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Courtney Meghann Hills

Government Attorney at East Syracuse, NY

5.0   29 reviews

About Courtney

Learn Courtney’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Government
    50%
    Representation of village and town municipal boards, including legislative, planning and zoning boards.

    17 years

  2. Real estate
    40%
    Residential and commercial real estate transactions.

    17 years

  3. Land use and zoning
    10%
    Representation of businesses and individuals before various municipal boards relating to zoning applications, land use plans, special permits, variances, site plan reviews, zone changes, environmental reviews and related matters.

    17 years

I am an experienced municipal and real estate attorney.  I concentrate my practice in commercial and residential real estate matters, as well as the representation of local governments. I am currently the Village Attorney for the Village of Minoa, NY. You can read my blog articles on relevant real estate matters via my website at . I can also be found on Facebook @courtneymhillsesq and Instragram @courtneymhillsesqsyr.

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Licensed for 16 years
State NY
Status Currently Registered
Acquired 2007
Updated 04/15/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Contact Courtney

Law Offices of Courtney M. Hills, P.C.
6739 Myers Road
East Syracuse, NY, 13057

Reviews

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Posted by Jacob | August 3, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Fantastic and Super Kind
My wife and I were amazing surprised at how hard working Courtney and her team were. They jumped in and helped make our closing date a reality. Brought our boys homemade cookies while we signed documents...they were just super knowledgeable and made the process of closing on our first home so easy. We’re really thankful for their guidance and can’t recommend them highly enough!
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Posted by Amber | May 17, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Best Real Estate Attorney!!
My husband and I recently sold our house and purchased a new house. We hired Courtney for both our sale and purchase and we were SO HAPPY that we did!! Courtney and her paralegal, Kate, were so wonderful throughout the entire process! I had a few after-hours phone calls with Kate and she was always so patient with me and explained everything along the way!! I would recommend Courtney and Kate to anyone I know that is going to buy or sell a house! They both made the process just that much easier!! Thank you Courtney and Kate!!!
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Posted by Briana | May 15, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
House closing
Courtney and Kate were absolutely wonderful to work with! They are so knowledgeable and helped my husband and I feel comfort and at ease with buying a new house and selling ours! They took the time to explain everything and made sure we knew exactly what was happening each step of the way. We couldn’t thank them enough for all of their help, guidance, knowledge, professionalism and integrity. We will definitely use them again!
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Posted by Eric | September 30, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Amazing help with purchasing a house
Courtney and Kate were amazing with helping us close on our house. Reasonable fees and hard working. They managed to get some last minute changes on our paperwork in order just 3 days before our closing, without having any delays. 10/10 would work with Courtney and her team again!
Posted by Christine | August 20, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Home Sales
Courtney and Kate were great with helping us with the closing process for both our homes sales as we prepare to move out of state. Thank you so much for making the process as smooth as possible.
Posted by KC | June 20, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Amazing, Hard-Working, Responsive
Courtney and Kate, her paralegal, are an amazing team. I was buying a house on an extremely tight turnaround coming from Los Angeles and they were on top of everything and navigated me confidently through every issue that came up (and there were a lot of them). They were also super responsive, courteous and professional in all contact I had with them. I cannot recommend them more.
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Posted by Chris | March 28, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
A fantastic attorney during a difficult home purchase
I can't say enough good things about the Law Offices of Courtney M. Hills, and Courtney herself. We found the perfect home, and asked Courtney to be our attorney based on reviews we found here and other places. After selecting our home, it was the most important decision we could have made! Courtney is the best. The legal aspect of buying the home was problematic to say the least. There were previous mortgages that were improperly filed and a lender that requiring non-industry standard documentation and procedures. Courtney worked diligently to get us through the entire process, and we closed on time without having to pay our lender an exorbitant rate extension fee. I'm kind of a control freak, and not understanding the legal aspects of home buying, I felt very out of control. I would often email Courtney with questions and concerns, and she always got back to me quickly. I'm sure I came off as an overly nervous client, but she was patient and very helpful. If you're in need of a real estate attorney, you can't go wrong with the Law Offices of Courtney M. Hills!
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Posted by Seyeon | June 9, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Outstanding real estate attorney
Courtney has been a wonderful attorney for my recent real estate transaction in Syracuse. As a person that is entirely foreign to the area, I found it frustrating to deal with local real estate laws and regulations at the beginning of the purchase, but Courtney made everything so easy for me even though I was residing overseas. She was so kind and willing to clearly explain the services I could expect from her as my real estate attorney that I decided to go with her on our first phone call. Throughout the almost 2-month period of the purchase that was prolonged by complex issues with the title records, she was patient, meticulous, and most importantly, communicative. Being in another country (and in a different time zone) would have been a huge hurdle had it not been for Courtney; I would email her in the middle of the night, and she would respond right away! She was also not at all hesitant to bring up difficulties that arose during the process and have them addressed as quickly as possible. Her reliable and fast communications helped me move forward with the purchase. She has demonstrated her passion for the job as well as the capability to handle transactions in the most efficient and professional manner. Based on my experience with Courtney, I strongly recommend her for your next real estate transaction in the Syracuse area!
