St. Matthias Ministries In North Bellmore Faces Closure

West Babylon Lawyers in the News: Larry McCord & Associates

St. Matthias Ministries in North Bellmore Faces Closure

News 12 | December 31, 2013

According to Rev. Lawton Bryant, St. Matthias was given ownership of the land in 1904 by a man named George Williams. (12/31/13)

Congregants of a North Bellmore church may lose their place of worship.St. Matthias Ministries is facing a lawsuit from the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, stating that they own the property and the congregants are just squatters. According to Rev. Lawton Bryant, St. Matthias was given ownership of the land in 1904 by a man named George Williams.Bryant says Williams was hoping to give black families a safe place to worship during a time of extreme racial unrest. Since then, church members have battled over the land in court at least twice.According to church attorney Larry McCord, St. Matthias won its second legal battle against the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island in 1967. McCord says the court ruled the land could not be taken from the congregation.News 12 reached out to the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island for comment. They are closed until Jan. 2 for Christmas recess.

"I am very blessed to have Dr. Larry McCord at a very important time in my life. The Lord put you in my life when I most needed you as my legal attorney and now the Lord is giving me the opportunity to work together in the spiritual field. I was like to take this moment to express my deep appreciation for your support and legal advice. God bless you and bless your New Year."

— Juan M.

"Dr. McCord does not only work his hardest for his clients best interest, he also persistently gives time to foster the new generation in his community."

— Emery F.

"I've heard of Larry McCord and Associates, LLP doing great things for the community. Looking forward to referring clients to his practice."

— Dawn E.

"Mr. McCord in handling my criminal case, was able to hugely reduce my criminal charges. If I was convicted, it would have negatively impacted me for the rest of my life. He was simply awesome!"

— Misael V.

Affordable Babylon Lawyers

Whether you need a New York divorce lawyer, a criminal defense lawyer, a school suspension lawyer, a child criminal lawyer, or a compassionate child custody attorney, the attorneys at Larry McCord and Associates are on your side. We understand just how frustrating the legal process can be, and we will lend our expertise and knowledge to guide you throughout the entire process. Having a lawyer is vital if you want the best chance of success at winning your case. If you try to represent yourself without any assistance, then you could run into costly mistakes that could be avoided with competent legal counsel on your side.

Contact Larry McCord and Associates

Please fill out our contact form below.

Attorney Advertising: This website is meant for informational purposes only and should not be construed as formal legal advice. For advice regarding your specific situation please request a consultation with one of our attorneys. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
2018 © Larry McCord and Associates, LLC

West Babylon Lawyers in the News: Larry McCord & Associates