Ana-Maria Galeano

Ana guided me through the process of forming my own company in New York State. In addition to preparing and filing the legal documents, Ana also took the time to explain related requirements, such as publication and obtaining an EIN. She explained the importance of establishing proper business operations, such as a separate bank account, insurance and certain accounting-related matters. She ensured that I started my new business properly, so that I could focus on building it.

Ana and the Wagoner Firm stepped in to help me with a breach of contract matter. She met with us and reviewed the contract and helped us gather all the evidence we needed to show that this commercial installer was in breach. She spoke with the company's attorney for several months and kept pushing for a fair result, when at first the company denied everything. Ultimately, we get the result we needed and then some. The full purchase price of our contract and and additional sum to get the required permits for the work we were having done.

I am a Veteran who was referred to The Wagoner Firm via the SBA/VBOC because of the firm's support of Veteran Small Business owners. I had the opportunity to work with Ana Galeano in a recent commercial real estate transaction in excess of $1 million. I was purchasing a major property in Schenectady, NY and needed an attorney with experience in real estate. Ana provided me with an opportunity to speak with her extensively at no charge to discuss questions and issues prior to my decision to retain The Wagoner Firm to represent me. One of my biggest concerns was the timeliness that was required due to tax incentive deadlines. Ana and her associates worked feverishly to meet the closing deadline. Many individuals at the closing table commented to me about how it was the quickest commercial transaction they had been a part of. This was even more impressive when you consider the uniqueness of the closing and several unpredictable complications that arose during the closing process. The transaction involved tax issues and a transfer of agreements with the local metroplex authority. Throughout the deal, Ana was very responsive and always made herself available through the critical period of negotiating contracts and closing the deal. In fact, she was available on weekends (without charging extra) and went above and beyond on many occasions to ensure the deal closed by the tax deadline. It involved a large number of parties (buyer, seller, tenant, bank, lender's counsel, brokers, agents), and Ana was very effective in communicating with all parties, including the attorney for the local authority. In addition, Ana has been responsive and available for post-closing matters, such as obtaining appropriate insurance, providing property management contracts, and guiding me through general issues with the property. I would not hesitate to recommend Ana Galeano and The Wagoner Firm to anyone who needs competent, trustworthy, and responsive legal counsel or representation.

Ana and The Wagoner Firm represented my partner and I in connection with the acquisition of a business in New York State. She formed a new company for us, counseled us in connection with our Operating Agreement, and prepared all the legal documents for the acquisition. My partner and I are located in 2 different states outside of NY, yet Ana was able to ensure constant and consistent communication. We appreciated that Ana and her team were incredibly responsive and were always available (evenings and weekends) to answer our questions and guide us through every step of the transaction - from establishing bank accounts, addressing New York State agency requests, and ensuring the appropriate transfer of funds. I highly recommend Ana and The Wagoner Firm.

Ana and The Wagoner Firm represented my partner and I in connection with the acquisition of a business in New York State. She formed a new company for us, counseled us in connection with our Operating Agreement, and prepared all the legal documents for the acquisition. My partner and I are located in 2 different states outside of NY, yet Ana was able to ensure constant and consistent communication. We appreciated that Ana and her team were incredibly responsive and were always available (evenings and weekends) to answer our questions and guide us through every step of the transaction - from establishing bank accounts, addressing New York State agency requests, and ensuring the appropriate transfer of funds. I highly recommend Ana and The Wagoner Firm.