholas M. Ward-Willis is President of Somers Youth Sports Organization (“SYSO”), where he has started a fundraising campaign to raise awareness …

On June 3, 2015, Patrick J. O’Sullivan was installed as Secretary of Estate Planning Council of Westchester County.

On June 1, 2015, Barbara Durkin celebrated her 35th anniversary with Keane & Beane, P.C. Barbara has been with Keane & …

In June 2015, Eric L. Gordon was elected Director and Treasurer of the Hudson Valley Justice Center.

On May 19, 2015, Keane & Beane, P.C. Associate William Kang was awarded the New Lawyers Leadership Award by the Westchester …

On May 2, 2015, Keane & Beane, P.C. will once again sponsor the Hudson Valley Walk to Cure Arthritis. Keane & …

We thank our clients, friends and professional colleagues for their trust and support throughout the years. As we observe this milestone, …

On Thursday, April 30, 2015, Sarah Steckler will participate on the Host Committee of Cocktails for a Cause, benefiting Pace Women’s …

Keane & Beane, P.C. is proud to announce that Vidya Singh has been promoted to a paralegal position assisting in the …

Keane & Beane welcomes a new associate, Michael J. Greenberg, as part of its Trusts and Estates, Elder Law and Transactional …

Eric L. Gordon has been appointed a Director and Treasurer of a new not-for-profit entity called the “Hudson Valley Justice Center”. …

Eric L. Gordon was elected Chairman of the Governance Committee of the Board of Directors of Legal Services of the Hudson …

On February 26, 2015, Keane & Beane, P.C. will again be a proud sponsor and participant of the 2nd Annual Gilda’s …

Keane & Beane, P.C. is honored to continue its longstanding support for Pace Law School by participating in the upcoming 20th …

Joel H. Sachs was named in the 2015 Best Lawyers Magazine (a special advertising supplement to the New York Times) as …

Keane & Beane, P.C. is pleased to announce that Andrew P. Tureaud, Esq. has become a Member of the Firm. Mr. …

On November 20, 2014, the Child Abuse Prevention Center will be honoring Edward and Eva Beane with the Founder’s Award at …

Lee National Denim Day is a fundraiser created by Lee Jeans where participants donate $5 or more in exchange for wearing …

Judson K. Siebert has been named the 2014 Corporate Chair of the New York Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run 5K Run/Walk …

On behalf of its clients, Keane & Beane, P.C. has had recent success in advancing significant land use projects in Westchester, …

On October 29, 2014, Steven A. Schurkman will Chair the 15th Annual Senior Law Day at the Westchester County Center. Senior …

Keane & Beane is pleased to announce that Ivan F. Sperber has joined the firm as a transactional associate, working in …

Keane & Beane welcomes a new associate, Courtney E. McGowan, as part of its litigation team. Ms. McGowan, a graduate of …

On June 27, 2014, Sarah A. Steckler was a featured speaker in the “How to Recognize and Prevent Financial Fraud and …

On June 4, 2014 Patrick J. O’Sullivan was elected a Director of the Estate Planning Countil of Westchester County, Inc. by …

In its May 17, 2014 article, “Communities Pay High Price When Religious Groups Invoke Land-Use Law”, LoHud (The Journal News, a …

On May 15, 2014, Stephanie L. Burns was sworn in for a 2nd Term as Vice President to the Westchester County …

Jennifer L. Gray has been selected as “Rising Star: 40 Under 40” by the Business Council of Westchester. Each year, the …

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On behalf of its client, the White Plains Housing Authority (“Housing Authority”), Keane & Beane, P.C. obtained a decision in federal …

Joel H. Sachs will be a judge at a mock oral argument before an Appellate Court of the State of New …

The Town of Greenburgh, NY, has agreed to pay $6.5 million to the Fortress Bible Church to end a 10-year litigation. …

Keane & Beane, PC is now on Twitter! Follow us at @keanebeanepc

On October 26, 2013, Ronald A. Longo was a featured speaker at the New York State School Board Association Annual Convention …

