November 2015 - Rockland County Bar Association

NOVEMBER 2015 NEWSBRIEF
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ISSUES OF INTEREST
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ROBERT B. MARCUS
President
Submitted by Paul Savad, Esq. Chair, Commercial and Corporate Law Committee;
Joseph Churgin, Esq., and Susan Cooper, Esq., of SAVAD CHURGIN, Attorneys at Law
Your client, the electrical subcontractor for the construction of a chain store in Rockland
IRA S. SCHOEPS
Vice President
County, was prevented from completing the work, due to a dispute with the general contractor
JAMES BIRNBAUM
Treasurer
about delays. You commenced an action for breach of contract and to foreclose your client’s
RICKI H. BERGER
Secretary
DIRECTORS
ALAN G. ROSENBLATT
ROBERT D. FENSTER
LARRY J. SCHWARTZ
ELIZABETH A. HAAS
HON. W. SHERWOOD, Ret.
LURLYN WINCHESTER
ANDREA COMPOSTO
KIMBERLY SOFIA
RICHARD A. GLICKEL
WILLIAM F. SMITH
EDWARD KALLEN
ANTONIO F. REDA
KEITH I. BRAUNFOTEL
WILLARD H. DaSILVA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NANCY LOW-HOGAN, Ph.D.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Commercial Litigations Issues of
Interest
Submitted by:
Paul Savad, Esq.
Susan Cooper, Esq.
Joseph Churgin, Esq.
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Holiday Party
Page 3
News from the
Executive Director
Submitted by:
Nancy Low-Hogan
Page 4
Message from
United Hospice of Rockland
Page 5-6
Article of Interest
Submitted by:
Andrew Frisenda, Esq.
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E-Filing Training
Page 7
Columbian Lawyers
Membership Drive
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Committee Meeting
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Changes in Bankruptcy Forms
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Non-Profit Boards of Directors
Search
Page 8-12
Advertising
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Lawyer Assistance Program
Page 13
Committee Memo
Page 14-16
CLE Corner
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Classifieds
mechanic’s lien. The general contractor promptly demanded arbitration in Ohio, as expressly
provided in the subcontract, and moved to stay them action and to compel arbitration in Ohio.
Will you defeat the motion to compel arbitration in Ohio?
The answer is yes.
In HVS, LLC v. Fortney & Weygandt, Inc., 34601/2014, NYLJ 1202738552136, at *1 (Sup.
Ct. Rockland Co., September 24, 2015), the plaintiff was the electrical subcontractor for
construction of a CVS pharmacy on Route 304 in Bardonia, New York. The defendant general
contractor terminated the plaintiff’s contract after problems with delays, and refused to permit
the plaintiff to complete the work.
Plaintiff filed a mechanic’s lien for the electrical work it performed, and sued for breach
of contract and to foreclose the mechanic’s lien. The defendants responded by demanding
arbitration in Ohio, as provided in the subcontract, and moved to stay the action and to compel
arbitration in Ohio.
Justice Victor Alfieri, Jr., ruled that the subcontract provision requiring arbitration in
Ohio was void and unenforceable pursuant to General Obligations Law § 757, which voids any
contract provision that makes the contract subject to the laws of another state, or requires
dispute resolution by arbitration or otherwise to be conducted in another state (except a contract
with a material provider).
The Court rejected the defendant’s argument that the Federal Arbitration Act preempts
GOL § 757, ruling that this case was distinguishable from Matter of Diamond Waterproofing
Sys., Inc. v. 55 Liberty Owners Corp., 4 N.Y.3d 247 (2005), which involved out-of-state entities and
materials obtained out of state, thereby affecting interstate commerce. The plaintiff here, by
contrast, was a local company, performed all of its work in New York, and obtained most of the
materials from local suppliers.
The Court severed the improper portion of the arbitration clause and ordered
arbitration in New York, citing King C Ironwork, Inc. v. Burdg, Dunham & Associates
Construction Corp., 150710/2014 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co.), and Brady v. Williams Capital Group, LP, 64
A.D.3d 127 (1st Dep’t 2009).
The Lesson?
