PRESS RELEASE - Mary C. Pelaez, Esq. Joins Central Islip Law Firm

The Law Offices of Christopher P. McGuire is pleased to announce the hiring of former Suffolk County District Attorney Mary C. Pelaez, and the creation of the law offices of McGUIRE & PELAEZ, P.C. Ms. Pelaez had recently worked in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Bureau and Case Advisory Bureau, prosecuting Misdemeanors and Felonies while conducting dozens of bench and jury trials. She had worked for the District Attorney’s Office for three years. Ms. Pelaez is fluent in English and Spanish, and will be handling personal injury, criminal and traffic cases, divorce and family court matters, and immigration cases.

The Law Office of Christopher P. McGuire was formed in 1995 and has handled Accidents and other Personal Injury Claims, Criminal and Traffic Matters, Real Estate Closings, Divorce and Family Court Matters, in addition to other legal matters. Mr. McGuire is a former Special Assistant District Attorney and practices daily in the local criminal and district courts. He was a Congressional Aide, an Aide to the Secretary of State during the Reagan-Gorbachev Summit, and studied and taught in Beijing China before attending law school.

“The Spanish speaking community needs an attorney who will be able to provide them with quality legal representation for all of their legal needs while paying attention to their immigration status. There is a terrible shortage of attorneys who can provide that kind of comprehensive service and I am confident and excited that we will be able to fill that void,” said Ms. Pelaez.

“Ms. Pelaez’ qualifications and experience are matched only by her reputation as individual with unimpeachable integrity. She will be an asset to the firm who will continue to further our reputation for providing prompt and personal attention to our client’s inquiries, and quality and professional services to address our clients’ needs,” said Mr. McGuire.

The Law Offices of McGUIRE & PELAEZ, P.C. is also pleased to announce that the office will have support staff fluent in the Portuguese language to assist Portuguese clients.