November 2015 - Rockland County Bar Association
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November 2015 - Rockland County Bar Association
NOVEMBER 2015 NEWSBRIEF COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ISSUES OF INTEREST BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROBERT B. MARCUS President Submitted by Paul Savad, Esq. Chair, Commercial and Corporate Law Committee; Joseph Churgin, Esq., and Susan Cooper, Esq., of SAVAD CHURGIN, Attorneys at Law Your client, the electrical subcontractor for the construction of a chain store in Rockland IRA S. SCHOEPS Vice President County, was prevented from completing the work, due to a dispute with the general contractor JAMES BIRNBAUM Treasurer about delays. You commenced an action for breach of contract and to foreclose your client’s RICKI H. BERGER Secretary DIRECTORS ALAN G. ROSENBLATT ROBERT D. FENSTER LARRY J. SCHWARTZ ELIZABETH A. HAAS HON. W. SHERWOOD, Ret. LURLYN WINCHESTER ANDREA COMPOSTO KIMBERLY SOFIA RICHARD A. GLICKEL WILLIAM F. SMITH EDWARD KALLEN ANTONIO F. REDA KEITH I. BRAUNFOTEL WILLARD H. DaSILVA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NANCY LOW-HOGAN, Ph.D. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Page 1-2 Commercial Litigations Issues of Interest Submitted by: Paul Savad, Esq. Susan Cooper, Esq. Joseph Churgin, Esq. ~~ Holiday Party Page 3 News from the Executive Director Submitted by: Nancy Low-Hogan Page 4 Message from United Hospice of Rockland Page 5-6 Article of Interest Submitted by: Andrew Frisenda, Esq. ~~ E-Filing Training Page 7 Columbian Lawyers Membership Drive ~~ Committee Meeting ~~ Changes in Bankruptcy Forms ~~ Non-Profit Boards of Directors Search Page 8-12 Advertising ~~ Lawyer Assistance Program Page 13 Committee Memo Page 14-16 CLE Corner ~~ Classifieds mechanic’s lien. The general contractor promptly demanded arbitration in Ohio, as expressly provided in the subcontract, and moved to stay them action and to compel arbitration in Ohio. Will you defeat the motion to compel arbitration in Ohio? The answer is yes. In HVS, LLC v. Fortney & Weygandt, Inc., 34601/2014, NYLJ 1202738552136, at *1 (Sup. Ct. Rockland Co., September 24, 2015), the plaintiff was the electrical subcontractor for construction of a CVS pharmacy on Route 304 in Bardonia, New York. The defendant general contractor terminated the plaintiff’s contract after problems with delays, and refused to permit the plaintiff to complete the work. Plaintiff filed a mechanic’s lien for the electrical work it performed, and sued for breach of contract and to foreclose the mechanic’s lien. The defendants responded by demanding arbitration in Ohio, as provided in the subcontract, and moved to stay the action and to compel arbitration in Ohio. Justice Victor Alfieri, Jr., ruled that the subcontract provision requiring arbitration in Ohio was void and unenforceable pursuant to General Obligations Law § 757, which voids any contract provision that makes the contract subject to the laws of another state, or requires dispute resolution by arbitration or otherwise to be conducted in another state (except a contract with a material provider). The Court rejected the defendant’s argument that the Federal Arbitration Act preempts GOL § 757, ruling that this case was distinguishable from Matter of Diamond Waterproofing Sys., Inc. v. 55 Liberty Owners Corp., 4 N.Y.3d 247 (2005), which involved out-of-state entities and materials obtained out of state, thereby affecting interstate commerce. The plaintiff here, by contrast, was a local company, performed all of its work in New York, and obtained most of the materials from local suppliers. The Court severed the improper portion of the arbitration clause and ordered arbitration in New York, citing King C Ironwork, Inc. v. Burdg, Dunham & Associates Construction Corp., 150710/2014 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co.), and Brady v. Williams Capital Group, LP, 64 A.D.3d 127 (1st Dep’t 2009). The Lesson? If your subcontractor client based in New York wants to sign a contract with a New Jersey general contractor to perform work in New York, and the general contractor insists on a clause providing for arbitration in New Jersey, advise your client that the provision for arbitration in New Jersey will likely be void and unenforceable pursuant to General Obligations Law § 757, provided the work is performed in New York, and the materials come from local suppliers. ALL ADVERTISEMENTS AND ARTICLES MUST REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR CONTENT. ALL ARTICLES AND