Bernadette E. Tuthill, Business Attorney in Riverhead, New York
Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Estate Planning, and POA
PartneratTwomey Latham Shea Kelley Dubin Quartararo Llp
Riverhead, NY
Practicing business in Riverhead since 2011.
- 15+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Bernadette E. Tuthill is a partner based in Riverhead, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and POA. Bernadette has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Twomey Latham Shea Kelley Dubin Quartararo Llp.
- Based in
- Riverhead, NY
- Experience
- over 15 years
- Known for
- Business · Estate Planning · POA
- Handles Business, Estate Planning, and POA matters from Riverhead, NY.
- Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Bernadette E. Tuthill: Bernadette E. Tuthill is a partner based in Riverhead, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and POA. Bernadette has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Twomey Latham Shea Kelley Dubin Quartararo Llp.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Bernadette E. Tuthill
Bernadette concentrates on business, estate planning, poa, probate, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Bernadette handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Riverhead, New York
Bernadette takes business matters in Riverhead, 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 Bernadette agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases in Riverhead, New York
Bernadette takes estate planning matters in Riverhead, 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 Bernadette agrees to represent you.
POA cases in Riverhead, New York
Bernadette takes poa matters in Riverhead, 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 Bernadette agrees to represent you.
Probate cases in Riverhead, New York
Bernadette takes probate matters in Riverhead, 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 Bernadette agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Riverhead, New York
Bernadette takes tax matters in Riverhead, 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 Bernadette agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Bernadette E. Tuthill — Over 15 years of New York business experience
Bernadette E. Tuthill is a partner based in Riverhead, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and POA. Bernadette has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Twomey Latham Shea Kelley Dubin Quartararo Llp.
Ms. Tuthill is a partner of the firm in the Trusts & Estates Department. Ms. Tuthill’s practice focuses on the areas of trusts and estate administration, estate planning and taxation, corporate law and elder law.
Her estate administration and estate tax experience include estates in excess of $30 million which have included closely held businesses, in- and out-of-state real estate holdings, life insurance, securities and retirement holdings, and trusts. Her estate planning experience included handling plans with multi-tiered entities, real estate holdings, securities and multiple trusts with gifting in excess of $20 million.
Ms. Tuthill graduated summa cum laude from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2010, where she was Note & Comment Editor of the Touro Law Review. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Ithaca College in 1996.
Ms. Tuthill is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Suffolk County Bar Association.
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Ms. Tuthill is a partner of the firm in the Trusts & Estates Department. Ms. Tuthill’s practice focuses on the areas of trusts and estate administration, estate planning and taxation, corporate law and elder law. Her estate administration and estate tax experience include estates in excess of $30 million which have included closely held businesses, in- and out-of-state real estate holdings, life…
Who Bernadette represents
Bernadette reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, estate planning, and poa matters in Riverhead and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Bernadette E. Tuthill's legal education and bar admissions
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center J.D. summa cum laude Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center J.D. Note & Comment Editor of the Touro Law Review
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Ithaca College
B.S. Business · 1996
Jurisdictions
Bernadette's state bar admissions
New York
2011 · ACTIVE
Bernadette studied at — in Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center J.D. summa cum laude Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center J.D. Note & Comment Editor of the Touro Law Review and B.S. Business in Ithaca College.
Law school and academic background
Bernadette completed — in Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center J.D. summa cum laude Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center J.D. Note & Comment Editor of the Touro Law Review and B.S. Business in Ithaca College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Bernadette runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Bernadette's professional memberships and bar associations
Suffolk County and New York State Bar Associations
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Locations
Bernadette E. Tuthill's office in Riverhead
Bernadette's primary office is at 33 West Second Street, Riverhead, NY, 11901. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Twomey Latham Shea Kelley Dubin Quartararo Llp
33 West Second Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
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How to hire Bernadette E. Tuthill — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Bernadette usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Bernadette charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bernadette'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; Bernadette will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Riverhead, 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 Bernadette
Bernadette 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. Bernadette confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Bernadette'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 Bernadette E. Tuthill
How much does it cost to hire Bernadette for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Bernadette walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Bernadette offer a free consultation?
Bernadette charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bernadette's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Bernadette'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. Bernadette gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Bernadette take my case if I'm outside Riverhead?
Bernadette 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 — Bernadette 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 Bernadette?
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. Bernadette will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Bernadette accepting new business clients right now?
Bernadette's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
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