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Attorneys of Fischer, Bessette, Muldowney & McArdle, LLP

Fischer, Bessette, Muldowney & McArdle, LLP

Trusted Attorneys Serving New York’s North Country

Fischer, Bessette, Muldowney & McArdle, LLP is a North Country law firm with offices in Malone, Tupper Lake, and Saranac Lake, New York, serving clients for over 75 years.

Call Toll-Free: 1-800-941-5001

Evening, weekend, and home appointments available.

Free Initial Consultation

Talk with an attorney about your situation at no cost.

No Recovery, No Fee*

You pay an attorney fee only if we get compensation for you.

We’ll Come to You

Hurt and can’t travel? We’ll meet you at home or in the hospital.

Three Local Offices

Malone, Tupper Lake, and Saranac Lake. Serving the entire North Country.

*Applies to personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Social Security Disability cases.

Practice Areas

Find the Service You Need Fast

FBMM Law — Practice Areas

  • Personal
    Injury

    Hurt in an accident? We help injured people and their families pursue the medical care and compensation they need.

  • Workers
    Compensation

    Injured on the job? We handle claims, hearings, and insurance companies so you can focus on recovery.

  • Social Security
    Disability

    Can’t work due to illness or injury? We help you file SSD and SSI claims and appeal denials.

  • Real
    Estate

    Smooth residential and commercial closings, plus representation in boundary, contract, and landlord-tenant disputes.

  • Wills &
    Estate Planning

    Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care proxies that protect your assets and your family.

  • General
    Litigation

    Contract, construction, real estate, and partnership disputes. Careful preparation for settlement or trial.

  • Mediation
    Services

    Efficient alternative dispute resolution for attorneys and businesses across the North Country and beyond.

A Tradition of Trust

Your Lawyers. Your Neighbors.

We live and work in the North Country. Our clients know us as lawyers, and as neighbors and friends. That trust is the foundation of everything we do.

Some cases call for hard-hitting advocacy. Others call for careful negotiation. Our attorneys know the difference, and we keep you informed every step of the way.

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Our Attorneys

Meet the Team

Experienced attorneys who are active in the communities they serve.

Matthew McCardle

Matthew H. McCardle

Robert R. Lawyer III

Robert R. Lawyer III

John J. Muldowney

John J. Muldowney

James P. Bessette

James P. Bessette

Jeremiah M. Hayes

Jeremiah M. Hayes

Our Offices

Law Offices in Malone, Tupper Lake & Saranac Lake

Three local offices serving New York’s North Country, including Franklin, St. Lawrence, Clinton, Essex, and Jefferson Counties.

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Malone

43 Golf Course Road
Malone, NY 12953
518-481-5000 Get Directions →

Tupper Lake

64 Park Street
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
518-359-3241 Get Directions →

Saranac Lake

By Appointment Only
126 Kiwassa Road
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
800-941-5001 Get Directions →

Firm Highlights

Recognized In and Out of the Courtroom

Landmark Case

Firm Wins in New York's Highest Court

The Court of Appeals ruled that owners of farm animals can be sued for negligence when loose livestock cause a crash. The decision changed New York law.

Jury Verdict

$2.75 Million Verdict for an Injured Worker

A Franklin County jury awarded $2.75 million to a St. Regis Falls man whose hand was crushed by a concrete pump on the job.

Peer Recognition

State Bar Professionalism Award

The New York State Bar Association honored James P. Bessette with its Attorney Professionalism Award.

Community

Governor’s Traffic Safety Award

Named a Partner in Safety for sponsoring Operation Get Home Safe, which offered free safe rides home on New Year’s Eve.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Need Legal Help? Talk to an Attorney Today.

Your first consultation is free. Calls are confidential.

Call 1-800-941-5001