Dean McGee

Of Counsel

Phone

(845)-443-7450

Email

dean@mccabecoleman.com

Dean McGee

Of Counsel

Dean McGee counsels clients in the fields of civil litigation, municipal law, and business law.
After graduating first in his class at St. John’s University School of Law, Dean joined the international law firm of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in its New York City office, where he litigated cases in state and federal court on behalf of Fortune 500 companies in the financial, pharmaceutical, entertainment, and hospitality industries. A significant portion of his practice was also dedicated to pro bono work, where he represented a criminal defendant facing federal narcotics charges, secured asylum for clients facing persecution in El Salvador and Sudan, and conducted a trademark violation investigation on behalf of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). During his time at Simpson Thacher, Dean took a year off from private practice to serve as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Judge William H. Pauley III of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. He later served as an Assistant County Attorney, where he advised leaders of the Ulster County Government regarding litigation, contract negotiation, legislation, real estate transactions, and municipal law.

At McCabe Coleman, Dean has successfully litigated cases in the New York State Supreme Court and before the American Arbitration Association. He has also served as outside general counsel to a number of local businesses in the education, construction, and commercial real estate industries. He was named as a 2023 Top Lawyer in the category of civil litigation by Hudson Valley Magazine.

Practice Areas

  • Civil Litigation
  • Business Law

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • Southern District of New York
  • Northern District of New York
  • Eastern District of New York
  • The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Memberships

  • New York State Bar Association

Credentials

  • J.D. - St. John’s University School of Law, Summa Cum Laude

Honors and Awards

  • Research and Symposium Editor, St. John’s Law Review (2011-2012)
  • CALI Awards for Excellence (highest grade) in Contracts, Legal Analysis & Writing, and Criminal Law
  • St. John’s Federal Scholars Program
  • Joseph Kerzner Prize (highest academic average in law school class)
  • Ned D. Frank Award for Criminal Law
  • Wann Family Foundation Award for Securities Regulation

Reviews for Dean McGee

I am grateful for the exceptional service I received from McCabe, Coleman, Ventosa & Patterson PLLC. They helped me navigate a complicated property issue and their advice was tremendously helpful. I spoke with Dean McGee who took the time to fully understand my situation and clearly explained the applicable laws and my options. Thanks to Dean McGee’s knowledgeable guidance, I am in the process of resolving the matter efficiently and to my satisfaction. I truly appreciated Dean McGee’s responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to make a difficult process feel stress-free. The entire team made me feel welcome and well cared for. I would not hesitate to recommend McCabe, Coleman, Ventosa & Patterson PLLC to others dealing with any type of real estate or property legal needs. Their expertise and customer service far exceeded my expectations.

Thank you to this law firm for the incredible help, support and professionalism during our case. We had gotten treated horribly by a contractor and needed guidance on how to take legal action against this individual to get our money back. Dean and John are amazing advocates, incredibly knowledgeable and understanding. Dean helped us through every step of the way and we were able to get a positive outcome. He explained things to us in a way so that we could understand. He was always patient and answered every concern with ease. This firm helped us through a very challenging and difficult situation and we are grateful. I’d return to this firm again and again for any legal issues. Thank you!!

Exceptional service and expertise throughout every interaction! Highly recommend John and his team.

I retained McCabe, Coleman, Ventosa & Patterson for a case pertaining to real-estate law. They exceeded my expectations, converting my vague description of the problem into a plan (all in the initial meeting), securing a hard-fought settlement that covered all of my requests, and exhibiting professionalism, timeliness and knowledge of the law throughout. I highly recommend them.

Great law firm, very fair and professional attorneys and support staff. There was great and effective communication and actions every step of the way, and very fair fees for the work done.

Andrew Robert

from Google Reviews

My experience with McCabe Coleman and Ventosa was positive on all accounts. This is a strong, solid firm that backs its exceptional reputation on every level. John, Steve, and their staff (including front end staff) are extremely kind and professional. There is no stone left unturned at this firm. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for great representation.

Drusilla Blackman

from Google Reviews

You would not believe that a law firm so competent would be in my hometown. I thought law firms that were so knowledgeable and so good with their clients were only to be found in New York City. I feel I am well cared for and well advised. I would not consider using any other firm.

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