Mahopac, NY

Joseph J. Tock

Joseph J. Tock is the Managing Partner at Law Offices of Joseph J. Tock. He was one of the youngest attorneys ever hired in the Bronx County District Attorney's Office, where he handled hundreds of criminal cases, specializing in child sex crimes and homicides, trying over 75 felony cases to verdict, including 17 homicides. He opened his own firm in Putnam County in 1992, focusing on criminal defense, personal injury, real estate, business law, and Wills, trusts & estates. He has over 40 years of experience practicing law, litigating more than 500 personal injury automobile accident cases and drafting over 1300 Wills. He is a St. John's University graduate, obtaining both his B.S. and J.D. degrees. He is actively involved in the local community and holds memberships in several professional associations.

Taran Provost

Taran Provost concentrates his practice at the Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC on bankruptcy, real estate, and personal injury law, serving the people in Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess County areas. He has experience as in-house counsel for a New York City-based law firm, successfully handling hundreds of cases and filing thousands of successful consumer and business bankruptcy cases. Mr. Provost is a published author and a member of numerous bar associations in the State of New York, where he is licensed to practice law.

Ted A. Novick, Esq.

Ted A. Novick, Esq. is an accomplished New York negligence attorney with more than 30 years of trial experience. Ted is passionate about the law. Ted has successfully represented clients who have been harmed by a physician or hospital’s malpractice and those who have been injured by someone else’s negligence. He oversees the navigation of every client’s case through the office, ensuring it is protected and handled effectively and efficiently. Among his vast responsibilities, Ted handles the depositions and prepares every case for trial, overseeing witnesses and experts, as well as lining up medical research and coordinating legal and medical arguments. He began his career at the Westchester County Attorney’s office from 1990-1996. From 1996 to 1999 Ted worked for two Park Avenue firms in NYC. In 2000, Ted formed Gaines, Novick, et al., LLP. In 2021, Ted left Gaines, Novick, et al., and formed the Law Offices of Ted A. Novick, Esq., P.C.

William C. Tock

William C. Tock joined the firm after practicing law for 7 years in New York City. He previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County, specializing in drug-related offenses, gaining considerable insight into the criminal justice system. He also worked at a large private firm in Manhattan in civil litigation, handling healthcare matters. He is a graduate of Gettysburg College and New York Law School, where he received the Helen & Andrew Dokas Memorial Award for Excellent Achievement.

Howard D. Pearl, Esq. has been practicing law since 1965. He handles criminal law, traffic courts and DUI. Howard is a well-known, trusted and respected attorney throughout the Hudson Valley Region. Howard has successfully handled DUI matters, violations of parole, violations of probation, violations of Order of Protection and Family Court matters. Howard also handles DMV refusal hearings and applications to restore driving privileges.