Learning Center
Plain answers to the questions people actually ask, written for New York law and Long Island practice. No sales pitch, no hedging — just what the process is and where it usually goes wrong.
Business & Corporate Law
What happens when a business partner wants out?
5 min readWhat should be in a commercial lease before I sign it?
7 min readHow do I dissolve a business in New York?
5 min readShould I form an LLC or a corporation in New York?
6 min readDo I need an operating agreement if I'm the only member of my LLC?
4 min readDo I need a written contract, or is a handshake enough?
4 min readLitigation & Dispute Resolution
How long does a commercial lawsuit take in New York?
6 min readWhat happens if I get sued and do nothing?
5 min readWhat is discovery and why is it so expensive?
7 min readDo I have to go to court?
4 min readWhat is the difference between mediation, arbitration, and litigation?
5 min readCan I sue a business partner, or do we have to arbitrate?
5 min readReal Estate
Do I need a lawyer to buy a house in New York?
4 min readHow long does it take to close on a house in New York?
4 min readWhat are transfer taxes and who pays them in a New York home sale?
5 min readWhat happens at a New York closing?
6 min readWhat is the attorney review period in New York real estate contracts?
4 min readWhat is title insurance and do I need it in New York?
5 min readLandlord & Tenant
Can my landlord raise my rent whenever they want?
6 min readHow do I evict a tenant in Suffolk County?
8 min readCan my landlord lock me out without going to court?
6 min readMy landlord won't make repairs — what can I do?
7 min readWhat is a notice to quit and when do I need one?
6 min readMy landlord won't return my security deposit — what are my rights?
6 min readForeclosure Defense
Can I stop a foreclosure in New York?
6 min readHow long does foreclosure take in New York?
7 min readI got served with a foreclosure summons, what do I do?
5 min readWhat happens at a foreclosure auction in New York?
4 min readWhat is a mandatory settlement conference?
5 min readWhat is loan modification and how does it work?
5 min readProperty Tax Grievance
What evidence do I need to grieve my property assessment?
7 min readHow do I grieve my property taxes on Long Island?
7 min readWhat's the difference between Nassau's ARC and Suffolk's grievance process?
5 min readWhat is a SCAR proceeding?
6 min readWhat is Grievance Day and when is it?
5 min readWill grieving my property taxes make my taxes go up?
6 min readTalk it through with Mitch
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