Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  If you have been served with a summons for a town/village/NYS code violation, there are serious consequences that can be imposed by the court. You may be facing substantial fines and even incarceration in serious matters. Many code violations are “unclassified misdemeanors” and carry jail terms for convictions as well as a criminal record. town/village/NYS code violations are criminal matters and are treated as such by the court. It is advisable to have a defense attorney protecting your rights and defending your interests if you are charged with town/village/NYS violations.
• Sex Crimes
• Misdemeanors
• Assault

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  The Uniform Commercial Unit is the body that designs rules and regulations used to govern corporate law. The UCU has a model of laws used to control the purchase and sale of goods in the United States. States use UCU as a benchmark when designing additional laws that govern trade. Since most states have significantly modified the UCU rules, it is prudent you get an attorney who is well versed with the corporate laws of a particular state.
• Business Formation
• Business Disputes
  The federal government and the states play different roles in regulation of business law. The federal government controls the purchase of stocks, and workplace security and safety while the state governments make additional laws depending on the necessity.
• Business Transactions
  The role of a corporation and business attorneys is to perform of commercial transactions, ensuring all legal aspects of the transaction are addressed, advising businesses and corporations on their legal rights and duties, including the duties and responsibilities of corporate officers. In order to do this, they must have a vast knowledge of aspects of laws affecting businesses and corporations. Having a Masters Degree in Business Administration is a major requirement to give effective comprehensive business and corporate advise. Knowledge of accounting/finance, intellectual property rights, licensing, zoning laws, and the laws specific to the businesses and corporations is also important.
• Limited Liability Companies
• Intellectual Property

Employment Law

• Non-compete Agreement
• Severance Agreement

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Common personal injury claims include those arising from motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls and construction accidents, including falls from scaffolds and buildings. However, they may also include those arising out of assaults and batteries, even sexual assaults and murders, or when victims are injured on the premises of others. Injuries suffered on another’s property – whether it is at a home, store, office, or commercial building – are often the result of negligent maintenance or even complete disregard for the safety of others. If you or a family member has been injured in a slip-and-fall or other accident away from your home you may have a premises liability claim.
• Real Estate Transactions
• Land Use and Zoning
  Zoning And Land Use Representation And Litigation: Representation for planning and development, including appearances before planning boards, Zoning Board of Appeals, Two Family Permit Boards, Accessory Apartment Boards, Sanitation Commissions, etc.
• Property Damage
  If you or someone else has been injured in an auto accident, or if there is significant property damage, because of the negligence of another individual, you owe it to yourself to get the best personal injury attorney possible. An attorney can assist you in filing a No-Fault insurance claim, evaluate your liability and help you decide whether a lawsuit should be filed on your behalf to compensate you for your injuries, pain and suffering, medical expenses and economic losses, including loss wages and property damage.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Founded in 2003 by Paul J. Margiotta, the attorneys of The Margiotta Law Firm, P.C. concentrate their practice in personal injury including auto accidents, workplace injuries, and construction accidents; civil rights including discrimination based on age, gender, disability, nationality, race, or religion; education, and employment including labor relations, union organizing campaigns, and employment services.
• Auto Accidents