One of the most widely asked questions of sellers and buyers of real estate is, “What does ‘as is’ mean in the contract?”  And the follow up questions vary depending on whether the client is a seller or a buyer. A seller may ask, “Do I need to repaint the walls and replace the carpet?”...Read More

After finalizing the contract of sale and any riders thereto, the next steps in the process involve obtaining a home inspection and ascertaining what – if any – repairs the buyer will request the seller to address. A home inspection is a deep-dive into every nook and cranny of the property by a professional, licensed...Read More

Non-compete agreements have been the subject of a litany of litigation around the country. They are one of a variety of different types of what’s called a restrictive covenant, which could also include non-disclosure agreements and non-solicitation agreements. It is common for a single agreement to include many, if not all of these restrictive covenants....Read More

As the voice you are going to hear when you call our firm, I never know who will be on the other end of the phone – telemarketers, the Court, an adversary, a client. But perhaps one of the most exciting aspects of answering the phone is never knowing which call you are receiving that...Read More

The elements of a cause of action for specific performance of a contract for the sale of real property are that the plaintiff substantially performed its contractual obligations and was ready, willing, and able to perform its remaining obligations, that the defendant was able to convey the property, and that there was no adequate remedy...Read More

Employment policies are integral to the relationship between employers and their employees. There are multiple policies on federal, state and local levels that employers are required to follow and, if you have employees who work in multiple states, this only increases the number of policies you must comply with. It’s important to ensure not only...Read More

You are the holder of a promissory note for $1,400,00.00, for which the maker (i.e. the person(s) who has borrowed money from you) is in default. You are looking to find a way to recover these monies quickly from the maker in an expeditious and cost-effective manner. Is there any other option available to you...Read More

When parties in a dispute agree to settle their claims they typically enter into a settlement agreement. Parties can enter into a settlement agreement whether they are in litigation or not and the terms will be enforceable as a contract. A settlement agreement should be in writing and signed by all parties to the dispute...Read More

You own a local New York business who has secured a money judgment against a local customer who has failed to remit payment on valid, duly delivered and accepted invoices. The judgment was recovered on default following the customer’s failure to answer the complaint you filed and failing to appear in the action. The customer...Read More

In most commercial lease agreements, the landlord wants an individual to sign a personal guarantee, which will in theory protect the landlord if the tenant defaults. Should the tenant default in the payment of rent, or for any other reason, it gives the landlord the option to pursue damages from the tenant, as well as...Read More