If your subcontractor client based in New York wants to sign a contract with a New
Jersey general contractor to perform work in New York, and the general contractor insists on a
clause providing for arbitration in New Jersey, advise your client that the provision for
arbitration in New Jersey will likely be void and unenforceable pursuant to General Obligations
Law § 757, provided the work is performed in New York, and the materials come from local
suppliers.
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NEWS from the Executive Director
Dear Colleagues,
We have successfully transitioned to Fall. The vibrant colors of Autumn remind us that the change
of the seasons is one of the reasons many of us decide to live and work in the Northeast.
On October 8 we said a bittersweet good-bye to Sandy Garvin, long-time and beloved Executive
Director of the RCBA. Nearly 100 family, friends and colleagues joined at the Nyack Seaport to wish Sandy
a happy and fulfilling retirement. I'd like to express my personal thanks to Sandy for helping make my
transition to Executive Director such an enjoyable experience, and helping make the learning curve just a
little flatter.
The RCBA's Annual Dinner, held this year on October 29, was a huge success! 240 guests and
admirers turned out (one of the largest crowds in the history of the Bar Association) to honor Judge of the
Surrogate's Court Thomas E. Walsh II, and Lifetime Achievement awardee William Frank, Esq. Guests
were treated to lively musical entertainment at the end of the evening provided by "The Vic 6 Band," a
group of legal beatles including Judge Vic Alfieri (drums), RCBA Treasurer Jim Birnbaum (guitar), and
RCBA Member Rob Fellows (harmonica and vocals). A great time was had by all!
Thank you to everyone for your continued support of our Association, and have a wonderful and
colorful Fall.
Sincerely,
Nancy
Nancy Low-Hogan, Ph.D.
Executive Director
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Colleagues,
You all know what a wonderful organization United Hospice of Rockland is, and what wonderful work they do by providing
end-of-life services to all in the County.
You may wish to include this information the next time you do a Will and Advanced Directives for a client.
All the best,
Robert B. Marcus
President
In addition to providing end-of-life care, United Hospice of Rockland, operates www.Assuringyourwishes.org It provides a
free, secure way for individuals store and for them and their health care providers to retrieve their documents when
needed. All enrollees an receive ID card to carry in their wallet and additional cards for them to distribute to healthcare
providers, family members, etc. We have stored directives for thousands of Rocklanders.
There are two attorneys in Rockland County, Courtney Boniface and David Klein, who have their clients sign an enrollment
form for Assuringyourwishes.org as they complete their advance directives. These attorneys mail they enrollment form and
the directives to us. We store and send all documents and ID cards back to the client. I would like to encourage other
attorneys to do the same. It is a wonderful, free service that can be offered to their clients. I have attached an enrollment
form and a copy of our brochure for your review.
Please click the link below to view the authorization form:
http://assuringyourwishes.org/forms/assuringyourwishesauthorization.pdf
Please click the link below to view the brochure:
Brochure
Please call me at the number below to discuss in more detail. Looking forward to speaking with you.
Amy Stern, Executive Director
United Hospice of Rockland, Inc.
11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956
P) 845-634-4974
F) 845-634-7549
Visit us at: www.hospiceofrockland.org
Like us at: www.facebook.com/whentimemattersmost
Honor or remember a loved one by dedicating a star on UHR’s Tree of Live.
Join us for the Tree of Life lighting ceremony on December 9th at 7:30pm at the
Palisades Center (1st Floor by Macy’s) in West Nyack, NY.
For more information about becoming a sponsor, purchasing a star, volunteering at the Tree table, or attending the event,
email Laurie. (lbandremer@hospiceofrockland.org)
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Motions in the Appellate Division: A Procedural Primer
By Andrew Frisenda, Esq., Senior Associate of Bashian & Farber, LLP
When most attorneys think of Appellate Practice, they often think of it as being restricted to the Record on appeal,
Briefs, and Oral arguments. However, Motion practice is common in the Appellate Courts, and in some circumstance can be
the key to a client’s success at the Appellate level. Though by no means exhaustive, below is a practical guide to the basic
procedure involving Motion practice in the Appellate Courts of New York State.
