Family Law

• Divorce
  If you or your spouse cannot reach an agree on how to resolve specific issues in your divorce, then your case will be treated as a contested divorce. Generally, a contested divorce in New York will involve the following steps...
• Child Support
  Child support is financial support provided for a child by their non-custodial parent. Many people assume child support only refers to cash payments paid to the custodial parent to raise the child. In fact, child support can also include...
• Child Custody and Visitation
  In New York, you have the option to file a “no-fault” divorce, meaning at least one spouse states that the relationship has “irrevocably broken down” for at least six months. However, a ‘no-fault’ divorce cannot be granted unless the couple has agreed upon all issues, including property division and child custody (if applicable), or the court has made an order concerning the issues.
• Premarital Agreement
  A prenuptial agreement contains a set of rules that will govern the division of property, debts, income and expenses if a dissolution of the marriage occurs some time in the future. Unfortunately, there is a negative stigma associated with prenups. Some people think that if a prenup is needed, it means your marriage is doomed and it is only a matter of time before you get divorced.
• Guardianship
  Guardianship — If you have a young child, or children, it is important to designate a specific legal guardian to take custody and care for your child in case you pass on or become incapacitated.
• Spousal Support
  In every instance, you will have to ascertain what is a marital asset and what is a non-marital asset in order to comply with statutory requirements and to reach an impartial and fair resolution to the case. There are a lot of factors and these require operative and thorough investigation in advance to determine other issues such as privilege to alimony or spousal support. Our divorce lawyers can definitely assist you in that.
• Annulment
  Each and every year, roughly 2.5 million Americans, including residents of Brooklyn, get divorced, according to the Census Bureau. If you and your spouse are seeking a divorce or annulment, it is critically important to retain the services of a top-notch Brooklyn divorce lawyer.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  If you or a family member was charged with a crime in Brooklyn, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to help you navigate the confusing and often unfriendly legal system. Do not try to fight the criminal justice system alone and never speak to the police or prosecutors about your criminal case without the presence of your attorney.
• DUI/DWI
  Why? Because a drunk driving conviction carries significant consequences that can haunt you for years, or even the rest of your life.
• Wrongful Death
• Traffic Violations
  Most people are familiar with the state courts, which handle traffic tickets, divorces and wills as well as crimes that are a violation of state law. By contrast, federal courts handle violations of federal criminal law, which includes laws against organized crime, international drug trafficking, tax violations, immigration violations and more.
• Sex Crimes
  The penalties associated with a sex crime conviction in New York have been drastically increased. The same three-strike law that applies in other violent crimes also applies in these types of cases. If you were previously convicted of two other serious or violent felony offenses, any third felony conviction carries a mandatory life prison sentence. Certain molestation convictions carry mandatory life sentences for first-time offenders as well.
• Fraud
  Both New York State and the federal government take healthcare fraud claims (e.g., Medicare fraud) very seriously. This is because an estimated $60 billion of taxpayer funds are lost each year due to healthcare fraud. As a result, government entities are throwing the book at defendants in an effort to recoup those funds.
• Robbery
• Burglary
  Estimates from analysts indicate that white collar crime cost the nation upwards of $200 billion per year. That’s much more costly to society than “traditional” crimes like burglary and theft, which accounts for a fraction of that amount. As a result, prosecutors and courts are cracking down on white-collar crimes. If you have been accused of a white-collar crime, you should have an experienced advocate looking out for your interests.
• White Collar Crimes
  If you, or a loved one, was charged with a white collar crime in Brooklyn (Kings County), it is essential you retain experienced and aggressive legal counsel to preserve your rights and protect your future.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Misdemeanors are generally defined as criminal offenses for which you’ll spend less than a year in jail. They are typically considered to be more minor crimes, and the consequences are not as severe as felony offenses.
• Embezzlement
