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Real Estate Transactions
We assist clients in buying, selling, financing, development, leasing and
construction of residential and commercial properties. Our firm represents
individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations with the
structuring, documentation and closing of all types of real estate transactions and
issues, including:
Trust and Estate Planning
We can minimize all of your potential estate taxes and fees, and set up contingency
plans to make sure that your wishes regarding your estate are allocated properly.
There are specific documents that you need in order to ensure your assets are
protected for the ones you have worked so hard for - your family. By ignoring these
opportunities you may leave your estate wide-open to a Federal Estate tax of 46%,
as well as endless and costly legal battles. We assist our clients with:
Health Care Proxy and Living Wills
We will provide you with the tools to remain in control of your own health
decisions at all stages of your life whether or not you are still able to voice your
concerns. Some of these tools are:
Business and Corporate Law
We are equipped to work with a broad spectrum of business clients in order to help
them achieve their financial objectives. We can assist business owners in planning
for the start-up costs and financing of new ventures, help existing companies obtain
financing and negotiate acquisitions and sales of businesses. Some of our services
include:
Landlord Tenant Disputes
We represent landlords in their nonpayment and holdover proceedings. We also
prepare and negotiate Commercial and Residential leases for Landlords for their
apartments, stores and office rentals. We assist tenants with their landlords who fail
to make repairs or provide adequate services. We can assist you with all aspects of
your Landlord Tenant issues and disputes.
Criminal Defense
If you or someone you know has been charged with a criminal offense, charged
mistakenly 0r falsely accused of a crime you did not commit, the consequences can
be life-altering, including the loss of employment, heavy fines and even
incarceration. To ensure that you are treated fairly by the court system, it is
important that you retain the proper legal representation immediately. We have
the right knowledge and experience in criminal matters to achieve a positive result.
Civil Litigation/Personal Injury
We represent businesses and individuals alike in civil litigation. Whether it be civil
court, New York Supreme Court or even small claims court, we will work together
with you to analyze your case and will tailor a specific strategy for dealing with the
issue that fits your needs and budget. Our office represents both plaintiffs and
defendants. Our litigation strategy includes:
Elder Law
We provide all of our Elder Law Clients the means to protect their hard-earned
assets from the catastrophic costs of long-term illness, as well as advanced tax and
estate planning that will reduce the future burden on our client's loved ones. In
addition to estate planning, trusts and wills, we can assist senior citizens and their
loved ones with:
Foreclosure Actions
Losing a home can be financially and personally devastating. However, relief may
be available to help you delay the process or keep your home. If you are in default
on your mortgage or facing a foreclosure action, we can help you:
Many for-profit companies will contact you promising to negotiate with your
lender. While these may be legitimate businesses, they will charge you a hefty fee,
often two or three month's mortgage payment. If we can assist you, we will do so at
a fraction of the cost of foreclosure prevention companies.
We assist clients in buying, selling, financing, development, leasing and
construction of residential and commercial properties. Our firm represents
individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations with the
structuring, documentation and closing of all types of real estate transactions and
issues, including:
- Residential and Commercial Leases and landlord/tenant issues
- Residential, Cooperative and Condominium Closings
- Acquisition and sale
- Land use and zoning
- Construction contracts
- Lenders/borrowers
- Construction financing
- Mortgage loans
- Condo development
- Title insurance
- Foreclosures
- Department of Building Violations
Trust and Estate Planning
We can minimize all of your potential estate taxes and fees, and set up contingency
plans to make sure that your wishes regarding your estate are allocated properly.
There are specific documents that you need in order to ensure your assets are
protected for the ones you have worked so hard for - your family. By ignoring these
opportunities you may leave your estate wide-open to a Federal Estate tax of 46%,
as well as endless and costly legal battles. We assist our clients with:
- Wills
- Irrevocable and Revocable Trusts
- Life Estates
- Life Insurance Trusts
- Guardianship of Children
- Probate of Wills and Testamentary Letters
Health Care Proxy and Living Wills
We will provide you with the tools to remain in control of your own health
decisions at all stages of your life whether or not you are still able to voice your
concerns. Some of these tools are:
- Durable Power of Attorney, which lets you designate a spouse, adult child or
trusted friend to perform duties and tasks when you are unable to do so. - Health Care Proxy, which allows you to designate a spouse, adult child or
trusted friend to make health care decisions in accordance with your wishes at
a time when you are unable to voice those wishes for yourself. - Living Will, which contains your specific directions and intentions regarding
consenting or refusing medical care. This document will then be used when
you are unable to voice your wishes and concerns.
Business and Corporate Law
We are equipped to work with a broad spectrum of business clients in order to help
them achieve their financial objectives. We can assist business owners in planning
for the start-up costs and financing of new ventures, help existing companies obtain
financing and negotiate acquisitions and sales of businesses. Some of our services
include:
- Drafting and Negotiating Partnership Agreements
- Buying and Selling of a Business
- Commercial Leases
- Preparing Employment Contracts
- Corporate Filings
Landlord Tenant Disputes
We represent landlords in their nonpayment and holdover proceedings. We also
prepare and negotiate Commercial and Residential leases for Landlords for their
apartments, stores and office rentals. We assist tenants with their landlords who fail
to make repairs or provide adequate services. We can assist you with all aspects of
your Landlord Tenant issues and disputes.
Criminal Defense
If you or someone you know has been charged with a criminal offense, charged
mistakenly 0r falsely accused of a crime you did not commit, the consequences can
be life-altering, including the loss of employment, heavy fines and even
incarceration. To ensure that you are treated fairly by the court system, it is
important that you retain the proper legal representation immediately. We have
the right knowledge and experience in criminal matters to achieve a positive result.
Civil Litigation/Personal Injury
We represent businesses and individuals alike in civil litigation. Whether it be civil
court, New York Supreme Court or even small claims court, we will work together
with you to analyze your case and will tailor a specific strategy for dealing with the
issue that fits your needs and budget. Our office represents both plaintiffs and
defendants. Our litigation strategy includes:
- Advising both businesses and individuals on successful strategies to prevent
litigation. - Effectively representing clients in all aspects of litigation from the
commencement of a case through trial and any appeals. - Implementing creative and innovative measures to facilitate prompt,
successful resolutions. - Utilizing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms where appropriate.
Elder Law
We provide all of our Elder Law Clients the means to protect their hard-earned
assets from the catastrophic costs of long-term illness, as well as advanced tax and
estate planning that will reduce the future burden on our client's loved ones. In
addition to estate planning, trusts and wills, we can assist senior citizens and their
loved ones with:
- Medicaid Planning, Applications, and Appeals
- Special Needs Trusts for the Disabled
- Probate and Trust Settlement
- Protection of Assets from Nursing Home Expense
- Long Term Care Insurance
Foreclosure Actions
Losing a home can be financially and personally devastating. However, relief may
be available to help you delay the process or keep your home. If you are in default
on your mortgage or facing a foreclosure action, we can help you:
- Review and evaluate your loan documents to understand your rights
- Correspond and negotiate with your lender to prevent the losing of your home
- Assist with the sale or short sale of your home if necessary
- Explore options available to delay or prevent the damaging of your credit or
foreclosure on your home
Many for-profit companies will contact you promising to negotiate with your
lender. While these may be legitimate businesses, they will charge you a hefty fee,
often two or three month's mortgage payment. If we can assist you, we will do so at
a fraction of the cost of foreclosure prevention companies.
186-09 Union Turnpike
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
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