Other than the procedural requirements for Motion practice set forth in the CPLR, the Appellate Courts of each
Judicial Department have their own unique rules and regulations that Movants (and opposition counsel) must be aware of.
These procedural rules can be found in the Rules of Procedure for each respective Court in section 600.2 for the 1st Dept.;
670.5 for the 2nd Dept.; 800.2 for the 3rd Dept.; and 1000.13 for the 4th Dept. Notably, in the absence of a Departmental rule to
the contrary, the CPLR governs.
As with Motion practice in the Supreme Court, written Motions in the Appellate Courts can be brought by one of
two means, via Notice or Order to Show Cause. As Orders to Show Cause in the Appellate Divisions can be procedurally
complex, this article will focused solely on Motions brought via Notice.
Preliminarily, it should be noted that all Motions before the Appellate Courts must include the underlying Notice of
Appeal and Judgment/Order which is the Subject of the Appeal. Failure to include these documents may lead to the Motion
being rejected out of hand.
Motions on Notice at the Appellate Level are governed by CPLR § 2214 as to timing and content, and must include:
the Parties, a noticed return date, statement of relief sought. Service, or course, must be properly made as well.
From Sept 1st - June 30th Motions in the 1st Dept. may be made returnable any weekday at 10 am, but from
July-August, must be made returnable on Mondays at 10 am. The 2nd Dept. requires that all Motions be made returnable on
Fridays at 9:30 am, and the 3rd and 4th Depts. require that Motions be made returnable on Mondays at 10 am. Each
Department has a $45 Filing fee and does not allow a Reply or Oral arguments (Oral arguments allowed with permission in
3rd Dept. only). Although it is not necessary, when drafting Appellate level Motions consider using the same font and spacing
guidelines required by each Department when drafting a Brief.
As can be expected, each Department has their own unique filing requirements regarding Motions aside from the
required return dates.
In the 1st Dept., papers must be filed by noon the day before motion is returnable; supplied to the Court in a package marked
“Motion Papers”; and should enclose Self-Addressed stamped postcard to be returned stamped “Received”; and must
include Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope. Cross-Motions must be served and filed 3 days prior to the return date.
In the 2nd Dept., moving papers must be filed one week before return date; Opposition papers must be filed by 4:00
pm the day before the return date; and Cross-Motions must be served and filed 3 days prior to return date.
In the 3rd Dept., papers and proof of service must be filed “as soon as possible,” and although the 3rd Dept. will be
flexible, the best practice is to be sure everything is filed with the Clerk of the Court no later than the return date. The 3rd
Dept. has no specific rules regarding Cross-Motions, but best practice would be to follow the three day rule adopted by the 1st
and 2nd departments.
In the 4th Dept., an original and one copy of all papers must be filed no later than 5:00 the Friday before return date.
Cross-Motions must be served via personal or overnight service 4 days before return date.
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Motions in the Appellate Division: A Procedural Primer Continued……………………...
With that procedural background in place, it should be noted that due to the nature of appellate practice only
certain types of Motions are appropriate to bring before the intermediate Courts. The most common types of Motions at the
Appellate level include the following:
Motions for interim relief and/or a Stay which seek to either injunctive relief or to stay the Lower Court proceeding
in its entirety or an Order of the Lower Court.
Motions to Reargue, much like in the Lower Court, can be made before the Appellate Division within 30 days from
Notice of Entry in order to have the Court re-address a prior Decision.
Motions to Enlarge or to Strike portions or the entirety of the Record on Appeal can be made where there is either
an incomplete Record, or the party who prepared the Record on appeal has included documents that were not
before the Lower Court, i.e.: there is information that is “Dehors” the Record.
Motions to Disqualify are appropriate as well where there are conflicts of interest with current clients, former
clients, or otherwise as the case might be.
Motions to appear Pro Hac Vice are allowed, but governed by each individual Court’s rules.
Motions to Consolidate are governed by CPLR 602, and can sometimes be used in order to avoid split decisions
under related but distinct Notices of Appeal.
Clearly, no single article can be a comprehensive guide to Motion practice before each respective Appellate Division.
