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Criminal Law27
Arrests, DWI, drug and assault charges
Family Law17
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury37
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law43
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy37
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief
Immigration11
Visas, green cards, citizenship
Business Law20
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law26
Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages
Real Estate Law30
Closings, landlord and tenant, property
Intellectual Property7
Patents, trademarks, copyright
Tax Law6
IRS problems, audits, tax debt
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New York law guides
All law guides →Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.
The Automatic Stay in New York Bankruptcy
New York bankruptcy automatic stay (11 U.S.C. § 362) immediately halts most collection actions, lawsuits, foreclosures, and wage garnishments the moment a bankruptcy is filed.
Chapter 11 Business Reorganization in New York
New York businesses can use Chapter 11 to reorganize debt while continuing operations. Subchapter V (small-business) streamlines for businesses with debt under ~$7.5M.
Arbitration Clauses + Agreements in New York
New York arbitration clauses are widely enforced under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) — but unconscionability, class-action waiver issues, and the 2022 EFAA (sexual-harassment carve-out) limit some clauses.
Breach of Contract in New York
New York breach-of-contract claims require valid contract + breach + damages — but most cases turn on what damages can be proved, not whether breach occurred.
Your Rights If Arrested in New York
Your federal constitutional rights apply if you're arrested in New York — Miranda, right to remain silent, right to counsel. Phone-call rule: Reasonable opportunity to make 3 phone calls.
Assault Charges in New York
New York assault charges: simple assault is typically Class A misdemeanor up to 1 yr (3rd-degree); aggravated forms can reach up to 25 yrs (1st-degree).
Challenging Breath-Test Evidence in New York
New York DUI breath-test results can be challenged on calibration, maintenance, operator error, mouth alcohol, and machine reliability — successful challenges have led to thousands of dismissals nationally.
CDL DUI in New York
New York commercial driver's license (CDL) holders face stricter DUI rules — 0.04% BAC limit (half of regular drivers) plus career-ending consequences for ANY DUI in any vehicle.
ADA + Disability Accommodation in New York
New York disabled employees are protected by the federal ADA (15+ employees) + state law — employers must engage in interactive process + provide reasonable accommodations unless undue hardship.
Age Discrimination in New York
New York workers age 40+ are protected by the federal ADEA + state law from age discrimination — but the Supreme Court's Gross v. FBL standard requires "but-for" causation, making cases harder than other discrimination claims.
Asset Protection Planning in New York
New York asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.
Blended Family Estate Planning in New York
New York blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.
Adoption Process in New York
New York adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. 30 days for extrajudicial consent; judicial consent immediately irrevocable.
Maintenance in New York: How It Works
New York calls it maintenance. NY uses a statutory formula for both temporary and post-divorce maintenance, with durational guidelines tied to marriage length (15-30% of marriage for marriages under 15 years; 30-40% for 15-20 years; 35-50% for 20+).
Applying for Asylum from New York
Asylum is governed by federal law but cases are heard in the immigration court closest to where the applicant lives. New York (Manhattan), Varick Street (detention), and Buffalo Immigration Courts.
Cancellation of Removal in New York
New York immigrants in removal proceedings may qualify for cancellation of removal — relief that allows long-term residents (LPRs and certain non-LPRs) to avoid deportation and obtain green cards.
Copyright Basics for New York Creators
Copyright is purely federal — registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, enforced through federal district courts. New York infringement cases are filed in U.S. District Courts for the Southern.
Fair Use of Copyrighted Material in New York
New York creators using copyrighted material need fair-use analysis — four-factor test (purpose, nature, amount, market effect) determines whether use is lawful without permission.
Amusement-Park Injuries in New York
New York amusement park / ride / water park injuries can lead to negligence, premises liability, and product-liability claims — but liability waivers and federal CPSC reporting create complications.
Aviation Accident Claims in New York
New York aviation-accident claims involve federal aviation law, FAA / NTSB investigations, multiple potential defendants, and (for international flights) treaties like the Montreal Convention.
1031 Like-Kind Exchanges in New York
New York 1031 like-kind exchanges defer capital gains tax on real-estate sales when proceeds reinvest in similar property — strict 45/180-day deadlines + qualified intermediary required.
Adverse Possession in New York
New York adverse possession requires 10 years of continuous, open, hostile, exclusive, and notorious possession.
Innocent Spouse Tax Relief in New York
New York spouses who filed joint returns can escape responsibility for tax debts caused by the other spouse — through innocent spouse, separation of liability, or equitable relief.
IRS Audit Defense in New York
New York taxpayers facing IRS audits should know — most audits are correspondence (mail-only), 3-year SOL is standard, and you have appeal + Tax Court rights at every step.
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How much does an attorney cost in Schenectady?
It depends on the case. Criminal and family cases are often billed hourly or as a flat fee. Personal injury attorneys usually work on contingency — a share of what you recover, and nothing if you don't. Ask each attorney how they charge before you hire them.
Do attorneys in Schenectady offer free consultations?
Many do, especially in personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy and immigration. Ask when you call — a first meeting is the best way to see whether an attorney is a good fit.
How many attorneys are listed in Schenectady?
There are currently 157 attorneys listed in Schenectady on CGMIMM.