  In addition to the risk of significant prison time and monetary fines is the fact that white-collar criminal charges can be personally and professionally devastating. Even the air of criminal misdealing can damage a career. The legal team at the Bukh Law Frim, PLLC, led by top-notch criminal defense attorney Arkady Bukh, has defended many white collar crime cases involving insider trading, fraud, embezzlement, securities violations, market manipulation, mortgage broker fraud, and sales practice abuses.
• Drug Crimes
  New York has strict drug crimes including possession, the sale of controlled substances, trafficking, and prescription drug crimes. Whether a person accused of a drug crime is prosecuted depends on...
• Assault
  This is why it makes sense to retain the services of the skilled Brooklyn assault and battery defense attorneys with the Bukh Law Firm. Our team of legal professionals are well known in the New York legal community as fierce and effective advocates on behalf of our clients. We are skilled investigators with years of trial defense experience in the New York courts.
• Murder
  Thankfully, the victim survived the assault. Zhang was found guilty of second-degree attempted murder, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and first-degree assault. These charges resulted in a 17-year prison sentence.
• Identity Theft
  To start this proceeding, you need to fill out and file a form called a Family Offense Petition, which is a three page document explaining where you and the respondent reside, the nature of your relationship, and what offenses the respondent committed ( such as disorderly conduct, stalking, attempted assault, identity theft, or many other possible offenses). This form is similar to questions a police officer would ask you when filing a police report.
• Homicide
• Arson
  Being convicted for murder and a violent crime such as burglary, assault, arson, and possession of weapons can have devastating consequences, including a life prison sentence or a multi-decade incarceration. If that was not bad enough, a former convict usually faces major difficulties in finding a job or obtaining housing.
• Shoplifting
• Restraining Order
  If you are facing a domestic situation and feel you need a stay away order, contact Bukh Law. Our team has many years of experience handling these matters and additional issues that may arise. To get a restraining order, you do not need to file a criminal court complaint, seek an arrest, or meet with the police or District Attorney. New York’s Family Court Act allows you to obtain an order of protection, if your former spouse, girlfriend or boyfriend, parent, sibling or relative by blood or marriage either harasses you or commits an offense that violates the Family Court Act, you can get a limited or full order of protection. This may require them to...
• Forgery
  If you or a family member was charged with allegedly committing fraud, the ramifications associated with a conviction can be severe and life-altering. There are an array of fraud offenses codified in the New York Penal Code ( specifically, Article 190 ). Fraud charges can range from allegations of forgery and falsifying business records all the way to bribery. No matter the charge, the New York justice system takes allegations of fraud seriously and a conviction often comes with a jail sentence.
• Money Laundering
  To comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidance or professional obligations that we may be subject to, including anti-money laundering requirements. Where Personal Information is necessary for the firm to carry out its anti-money laundering checks failure to provide such information may result in the firm not being able to provide the representation.
• Manslaughter
• Internet Crimes
  Even with computers being an essential part of our lives nowadays, the rules of internet or internet crime can still sometimes be unclear. Depending on the severity of the crime and the state in which the crime was committed, the case may vary. This is why you will need a experienced defense attorney on your side. They can walk you through the penalties and specifics of your case so that you know what you are up against.
• Prostitution
  Sex offenses include public indecency, prostitution, solicitation, date rape, solicitation, pornography, lewd acts, pandering, pimping, and Rape including forcible rape, statutory rape, date rape and spousal rape. All sex offense convictions require mandatory lifetime sex offender registration, which would allow neighbors, employers and others to find out about a conviction.
• Extortion
  Cyber Crimes – The array of offenses that are categorized as a federal cyber offense include phishing, spoofed or hijacked accounts, international re-shipping schemes, digital extortion, auction fraud, credit card fraud, hacking, international money laundering, identity theft, pirating (software, music and movies), online child pornography and child exploitation and obscenity;