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Posted by Chris | February 9, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great to work with!
My brother and I recently got into real estate investing. Having no knowledge of the legal system Courtney made us feel extremely comfortable and informed throughout the process. She was quick to respond to any and all emails, as well as phone calls no matter the types of questions we had. We will be using Courtney for all our real estate deals going forward and would recommend her to anyone.
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Posted by Jordan B | January 31, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
You need her! Believe me!!!
First time buyer and I really did not know what I was doing or even looking at from the start! Courtney went out of her way on multiple occasions to help me get on the right track. I ran into a little trouble closing when it came to the bank and Courtney was extremely helpful. She helped push the process by always contacting the bank to make sure I was in my house by the closing date. Without her help and the pleasure to work with, I really would of been lost and I would recommend her over anyone! Thank you so much!
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Posted by Marie | December 19, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
Courtney was recommended to me by a close friend. Although my situation was something she does not usually handle, she was more than willing to help, and was very professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and caring. I was not familiar with the legal system at all, and Courtney made sure to keep me informed as to everything going on, was very quick to respond to my phone calls, emails and texts, always answered all my questions, and always had my best interest in mind. Courtney was a pleasure to work with, I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney, she's awesome!!
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Posted by Phillip | December 11, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly recommended....
Courtney Hills served as our attorney in a sale-by-owner transaction. All aspects were handled with professionalism and great care. Because we had owned our home for nearly 40 years, some of the necessary documents for the sale were lost or otherwise unavailable. Courtney set about replacing those documents and hence our sale went smoothly. So....if you or someone you know is looking for an easy-to-work-with attorney, we highly recommend Ms. Hills.
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Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2016
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Hard Working, Knowledgable Attorney
As an insurance agent we deal with many attorney's on a daily basis through property closings both residential and commercial. Dealing with Courtney is such a pleasure and she makes the process easy for the client and for us. I refer anyone I can to her for real estate attorney needs.
Posted by Jeffrey | November 3, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
A Superb ,Detail oriented Attorney
Courtney has represented me on a number of legal matters over the years including real estate transactions,traffic issues,contracts and other business and civil matters.Her ability,promptness,communication skills are exemplary.I have complete confidence in her legal acumen and advice,I'm fortunate to have had her as my advocate.She's a consummate,no nonsense professional
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Posted by Margaret | October 25, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
Miss Hills has handled Real Estate matters for me with the utmost professionalism and enthusiasm, while coordinating with realtors and buyers in my stead. Miss Hills excels at Estate Planning and also prepared my Will and Advanced Directives with expertise and sensitivity. As her client I have no doubt that Miss Hills always has my best interest at heart. It is with confidence that I have referred several relatives and friends to Miss Courtney M. Hills, Esq.
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Posted by Mike | October 24, 2016
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
A Decade of Legal Knowledge
Courtney has over a decade of legal knowledge in a variety of areas of the law. She is professional, sharp and will give special attention to your every need.
Posted by Adam | October 22, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Fast, efficient, knowledgeable
Courtney has helped me out with a number of issues ranging from real estate to traffic to business matters. She is very competent and knows her stuff. She was always available by email/phone and responded to my questions promptly to keep me abreast on the status of my issues. Above all, I felt like Courtney truly cared about me as her client. You won't go wrong by hiring her.
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Posted by Chris | October 22, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Always there to help
Courney is alawys in your corner. I used her for a closing recently and was very happy with everything. Then decided to work with her regarding my rental properties as well. Handles everything. Courtney goes the extra mile for her clients and leaves no stone unturned. I will definitely be working her in the future.
Posted by Bavarian Mountain Hound Club of America | October 22, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Incorporation planning
We used Courtney as our attorney when the nationwide Bavarian Mountain Hound Club of America was forming. She helped us with the incorporation process and legal questions along the way. She made the process easy and non-stressful. When we received the finished product it was very professional and included everything we needed as a not for profit organization. All of our members were impressed with her professional knowledge and attention to detail. If you need a corporate lawyer, this is your gal!
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Posted by Kristina | October 22, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Highly recommend!
I hired Courtney Hills regarding preparation of a Power of Attorney that I literally needed within hours. I knew the chances of getting it prepared on such short notice were slim, however, not only was she able to have it prepared and ready for me, she did so at a very reasonable price. It was refreshing to find someone so understanding and helpful, who truly cares about her work and the people she's helping. I would, without hesitation, recommend her for your legal needs.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 200-225 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Primo & Hills Law Firm
  • 2014 - 2017
  • Senior Counsel
  • Harris Beach
  • 2013 - 2014
  • Associate
  • Primo Law Offices, LLP
  • 2006 - 2013

