The Lawyer’s Desk: Brokerage Commission
By Tracey Daniels O’Connell, Esq.
Generally speaking, a real estate broker is entitled to a commission when he or she procures a buyer who is...
To Airbnb or not to Airbnb?
By: Joshua Butnick, Esq.
With the emergence of online booking platforms, one such website, Airbnb, has become a very hot-button issue in New York State. ...
The Lawyer’s Desk: Being Harassed by Debt Collectors?
By: Joshua Butnick, Esq.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that places limits on what “debt collectors” can do in...
The Three Cherries
By Marc S. Oxman, Esq.
You’ve had an accident. You’re injured. And, you’re considering whether or not to call a lawyer.
Your decision can be based...
Not Quite Ready to Buy? Consider Rent-to-Own
By Tracey Daniels-O'Connell
A rent-to-own contract is a contract between a property owner and a renter who plans to buy the property within a specified...
When the Closing Date Isn’t Really the Closing Date
By: Tracey Daniels O’Connell, Esq.
You’ve found your dream home! Your attorney has negotiated your contract; you’ve paid the deposit and arranged for a mortgage. ...
The Lawyer’s Desk: Time of the Essence
By Tracey Daniels O’Connell, Esq.
When is a closing date not a closing date? When it is set forth in a typical residential contract for...
Elder Law-Your Life Planning
The Lawyer's Desk
By; John W. Buckley, Esq.
Did you know that the number of people aged 65 and over will double by the year 2030?...
Navigating the Legal System: The Importance of Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys
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In a world full of unexpected twists and turns, accidents...
Closing the Books on That Old Criminal Conviction
The Lawyer's Desk: By: Hon. Richard Brodsky
Many people have a brush with the law and go on with their lives without further involvement with the...