On October 16, 2013, Steven A. Schurkman will be honored at the Pace Women’s Justice Center annual benefit dinner, “Making a …

On October 7, 2013, Keane & Beane, P.C. was a proud sponsor and participant in the 2013 Gilda’s Club Westchester Stair …

Keane & Beane, P.C. is pleased to announce that three of its lawyers have been named to the Metro Super Lawyers …

Steven A. Schurkman authored an article in the Westchester County Business Journal’s September 30, 2013 issue, discussing powers of attorney and …

Eric L. Gordon authored an article in the NYSBA Municipal Lawyer Winter/Spring 2013 Publication, Vol. 27, No. 1, discussing recent developments …

Jennifer L. Gray was recently installed as Corresponding Secretary for the Westchester Women’s Bar Association (WWBA). Ms. Gray also serves as …

Mr. Ward-Willis is honored to accept his nomination as the 2013 Corporate Chair of the Hudson Valley Arthritis Walk at Thomas …

Keane & Beane, P.C. will again sponsor the Hudson Valley Arthritis Walk. Keane & Beane, P.C. has been a fully committed …

In March, 2013, Keane & Beane, P.C. was successful in obtaining approvals for two significant land-use projects in the Mid-Hudson Valley,. …

Christopher Aventuro published an article in the Westchester County Business Journal guiding the elderly and their loved ones on how to …

Keane & Beane, P.C. has been successful in its representation of a proposal to bring a 1,000 megawatt, natural gas fired …

On January 28, 2013, the Honorable Alan D. Scheinkman, presiding Justice in the Commercial Division, Westchester County, issued a 32 page …

On February 1, 2013, Keane & Beane, P.C. participated in “Go Red for Women” in support of the American Heart Association. …

Eric Gordon published an article in the Article in the Westchester County Business Journal confirming that courts will not passively rubber …

Joel Sachs has been named the Guest of Honor at the 2013 Westchester County Bar Association’s Annual Meeting and Past Presidents’ …

On October 24, 2012, Keane & Beane, P.C. was recognized by the Westchester County Bar Association (“WCBA”) for helping to expand …

Keane & Beane P.C. is pleased to announce that two of its lawyers have been named to the Metro Super LawyersList …

The Village of Sleepy Hollow and General Motors recently prevailed in a lawsuit brought by the neighboring Village of Tarrytown contesting …

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has confirmed on all counts a lower court decision obtained by …

Keane & Beane, P.C.’s Principal Member Joel Sachs has been included in “The Best Lawyers in America, 19th edition” for his …

Richard L. O’Rourke has been named to the Board of Directors of the Westchester County Bar Foundation, Inc. (“WCBF”). WCBF is …

Ronald A. Longo has been elected to the Board of Directors of Management Advocates for School Labor Affairs (“MASLA”). MASLA is …

Joel H. Sachs has been selected to teach a Real Estate Master Class at the New York University Institute of Real …

On May 24, 2012, Sarah A. Steckler became an accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims for veterans …

Keane & Beane, P.C.’s long-standing client, the Village of Rye Brook, was recently recognized by the Westchester Municipal Planning Federation for …

Nicholas Ward-Willis was appointed to the Executive Committee of the NYSBA Environmental Law Section. Mr. Ward-Willis is a long standing member …

Keane & Beane, P.C. was recognized at the Second Annual Westchester Green Business Challenge (“WGBC”) for its participation in the Challenge. …

Nicholas M. Ward-Willis has been appointed to the Transportation/Land Use/Livable Communities Working Group of the Regional Sustainability Plan of the Mid-Hudson …

On May 17, 2012, Stephanie L. Burns was sworn in as Secretary of the Westchester County Bar Association at the Association’s …

Richard L. O’Rourke has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Pattern for Progress ( www.Pattern-for-Progress.org), the Lower Hudson Valley’s …