Sholes & Miller Attorneys At Law

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the office of Sholes & Miller will be closed on Monday, January 18. We are dedicated to justice and proud to serve our clients with integrity. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King Jr., 1963

We are a trusted, established law firm that has been in business for 20 years. While our roots originate in serving the vast legal needs of health professionals and facilities for which we have gained a strong reputation some of our other practice areas are: Personal Injury Commercial Litigation Premises Liability Products Liability ... Appellate Practice Insurance Litigation Labor and Employment Law Title IX Investigation and Defense Real Estate Transactions Mediation Wills, Trusts, Estates and Probate Please contact us if you would like information. There are three ways to get in touch with us: Call 845-447-8000 (Mon Friday, from 9:00am - 5:30pm) Email: [email protected] Send us a Facebook message

Hi there! Our office is closed today in observance of New Year’s Day. If you need to speak with us, feel free to send us a message via the contact form on our website or on Facebook messenger. A team member will be in touch with you on Monday, January 4th between 9:00am and 5:30pm.

Ring in the New Year with Hope! Sending you best wishes for a healthy, happy year ahead.

Today is National Call a Friend Day! Make an effort today to reach out with a phone call and connect, voice to voice, with a good friend. Between the stress of the daily grind at work, the needs of your family, and ensuring you have a little time for yourself, our lives can get awfully hectic. National Call a Friend Day reminds us all to take a few minutes, pick up the phone, and call that friend you’ve been meaning to get back in touch with. You’ll both be glad you did!

Our office is closed today in observance of the Christmas holiday. If you need to speak with us, feel free to send us a message via the contact form on our website or on Facebook messenger. A team member will be in touch with you on Monday, December 28 between 9:00am and 5:30pm. Have a joyous holiday!

The office of Sholes & Miller, PLLC will be open this Thursday and closed on Friday, Christmas Day. During this very different holiday season, we encourage everyone to take precautions to stay safe. We wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday week!

The office of Sholes & Miller, PLLC will be open this Thursday, Dec. 24th and closed on Friday, Christmas Day. During this very different holiday season, we encourage everyone to take precautions to stay safe. We wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday week!

The winter solstice happens today. Today’s the day with the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year here in the Northern Hemisphere, thanks to the tilt of the earth. We often think of the winter solstice as an event that spans an entire calendar day, but the solstice actually lasts only a moment. Specifically, it’s the exact moment when a hemisphere is tilted as far away from the Sun as it can be, making the sun’s path across the sky as low in the sky as... it can be. How can we observe the effects of solstice ourselves? On the day of the solstice, stand outside at noon and look at your shadow. It’s the longest shadow that you’ll cast all year! Do this again on the day of the summer solstice and you’ll see almost no shadow. Today marks the beginning of winter. On a positive note, reaching the winter solstice also means the return of more sunlight each day. It will only get brighter from here on!

Today is National Apple Day, a day dedicated entirely to celebrating all things apple: apple pie, apple cider, applesauce, apple crisp, apple butter the list goes on and on. While this holiday has traditionally been celebrated in the United Kingdom, people all over the world are beginning to catch on to celebrating apples. Fun Facts About Apples Apple trees can take as long as 5 years to begin producing apples... Apples are actually a member of the rose family There are over 2,500 apple varieties in the U.S., but the crab-apple is the only native apple Apple trees can live over 100 years Malusdomesticaphobia is a fear of apples Celebrate National Apple Day by picking apples at a local orchard, planting an apple tree, baking with apples, or even bobbing for apples.

Sholes & Miller team members recently participated in Family Service’s annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes, STANDING UP against sexual assault & domestic violence. The mission of this socially distanced walk is to prevent and shine a light on sexual assault & domestic violence, while supporting survivors. Team Sholes & Miller has met their fundraising goal! The team is sending out a big THANK YOU to all who helped to raise funds and awareness about sexual assault & domestic vi...olence. You can't really understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." #WalkAMileHV #WhyIWalkHV https://www.firstgiving.com/team/402789

Get ready for tomorrow, which is National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day. Most of us neglect the condition of our computers. Once a year, people celebrate National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day by doing just that by cleaning up the files on their desktops. This day was first celebrated around the world in 2010 to motivate people to neatly organize their digital files. A cluttered and unorganized desktop can slow down your computer and make finding files more difficult. Use... this day as an opportunity to clean and organize so that you can work more easily on your computer. Go through your files on your desktop and determine which ones are no longer necessary, and send them to the trash or recycling bin. Then sort the others into folders. It’s so much better to have things stored in organized folders than scattered across your desktop! Transfer the photos on your desktop to portable storage devices, or just save them in special folders on your hard drive. Also make sure your back-up system is working correctly. However you go about it, cleaning out your desktop will make it easier to find your files, and in turn, you will be more productive.

