Vernon & Associates, P.C. is committed to providing you with top notch legal services. We approach every client with a focus on integrity, advocacy, and understanding. Founded in 1996 by Donald P. Vernon, Esq., Vernon & Associates is a minority-owned firm. Mr. Vernon founded the firm after earning a Bachelor of Science degree from For more than a decade, Vernon & Associates, P.C. has provided extensive legal services to members of the community. The firm's commitment to each of its clients is to provide high-quality legal services while being sensitive to issues of cost containment, accountability and the unique business and/or personal concerns of each client. Since its formation, Vernon & Associates, P.C. has performed legal services for a diverse cross section of public and private sector clients. The firm's strong background, experience, and capacity assures that if retained, Vernon & Associates, P.C. will consistently render a broad range of high quality, timely and cost effective legal services.
Firm Philosophy
With each passing year, I become more convinced that "success" as a member of The Bar is measured by the contributions made to the legal profession, to the improvement of the community, and as a consequence, the greater society. To be successful, one must contribute - both professionally and civically - and stand ready to extend a helping hand to make life better for those who follow.
Donald P. Vernon, Esq.
December 2006
Donald P. Vernon, Esq.
Donald P. Vernon earned his J.D. from New York Law School. Mr. Vernon believed that starting his own practice would be the most effective way for him to assist clients in dealing with a variety of legal issues.
In 1996, Mr. Vernon founded Vernon & Associates, P.C. Since then, Mr. Vernon has represented numerous high-profile clients in State and Federal Courts. Vernon & Associates, P.C. has allowed Mr. Vernon to fully realize his passion for zealously assisting clients at all levels of the legal system.
Mr. Vernon has been active in a number of professional organizations including the Macon B. Allen Bar Association, United Black Men of Queens, Center For Caribbean Progress, Caribbean Political Action Coalition (Cari-PAC), and the Caribbean Legal Defense Fund. Mr. Vernon lives in Jamaica, Queens with his wife Nitchel and their three children.
Mr. Vernon treats every client with respect and integrity.
Anna-kae Mais, Esq.
With areas of practice including immigration and matrimonial law, Anna-kae Mais joined Vernon & Associates in 2008.
Ms. Mais earned her J.D. degree from Norman Manley School of Law in Jamaica, West Indies. Before joining Vernon & Associates, P.C., Ms. Mais worked as a paralegal for the Administration of Children's Services in Manhattan.
When not working, Ms. Mais enjoys swimming and suspense movies.