About Us
The Modern Law Firm Experience
The Modern Law Firm Experience
Unlike traditional law firms, The Modern Law Firm stands out as a beacon of innovation and empathy in the legal industry. Our unique approach reflects our commitment to breaking away from conventional norms and providing our clients with a refreshing legal experience:
Accessible and Comprehensive Legal Expertise
Accessible and Comprehensive Legal Expertise
While traditional law firms may seem intimidating and detached, we pride ourselves on being approachable and client-centric. We recognize that legal issues can be daunting, and our commitment is to simplify intricate matters, offering you a comfortable and informed experience throughout.
While traditional law firms may seem intimidating and detached, we pride ourselves on being approachable and client-centric. We recognize that legal issues can be daunting, and our commitment is to simplify intricate matters, offering you a comfortable and informed experience throughout.
Immigrant Perspective
Immigrant Perspective
Our unique advantage lies in our firsthand understanding of the immigrant experience. Our principal attorney has walked the path of immigration, giving us unparalleled insight into your dreams, aspirations, and challenges. This personal connection enables us to approach immigration matters with empathy, sensitivity, and a deep appreciation for your journey.
Our unique advantage lies in our firsthand understanding of the immigrant experience. Our principal attorney has walked the path of immigration, giving us unparalleled insight into your dreams, aspirations, and challenges. This personal connection enables us to approach immigration matters with empathy, sensitivity, and a deep appreciation for your journey.
Compassionate Legal Advocacy
Compassionate Legal Advocacy
Legal matters can be emotionally taxing, and our commitment to compassionate support runs deep. We take the time to listen, empathize, and guide you through your legal journey with care and understanding. We are your advocates, ensuring your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed throughout the process.
Legal matters can be emotionally taxing, and our commitment to compassionate support runs deep. We take the time to listen, empathize, and guide you through your legal journey with care and understanding. We are your advocates, ensuring your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed throughout the process.
Personal Connection
Personal Connection
Traditional law firms may treat clients as mere cases, but we believe in establishing a personal connection with every client. We genuinely care about your well-being and are dedicated to not only providing top-notch legal services but also being a supportive and understanding partner throughout your legal journey.
Traditional law firms may treat clients as mere cases, but we believe in establishing a personal connection with every client. We genuinely care about your well-being and are dedicated to not only providing top-notch legal services but also being a supportive and understanding partner throughout your legal journey.
Real-World Small Business Experience and Expertise
Real-World Small Business Experience and Expertise
We have an in-depth understanding of small businesses. Unlike traditional firms, we don't just offer theoretical legal advice. Our principal attorney understands the intricacies of Small Business Law and is also a small business owner. This firsthand experience in running a business equips us with a practical perspective that few other law firms can offer. We understand the day-to-day challenges that small business owners face, from regulatory compliance to contract negotiations and employment matters. Our unique insight allows us to provide tailored legal solutions that align with your business goals.
We have an in-depth understanding of small businesses. Unlike traditional firms, we don't just offer theoretical legal advice. Our principal attorney understands the intricacies of Small Business Law and is also a small business owner. This firsthand experience in running a business equips us with a practical perspective that few other law firms can offer. We understand the day-to-day challenges that small business owners face, from regulatory compliance to contract negotiations and employment matters. Our unique insight allows us to provide tailored legal solutions that align with your business goals.
Our principal attorney has extensive small business experience as an immigrant small business owner and has faced the same challenges you encounter daily, giving us a practical edge that can make a real difference to your business's success.
Our principal attorney has extensive small business experience as an immigrant small business owner and has faced the same challenges you encounter daily, giving us a practical edge that can make a real difference to your business's success.
High Quality, Tailored Solutions
High Quality, Tailored Solutions
One size fits all is not our approach. We understand that each client's situation is unique, and our solutions are tailor-made. Traditional firms may often rely on cookie-cutter approaches, but we pride ourselves on crafting individualized strategies for every case. We approach each situation with meticulous attention to detail, legal acumen, and a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. We are dedicated to providing high-quality legal services tailored to your specific needs.
One size fits all is not our approach. We understand that each client's situation is unique, and our solutions are tailor-made. Traditional firms may often rely on cookie-cutter approaches, but we pride ourselves on crafting individualized strategies for every case. We approach each situation with meticulous attention to detail, legal acumen, and a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. We are dedicated to providing high-quality legal services tailored to your specific needs.
Your Trusted Legal Partners
Your Trusted Legal Partners
When you choose The Modern Law Firm, you're choosing a team of dedicated professionals who are not just lawyers but also partners in your legal journey. We are here to support you through every step, offering clear guidance, regular communication, and unwavering dedication to your case.
When you choose The Modern Law Firm, you're choosing a team of dedicated professionals who are not just lawyers but also partners in your legal journey. We are here to support you through every step, offering clear guidance, regular communication, and unwavering dedication to your case.
Diverse and Inclusive:
Diverse and Inclusive:
As a woman-owned and minority-owned law firm, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. Traditional law firms often lack this level of diversity, which can limit their understanding of the unique needs of underrepresented communities. At The Modern Law Firm, we embrace diversity as a strength, ensuring that our legal services are truly inclusive and reflective of the diverse world we live in.
As a woman-owned and minority-owned law firm, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. Traditional law firms often lack this level of diversity, which can limit their understanding of the unique needs of underrepresented communities. At The Modern Law Firm, we embrace diversity as a strength, ensuring that our legal services are truly inclusive and reflective of the diverse world we live in.
Community-Centered Values
Community-Centered Values
Unlike traditional firms that may focus solely on billable hours, we prioritize giving back to the communities we serve. Our commitment to community initiatives and pro bono work sets us apart, demonstrating our dedication to making a positive impact to ensure that everyone has access to the legal assistance they need.
Unlike traditional firms that may focus solely on billable hours, we prioritize giving back to the communities we serve. Our commitment to community initiatives and pro bono work sets us apart, demonstrating our dedication to making a positive impact to ensure that everyone has access to the legal assistance they need.
Meet Our Attorney
Meet Our Attorney
Mary Samonte, Esq, PT, DPT
Education:
Fordham School of Law - Juris Doctor
Université Paris II-Panthéon-Assas - LL.M. European Law, Mention Bien (High Honors)
University of Michigan - Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of the East - Doctor of Medicine
University of the Philippines - BS Physical Therapy
Bar Admission:
New York State Bar
Practice Areas:
Health Law
Business Law
Immigration Law
Estate Planning
Professional Memberships:
New York City Bar Association, Health Law Committee Member
New York State Bar Association
American Bar Association
American Health Law Association