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Motions To Dismiss And For Summary Judgment Ask anyone who has been involved in commercial litigation – it quickly gets very, and sometimes, very very, expensive, particularly when the legal fees are based on hourly time charges. And even if you win the lawsuit, unless an applicable statute or contract provides otherwise, there is…

When you receive a result from a court of general jurisdiction in New York, called the Supreme Court, regardless of whether you win, lose, or are somewhere in between, it may not be the end of the litigation process. This is because when you are unhappy with a court ruling, there exists the possibility…

Arbitration clauses can be found in many types and a broad range of agreements. From commercial arrangements to employment contracts, among others. According to the American Arbitration Association, over two million arbitration cases are filed every year. The purpose of an arbitration clause in a contract is to ensure that all disputes arising from…

Mediation is one of the most common methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It is mainly used to resolve civil disputes and preferred by many because, if successful, it avoids or ends the litigation process. As a result, it saves the parties both time and money, and allows them to move on to other…

Most of us have seen or maybe even experienced different parts of the litigation process. The courtroom trial is perhaps the one aspect of a lawsuit with which we are all most familiar, usually from television and movies. Similarly, many people are familiar with depositions, where a party or witness is asked questions under…

Whether you are bringing a lawsuit to recover damages you suffered or are defending a lawsuit that has been brought against you, the legal fees incurred by your attorney for which you are responsible are likely to mount quickly. These fees can become very substantial and the question naturally arises, can you recover some…

NYC Litigation Attorneys There are essentially two different court systems in the United States: the federal courts and the state courts. And while these two court systems share many similarities, there are also important differences. Depending on the circumstances, you may not have an option and will be compelled to use one of these…

Anytime you enter into any business arrangement it is a good idea to have a business lawyer help you draw up or review a written contract. An oral agreement is subject to future differing and competing recollections, is difficult to prove, and sometimes legally unenforceable, so it makes sense to memorialize the agreement in…

What Does “Breach of Contract” Mean? Breach of contract is when one of the parties to a legally enforceable agreement fails to perform their obligations in the manner that was promised in the contract. The Steps to Take after a Breach of Contract Has Occurred. Have a Discussion. The other party may not have…

Going to court to vindicate your rights and get what you are entitled to is an option, but not necessarily the only option. There are various alternatives to litigation which are worth considering for a variety of reasons. These reasons range from the expense of litigation, the time it takes to have a lawsuit…

Suing for Non-Payment of Services. You sent several invoices to your customer. You called your customer several times, and you also sent several emails. It looks as if your customer has no intention of paying you for the services performed or the goods you sent. This is when you need to consult a business…