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Protecting Your Interests for over 25 Years
Criminal, Family, Business and Real Estate Needs
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Legal Work for Business or Individuals
Our firm offers services to businesses and individuals in the following areas:
- Family Law
- Criminal (State and Federal)
- Corporate/Business Transaction & Litigation
- Real Estate
- Personal Injury
- Civil Litigation
- Appellate Practice
- Labor and Employment
- Intellectual Property
- Estate Planning/Probate/Elder Law
We’ve built an extensive network of experienced and trusted associates across the country. This allows us to handle a myriad of legal issues – wherever and whenever necessary.
If you have a legal concern, call us to see how we can help.
Family
Our knowledgeable attorneys understand the complexity of family law issues and work with clients to keep you informed and updated regarding all your family law needs.
Separation/Divorce (negotiation/trial), Paternity, premarital and post marital agreements, custody/visitation disputes, post-decree disputes, domestic violence, adoption, Orders of Protection
Criminal (State and Federal)
If you are facing the sensitive circumstances of a pending criminal case or investigation, our seasoned attorneys will guide you through the process with support and confidentiality.
DUI, misdemeanor/felony, criminal appeal, white-collar defense, juvenile defense, Grand Jury representation, Orders of Protection
Corporate/ Business Transaction & Litigation
This is where knowledge and experience are put to the test. Our vast experience in corporate and business law - from incorporation to dispute resolution to litigation – ensures the type of representation that your company or corporation needs.
Incorporation, licensing, contracts, contract dispute, real estate disputes, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud, injunctive relief, employment agreements, preparation of policy manuals, negotiations, collections
Real Estate
Our experience in Residential and Commercial Real is especially critical in the current economic climate. We know how to represent your best interests.
Tax appeals, Commercial and Residential real estate closings
Personal Injury
Our firm and associates have successfully handled a wide array of personal injury cases, from vehicle accidents to workers’ compensation claims. We help you deal with the physical, financial and emotional challenges involved in these cases.
Wrongful death, product liability, accidents, workers’ compensation
Civil Litigation
We are with you every step of the way, providing close personal attention as we protect your assets, rights or needs.
Trial, Arbitration, Mediation
Appellate Practice
Our extensive appellate experience ensures you the highest quality representation.
State & Federal, Post-Conviction
Labor & Employment Law
We keep clients up-to-date on changing labor and employment issues and trends, while providing seasoned quality representation with a personal and professional touch.
Wrongful discharge, Contracts, Discrimination
Intellectual Property
Marrying technical knowledge to real world solutions enables us to provide you with highly qualified representation to meet complex business needs.
Trademarks, Copyrights
Estate Planning/Probate/Elder Law
We offer a wide range of options for your estate planning and probate needs. Plus we understand that in difficult times, it’s especially comforting to know that your attorneys are not only knowledgeable, but bring a personal touch to handling whatever legal issue you’re facing.
Probate, Trust, Wills and Guardianship, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Elder Law
Tracking Technology in the System
1/27/2012
As we previously mentioned, the U.S. Supreme Court is making a note to keep up in the era of constantly changing technology. This past week, the Supreme Court ruled on U.S. v. Jones that law enforcement’s warrantless installation and use of a GPA device to track a suspect’s vehicle is a violation of privacy rights that are protected by the 4th Amendment. Justice Scalia wrote, “It is important to be clear about what occurred in this case: The government physically occupied private property for the purpose of obtaining information. We have no doubt that such a physical intrusion would have been considered a ‘search’ within the meaning of the 4thAmendment when it was adopted.” This debate will continue to mark the transition of the courts into a world where technology is rapidly evolving and while these steps have been taken, legislatures may be slow to act and instead need to react by doing a much needed modernized overhaul of the laws that are meant to provide guidance to us all. Until that day, the best solution to privacy concerns would be to apply the “reasonable person” standard. Under that standard, short-term monitoring on public streets is reasonable, but long-term monitoring might be a violation of privacy.
Until Death Do Us Part!
1/24/2012
A groom is suing his photographer from his wedding because the photographers missed the last dance and the bouquet toss. The groom is demanding to be repaid the original cost of the photography which was $4,100 in addition to another $48,000 to recreate the entire wedding along with flying the wedding party to New Year for the ceremony. Even though this wedding was six years ago (yes, six!) and the couple is divorced, Justice Doris Ling-Cohan of the State Supreme Court in Manhattan is allowing the case to proceed to determine whether there was in fact a breach of contract. However, she did dismiss most of the grounds for the lawsuit like the “infliction of emotional distress.” The judge wrote that “this is a case in which it appears that the ‘misty watercolor memories’ and the ‘scattered pictures of the smiles…left behind’ at the wedding were more important than the real thing.” The case is still pending to see whether the plaintiff’s “fury over the quality of the photographs” will be resolved.
Groundbreaking Issue Decided!
1/24/2012
Make it a point to watch Terry Sullivan tomorrow as he covers the recently decided issue of allowing cameras in the courtrooms. What will these technological advances mean in the law field?
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