However, the brief outline above offers a helpful procedural starting point that you might consider before proceeding with
any Motion at the Appellate level.
Andrew Frisenda is a Senior Associate of Bashian & Farber, LLP, concentrating in litigation and appellate practice, and is a member
of the Westchester County Bar Association Appellate Practice Committee. He may be reached at 914-946-5100 and more
information about Bashian & Farber, LLP, may be obtained at www.bashianfarberlaw.com. More articles by Mr. Frisenda may be
read at https://bashianfarberlaw.wordpress.com/
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COMMITTEE CORNER
Family Law Committee Meeting
November 17, 2015 @ 5:30
at
Rockland County Bar Association Office
337 North Main Street – Suite 1
New City, NY
Joanne Conde
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
AND SPANISH TEACHER
Classes Tailored to Your Needs
Legal Interpreting Available
Saturday Availability & Jail Visits
845-359-1353
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CHANGES IN BANKRUTPCY FORMS EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2015
Most official bankruptcy forms are scheduled to be replaced with substantially revised, reformated and
renumbered forms.on December 1, 2015. For more information go to the bankruptcy court website at
www.nysb.uscourts.gov.
Elizabeth A. Haas, co chairman, Debt Collection, Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights committee.
Interested in Joining a Non-profit Board of Directors?
Are you interested in serving on the Board of Directors of a Rockland non-profit organization? Ten such
organizations are currently seeking Board members with specific skills, and many are seeking attorneys to
serve on their Boards. Each organization has been asked to complete a fact sheet explaining their mission,
needs, Board meetings, and more. If you are interested in exploring any of those listed below, please contact
Paul Trader from the Rockland NonProfits Matter Coalition who will then provide you with electronic fact
sheets from those organizations of interest to you, along with suggestions on how to proceed. He may be
contacted at: Email: RNPMCoalition@gmail.com. Phone: 845-356-7314. Please provide your name, email
address and name of organizations of interest.
Non-Profits Seeking Board Members
Big Brothers Big Sisters
United Hospice
Association for the Visually Impaired
West Street Child Care Center
Rockland Center for the Arts
Legal Aid Society
American Civic Society for Education
Keep Rockland Beautiful, Inc.
Rockland Community Foundation
CANDLE (Community Awareness for a Drug-free Life and Environment)
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ROBERT B. MARCUS, PC
100 Dutch Hill Road - Suite 390
Orangeburg, NY 10962
Tel.(845)365-4790.. Fax.(845)359-5577
boblaw.pc@verizon.net
Available as Trial Counsel in the New
York City Metropolitan Area And
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The Representation of Victims of
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Malpractice, Municipal, Premises
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Claims and serious Motor Vehicle
Accident cases.
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MARK D. LEFKOWITZ, ESQ.
MEDIATOR
Available for conducting mediations in the Lower
Hudson Valley Region, New York City and New
Jersey, relating to disputes in the following areas:
Contracts, Labor, Family Businesses,
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(212) 732-4800
MDLLAW@aol.com
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF
OF THE
ROCKLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OF OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
A VERY
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
12 Tips from Lawyer Assistance Program
These tips are offered to aids in one’s personal life. The following are the suggested steps of
Alcohol Anonymous, a proven self-help organization.
1.
2.
3.
Recognize I have a problem. Denial is a barrier to moving on.
Accept that another party can assist with the situation. Discuss the situation with a trusted friend. Seek counseling.
Trust that another party can handle the responsibility. Let go of ownership of the problem and assign mechanics to a
professional.
4. Examine myself. What are my strengths? What are my weaknesses? What do I wish to keep? What do I wish to
change?
5. Recognize my weaknesses by revealing them to a trusted party; communicate my willingness to change?
6. Prepare to make change. Resolve I will be a different person, for the better.
7. Take the action to change. Move from resolution to doing.
8. List persons to strengthen our relationship. Improve communication with people in our lives.
9. Actually talk, see, and be with the people that are in your life. Be active; be personable.
10. Do a regular inventory of myself. Periodically take stock of where I’m at, where I’ve been and where I’m going. List
my plusses and minuses. Recognize where I need to improve.
