The Smelyansky Law Firm is an Albany, New York based practice led by Max Smelyansky. The firm concentrates on personal injury, family law, traffic and criminal defense, and real estate matters, drawing on 15+ years of legal experience to deliver focused, results oriented advocacy. With over 500 satisfied clients and a reputation for practical, compassionate representation, the firm serves clients in the Capital Region and beyond while maintaining a client centered approach.

Clients benefit from direct communication and a client-first mindset. The firm emphasizes prompt communication, returning calls, protecting client privacy, and fair pricing. It offers free consultations and, when appropriate, will come to the client to discuss the case.

Every call, every court date, and every strategy session is handled personally by Max Smelyansky. This hands-on approach spans eviction, injury claims, criminal defense, and estate planning, with the Capital Region rooted practice serving clients across New York and New Jersey. The firm emphasizes advocacy with heart and relationships built on trust and transparency.

About The Smelyansky Law Firm
Practice areas
Accidents & Injuries
Criminal Defense
Family
Real Estate
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Accidents & Injuries

Accidents & Injuries focuses on personal injury and accident claims including auto crashes, premises liability, medical malpractice, and nursing home neglect. The firm pursues compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through careful investigation, negotiations with insurers, and trial-ready representation to maximize recovery for clients.
Animal & Dog Injury
Assault & Battery
Birth Injury
Brain Injury
Car Accident
Construction Accident
Dangerous Product
Defamation
Drugs & Medical Devices
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Defect
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Property Damage
Sexual Abuse
Toxic Mold
Toxic Tort
Travel Accident
Truck Accident
Work Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death

Criminal Defense

The Criminal Defense practice is led by Max Smelyansky and covers traffic violations and other criminal matters. Leveraging more than 15 years of experience, the firm evaluates charges, identifies viable defenses, scrutinizes evidence, and negotiates with prosecutors to protect clients' rights and minimize consequences, with readiness to proceed to trial when warranted.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Family

The Family practice handles divorce, matrimonial matters, child custody and support issues. The firm provides strategic guidance, negotiation, and litigation support to protect clients' interests while maintaining clear communication with sensitivity to family dynamics.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Real Estate

The Real Estate practice includes eviction defense, landlord-tenant disputes, and property transactions. The firm guides clients through filings, negotiations, and court appearances with practical advice and a focus on timely resolutions that minimize disruption.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Private Client

The Private Client practice focuses on estate planning, wills, trusts and probate matters. The firm helps clients protect assets, minimize taxes, and ensure smooth transfer of wealth to loved ones through tailored plans and ongoing, accessible legal support.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Inheritance Law
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law

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