Bradley SiegelMay 28, 20191 minSEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACEFederal, state, and some city laws, have been enacted to protect employees from sexual harassment in the workplace. A party that seeks...
Bradley SiegelApr 15, 20191 minChecklist for Office LeasesThere are several important issues to consider prior to leasing an office space. Some of these issues are the following: 1. Space: How...
Bradley SiegelMar 21, 20193 minTHE ECONOMICS OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGSIn deciding on the best course of action for navigating a lawsuit, oftentimes an overlooked aspect is the financial costs to maintain an...
Bradley SiegelMar 11, 20192 minEVICTIONS IN A FORECLOSURE ACTIONAn individual or entity may purchase a foreclosed premise where the original owner is still residing. It is unlawful for the new owner...
Bradley SiegelFeb 5, 20192 minYou’ve been served: What happens after being served with a lawsuit?WHAT HAPPENS AFTER SERVICE OF A SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT After a Summons and Complaint are filed and served on the Defendant, a Plaintiff is...
Bradley SiegelJan 10, 20192 minUnlawful EvictionsUnlawful Evictions In order for a tenant to be lawfully evicted from a premises, strict procedures must be followed. A landlord that...
Bradley SiegelDec 11, 20183 minUNDERSTANDING THE EVICTION PROCESSIt is not uncommon for a tenant to be told by a landlord that they must vacate their residence by a certain date. When a tenant receives...
Bradley SiegelNov 28, 20182 minWHEN CAN YOU RECOVER LEGAL FEES IN A NEW YORK LAWSUIT?Since a plaintiff may hire an attorney do to someone else’s wrongdoing, or a defendant may hire an attorney based upon allegations with...
Bradley SiegelAug 15, 20184 minAfter You File a Lawsuit, When Do You Get To Tell It To A Judge?In New York State, the Supreme Court is the trial level court where litigants typically file actions to litigate matters requesting...
Bradley SiegelAug 8, 20182 minHow To Write a Rent DemandIn order for a written rent demand to be proper, it must contain specific information. The written rent demand must set forth the...
Bradley SiegelAug 8, 20181 min5 Reasons You Should Hire a Lawyer For Your Real Estate ClosingPurchasing a new home is one of the most significant financial endeavors that most people will take on during their lifetime. Further,...
Bradley SiegelAug 7, 20183 minNaming Your BusinessTHE IMPORTANCE OF CONDUCTING RESEARCH BEFORE FORMING YOUR LEGAL ENTITY UNDER A SPECIFIC NAME At the Siegel Law Firm, P.C., we help...
Bradley SiegelAug 3, 20182 minWhat to do if a judgment is filed against youJudgments are what a creditor, or someone trying to collect funds from you, will receive after filing and prevailing in a lawsuit. Money...
Bradley SiegelFeb 20, 20182 minNew York Appellate Court Upholds Waiver of Yellowstone ActionIn a recent appeal, the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Judicial Department held that a commercial tenant’s waiver of its...
Bradley SiegelFeb 13, 20183 minDISPUTE RESOLUTION IN LANDLORD TENANT MATTERSCommon Landlord Tenant Disputes Ideally, all tenants would provide their full rental payment on-time, and reside in the premises in a...
Bradley SiegelDec 27, 20173 min4 Tips for Landlords on Tenant ScreeningIf you are a landlord in New York, then you have likely had to deal tenant “headaches”—non-payment of rent by your tenants or tenants who...