ADVERTISEMENTS DO NOT REPRESENT THE ASSOCIATION’S ENDORSEMENT. \à:á T jÉÇwxÜyâÄ g|Åx Éy lxtÜ THE ROCKLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU TO VxÄxuÜtàx à{x fxtáÉÇ4 HOLIDAY PARTY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 6:00 - 9:00 PM Nyack Seaport 21 Burd Street, Nyack, NY Cost: $55pp Includes hors d'oeuvres, pasta, carving station, beer, wine, soda RSVP via check by December 1, 2015 MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: ROCKLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 337 NORTH MAIN STREET - SUITE 1 NEW CITY, NY 10956 `âá|vtÄ xÇàxÜàt|ÇÅxÇà ÑÜÉä|wxw uçM eÉu:á `xÜÜç YxÄÄÉãá Yxáà|äx Tàà|Üx NEWS from the Executive Director Dear Colleagues, We have successfully transitioned to Fall. The vibrant colors of Autumn remind us that the change of the seasons is one of the reasons many of us decide to live and work in the Northeast. On October 8 we said a bittersweet good-bye to Sandy Garvin, long-time and beloved Executive Director of the RCBA. Nearly 100 family, friends and colleagues joined at the Nyack Seaport to wish Sandy a happy and fulfilling retirement. I'd like to express my personal thanks to Sandy for helping make my transition to Executive Director such an enjoyable experience, and helping make the learning curve just a little flatter. The RCBA's Annual Dinner, held this year on October 29, was a huge success! 240 guests and admirers turned out (one of the largest crowds in the history of the Bar Association) to honor Judge of the Surrogate's Court Thomas E. Walsh II, and Lifetime Achievement awardee William Frank, Esq. Guests were treated to lively musical entertainment at the end of the evening provided by "The Vic 6 Band," a group of legal beatles including Judge Vic Alfieri (drums), RCBA Treasurer Jim Birnbaum (guitar), and RCBA Member Rob Fellows (harmonica and vocals). A great time was had by all! Thank you to everyone for your continued support of our Association, and have a wonderful and colorful Fall. Sincerely, Nancy Nancy Low-Hogan, Ph.D. Executive Director MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Colleagues, You all know what a wonderful organization United Hospice of Rockland is, and what wonderful work they do by providing end-of-life services to all in the County. You may wish to include this information the next time you do a Will and Advanced Directives for a client. All the best, Robert B. Marcus President In addition to providing end-of-life care, United Hospice of Rockland, operates www.Assuringyourwishes.org It provides a free, secure way for individuals store and for them and their health care providers to retrieve their documents when needed. All enrollees an receive ID card to carry in their wallet and additional cards for them to distribute to healthcare providers, family members, etc. We have stored directives for thousands of Rocklanders. There are two attorneys in Rockland County, Courtney Boniface and David Klein, who have their clients sign an enrollment form for Assuringyourwishes.org as they complete their advance directives. These attorneys mail they enrollment form and the directives to us. We store and send all documents and ID cards back to the client. I would like to encourage other attorneys to do the same. It is a wonderful, free service that can be offered to their clients. I have attached an enrollment form and a copy of our brochure for your review. Please click the link below to view the authorization form: http://assuringyourwishes.org/forms/assuringyourwishesauthorization.pdf Please click the link below to view the brochure: Brochure Please call me at the number below to discuss in more detail. Looking forward to speaking with you. Amy Stern, Executive Director United Hospice of Rockland, Inc. 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956 P) 845-634-4974 F) 845-634-7549 Visit us at: www.hospiceofrockland.org Like us at: www.facebook.com/whentimemattersmost Honor or remember a loved one by dedicating a star on UHR’s Tree of Live. Join us for the Tree of Life lighting ceremony on December 9th at 7:30pm at the Palisades Center (1st Floor by Macy’s) in West Nyack, NY. For more information about becoming a sponsor, purchasing a star, volunteering at the Tree table, or attending the event, email Laurie. ([email protected]) VOLUME 11 PAGE 5 Motions in the Appellate Division: A Procedural Primer By Andrew Frisenda, Esq., Senior Associate of Bashian & Farber, LLP When most attorneys think of Appellate Practice, they often think of it as being restricted to the Record on appeal, Briefs, and Oral