The town of Somers, New York was originally called "Stephentown" in 1788. The name was changed to Somerstown to avoid confusion with another New York location, and in 1808, the town took its present name. Somers has approximately 18,350 residents. Somers is 32.3 square miles with the northern town line on the border of Putnam County.

The Town of Somers is known as the home of the "Elephant Motel", created by Hachaliah Bailey (Barnum and Bailey) to honor an elephant in the 1800's known as "Old Bet." The town purchased the hotel in 1927 and in 2005 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The Elephant Motel is now houses the Somers Town Hall and Justice Court.

Muscoot Farm, a farm museum on Route 100 in Somers, is a popular attraction with displays of farm animals and historic implements. Muscoot also provides hiking trails and is operated by the County of Westchester.

The Law Office of Mark A. Siesel specializes in personal injury and criminal law, and we pride ourselves on providing personalized, hands on attention to each of our clients. From the moment the client enters our White Plains, New York offices, through the conclusion of their case by trial, mediation, arbitration or other resolution, our clients are fully apprised of the status of their cases at all times. We offer a free initial consultation to all clients, and are accessible through our two websites, injurylawny.com and dwilawnewyork.com, three blogs, and by fax, e-mail and toll free at 888-761-7633.

Our office is 26 miles from the Somers Town Hall. Directions can be accessed by clicking here. Parking is easily accessible in the six story parking garage directly behind our building at the corner of Maple Avenue and Chester Street, known as the Chester-Maple Garage.