Specialties
We have been protecting the interests of individuals, businesses, and municipalities in a wide variety of transactions, litigation matters, and other legal services throughout Putnam and Westchester counties as well as other surrounding counties in New York’s Hudson Valley area for over 25 years. Currently, we serve as Town Counsel to the Towns of Patterson, Wappinger, and Kent New York.
History
Established in 1996.
For over three decades, HRL has provided legal representation to individuals, businesses, and municipalities throughout Putnam, Westchester, and other counties in New York’s Hudson Valley, handling matters spanning civil law, employment, estate planning, real estate, and litigation. Built on a foundation of experienced attorneys—including founding members Hogan & Rossi— HRL has earned a reputation for honest, responsive, and dedicated client service. Today, Hogan, Rossi & Liguori continues to operate from its office in Brewster, offering the same personalized, caring approach that has guided the practice since its founding.
Meet the Business Owner: HR L.
John J. Hogan, founding partner, focuses on criminal defense, real estate, land use, and litigation. He served as a Putnam County Assistant District Attorney from 1988 to 2012 before helping found the firm in 1991.
Donald M. Rossi, founding partner, handles transactional real estate, land use, and development law. He formed the firm’s predecessor, Stephens Hogan & Rossi, in 1996, which became Hogan & Rossi in 1998.
Michael T. Liguori practices real estate, zoning, and municipal law, serving as counsel to local towns and fire districts. He’s been a Brewster firefighter since 1997 and a longtime Kiwanis Club leader.
Jamie Spillane, partner since 2026 and with the firm since 2015, focuses on real estate, land use, and agricultural law, advising farms on zoning and regulatory compliance.
Together, these four partners bring decades of combined experience to Hogan, Rossi & Liguori’s continued service of Brewster and the Hudson Valley community.