arguments. However, Motion practice is common in the Appellate Courts, and in some circumstance can be the key to a client’s success at the Appellate level. Though by no means exhaustive, below is a practical guide to the basic procedure involving Motion practice in the Appellate Courts of New York State. Other than the procedural requirements for Motion practice set forth in the CPLR, the Appellate Courts of each Judicial Department have their own unique rules and regulations that Movants (and opposition counsel) must be aware of. These procedural rules can be found in the Rules of Procedure for each respective Court in section 600.2 for the 1st Dept.; 670.5 for the 2nd Dept.; 800.2 for the 3rd Dept.; and 1000.13 for the 4th Dept. Notably, in the absence of a Departmental rule to the contrary, the CPLR governs. As with Motion practice in the Supreme Court, written Motions in the Appellate Courts can be brought by one of two means, via Notice or Order to Show Cause. As Orders to Show Cause in the Appellate Divisions can be procedurally complex, this article will focused solely on Motions brought via Notice. Preliminarily, it should be noted that all Motions before the Appellate Courts must include the underlying Notice of Appeal and Judgment/Order which is the Subject of the Appeal. Failure to include these documents may lead to the Motion being rejected out of hand. Motions on Notice at the Appellate Level are governed by CPLR § 2214 as to timing and content, and must include: the Parties, a noticed return date, statement of relief sought. Service, or course, must be properly made as well. From Sept 1st - June 30th Motions in the 1st Dept. may be made returnable any weekday at 10 am, but from July-August, must be made returnable on Mondays at 10 am. The 2nd Dept. requires that all Motions be made returnable on Fridays at 9:30 am, and the 3rd and 4th Depts. require that Motions be made returnable on Mondays at 10 am. Each Department has a $45 Filing fee and does not allow a Reply or Oral arguments (Oral arguments allowed with permission in 3rd Dept. only). Although it is not necessary, when drafting Appellate level Motions consider using the same font and spacing guidelines required by each Department when drafting a Brief. As can be expected, each Department has their own unique filing requirements regarding Motions aside from the required return dates. In the 1st Dept., papers must be filed by noon the day before motion is returnable; supplied to the Court in a package marked “Motion Papers”; and should enclose Self-Addressed stamped postcard to be returned stamped “Received”; and must include Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope. Cross-Motions must be served and filed 3 days prior to the return date. In the 2nd Dept., moving papers must be filed one week before return date; Opposition papers must be filed by 4:00 pm the day before the return date; and Cross-Motions must be served and filed 3 days prior to return date. In the 3rd Dept., papers and proof of service must be filed “as soon as possible,” and although the 3rd Dept. will be flexible, the best practice is to be sure everything is filed with the Clerk of the Court no later than the return date. The 3rd Dept. has no specific rules regarding Cross-Motions, but best practice would be to follow the three day rule adopted by the 1st and 2nd departments. In the 4th Dept., an original and one copy of all papers must be filed no later than 5:00 the Friday before return date. Cross-Motions must be served via personal or overnight service 4 days before return date. Continued on Page 6……………….. VOLUME 11 PAGE 6 Motions in the Appellate Division: A Procedural Primer Continued……………………... With that procedural background in place, it should be noted that due to the nature of appellate practice only certain types of Motions are appropriate to bring before the intermediate Courts. The most common types of Motions at the Appellate level include the following: Motions for interim relief and/or a Stay which seek to either injunctive relief or to stay the Lower Court proceeding in its entirety or an Order of the Lower Court. Motions to Reargue, much like in the Lower Court, can be made before the Appellate Division within 30 days from Notice of Entry in order to have the Court re-address a prior Decision. Motions to Enlarge or to Strike portions or the entirety of the Record on Appeal can be made where there is either an incomplete Record, or the party who prepared the Record on appeal has included documents that were not before the Lower Court, i.e.: there is information