
Maureen Michelle Pritchard, Business Attorney in New York
Over 13 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Estate Planning, and POA
Principal and FounderatWheatley Pritchard & Associates PLLC
New, NY
Practicing business in New York since 2013.
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Maureen Michelle Pritchard is a principal and founder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and POA. Maureen has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wheatley Pritchard & Associates PLLC.
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- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 13 years
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- Business · Estate Planning · POA
- Handles Business, Estate Planning, and POA matters from New York, NY.
- Over 13 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Maureen Michelle Pritchard: Maureen Michelle Pritchard is a principal and founder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and POA. Maureen has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wheatley Pritchard & Associates PLLC.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Maureen Michelle Pritchard
Maureen concentrates on business, estate planning, poa, and probate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Maureen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Estate Planning
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Business cases in New York
Maureen takes business matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maureen agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases in New York
Maureen takes estate planning matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maureen agrees to represent you.
POA cases in New York
Maureen takes poa matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maureen agrees to represent you.
Probate cases in New York
Maureen takes probate matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maureen agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Maureen Michelle Pritchard — Over 13 years of New York business experience
Maureen Michelle Pritchard is a principal and founder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and POA. Maureen has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wheatley Pritchard & Associates PLLC.
Maureen M. Pritchard is the principal and founder of Wheatley Pritchard & Associates PLLC, a boutique firm with a focus on Trust and Estates, business succession planning, and business entity formation. With over 15 years of legal experience, Maureen has dedicated her career to empowering clients by providing them with the knowledge necessary for informed decision-making about their valuable assets. Her expertise extends to litigating commercial and real estate cases in New York State Courts. Maureen also serves small businesses as outsourced counsel, assisting with entity formation, asset transactions, and corporate restructuring. Her skill set includes preparing executive contracts and formation documents such as buy-sell, shareholder, partnership, and operating agreements. As an estate planning attorney, Maureen guides families in crafting customized plans, including Living Trusts, Last Wills and Testaments, and more. Furthermore, she works closely with clients who have special needs and is appointed by the New York Court as counsel for individuals with incapacities. A graduate of Bernard M. Baruch College and New York Law School, Maureen also gained valuable experience as an extern to Hon. Genine Edwards, Justice of the New York Civil Court, Kings County.
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Maureen M. Pritchard is the principal and founder of Wheatley Pritchard & Associates PLLC, a boutique firm with a focus on Trust and Estates, business succession planning, and business entity formation. With over 15 years of legal experience, Maureen has dedicated her career to empowering clients by providing them with the knowledge necessary for informed decision-making about their valuable…
Who Maureen represents
Maureen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, estate planning, and poa matters across New York.
Credentials
Maureen Michelle Pritchard's legal education and bar admissions
New York Law School
J.D. · 2012
Bernard M. Baruch College
B.A. Business · 2006
Jurisdictions
Maureen's state bar admissions
New York
2013 · ACTIVE
Maureen studied at J.D. in New York Law School and B.A. Business in Bernard M. Baruch College.
Law school and academic background
Maureen completed J.D. in New York Law School and B.A. Business in Bernard M. Baruch College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Maureen runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Maureen's professional memberships and bar associations
New York State Bar Association
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Locations
Maureen Michelle Pritchard's office in New York
Maureen's primary office is at 800 2nd Avenue, Suite 800, New York, NY, 10017. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Wheatley Pritchard & Associates PLLC
800 2nd Avenue, Suite 800
New York, NY 10017
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How to hire Maureen Michelle Pritchard — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Maureen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Maureen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maureen's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Maureen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Maureen
Maureen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Maureen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Maureen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Maureen Michelle Pritchard
How much does it cost to hire Maureen for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Maureen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Maureen offer a free consultation?
Maureen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maureen's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Maureen's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in New York typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Maureen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Maureen take my case if I'm outside New York?
Maureen is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Maureen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Maureen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Maureen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Maureen accepting new business clients right now?
Maureen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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