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OUR LEGAL PRACTICES
REAL ESTATE
New York real estate law tends to be rather complicated and presents varying challenges depending on which part of New York the property is located—whether in the City, or nearby Nassau and Suffolk Counties or Upstate New York. This makes it very important for new home owners, sellers, and small business owners to tread carefully with the wise guidance of a knowledgeable real estate firm as our firm. Our firm is available to assist in ensuring you have a smooth process. The firm is your one stop place for explanation of the procedures relating to real estate transactions, guidance through the ordering and interpretation of titles report, your effective representation at real estate closings, the mediation of real estate disputes and the handling of all negotiations with buyers, sellers, and contractors involved in the process. The end result is substantial savings in terms of time and money. The firm is also involved in representing distressed home owners through the technical process of loan modification and restructuring, negotiating short sale approvals, and defending foreclosure cases.
PERSONAL INJURY
Personal injury law is both a technical and broad area of legal practice aimed at securing the rights of an individual who have been injured as a result of the negligence caused by other person(s). The injuries to you could result from auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, dog bites, slip and fall, premises liability, construction accidents, elevator accidents, and various forms of municipal liability. Recovery of damages as a result of personal injury could aggravate the loss suffered by the accident victim. With the help of our team of dedicated attorneys you are close to getting a full financial recovery. We know how to take all the initial vital and delicate procedural steps immediately after an accident and to follow up the same up to negotiating fair settlements with adjusters or taking the matter to jury trial on behalf of our clients we vigorously advocate for. The law firm is your one stop place in guiding you or members of your family through the technical process of bringing a claim. The firm specializes in personal injury and will help you collect the highest compensation possible to help your family recover under the law. The consultation is free.
LANDLORD AND TENANT
The firm represents both Landlords and Tenants in all aspects of landlord-tenant law and proceedings. These services cover non-payment and hold-over (eviction) proceedings, assistance in negotiating payment plans to pay back the rent arrears over a period of time. Landlord tenant proceedings involves technical details relating to issuing and serving the predicate notices, section 8 tenancies, validity of rents when illegal renting and conversions become material issues. The firm serves your need in all these areas.
CIVIL LITIGATION
The firm has been involved in civil litigation at most levels of the court system in multiple jurisdictions. The initiating document in the civil litigation process is usually the complaint which the plaintiff files. Once served the defendant has to enter an appearance to defend the case. Our firm is prepared to represent you either as a plaintiff or as a defendant and have offered such representations to others at the state, or federal court system level. We have also engaged in appeal process following a representation. If you have any police misconduct case, discrimination case, denial of rights or privileges claim, breach of contract claims, wrongful termination of appointment, or you want a defence in an ongoing civil litigation, then the firm is ready to help. We have appeared at the New York Supreme Courts, the Appellate Divisions in New York, the New York Court of Appeals, The Federal District Courts in New York and the United States Court of Appeal. Call right now and get a listening ear.
WILLS AND PROBATE
There are many reasons to consider estate planning and to put it into effect through a law firm that is versed in it. Estate planning helps secure your wishes for your assets and beloved ones at the time you are no longer alive. When people pass away without a will in place, the estate passes through an administration process set forth by the state of New York. In this case, the Surrogates Court is petitioned to approve the appointment of the estate's administrator. In cases where there are no identifiable and qualified next of kin the Public Administrator takes over the decedent’s estate. Having a Will in place satisfies takes of this need. The law firm of Joseph N. Obiora LLC assists clients with their basic estate planning and probate needs. Contact us today for all your needs relating to drafting, updating or probating your will. Some of the estates planning documents include the Will. The will sets out your basic wishes regarding how your property will be distributed after your death, as well as your funeral arrangements. It also appoints an executor to carry out those wishes and guardians for any minor children you may have and must be properly executed. Another is the Durable Power of attorney. It operates during your lifetime. It is a tool that allows you to give a trusted person the authority to act on your behalf in financial and personal matters if you become unable to handle your own affairs. Trusts. This is an important tool to use when you have minor children. The named trustees hold money in trust until your children become of age. Guardianship. You may name a guardian for your child or children in the event of your death. Surrogate’s court generally respects and approves of your appointees, unless it sees reason to act otherwise. The Living will sets forth the types of life-saving medical treatment you would or would not like to receive in the case of a medical emergency. The health care proxy, like a power of attorney, allows you to appoint a trusted person to make sure your living will and other medical wishes are respected