that is “Dehors” the Record. Motions to Disqualify are appropriate as well where there are conflicts of interest with current clients, former clients, or otherwise as the case might be. Motions to appear Pro Hac Vice are allowed, but governed by each individual Court’s rules. Motions to Consolidate are governed by CPLR 602, and can sometimes be used in order to avoid split decisions under related but distinct Notices of Appeal. Clearly, no single article can be a comprehensive guide to Motion practice before each respective Appellate Division. However, the brief outline above offers a helpful procedural starting point that you might consider before proceeding with any Motion at the Appellate level. Andrew Frisenda is a Senior Associate of Bashian & Farber, LLP, concentrating in litigation and appellate practice, and is a member of the Westchester County Bar Association Appellate Practice Committee. He may be reached at 914-946-5100 and more information about Bashian & Farber, LLP, may be obtained at www.bashianfarberlaw.com. More articles by Mr. Frisenda may be read at https://bashianfarberlaw.wordpress.com/ FREE Online Training for the NYSCEF System ONE HOUR FREE E-FILING TRAINING provided by New York State Courts E-Filing Center Learn how to E-File documents from your office or personal computer. These one hour sessions will be held on: December 3, 2015 2 PM - 3 PM November 19, 2015 & December 17, 2015 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please go to our website at www.nycourts.gov/efile and click on the “Register for Training” link. An email with an access link to the online session will be sent to your registered email address prior to the mailing date. This is a general class that offers NO CLE credit. E-Filing Resource Center Email:[email protected] Phone: 646-386-3033 Fax: 212-401-9146 VOLUME 11 PAGE 7 COMMITTEE CORNER Family Law Committee Meeting November 17, 2015 @ 5:30 at Rockland County Bar Association Office 337 North Main Street – Suite 1 New City, NY Joanne Conde ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE AND SPANISH TEACHER Classes Tailored to Your Needs Legal Interpreting Available Saturday Availability & Jail Visits 845-359-1353 [email protected] CHANGES IN BANKRUTPCY FORMS EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2015 Most official bankruptcy forms are scheduled to be replaced with substantially revised, reformated and renumbered forms.on December 1, 2015. For more information go to the bankruptcy court website at www.nysb.uscourts.gov. Elizabeth A. Haas, co chairman, Debt Collection, Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights committee. Interested in Joining a Non-profit Board of Directors? Are you interested in serving on the Board of Directors of a Rockland non-profit organization? Ten such organizations are currently seeking Board members with specific skills, and many are seeking attorneys to serve on their Boards. Each organization has been asked to complete a fact sheet explaining their mission, needs, Board meetings, and more. If you are interested in exploring any of those listed below, please contact Paul Trader from the Rockland NonProfits Matter Coalition who will then provide you with electronic fact sheets from those organizations of interest to you, along with suggestions on how to proceed. He may be contacted at: Email: [email protected]. Phone: 845-356-7314. Please provide your name, email address and name of organizations of interest. Non-Profits Seeking Board Members Big Brothers Big Sisters United Hospice Association for the Visually Impaired West Street Child Care Center Rockland Center for the Arts Legal Aid Society American Civic Society for Education Keep Rockland Beautiful, Inc. Rockland Community Foundation CANDLE (Community Awareness for a Drug-free Life and Environment) VOLUME 11 PAGE 8 VOLUME 11 ROBERT B. MARCUS, PC 100 Dutch Hill Road - Suite 390 Orangeburg, NY 10962 Tel.(845)365-4790.. Fax.