A Brief History of Harding & Burke Counselors at Law.
Harding and Burke's dedication to its clients began back in the 1980's when Kevin J. Harding graduated from law school and joined his father, William P. Harding, and established Harding & Harding. Harding & Harding provided not only legal advice to their clients, but sound tax and investment advice. William P. Harding and Kevin J. Harding where both Certified Public Accountants, Licensed Attorneys and Investment Advisors.
Upon the death of William P. Harding in 2006, Kevin continued to serve the community on his own until he was joined by Suzanne Q. Burke. In the fall of 2013, Kevin persuaded Suzanne to come on board as a partner and soon after, Harding and Burke, PLLC was established. In November of 2018, Harding and Burke expanded their law firm by merging with the firm of Pasta, Needham & Taylor. With Pasta, Needham & Taylor came a long history of almost 100 years of legal service as well as Attorney, Carol Needham Taylor and Paralegal, Christine Gnatowsky. Carol Needham Taylor has remained at the firm in an "Of Counsel" capacity. In May of 2022, the firm hired a summer intern, Joseph Wales, and upon graduating from law school in 2023, Joseph was hired as a full time Associate with the Firm.
What areas or practices does H&B Law assist with?
ELDER LAW/LONG-TERM & CARE PLANNING
Harding and Burke can help you and your loved ones prepare for the financial and health care burdens inherent in aging in a high-cost area such as Long Island. With proper planning and education of the benefits to which you are entitled, you can rest assured that your assets will remain protected while you enjoy quality of living in your later years.
ESTATE PLANNING
Our attorneys, licensed in New York, New Jersey and Florida, can prepare you and your family for the future through estate and tax planning. Harding and Burke will counsel you through the process and will handle all the planning documents, including the drafting of wills, trusts, health care proxies and powers of attorney.
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION & PROBATE
Handling the assets of a departed loved one may be a difficult process. Here at Harding and Burke, our attorneys will guide you through your role as administrator or executor and assists in the representation to Surrogate's Court, the marshalling and distribution of assets, and the preparation of tax records.
BUSINESS PLANNING
Harding and Burke can help you and your business partners plan for the future, by forming your company, drafting governing documents, such as a Shareholders' Agreement or Operating Agreement, and can handle a purchase, sale or merger of your company. We can also assist you in your financing needs, representing you in lending matters, allowing your company to grow.
REAL ESTATE
We handle all transactional phases of owning, selling, purchasing, financing or leasing commercial or residential real estate.