11. Use mediation. Practice speaking my wishes. Learn to listen to the whispering of serendipity; to hear things I missed
in the past.
12. Help others. Be active in the community. Offer to do things that contribute to the larger world.
THE ELDER LAW COMMITTEE IS BACK…………
.
We recently reinstated the Elder Law Committee under the able chairmanship of Keith Cornell. Anyone
wishing to join this committee, please call 634-2149, e-mail, Leslie@rocklandbar.org or fax 634-1055.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
IF ANY MEMBER IS INTERESTED IN
JOINING THE REFERRAL SERVICE PLEASE
CALL LESLIE @ 845-634-2149 FOR AN
APPLICATION.
THE APPLICATION CAN ALSO BE FOUND
ON OUR WEBSITE
WWW.ROCKLANDBAR.ORG IN THE
ATTORNEY RESOURCES SECTION.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO
ADVERTISE IN NEWSBRIEF
CALL LESLIE @ 845-634-2149
OR E-MAIL
LESLIE@ROCKLANDBAR.ORG
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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MEMO
TO ALL RCBA COMMITTEE CHAIRS & VICE– CHAIRS
The Association is seeking articles from your committee for publication in the Bar's monthly Newsletter.
The membership would greatly benefit from your input and would appreciate it. The article does not have
to be complicated or long - a succinct piece of general interest and importance would be best. If you are
able to submit an article for the Newsletter it should be sent via email to leslie@rocklandbar.org by the
15th of the month so that the Executive Board may review it. Thank you!
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BOOK REVIEW
If anyone has read a book that they would
like to recommend, please write a short
review for publication in our Newsletter.
All Book Reviews will be viewed by the Executive
Committee for content.
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Rockland County Bar Association & Rockland County Public Defender
present
CRIMMIGRATION
Basics of Department of Homeland Security Detainers, Removal & Detention & Criminal Grounds for
Deportation/Admissibility
Synopsis: Criminal Law and immigration law have become increasingly entangled over the past several years. In
2012 a record number of people, 419,000, were removed from the U.S. by the Department of Homeland Security,
nearly half as result of a criminal conviction. An understanding of the immigration consequences of criminal
convictions is critical for attorneys representing immigrant clients.
Date:
Time:
Level:
Speakers:
Place:
Cost:
Credits:
Thursday, November 19, 2015
6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. (Registration 5:30 p.m.) (dinner)
Transitional/Non-Transitional
Samuel J. Krantz, Esq., Krantz & Krantz, LLP, Orangeburg, NY
Isaac Fromm, Esq., Barst Mukamal & Kleiner LLP, New York, NY
Italiana’s, 253 South Little Tor Road, New City, NY
$75.00 in advance; $85.00 at the door; $95.00 Non-Members; $40.00 paralegals and students
3 CLE Credits: 2.5 Professional Practice/Skills; .5 Ethics
This seminar is FREE for Rockland County 18B Panel Members, Public Defenders, and Legal Aid
PERFECTA: SAVING BOTH CLIENT AND LAWYER MONEY AND
AVOIDING AGGRAVATION IN THE EVER-CHANGING WORLD OF LIENS
Synopsis: An essential primer for both the novice attorney and the experienced practitioner in avoiding the
numerous and ever-changing pitfalls of statutory liens such as Medicare, Medicaid, Workers’ Compensation, and
ERISA. Experts in the field will explain what is and is not a valid lien against client funds; the responsibility of
the attorney regarding these claims; shortcuts to the prompt resolution of these claims; appropriate reduction of
the claims for the benefit of the client; and avoiding lawyer liability for the satisfaction of liens.
Date:
Time:
Level:
Speakers:
Place:
Cost:
Credits:
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. (Registration 5:30 p.m.) (dinner)
Transitional/Non-Transitional
Brett Newman, The Lien Resolution Group, Bardonia, NY
Robert B. Marcus, Esq., Robert B. Marcus, PC, Orangeburg, NY
John Tomsky, Esq., Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo, P.C., New York, NY
Italiana’s, 253 South Little Tor Road, New City, NY
$75.00 in advance; $85.00 at the door; $95.00 Non-Members; $40.00 paralegals and students
3 CLE Credits: 2.5 Professional Practice/Skills; .5 Ethics
Sponsored by Sterling National Bank
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Patricia Finn Attorney, P.C.
