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| Firm
History |
MacVean, Lewis, Sherwin & McDermott,
P.C. is one of the oldest law firms
in the Hudson Valley. It traces its
roots back to 1885, when Thomas Watts
founded the firm. Back then, Middletown
was a major railroad hub, and the firm
represented the Ontario & Western
and Erie Railroads. In 1891, MLS&M
incorporated Orange County Trust Company;
it has represented the bank ever since.
The firm has represented a number of
other clients for decades.
The firm’s former members include
John Bright, a former United States
District Court Judge; Thomas Hattaway,
a former Orange County Surrogate; Kenneth
MacVean, former Corporation Counsel
for the City of Middletown and President
of its Common Council; and Peter Striphas,
the former Orange County Attorney and
an architect of Orange County’s
current form of government.
In 1977, the firm moved into its current
location, a spacious late-19th century
Victorian home, which was converted
from a doctor’s office and residence
and extensively renovated. If you come
by the office, don’t hesitate
to ask for a tour.
Since its beginnings some 120 years
ago, MLS&M has provided a high quality
of representation to its individual,
commercial and not-for-profit clients
in all areas of the law.
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