James E. Clark

James E. Clark

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 23 years

Business Lawyer at Babylon, NY
Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Probate ... +3 more

57 West Main Street, Suite 220, Babylon, NY

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Business 25%

Resolving partner problems - from the initial structuring of the partnership, to the negotiation of buyouts to the litigation of irreconcilable disputes. General counsel for small businesses - drafting and reviewing contract. Business crisis management.

25%
Real Estate 20%

Commercial landlord general counsel. Commercial and residential real estate transactions. Private lender representation. Commercial and residential mortgage workouts and modifications.

20%
Landlord or Tenant 15%

Tenant problems solved - smooth and fast eviction. Commercial tenant defense.

15%
Litigation 15%

Real estate and commercial litigation.

15%
Probate 15%

Administration of estates after a loved-one has passed to assure that their wishes are honored, and that beneficiaries are treated fairly.

15%
Estate Planning 10%

Comprehensive planning from the simple will to complex estates.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

James E. Clark, Esq. P.C.

57 West Main Street, Suite 220, Babylon, NY, 11702

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James E. Clark's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Barbara | February 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Council

Jim Clark is a an amazing attorney , he has handle our commercial real estate . He still is the only council I would trust as our income through rent is vital to us as we are retired . Jim Clark masecthat posdible he is a lawyer that will protect you through legal documentation . He has done so much ...for us as a family , and difficult and sensitive issues , handling them with strong solutions and very carefully . I recommend him highly and his office secretary Eileen is the loveliest , patient and caring representative of his firm .

Posted by Eric | October 23, 2014

Nightmare Partner Problem Solved

I entered into what seemed like a solid business venture but one of my partners quickly revealed his true colors and things kept getting progressively worse. The business was a mess and I didn't know where to begin to turn things around, but I knew I needed to get out of this partnership. I felt t...rapped, my business was now a breath away from complete failure and I thought my significant financial investment was lost. Mr. Clark quickly honed in to the heart of the problem alaid out a strategy to make it right without going to court. These were some of the most stressful months of my life, but in the end everything happened exactly the way he said it would. While I took a hit, financially, the problem was solved. He is a tough deal maker and I am glad he had my back on this one!

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Member Success Contributor, East Coast Real Estate Investors Association

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Principal, James E. Clark - Attorney at Law

2005 - 2005

Volunteer, Nassau Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc.

2001 - 2005

Associate, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, LLP

2000 - 2000

Law Clerk, Rivkin Radler & Kremer

1999 - 2001

President, Surf Spots Internet Services

1996 - 2001

Resident Director, Hofstra University

Associations

2008 - Present

Crossfit

2005 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Peaceful Partnership Dissolution

The remaining partners continued successfully operating

Commercial Lease Buyout

Secured a buyout for the tenant that enabled them to purchase their own building.

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Education

2001

Hofstra University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2001

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Hofstra University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2014

Small Business Seminar Series

Partnerships and Joint Ventures: Structurung for Success

2014

Small Business Seminar Series

Business Crisis: Turning Threats into Opportunities

2013

Small Business Seminar Series

Small Business Exit Strategies: Structuring For Success

2013

ECREIA Membership Meeting

Alternative Financing For Business Ventures: Private Financing & Mortgages

2012

Small Business Seminar Series

How to Raise Private Capital

2012

ECREIA Membership Meeting

Entity Selection & Asset Protection For Business Owners

Publications

2012

James E. Clark Attorney Newsletter Structuring the Small Business Investment Transaction

Languages

English

Activity

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