- Divorce
- Child SupportWhether your case is before the Supreme Court or Family Court, that Court will set child support based upon the parent’s income pursuant to the Child Support Standards Act (“CSSA”). Generally speaking, the CSSA provides for two main categories of support: the “basic child support obligation” and certain “add-ons.”
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Spousal Support
- Criminal Defense
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- Traffic ViolationsAn arrest, by itself, will not result in a criminal record. You must be convicted of a crime before you will suffer a criminal record. A crime can be a felony (major crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year), or a misdemeanor (a lesser crime, punishable by up to one year imprisonment). A conviction for a crime cannot occur unless you either plead guilty to the crime or were found guilty after trial. A conviction for a traffic infraction (such as a speeding violation or failing to stop at a stop sign) is not a crime and hence does not result in a criminal record. Harassment, disorderly conduct, or a simple trespass are not crimes, and do not result ina criminal conviction. Remember, the arrest is simply an accusation, it is not proof of guilt, and not a criminal conviction.
- Sex Crimes
- MisdemeanorsFelony or misdemeanor Driving While Intoxicated Driving While Ability Impaired Underage Motorists Repeat Offenders Commercial drivers (“CDL”) Breath test...
- Property Damage1. There must be a duty of care; 2. This duty of care must be violated; 3. The violation of this duty of care must be the proximate cause; 4. Of the damages suffered by the claimant. An example of negligence is an automobile collision caused by one driver running a stop sign and thereby causing property damage and/or personal injury to another motorist. The “duty” is to obey the rules of the road and the Vehicle and Traffic Law. The “violation of duty” is the running of the stop sign. This violation of duty must be the “proximate cause” (that is a “substantial factor”) in bringing about the “damages” suffered (whether it be a smashed fender or a broken arm).
- Personal InjuryPayment of an attorney for legal services in connection with a personal injury claim is based upon a contingency fee. This means that the attorney will charge a fee only upon the successful conclusion of your claim. The contingency fee is based upon a percentage of the amount the attorney obtains for you, and that percentage varies depending upon the type of case. Some attorneys will advance expenses associated with the lawsuit as they are incurred, others will not.
- Medical MalpracticeAdditional requirements apply to automobile collisions, including that the claimant establish that he or she suffered a “serious injury.” Other types of negligence cases include slip and fall mishaps, dog bight cases, medical malpractice and products liability. Different requirements and/or time limitations may apply to different types of negligence lawsuits.
- Social Security DisabilityWith years of experience in the fields of Serious Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Driving While Intoxicated Cases, Vehicle and Traffic Law Cases,Divorce/Matrimonial, Family Court,Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability/SSI, Real Estate, Wills/Health Care Proxies/Powers of Attorney,General Practice, we are prepared to handle all of your legal needs.
- Wills
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