DISCLAIMER
I have prepared this web site for informational purposes only and its content is not to be construed as legal advice. The material posted on this website is not intended to create nor does your receipt and viewing of it establish or constitute a lawyer-client relationship. My office has no control over nor is it responsible for the contents or accuracy of any third party website accessible through links on this site. You should not act or refrain from acting based upon any material contained in this website without seeking professional counsel. The content of this website contains general information and may not reflect current legal developments, verdicts or settlements. I expressly disclaim all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based in whole or in part on any or all the contents of this site.

I am admitted to practice before the state and Federal Courts of State of New York and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Pursuant Rules 1.0 and 7.1 of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct (22 NYCRR 1200.0), please know that this website contains attorney advertising and that prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.     

PRIVACY POLICY
I am personally and professionally committed to the fundamentals of protecting the privacy of every individual and organization using the Internet. I may collect non-personal information when you visit this web site. Non-personal information does not relate to a single identifiable visitor. I aggregated such information to measure data such as number of visits, average time spent on the site, and the pages accessed. This information will help me to improve the content and relevancy of the site.

If you e mail me through the “Contact Me” link on this site, I ask you for information such as your name and email address so I may respond to your questions and comments.

You may choose to provide additional information as well. This is personal information. As  explained on the “Contact Me” page, any such communication is non-confidential and does not implicitly or explicitly create an attorney-client relationship.

I do not and never will share personal information or any other information that may be used to identify any individual with any individuals or organizations. Period.


STATEMENT OF CLIENT'S RIGHTS

1. You are entitled to be treated with courtesy and consideration at all times by your lawyer and the other lawyers and personnel in your lawyers office.
2. You are entitled to an attorney capable of handling your legal matter competently and diligently, in accordance with the highest standards of the profession. If you are not satisfied with how your matter is being handled, you have the right to withdraw from the attorney-client relationship at any time (court approval may be required in some matters and your attorney may have a claim against you for the value of services rendered to you up to the point of discharge).
3. You are entitled to your lawyer's independent professional judgment and undivided loyalty uncompromised by conflicts of interest.
4. You are entitled to be charged a reasonable fee and to have your lawyer explain at the outset how the fee will be computed and the manner and frequency of billing. You are entitled to request and receive a written itemized bill from your attorney at reasonable intervals. You may refuse to enter into any fee arrangement that you find unsatisfactory. In the event of a fee dispute, you may have the right to seek arbitration: your attorney will provide you with the necessary information regarding arbitration in the event of a fee dispute, or upon your request.
5. You are entitled to have your questions and concerns addressed in a prompt manner and to have your telephone calls returned promptly.
6. You are entitled to be kept informed as to the status of your matter and to request and receive copies of papers. You are entitled to sufficient information to allow you to participate meaning fully in the development of your matter.
7. You are entitled to have your legitimate objectives respected by your attorney, including whether or not to settle your matter (court approval of a settlement is required in some matters).
8. You have the right to privacy in your dealings with your lawyer and to have your secrets and confidences preserved to the extent permitted by law.
9. You are entitled to have your attorney conduct himself or herself ethically in accordance with the Code of Professional Responsibility.
10. You may not be refused representation on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability.

Posted in accordance with 22 NYCRR 1210.