An attorney from our office is a sworn small claims court arbitrator who decides small claims cases. Although our attorney cannot arbitrate cases for clients who have retained us, our small claims court attorneys can use the knowledge and experience as an arbitrator to represent you on your case.
Our attorneys can help you determine if you are eligible to file a claim in small claims court, and the appropriate court in which to file. In addition, our small claims lawyers can clearly explain now to serve process on the opposing party and the court room procedure the date of your trial or arbitration.
Our attorneys can advise you on reopening a case in which a default judgment was entered because you failed to appear in court. We are experienced in filing the appropriate paper work and making the appearances necessary to argue to the court the judgment should be set aside due to an “excusable default.”
There are six New York City Small Claims Court locations: New York County, Bronx County, Kings County, Queens County, Richmond County, Harlem Community Justice Center. Our New York small claims courts lawyers can represent clients in each of these locations.
]]>We can help send your debtor a series of demand letters emphasizing that if they do not respond in a manner acceptable to you, you will pursue all means of recovering amounts owed. These letters are sent on law firm letter head and signed by an attorney. The demand letters put the debtor on notice that you have hired an attorney and will pursue the matter with vigor. In addition, should you go to court the letters serve as evidence that you made adequate and reasonable efforts to collect the debt without going to court.
Our Brooklyn lawyers can help you win a judgment against the debtor in court. Our Brooklyn lawyers are building the best case possible while simultaneously attempting to collect the debt outside of court. The court ordered judgment will require the debtor pay you the amount stipulated in the judgment. Once you win a judgment, a bankruptcy attorney can garnish wages, levy bank accounts, put a lien on property, and collect through business receipts (i.e. have the Sheriff take money out of a cash register).
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Laws and regulations with respect to securities can be complex and confusing without an experienced securities lawyer. Our attorneys are particularly qualified to represent clients in securities investigations because they have experience in both securities transaction/ litigation as well as criminal defense. Our securities lawyers represent individuals who have been contacted as a part of an investigation or have been charged with securities violations both on the federal level (SEC, FINRA, DOJ) or state regulators.
You should contact a securities/criminal attorney as soon as you are contacted regarding an investigation. Our attorneys are familiar with the process and the law and can help you determine any potential civil and/or criminal exposure and what the possible outcomes may be.
The SEC conducts both informal and formal investigations. Your response to the investigations can determine if the SEC pursues their investigation and brings an enforcement action. In addition, your interaction and response to the SEC may also determine whether the DOJ will criminally prosecute the matter.
The SEC will likely request your testimony in either an informal interview or under oath in a subpoena: an attorney should be present for both proceedings. Statements in any proceedings may be used against you.
Our attorneys are familiar with the types of questions asked during an interview and can prepare you for testimony. Additionally, an attorney can help you decide whether it is in your best interest to invoke the 5th amendment or answer the questions asked. An attorney should be present during any interviews in order to ensure that the SEC does not use any unfair tactics or infringe on your rights.
Furthermore, a securities lawyer can assist you with document production. The SEC has specific requirements on how documents are to be produced. A failure to properly produce documents can result in the SEC pursuing an enforcement action or contempt of court for failure to comply.
The SEC does not have a right to all documents; an attorney can help you determine which document need to be turned over and those that do not. Knowing the difference is vital because the documents can be used as evidence against you.
A securities attorney can negotiate and advocate on your behalf whether it be to settle or to encourage the SEC to not pursue an enforcement action.
It is extremely important to have an attorney to protect you and your rights.
]]>The Environmental Control Board (ECB) is a court that hears cases in which a City Agency accuses a person or business of breaking a City law that protects the health, safety and a clean environment.
You will be issued a Notice of Violation (ECB ticket) that will identify the specific law that you are accused of violating.
A violation can be an Environmental Control Board violation and a crime. A criminal court summons may accompany your ECB ticket and may require you to go to both the ECB and a criminal court. Corporations with criminal ECB violations must appear with an attorney.
A prison sentence is possible depending upon the specific violation. Some laws are so important that New York City may bring criminal charges.
You can challenge your ECB Violation. If you choose not to contest your ECB Violation, you admit to the charges and must pay the required fines. You will also likely be required to fix the underlying violation.
You can get help by hiring an ECB Attorney. Neither the Judge nor the City Agency that issued you a ticket are required to help you. Although you are not required to bring a lawyer, or may even have a non-lawyer represent you, an ECB Lawyer is the best way to protect yourself or your business.
An ECB attorney’s legal education can be critical to your defense. An ECB attorney has experience using legal arguments to defend you innocence. Also, only an ECB attorney will know whether you have any affirmative defenses recognized by law. Most affirmative defenses are not listed on your ECB ticket and only an ECB attorney will know the substantive law to protect you.
Your ECB attorney is also professional advocate. An ECB attorney is a persuasive speaker who knows how to present legal arguments, how to deal with witnesses, and understands the rules of evidence. An ECB attorney will know how to take different case facts and create convincing defenses.
Your ECB attorney is also experienced. An ECB attorney may know how to approach the Administrative Judge and may also know the agency representative. An ECB attorney can go through your case, educate you on your chances of success or recommend a settlement.
You must use an attorney if you plan on appealing your case. This means that it is wise to use an attorney at your ECB hearing because it will guarantee personal knowledge of your case.
An ECB attorney will be the only person to defend and help you. An ECB attorney can answer your questions, explain things that you don’t understand and make recommendations. Hiring an ECB violation attorney is the best way to make sure that you have a strong and zealous defense.
Can I Appeal the Decision?
An ECB attorney can assist you in appealing a decision. All appeals must follow a number of procedural requirements.
An attorney can appear for you if you cannot attend your scheduled court date.
If you did not come to the ECB, the ECB may find you in default and fine you. Additionally, failure to answer criminal charges may lead to a warrant for your arrest.
We give each of our clients the personal attention they deserve. As Brooklyn and New York business lawyers we understand that our clients need their legal issues explained to them in a straightforward and cost effective manner. Our regular clients appreciate our honesty and sensitivity to their legal issues.
We handle the complex legal issues so that business owners can focus on running their business. Our attorneys have helped many business owners maximize their profits while effectively expanding their business. We understand that our clients may need to keep their legal costs down. Clients come to us because they need quality legal advice with reasonable fees.
Whether you need assistance with incorporating your business, contracts, or collecting debts our licensed New York lawyers are ready to assist you.
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1. A party with no prior relationship to the artist or photographer uses the art without permission.
2. When a party with whom the artist or photographer has a relationship uses the artwork beyond the scope of a license agreement.
An attorney can help you assert your rights by demanding that the offending party cease and desist from using your intellectual property. Often times contact from an attorney will cause the offending party to stop using your art. Moreover, a cease and desist letter to the offending party can be used as evidence in court to show that the artist reserved his or her rights and tried to resolve the issue outside of court.
An attorney can also help you recover compensation for unauthorized use.
]]>As New York lawyers we handle the difficult economic and art law issues so that the artist are free to do what they do best, be creative and focus their energy on art. As art lawyers, we strive to serve the unique needs of our clients at an efficient cost while providing them with quality art law services.
Some of our regular clients include a broad range of artists, clothing designers, photographers, performance artists, writers, and athletes.
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