(845)359-5577 [email protected] Available as Trial Counsel in the New York City Metropolitan Area And Hudson Valley Region in The Representation of Victims of Professional and Ordinary Negligence including Medical, Legal, Architectural and Accounting Malpractice, Municipal, Premises and General Liability, Labor Law Claims and serious Motor Vehicle Accident cases. PAGE 9 MARK D. LEFKOWITZ, ESQ. MEDIATOR Available for conducting mediations in the Lower Hudson Valley Region, New York City and New Jersey, relating to disputes in the following areas: Contracts, Labor, Family Businesses, Construction, Negligence, and Medical Malpractice. Member of Panel of Neutrals at New York Supreme Court, New York County, Commercial Division, Alternate Dispute Resolution Program 41 Years Litigation Experience in New York 30 Years Litigation Experience in New Jersey (845) 634-5600 (212) 732-4800 [email protected] VOLUME 11 PAGE 10 VOLUME 11 PAGE 11 VOLUME 11 PAGE 12 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF OF THE ROCKLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OF OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING 12 Tips from Lawyer Assistance Program These tips are offered to aids in one’s personal life. The following are the suggested steps of Alcohol Anonymous, a proven self-help organization. 1. 2. 3. Recognize I have a problem. Denial is a barrier to moving on. Accept that another party can assist with the situation. Discuss the situation with a trusted friend. Seek counseling. Trust that another party can handle the responsibility. Let go of ownership of the problem and assign mechanics to a professional. 4. Examine myself. What are my strengths? What are my weaknesses? What do I wish to keep? What do I wish to change? 5. Recognize my weaknesses by revealing them to a trusted party; communicate my willingness to change? 6. Prepare to make change. Resolve I will be a different person, for the better. 7. Take the action to change. Move from resolution to doing. 8. List persons to strengthen our relationship. Improve communication with people in our lives. 9. Actually talk, see, and be with the people that are in your life. Be active; be personable. 10. Do a regular inventory of myself. Periodically take stock of where I’m at, where I’ve been and where I’m going. List my plusses and minuses. Recognize where I need to improve. 11. Use mediation. Practice speaking my wishes. Learn to listen to the whispering of serendipity; to hear things I missed in the past. 12. Help others. Be active in the community. Offer to do things that contribute to the larger world. THE ELDER LAW COMMITTEE IS BACK………… . We recently reinstated the Elder Law Committee under the able chairmanship of Keith Cornell. Anyone wishing to join this committee, please call 634-2149, e-mail, [email protected] or fax 634-1055. LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE IF ANY MEMBER IS INTERESTED IN JOINING THE REFERRAL SERVICE PLEASE CALL LESLIE @ 845-634-2149 FOR AN APPLICATION. THE APPLICATION CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE WWW.ROCKLANDBAR.ORG IN THE ATTORNEY RESOURCES SECTION. WOULD YOU LIKE TO ADVERTISE IN NEWSBRIEF CALL LESLIE @ 845-634-2149 OR E-MAIL [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION VOLUME 11 PAGE 13 MEMO TO ALL RCBA COMMITTEE CHAIRS & VICE– CHAIRS The Association is seeking articles from your committee for publication in the Bar's monthly Newsletter. The membership would greatly benefit from your input and would appreciate it. The article does not have to be complicated or long - a succinct piece of general interest and importance would be best. If you are able to submit an article for the Newsletter it should be sent via email to [email protected] by the 15th of the month so that the Executive Board may review it. Thank you! KAREN BELL Professional Process Server With over 10 years serving Legal Professionals Service with a smile by: KAREN BELL NYC Boros * Long Island * New Jersey * Rockland * Westchester * Orange & Putnam Counties & CT Offices in Bergen County, NJ and Rockland County, NY 410 Fairview Ave, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Tel. 917-335-0596 Fax. 201-482-0956 email: tristateprocessnjrr.com BOOK REVIEW If anyone has read a book that they would like to recommend, please write a short review for publication in our Newsletter. All Book Reviews will be viewed by the Executive Committee for content. CERTIFIED LEGAL NURSE 5 Hazelton Lane, West Nyack, NY 10994 Cell: 845.300.1003 Fax: 845.358.5727 E-mail: [email protected] www.IDSAssociatesLLC.com Attorneys can save time and money when they use any of the services IDS Associates can provide for medical-related cases: Medical and Nursing Malpractice Ilene Schwartz, Personal Injury RN, BSN, CLNC Offers her nursing Products Liability experience together Toxic Tort and Environmental with specialized Worker’s Compensation knowledge and NACLNC Workplace Injury certification in legal nurse consulting. MAKE A MOTION FOR HELP Michael E. Zall It’s not easy admitting there is a problem. It’s even harder when you think no one notices. But they do. Asking for help could be difficult. Knowing there is help available makes it a little