How much does it cost to hire Catherine for a business case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Catherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Catherine offer a free consultation?

Catherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Catherine'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. Catherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Catherine take my case if I'm outside New York?

Catherine 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 — Catherine 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 Catherine?

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. Catherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Catherine accepting new business clients right now?

Catherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Catherine M. Stanton, Business Attorney

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Catherine M. Stanton is a senior partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Car Accidents, and Construction. Catherine has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton Romano Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.

Based in: New York, NY
Experience: over 37 years
Known for: Business · Car Accidents · Construction

Handles Business, Car Accidents, and Construction matters from New York, NY.
Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with Peer Reviewed.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Catherine takes on

Catherine concentrates on business, car accidents, construction, construction, and criminal defense. Each area below outlines the kind of case Catherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in New York

Catherine 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 Catherine agrees to represent you.

Car Accidents cases in New York

Catherine takes car accidents 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 Catherine agrees to represent you.

Construction cases in New York

Catherine takes construction 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 Catherine agrees to represent you.

Construction cases in New York

Catherine takes construction 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 Catherine agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in New York

Catherine takes criminal defense 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 Catherine agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Catherine M. Stanton — business lawyer in New York

Catherine M. Stanton is a senior partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Car Accidents, and Construction. Catherine has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton Romano Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.

Catherine Stanton is a senior partner at the New York firm of Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP and head of the firm's workers' compensation department. The firm has been representing injured workers for over 80 years and focuses primarily on workers' compensation and social security disability claims.

Ms. Stanton graduated magna cum laude from St. John's University in 1986 and the Marshall Wythe School of Law, at the College of William and Mary, in 1989. She began working with the firm as an attorney in 1990 and became a partner in 1998. Ms. Stanton served as President of WILG, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group from 2012-2013 which is a national non-profit membership organization dedicated to representing the interests of millions of workers and their families who, each year, suffer the consequences of workplace injuries and illnesses. Ms. Stanton is the past Chair of the Workers' Compensation Section for the American Association for Justice, a national organization that supports plaintiff trial lawyers.

Locally, Ms. Stanton was recently installed as a director for the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. She is a past president of the Society of New York Workers Compensation' Bar Association which is a bipartisan organization compromised of attorneys representing all parties to a workers' compensation claim to work toward common goals. She is currently the Vice President of the Brehon Law Society of Nassau County which is focused on monitoring and eradication of violations of human rights and civil liberties principally but not exclusively in the north of Ireland.

Ms. Stanton has been named to the Super Lawyers list in the area of workers’ compensation by Super Lawyers magazine each year from 2007-2023.

In 2018, Ms. Stanton earned a spot on the New York Super Lawyers Women's Edition list, which features the top women attorneys in the New York Metro area. She had previously made the list in 2014, 2015 and 2016. She also has received the highest rating through AVVO. She is a member of the National Academy of Social Insurance whose mission is to increase public understanding of how social insurance contributes to economic security.

Ms. Stanton was named a Fellow of the College of Workers' Compensation in March 2015, an honor that is given to attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their practice in the field of workers' compensation.

She has extensive experience in dealing with all types of workers' compensation claims, including those related to occupational diseases and has lectured to unions, bar associations and medical groups on topics of importance to the injured worker and those who assist them.

Honors/Awards

• Selected to the Super Lawyers list in workers’ compensation, 2007-2023

• Inducted as Fellow of the College of Workers' Compensation, 2015

• Selected to the New York Super Lawyers Women's Edition list, which features the top women attorneys in the New York Metro area, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Workers' Injury & Law Advocacy Group

• Society of New York Workers' Compensation Bar Association

• Brehon Law Society of Nassau County

• Workers' Compensation Section of the American Association for Justice

• New York State Bar Association

• New York State Trial Lawyers of America

Working with Catherine on a business matter

Catherine Stanton is a senior partner at the New York firm of Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP and head of the firm's workers' compensation department. The firm has been representing injured workers for over 80 years and focuses primarily on workers' compensation and social security disability claims. Ms. Stanton graduated magna cum laude from St. John's University in 1986…

Clients Catherine works with

Catherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, car accidents, and construction matters across New York.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

College of William & Mary, Marshall Wythe School of Law
J.D. · 1989
Cambridge University, England International Law St. John's University
B.A. · 1986

Jurisdictions

Catherine's state bar admissions

New York
1989 · ACTIVE

Catherine studied at J.D. in College of William & Mary, Marshall Wythe School of Law and B.A. in Cambridge University, England International Law St. John's University.

Law school and academic background

Catherine completed J.D. in College of William & Mary, Marshall Wythe School of Law and B.A. in Cambridge University, England International Law St. John's University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Catherine runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Catherine has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Peer Reviewed

Legal awards and honors

Peer Reviewed.

Locations

Catherine M. Stanton's office in New York

Catherine's primary office is at 551 Fifth Ave., Suite 520, New York, NY, 10176. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton Romano Llp

551 Fifth Ave., Suite 520

New York, NY 10176

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Catherine M. Stanton — 5.0/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Catherine. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in New York.

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4 client reviews

Client ratings are sourced from public records and editorial research. Reviews on LawyersListed are accepted from verified clients once Catherine M. Stanton claims this profile.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Catherine M. Stanton — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Catherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Catherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine'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; Catherine 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 Catherine

Catherine 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. Catherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Catherine'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 Catherine M. Stanton

How much does it cost to hire Catherine for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Catherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Catherine offer a free consultation?
Catherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Catherine'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. Catherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Catherine take my case if I'm outside New York?
Catherine 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 — Catherine 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 Catherine?
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. Catherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Catherine accepting new business clients right now?
Catherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Business attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York

Catherine handles business matters throughout New York. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.

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