Civil and commercial litigation in new york
The bulk of my practice involves litigation in the New York State and Federal Courts. I have extensive experience in all aspects of the litigation process, both as plaintiff and defendant's counsel, from the initial filing of an action through discovery, motion practice, jury trials and appeals. I am also able to handle cases in alternative dispute resolution forums such as mediation and arbitration. The legal process can seem confusing and daunting but I will take you through each stage, step by step, and explain everything to you so that you can be an active participant in your case.
I litigate a wide range of commercial cases, from disputes with large corporations to claims involving individuals. Commercial disputes arise from any form of business transaction - the purchase or sale of goods, agreements to perform services, contractual obligations of any kind. Sometimes there is a written agreement that spells out the terms and conditions of a transaction. Even if there is no written contract legal obligations can arise out of oral representations or promises or from the usual course of business in an industry or market. When deals go bad, or there is a dispute over the interpretation of a contract or its terms, or if someone has violated a contract or refuses to pay for the good or service ordered, this can result in litigation. I am able to help you resolve this problem, whether by negotiation or, if necessary, filing or defending a lawsuit. Many controversies unfortunately arise out of real estate transactions. Some of my cases have included: representing homeowners in foreclosure, claims against mortgage brokers, interpretations of commercial lease obligations, partition and sale of real property, disputes between co-op or condo owners and their buildings. I have litigated numerous cases involving malpractice by non-medical professional including accountants, brokers, attorneys, architects, engineers and contractors. Each of these professions has certain standards of care and service that they must abide by - claims arise when there are problems with the services provided and malpractice is alleged. Earlier in my career I defended professionals in such cases. More recently I have been involved in pursuing claims against professionals. My experience of seeing both sides allows me to provide counsel whether you are suing a professional or if you are defending claims against you. For one of my few large corporate clients I act as counsel for their interests when one of their clients to whom they provide technical services is forced to enter bankruptcy. In this capacity I represent them in bankruptcy proceedings to protect their creditor rights and to see that they are able to recover as much as possible from a liquidation or reorganization plan. These cases have exposed me to many aspects of bankruptcy litigation so I fight for your interests if any of your business clients or customers enters bankruptcy. In any litigation representation I am continually guided by the goal of finding the best solution to your legal problem in the most efficient manner possible. I will work with you to fashion a fee arrangement that best fits your needs. I welcome inquiries of any kind and I am happy to provide a complementary initial consultation to discuss your legal problem. |
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