BankruptcyThere are two basic types of Bankruptcy proceedings. A filing under Chapter 7 is called liquidation. Liquidation involves the appointment of a trustee who collects the non-exempt property of the debtor, sells it and distributes the proceeds to the creditors. Some property may be exempt from being taken away and sold. The dischargeable debts of the Chapter 7 debtor are then discharged and the creditors are forbidden to seek to collect them. Certain debts may not be dischargeable. Bankruptcy pr
Criminal DefenseWhen a person is accused of a crime, he or she faces the real and terrible possibility of going to jail. A criminal defense lawyer should represent a person accused of a crime to the best of his ability. We can negotiate with prosecutors and can often arrange for reduced charges or lesser sentencing. Whether it is a burglary, assault, felony or misdemeanor, we can come to your defense. Our objective is to always fight aggressively, thoroughly and be on the offensive. We have tried felony, misdem
DUI / DWI TrafficWhen a person is accused of a a dwi or a traffic offense, he or she faces the real and terrible possibility of going to jail. A lawyer should represent a person to the best of his ability. We can negotiate with prosecutors and can often arrange for reduced charges or lesser sentencing. Whether it is a DWI or traffic, we can come to your defense. Our objective is to always fight aggressively, thoroughly and be on the offensive. We have tried many felony, misdemeanor and violation cases.
Wills, Trusts, ProbateWills are the most common way for people to choose how to distribute their estates after their deaths. A well-written will eases the transition for survivors by transferring property quickly and avoiding many tax burdens. Wills vary from extremely simple documents to elaborate volumes, depending on the estate size and preferences of the person making the will (the "testator"). Wills specify the people who will receive the estate’s property (the "devisees"), and name guardians for minor
Divorce, Marriage, AlimonyNew York is a strict state in terms of divorce. New York requires "fault". There is no such things as "irreconcilable differences" in New York. You need either abandonment, adultery, cruel and inhuman treatment, imprisonment or a separation agreement. There are two ways a divorce can be accomplished. Either uncontested or contested. In uncontested, both parties agree on all the issues (support, custody, visitation, property etc.). If the parties can not come to an agreement, then it is conte
Child Custody, Support, AdoptionFamily law comprises child custody and visitation, support, paternity, orders of protection, family court offenses, persons in need of supervision, juvenile criminal matters, adoption, and divorce (see separate divorce catagory). Family Court can be a very frightening place. The court routinely makes decisions which can be life altering. We can assist you in preparation of paperwork and representation in court. Going to court without an attorney can severely damage your case. Frequently the cour
Real EstateThe purchase or sale of a home is probably the largest transaction a person is likely to make. It's well worth the relatively small legal cost considering the hundreds of thousands of dollars changing hands. We can assist you with preparation of or review of contracts, title problems, mortgages, and closing the sale. We will be with you throughout, to make sure your transaction goes smoothly and painlessly. It is said that moving to a new home is the most traumatic thing a person can do. Let us
