Meirowitz v Greenberg 2025 NY Slip Op 32124(U) June 13, 2025 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 659363/2024 Judge: Paul A. Goetz demonstrates the dangers of charging liens, litigation over attorney fees and a subsequent legal malpractice case. “In this legal malpractice action defendants, Segal & Greenberg LLP, Margery Greenberg,and Sara Hiltzik1…
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If you’re a spouse in New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx, Westchester, or Long Island, and you were left out of a will, or left with less than one-third of your partner’s estate, you still have legal recourse. Under New York’s Right of Election law, you may be entitled to a substantial share…
In the world of construction litigation, the New York Lien Law—and in particular, Article 3-A—plays a crucial role in protecting the interests of subcontractors, material suppliers, and other beneficiaries of construction trust funds. The recent appellate decision in Park East Construction Corp. v. Uliano, 2023-00046 (2d Dep’t), serves as a strong reminder of the burden…
Robbins v O’Hara 2025 NY Slip Op 32005(U) June 5, 2025 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 152842/2022 Judge: David B. Cohen presents the attorney judgment defense in a setting where the Court finds that there is no unsettled or misunderstood law. “In his complaint, plaintiff alleges that he retained defendants in…
In construction law, few issues are as serious—or as misunderstood—as the misappropriation of trust funds. New York’s Lien Law Article 3-A was created to protect owners, contractors, and suppliers from having construction funds wrongfully diverted. But who actually qualifies for protection under the statute? Can a homeowner sue a subcontractor if they never dealt with…
Disability discrimination in hiring remains a serious issue—even with strong laws in place to prevent it. In Westchester County, people with disabilities still face bias and barriers when applying for jobs. Employers may make assumptions about someone’s capabilities or hesitate to offer accommodations, which can unfairly lead to rejections. If you believe you were denied…
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Bernstein v Jacobson 2025 NY Slip Op 03173 Decided on May 28, 2025 Appellate Division, Second Department is the story of an attorney-client relationship gone bad. But…had it ended? “In an action to recover damages for legal malpractice, the defendant appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County (Karina E. Alomar, J.), dated…
If you’re a contractor in New York, few tools are more powerful than a mechanic’s lien. It gives you leverage, helps secure payment, and forces property owners to pay attention. But as the recent Appellate Division decision in Consumer Protection Restoration, LLC v. Hickory House Tenants Corp. reminds us, that tool can turn into a…
Age discrimination in the workplace is an issue that many older workers in New York are facing but don’t always recognize. As the workforce ages, more employees in their 50s, 60s, and even 70s are reporting unfair treatment, fewer opportunities, and subtle — or not-so-subtle — pressure to retire. While some companies embrace the experience…
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How to calculate when continuing representation ends is a continuing problem. Does the representation continue until new counsel come into the case? Does it continue until a consent to change attorney is filed? In Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v Leopold & Assoc., PLLC 2025 NY Slip Op 03220 Decided on May 28, 2025 Appellate Division,…