easier. Understanding the unique needs of our colleagues is crucial that’s why we’re here for you. Contact: LAWYERS HELPING LAWYERS Ben Selig, Esq., (845) 942-2222 Charles G. Davis, Esq., (845) 634-6633 Intellectual Property Law Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights Zall-Law.com Two Yorkshire Drive Suffern, NY 10901 Tel# (845) 357-6800 Fax# (845) 357-4616 Michael E. Zall Attorney At Law [email protected] VOLUME 11 PAGE 14 Rockland County Bar Association & Rockland County Public Defender present CRIMMIGRATION Basics of Department of Homeland Security Detainers, Removal & Detention & Criminal Grounds for Deportation/Admissibility Synopsis: Criminal Law and immigration law have become increasingly entangled over the past several years. In 2012 a record number of people, 419,000, were removed from the U.S. by the Department of Homeland Security, nearly half as result of a criminal conviction. An understanding of the immigration consequences of criminal convictions is critical for attorneys representing immigrant clients. Date: Time: Level: Speakers: Place: Cost: Credits: Thursday, November 19, 2015 6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. (Registration 5:30 p.m.) (dinner) Transitional/Non-Transitional Samuel J. Krantz, Esq., Krantz & Krantz, LLP, Orangeburg, NY Isaac Fromm, Esq., Barst Mukamal & Kleiner LLP, New York, NY Italiana’s, 253 South Little Tor Road, New City, NY $75.00 in advance; $85.00 at the door; $95.00 Non-Members; $40.00 paralegals and students 3 CLE Credits: 2.5 Professional Practice/Skills; .5 Ethics This seminar is FREE for Rockland County 18B Panel Members, Public Defenders, and Legal Aid PERFECTA: SAVING BOTH CLIENT AND LAWYER MONEY AND AVOIDING AGGRAVATION IN THE EVER-CHANGING WORLD OF LIENS Synopsis: An essential primer for both the novice attorney and the experienced practitioner in avoiding the numerous and ever-changing pitfalls of statutory liens such as Medicare, Medicaid, Workers’ Compensation, and ERISA. Experts in the field will explain what is and is not a valid lien against client funds; the responsibility of the attorney regarding these claims; shortcuts to the prompt resolution of these claims; appropriate reduction of the claims for the benefit of the client; and avoiding lawyer liability for the satisfaction of liens. Date: Time: Level: Speakers: Place: Cost: Credits: Tuesday, December 1, 2015 6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. (Registration 5:30 p.m.) (dinner) Transitional/Non-Transitional Brett Newman, The Lien Resolution Group, Bardonia, NY Robert B. Marcus, Esq., Robert B. Marcus, PC, Orangeburg, NY John Tomsky, Esq., Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo, P.C., New York, NY Italiana’s, 253 South Little Tor Road, New City, NY $75.00 in advance; $85.00 at the door; $95.00 Non-Members; $40.00 paralegals and students 3 CLE Credits: 2.5 Professional Practice/Skills; .5 Ethics Sponsored by Sterling National Bank VOLUME 11 PAGE 15 Patricia Finn Attorney, P.C. Hon. Alfred J. Weiner (Ret.) Piermont, New York Mediation/Arbitration Grievance Matters, Fee Disputes & Attorney Discipline Defense of Divorce - Elder Law Estate & Commercial Disputes Personal Injury Medical Malpractice & Estate Planning/Estate Administration Surrogate Practice Phone # 845-639-7800 Fax # 845-639-7850 [email protected] Of Counsel Mandel, Katz & Brosnan LLP 210 Route 303 Valley Cottage, New York 10989 PatriciaFinnAttorney.com Phone 845 398 0521 ETHICS/GRIEVANCE DISCIPLINARY LAW (914) 682-0037 RICHARD E. GRAYSON ATTORNEY AT LAW LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING 202 MAMARONECK AVE THIRD FLOOR WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK 10601 www.richardgraysonesq.com Trial and Appellate Courts Motions • Memoranda • Briefs • Oral Argument SUSAN COOPER, ESQ. 845-304-2969 [email protected] ASSIGNED COUNSEL PANEL MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: THE 2015 FISCAL YEAR IS COMING TO A CLOSE. PLEASE SEND IN YOUR VOUCHERS FOR CASE COMPLETED. DO NOT HOLD YOUR VOUCHERS FOR THE 2016 BILLING CYCLE. *****IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISERS***** PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOUR CLASSIFIED AD HAS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CLASSIFIED SECTION PLEASE CALL (845) 634-2149 OR EMAIL: [email protected] IF YOU WANT TO CONTINUE YOUR AD VOLUME 11 CLASSIFIEDS OFFICE SPACE - BARDONIA Completely renovated home/office in a great location on Route 304! Plenty of parking, separate access to home office without interrupting the main house, suitable for a