Can I hire a second attorney to draft paperwork and finalize documents?

If the attys involved agree to the fully disclosed arrangement (which is not likely) then it is proper.

Process for a motion for leave to appeal landlord/tenant?

The rules of the Appellate Term, Ninth & Tenth Districts are complex concerning the time to perfect, but it works out to 4 to 6 months, depending...

Village of Rhinebeck submitted 2 forged appl for service document to small claims court. Is it perjury?

What is an application for service? Seems to me you are dead in the water on the Notice of Claim issue, irrespective of whatever a forged...

I want to take my landlord to small claims court, she lives out of state though?

Because the LL does business in New York, he/she/it is subject to the jurisdiction of New York courts. You file in Kings County Civil Court, Small...

I want to take my landlord to small claims court, she lives out of state though?

Because the LL does business in New York, he/she/it is subject to the jurisdiction of New York courts. You file in Kings County Civil Court, Small...

Evidence?

In general, a party may not use at trial material not disclosed beforehand, IF it was requested by the other side. If not requested, then ambush...

Reposting to Foreclosure. Neither the names of parties nor the parties themselves can be changed without a court order or stipulation. Absent a...

Reposting to Foreclosure. Neither the names of parties nor the parties themselves can be changed without a court order or stipulation. Absent a...

The answer is no. Incompetent judges is why we have the Appellate Divisions. Reposting to Divorce, etc.

How do we find out who is liable if a contractor defaults on a ongoing major capital project?

To answer your specific question, No, you should not change attorneys in the middle of the stream. Your goal is to complete the project for the...