Today is Global Handwashing Day. Now more than ever, washing hands is vital to our health and safety, especially while fighting the Covid-19 global pandemic. Improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. The CDC recommends that you follow these five steps every time. 1. Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. 2. Lather your hands by rubbing them toget...her with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. 3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the Happy Birthday song from beginning to end twice. 4. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water. 5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them. Remember to lather up and stay safe!

Sholes & Miller is open today, on Columbus Day. We are here during our regular business hours, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM to assist you with your legal needs. Columbus Day News: The New York City Columbus Day Parade, an annual celebration of Italian-American heritage and pride, will be held virtually today for the first time in its history due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of Columbus Day, about 15 states now use the second Monday in October as a celebration of Native American history and heritage. Various cities and states are acknowledging the history of Indigenous Peoples with this holiday and are making a transition and change to Indigenous People’s Day.

Family Service’s 10th Annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes 2020 walk event is tomorrow! It’s not too late to STAND UP against sexual assault & domestic violence. Join the socially distanced community walk on the Dutchess County Rail Trail! Choose to attend, donate or join the Sholes & Miller team. Sholes & Miller’s team members Julieanne, Lynn W., Mina and Christine are walking to prevent and shine a light on sexual assault & domestic violence, while supporting survivors. The...y have been walking for the cause (socially distanced) and appreciate your support! If you would like to join our team, you may choose to either Walk a Mile with Family Services tomorrow on the Dutchess County Rail Trail between 10 AM 2 PM (starting at the Rail Trail entrance near Gold’s Gym in Poughkeepsie) OR walk around your neighborhood with family and friends anytime between Oct. 1st - 15th. You can't really understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." #WalkAMileHV #WhyIWalkHV Join or donate here: https://www.firstgiving.com/team/402789

Daniel Barkin, Senior Legal Assistant at Sholes & Miller, PLLC recently celebrated his 15th year anniversary with the firm. The entire team at Sholes & Miller surprised him with a virtual gathering to congratulate him on this important milestone. Daniel keeps the firm running smoothly by managing, scheduling, organizing, and handling the firm’s calendar. Our success is due to all of the team members at Sholes & Miller working together. Daniel is pictured with gifts of appreci...ation given to him by the firm. He received a glass jar engraved with our thanks for his fifteen years of service, packed with his favorite chocolate treats, and a new smart phone. You may notice that the jar is empty, as the Kit-Kat bars and peanut butter cups were consumed rather quickly. We know that the cell phone will last considerably longer! We commend Daniel for all his hard work over the years. Mr. Miller and the team at Sholes & Miller appreciate his dedication, professionalism, and special talent for staying calm during all types of situations. Congratulations on your anniversary, Daniel!

Today is National Child Health Day, which focuses on raising people’s awareness about how they can protect and develop children’s health. Each child deserves to be the healthiest he or she can be. From the food they eat to the words they hear, children require support and opportunities to grow. Parents often worry about chronic disease, accidents or childhood illnesses. At the same time, they focus on a child’s mental health and general health. Whether it’s their environment,... the food they eat or how much TV they watch, this day is an excellent opportunity to support the children in your life. According to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, about one in six children between 2 and 19 in the United States is overweight, which is a risk factor for serious health consequences including asthma, diabetes and heart disease. This is especially relevant right now since children with underlying medical conditions may be at risk for more severe illness from COVID-19. Child Health Day helps spark or increase people’s awareness of ways to minimize or alleviate health problems that children may face. Observe Child Health Day with a child by going for a walk, playing outdoors, doing some yard work or other physical activities together. Or you may want to help to clean up the environment. Whether it’s a local park, lake or walking path, making your community cleaner benefits everyone in it, especially children. Supporting a children’s charity is also a great way to promote children’s health and well being. #ChildHealthDay

