NYC DOB- City says I share their property when there's 3 ft. of city property between their retaining wall and my property line.

Your question is much more complicated than you may realize. What is the purpose of the retaining wall? Who built it? Was that person your...

Is a verbal agreement for purchase between two parties binding ?

Article 2 of New York's Uniform Commercial Code applies to the sale of horses. That article contains a statute of frauds which requires that a...

Can I sue for overtime wages? (Paid at half time rather than time and a half)

You are entitled to be paid time and a half. You can make a complaint to the NYS Department of labor at 1-888-4NYSDOL (469-7365).

What are my rights after buying a foreclosed home off an auction in Staten Island, NY?

Generally speaking, no, you may not enter, unless there's a legitimate emergency or you give proper notice and need to enter for a proper...

Does cashing a check with "Loan" written on it make it a loan or is some kind of contract or note necessary?

It does not, in and of itself, make it a "loan", but it is evidence that this money was in some way connected to a loan. In other words,...

My son is an attorney with his own practice. I'm so proud. Is he allowed to represent me if I need a lawyer?

There is no general prohibition, there might be problems on a case by case basis, but he'll be better equipped to answer that if and when it comes...

A loan offer for LLC requested fixed & floating charges of company assets. We accepted. Mortgage agreement included directors g

This is a perfect example of why you consult with an attorney before you sign anything. The law presumes that you read and understood anything you...

Hello, RE: Housing court issue. Can my ladlord enter without my permission?

Unless the stipulation provides for interim access, or unless there is an emergency (I.e., flooding a downstairs neighbor, etc.), no, your landlord...

Meeting notice can be electronic (unless bylaws or certificate of incorporation say otherwise). Minimum 10 days notice (unless bylaws or...

Depending on the court you're in, if you're the plaintiff, you cannot be the person effecting service. The attorney cannot "refuse" to accept...