Hon. Alfred J. Weiner (Ret.)
Piermont, New York
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of
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Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
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Phone # 845-639-7800
Fax # 845-639-7850
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PANEL MEMBERS
PLEASE NOTE:
THE 2015 FISCAL YEAR IS COMING
TO A CLOSE.
PLEASE SEND IN YOUR VOUCHERS
FOR CASE COMPLETED.
DO NOT HOLD YOUR VOUCHERS
FOR THE 2016 BILLING CYCLE.
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room and reception provided. Fax, internet, and photocopy also
available. Call Elizabeth Chakan @ 201-391-7000
VIRTUAL OFFICE - NEW CITY
Office in New City available to use on your letterhead, accept
packages, meet with clients, hold conferences, send faxes,
accept mail, meetings at day or night, receptionist, waiting area
for clients, very ample free parking, private bathroom. Perfect
for practitioner with home office who needs a public
presence. Low monthly fee. Call Bill at 845-300-9168.
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OFFICE SPACE - NEW CITY
Offices in beautiful spacious suite, directly across from the New City
Courthouse. Includes reception and conference room. Please call 845-623-7070
OFFICE SPACE - NEW CITY
Spacious, comfortable office space, furnished or unfurnished,
available for rent on North Main Street, New City.
Contact us: Tel: (845) 638-6761; email: whirshfeld@gmail.com
SUBLET AVAILABLE - ORANGEBURG
Boutique employment law firm is looking to sublet space to synergistic
B-to-B professional service provider such as a lawyer, accountant or
business consultant. Located in industrial park area, Exit 6E & 6W,
Palisades Parkway, 15 Minutes from George Washington Bridge.
Second floor of 2 story building (elevator available at one entrance –
walk out at second entrance). Various offices and secretarial spaces
available. Shared conference room and kitchen (use of refrigerator,
microwave, toaster oven, coffee machine, etc.). Available early 2016 –
please contact Marina at 845-589-9300 to schedule a showing.
OFFICE SPACE - SUFFERN
Perfect for sole practitioner. Exterior windowed office in Montebello at 1
Executive Boulevard with separate secretarial space. Excellent location
abutting New York State Thruway. Utilities, large office desk and wall cabinet
included. Small kitchenette and waiting room.
Call Arnold Etelson at 845 368-3310
SITUATIONS AVAILABLE
Legal Assistant
Schulman & Kissel, P.C., a reputable Rockland County law firm, is seeking a
full-time, experienced legal assistant. The candidate must have excellent
dictation, phone and computer skills, and be proficient in Word and/ or
WordPerfect. Time Matters and billing a plus. Compensation commensurate
with experience. Submit cover letter and resume to kkissel@suffernlaw.com.
OFFICE - NEW CITY
Luxury Office Space available at Fellows Hymowitz, PC
personal Injury practice for non-personal injury or personal
injury practitioner or small firm practicing in the area of
personal injury or other practice areas with referral and/or
coverage potential. Offices are fully furnished.
Call Doreen @ 845-634-3775 ext:112
OFFICE - NEW CITY
Quiet area of Main St. in North New City, less than 5 year old
office space shared by 3 attorneys available Jan. 1, 2016.
Sublease of a spacious corner office and secretarial area until
July 31, 2016 when overlease expires. Overlease is subject to
possible renewal. Underground parking for one vehicle and
ample outdoor parking. Shared use of conference room,
waiting area and eating area, including refrigerator, microwave
and table and chairs. Sublease can include use
of furniture if desired. Call Mr. Smith at 845-558-8963.
Lisa (Peters) Comito
A NY & NJ licensed attorney
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A NY RE Assoc. Broker
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them to me. As a former litigation attorney, I get the best
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RCBA Conference Rooms available for rent.
First two hours are free for members.
Member Prices:
Closings and Depositions
$60 half day/$120 full day
Non-Member Prices
$75 half day/$135 full day
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