SHOP to stand up against sexual assault & domestic violence! Your help is needed more than ever. In these challenging times, you can help support Family Service’s 10th Annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event by safely shopping their online auction from the comfort of your home. Click below to visit the online auction and bid on Family Service’s great auction items to help STAND UP against sexual assault, gender violence & domestic violence! The online auction will be OPEN t...hrough October 18, 2020. Bring on the BIDDING! https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action Click here to donate or join the Sholes & Miller team. https://www.firstgiving.com//Family-Services-10th-Annual-W If you join the Sholes & Miller Team, you may participate in the way that works best for you. Choose to either Walk a Mile with Family Services in a socially distant community walk on the Dutchess County Rail Trail on October 10th, between 10 AM 2 PM (starting at the Rail Trail entrance near Gold’s Gym in Poughkeepsie) OR walk around your neighborhood with family and friends anytime between Oct. 1st - 15th. You can't really understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." #WalkAMileHV #WhyIWalkHV

Today is International Coffee Day! Enjoy a cup of joe while reading these fun coffee facts: Coffee beans are called "beans" because of the resemblance, but they’re actually berries that grow on a bush. Coffee drinkers tend to live longer, plus they have a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.... Coffee is the world’s second largest traded commodity right after crude oil, and the most consumed beverage, after water. For the 1932 Olympics, Brazil couldn't afford to send their athletes to Los Angeles, so the government loaded them in a ship full of coffee sold to finance the trip. Enjoy your cup of java today on International Coffee Day, and everyday!

Meet our legal team! Kimberly L. Brown joined Sholes & Miller in October of 2018, after practicing as a litigation associate for over thirteen years at a New York City personal injury/medical malpractice law firm. She practices medical malpractice defense, personal injury, premises liability, product liability, automobile accidents/no-fault and labor law. Previous work experience includes the fields of real estate law and intellectual property. Mrs. Brown received a B.A. from... Binghamton University, graduating summa cum laude. She majored in Philosophy, Politics and Law, and minored in Business. Mrs. Brown was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Golden Key Honor Societies. In the spring of 2004, Mrs. Brown was a judicial intern for New York City Civil Court Justice Shlomo S. Hagler (who is now a State Supreme Court Justice). In 2005, Mrs. Brown graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo, School of Law, within the top 20% of her class. She was an Article Editor for the law school’s journal, Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution. Mrs. Brown was admitted to practice in New York in April of 2006, and has also been admitted to the Massachusetts Bar. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Women’s Bar Association of New York (Mid-Hudson Chapter) and the Dutchess County Bar Association. *Please note that Sholes & Miller, PLLC does not represent plaintiffs in lawsuits against physicians; hospitals; nursing homes or other health care providers. http://www.sholesmiller.com/about/attorneys/

Get on your high heels and walk! Stand up against sexual assault & domestic violence by donating or participating in Family Service’s 10th Annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes 2020 walk event. Some participants walk the mile in high heels. Others wear red sneakers, flip-flops, red pants, or any attire they choose. The important thing is the mission of the event: to support survivors, to educate youth on violence prevention, and to help offenders turn away from abusive behavior...s. Click below to donate or join the Sholes & Miller team. If you join the Sholes & Miller Team, you may participate in the way that works best for you. Choose to either Walk a Mile with Family Services in a socially distant community walk on the Dutchess County Rail Trail on October 10th, between 10 AM 2 PM (starting at the Rail Trail entrance near Gold’s Gym in Poughkeepsie) OR walk around your neighborhood with family and friends anytime between Oct. 1st - 15th. You can't really understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." #WalkAMileHV #WhyIWalkHV

Meet our legal team! Mary Pat Burke, J.D. is a partner at Sholes & Miller. She practices medical malpractice defense representing hospitals and medical professionals including physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners, as well as nurses, respiratory therapists and physical therapists. Ms. Burke also has extensive experience in general liability defense, including premises liability, motor vehicle, school district and municipal liability defense, construction ac...cidents and product liability. She worked for many years as in house counsel for a national insurance carrier and other well-respected defense firms prior to joining Sholes & Miller in 2016. Ms. Burke is admitted to practice in New York state courts. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Dutchess County Bar Association. *Please note that Sholes & Miller, PLLC does not represent plaintiffs in lawsuits against physicians; hospitals; nursing homes or other health care providers. http://www.sholesmiller.com/about/attorneys/