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  If a business dispute arises, the primary objective is to resolve the conflict and arrive at a solution benefitting all sides while avoiding the need to engage in costly discovery and a lengthy civil trial. If you r etain the services of the Bukh Law Firm, our team of corporate dispute attorneys will adeptly handle sensitive and fact-intensive negotiations and claim investigations. process andwill work tirelessly to settle your dispute without judicial intervention. Our Brooklyn attorneys will use their extensive knowledge of New York civil procedure, corporate law and commercial code regulations to advocate for you.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Business Disputes
  Each and every day, companies large and small in Brooklyn depend upon contracts and resolving business disputes through the terms set forth in binding contractual agreements. Whether your business focuses on services, supplies, or other business matters, it is vitally important that your interests and long-term objectives are protected in your contracts.
• Unfair Competition
  Elements of this Web site are protected by trade dress, trademark, unfair competition, and other laws and may not be copied in whole or in part. No logo, graphic, or image from this Web site may be copied or retransmitted without our express written permission.
• Antitrust
  White collar crimes – Examples of white collar crimes include antitrust violations, environmental regulatory violations, financial institution fraud, governmental fraud, health care fraud, Internet computer crime, insurance fraud, money laundering, securities and commodities fraud and telemarketing fraud.

Employment Law

• Employment Litigation
  It is quite common for individuals and businesses in Brooklyn to find themselves embroiled in civil litigation. Civil disputes routinely involve instances of personal injury, product liability, wrongful death, breach of contract, landlord-tenant disputes, employment disputes, and so forth.
• Non-compete Agreement
• Sexual Harassment
  There are generally three types of harassments which are: (i) legal harassment, (ii) sexual harassment and (iii) criminal harassment.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Our firm is comprised of experienced Brooklyn attorneys with extensive knowledge of the intricacies of New York real estate law. Our legal team knows how to anticipate and minimize problems that may arise out of your real estate transaction and efficiently solve an issue if and when they arise.
• Construction Litigation
• Real Estate Transactions
  There is no singular law governing real estate transactions. In fact, real estate deals in and around Brooklyn are governed by a complex web of federal statutes, along with state statutory and common law. Real estate transactions also involve an array of serious legal issues associated with acquiring, financing, developing, managing, constructing, leasing and selling commercial and residential property.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  A real estate transaction can be fairly straight-forward (e.g., executing a rental lease agreement between a landlord and tenant) or it can be one of the most complicated processes a person can go through in their life (e.g., purchasing a home, purchasing a business space, selling a multi-unit condominium, etc.).
• Condominium Law

Immigration Law

• Family Immigration
  The Bukh Law Firm, PLLC is proud to represent members of immigrant communities in their time of need. We are experienced in immigration law, family-based immigration, criminal deportation defense and employment-based immigration matters.
• Employment Immigration
• Student Visas

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  If you break your leg, you go to the hospital for medical treatment. This is because you expect a level of expertise and care at the hospital. The same logic applies to retaining an attorney. If you are involved in a legal dispute, or you were badly injured in an accident and want to pursue financial restitution through a personal injury claim, you need the expertise and guidance of a seasoned lawyer. Here are some additional benefits to retaining a Brooklyn civil attorney...
• Medical Malpractice
  Bukh & Associates attorneys have experience defending all types of Brooklyn healthcare clients, including doctors, hospitals, chiropractors, nursing homes, physicians, nurses and allied health professionals. Medical Malpractice lawsuits excessively cost the medical profession and healthcare industry millions upon millions of dollars in unwarranted expensive insurance premium charges.
• Disability Discrimination
  Despite the challenging and changing environment of COVID-19, employers still have responsibilities to employees, such as keeping a workplace environment free from age and disability discrimination, including asking an employee if they have any preexisting health conditions or a compromised immune system that would make them more susceptible to COVID-19.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  In addition to protecting your valuables, estate planning can be utilized to pass on your family values and protect important assets and heirlooms for the benefit of future generations. Basically, when you create an estate plan, you are gaining peace of mind for the future by making decisions today.
• Wills
  Last Will and Testament — A will is a written document that effectively establishes how you want your assets distributed when you pass on.
• Trusts
  Living Trust — A trust is basically a Will 2.0 by allowing you to transfer ownership of your assets to another person or entity and this entity protects your assets from creditors and civil liability.
• Power of Attorney
  Power of Attorney — This legal document enables you to name someone to handle your affairs if and when you become incapacitated.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Debt Collection