Education

  • Syracuse University College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2006
  • Syracuse University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2001
  • Syracuse University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 2001

Legal Cases

  • Brian G. Barr and James D. Bradshaw v. City of Syracuse
  • Court ruled in favor of City

Associations

  • Home Headquarters, Inc.
  • Board Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • New York State Association of Towns
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • New York State Conference of Mayors
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • Onondaga County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Top Attorneys
  • Who's Who Legal
  • 2017
  • Top 100 Distinguished Attorneys
  • The International Top 100 Magazine
  • 2017

Publications

Attorney endorsements

Received (9)
Given (10)
Endorse Courtney
Real estate Attorney | Nov 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Courtney is a skilled attorney who is well versed in municipal law and property law. Her knowledge of the law, attention to detail, and personable nature make her an exceptional attorney."
Real estate Attorney | Nov 13
Relationship: Other
"I've known Courtney for over 10 years; she was a former law school classmate and has been a friend for years. Courtney has an excellent reputation for her knowledge and skill in the areas of real estate and municipal law, among others. I would recommend Courtney to anyone seeking advice on large and small real estate transactions, zoning issues, and municipal issues."
Real estate Attorney | Oct 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Intelligent. Dedicated. Responsive. Having known Courtney for over a decade, these are the first three words that come to mind when describing her law practice. Courtney works tirelessly on behalf of her clients, and I would not hesitate to recommend her for any of your real estate needs."
Government Attorney | Oct 24
Relationship: Other
"Courtney was a law school classmate and she excels in the areas of government, land use and zoning, and real estate. Her extensive knowledge and mastery of the law is a huge asset to her clients and it shows in the care and dedication she gives to each of her clients. Courtney is super-motivated and has an internal drive to succeed that is rarely seen in the practice of law. In the past decade, she has proven time and again that her attention to detail and insistence on perfection translate into success for her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Courtney."
Unknown Attorney | Oct 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Hills has been practicing for 10 years working in municipal and real estate/land use & zoning. Having worked with her many years ago, I can attest to Ms. Hills' consciousnesses as well as her client-focused and results driven dedication. Frankly, the end work product Ms. Hills produces is extraordinary, and as a fellow attorney it is something I admire and look to emulate."
Real estate Attorney | Oct 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Courtney is smart and she is a hard worker. I have referred people to her, and I would have confidence in her to take care of my own legal work. Her rates are reasonable and the value she provides is excellent."
Real estate Attorney | Oct 21
Relationship: Other
"I refer any East Coast real estate issue to Ms. Hills. I have known her for over 15 years and I have seen the hard work that she puts into every case she handles. I would not hesitate to hire this individual."
Real estate Attorney | Oct 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I used to work with Courtney. She is smart, hardworking, and has an intimate knowledge of not only real estate law but also the real estate market in Central New York. Highly recommended."
Real estate Attorney | Oct 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I regularly refer my clients with real estate needs to Courtney and she always provides them with great service! I look forward to continuing to send my clients her way who require assistance with this practice area."
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East Syracuse Government Lawyer Courtney Meghann Hills
Courtney Meghann Hills
Government Attorney
East Syracuse, NY
Licensed for 16 years