professional attorney, accountant, etc. A must see! $2,700/month. Call (845) 786-7782. OFFICE SPACE - BARDONIA 1 office, private, all amenities, on 304, with/without secretarial station. Call Jeff @ (845) 638-6800 OFFICE SPACE - BLAUVELT 2 Offices with shared reception area and 2 conference rooms. Rent $650/month for one office or $1200/month for two offices. Call Laura @ (845) 359-0300 OFFICE SPACE - HAVERSTRAW One room furnished available in professional office building. Furnished or unfurnished. Use of common waiting room and law library. Use of fax and copy machine for additional charge. Rent is $750. Possible overflow. Large parking lot, along bus route. Please call Phyllis Shandler @ 845-429-5371 ext 2. OFFICE SPACE - MONTVALE One (1) small office at $500 per month. Office in well-appointed law suite. Conference room and reception provided. Fax, internet, and photocopy also available. Call Elizabeth Chakan @ 201-391-7000 VIRTUAL OFFICE - NEW CITY Office in New City available to use on your letterhead, accept packages, meet with clients, hold conferences, send faxes, accept mail, meetings at day or night, receptionist, waiting area for clients, very ample free parking, private bathroom. Perfect for practitioner with home office who needs a public presence. Low monthly fee. Call Bill at 845-300-9168. PAGE 16 OFFICE SPACE - NEW CITY Offices in beautiful spacious suite, directly across from the New City Courthouse. Includes reception and conference room. Please call 845-623-7070 OFFICE SPACE - NEW CITY Spacious, comfortable office space, furnished or unfurnished, available for rent on North Main Street, New City. Contact us: Tel: (845) 638-6761; email: [email protected] SUBLET AVAILABLE - ORANGEBURG Boutique employment law firm is looking to sublet space to synergistic B-to-B professional service provider such as a lawyer, accountant or business consultant. Located in industrial park area, Exit 6E & 6W, Palisades Parkway, 15 Minutes from George Washington Bridge. Second floor of 2 story building (elevator available at one entrance – walk out at second entrance). Various offices and secretarial spaces available. Shared conference room and kitchen (use of refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, coffee machine, etc.). Available early 2016 – please contact Marina at 845-589-9300 to schedule a showing. OFFICE SPACE - SUFFERN Perfect for sole practitioner. Exterior windowed office in Montebello at 1 Executive Boulevard with separate secretarial space. Excellent location abutting New York State Thruway. Utilities, large office desk and wall cabinet included. Small kitchenette and waiting room. Call Arnold Etelson at 845 368-3310 SITUATIONS AVAILABLE Legal Assistant Schulman & Kissel, P.C., a reputable Rockland County law firm, is seeking a full-time, experienced legal assistant. The candidate must have excellent dictation, phone and computer skills, and be proficient in Word and/ or WordPerfect. Time Matters and billing a plus. Compensation commensurate with experience. Submit cover letter and resume to [email protected]. OFFICE - NEW CITY Luxury Office Space available at Fellows Hymowitz, PC personal Injury practice for non-personal injury or personal injury practitioner or small firm practicing in the area of personal injury or other practice areas with referral and/or coverage potential. Offices are fully furnished. Call Doreen @ 845-634-3775 ext:112 OFFICE - NEW CITY Quiet area of Main St. in North New City, less than 5 year old office space shared by 3 attorneys available Jan. 1, 2016. Sublease of a spacious corner office and secretarial area until July 31, 2016 when overlease expires. Overlease is subject to possible renewal. Underground parking for one vehicle and ample outdoor parking. Shared use of conference room, waiting area and eating area, including refrigerator, microwave and table and chairs. Sublease can include use of furniture if desired. Call Mr. Smith at 845-558-8963. Lisa (Peters) Comito A NY & NJ licensed attorney A NJ RE Broker & A NY RE Assoc. Broker When my clients look for legal advice, I refer them to you. When your clients are looking to buy or sell, please refer them to me. As a former litigation attorney, I get the best premiums for my clients! Need a Place to Meet in New City? RCBA Conference Rooms available for rent. First two hours are free for members. Member Prices: Closings and Depositions $60 half day/$120 full day Non-Member Prices $75 half day/$135 full day Serving Rockland, Orange & Bergen County with connections to our New York City, Westchester, Ct offices and more!