The Lawyer’s Desk: Post Closing Argreement
By: Tracey Daniels O’Connell, Esq.
The timing of a closing can be tricky, and coordinating the move out of the old and into the new...
New Family? Get a Will!
The Lawyer’s Desk
By: Joshua Butnick, Esq.
Many younger families are under the (mistaken) belief that they either do not need a Will or can wait...
The Legal Impacts and Effects of Using Emojis and Emoticons
The Lawyer’s Desk: By Peter J. Glantz, Esq.
Our old-school keyboards are now improved by thousands of digital symbols. There are currently no clear legal dictionary...
Pay Equity in the Workplace: Employee Rights and Employer Pitfalls
The Lawyer’s Desk: By Patricia M. Mulligan, Esq.
According to 2015 U.S. Census Bureau data, women earn approximately 80 cents on the dollar compared to...
First Comes Love, Then Comes…Real Estate?? Acquiring Property as an...
The Lawyer's Desk: By Tracey Daniels O’Connell, Esq.
Real estate can drive relationships, for better or for worse, especially in New York, with its high...
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...
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?...
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. ...
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 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...
