What are reasonable legal fees in NY for a $80,000 estate (Approx $70,000 cash the rest coins)?

Sounds way too high to me. Call a few estate attorneys and comparison shop.

I need assistance with an insurance company who hired us to do work for them and now will not pay us

You need to consult a business litigation attorney adept at handling disputes related to insurance companies including potential litigation (suing...

Solicitation, doubtful. Promoting prostitution, perhaps. https://statelaws.findlaw.com/new-york-law/new-york-prostitution-laws.html

Contact the Office of Court Administration and hope they have an address for him on file. Try googling him. Worst case, I believe you can probate a...

What can I do when my employer terminates employment effective immediately and doesn't give severance pay?

I agree with Mr. Chertock above. But, you should have the document reviewed by an employment attorney if you want to be cautious.

Can a civil litigant appeal to the Court of Appeals as a right or only by permission?

By permission only subject to a few narrow exceptions. You get two bites at the apple. You may request leave from the appellate division, and if...

Please add to my question: Can a civil litigant appeal to the Court of Appeals as a right or only by permission?

Unless the appeal raises a constitutional question, or some other narrow exception, appeal to the Court of Appeals is only by permission. You have...

If a case is set for trial in Supreme Court and then I change my mind, can I go back and just sign the settlement papers instead

Depends on if the offer is still on the table. As my colleagues advised, consult your attorney.

I don’t know if banks have special rules, but under New York law, a potential employer may not ask about criminal convictions until a conditional...

What recourse do I have vs a NYS Attorney who put 100% false statements in pleadings to prejudice judge against me ?

Oppose the motion and pleading and point out the inaccuracies with proof. If you believe an attorney has lied under oath, and you find it necessary...