Martielli, Marina M.
Dubowski, Jessica L.
Hamill, David
McGivern, Joan Morgan
Handler, Craig H.
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When Is A Stranger Not A Stranger?
In a landmark decision from the Appellate Division Second Department, Partner, Christopher Kelley achieved a winning result for our client establishing in a case of first impression who really is a “stranger” when considering the “Stranger To The Deed rule.” The “stranger to the deed rule” holds that when a grantor executes a deed that […]
Senior Partner John Shea Designated “2021 Top Rated Real Estate Lawyer” by Martindale-Hubbell
John Shea is a Senior Partner with the firm practicing in the areas of commercial litigation, corporate counseling, real estate transactions and development, environmental law, construction contracts and litigation, and estate planning for high net worth individuals. He has Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for attorneys (AV Preeminent), and has been recognized by Martindale as one of […]
Twomey Latham Welcomes Associate Martha F. Reichert
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that Martha Reichert has joined the Firm as an Associate. Ms. Reichert concentrates her practice in real estate and land use. She has extensive experience appearing before municipal and regulatory boards throughout eastern Long Island. Prior to joining the Firm, she had her own practice, […]
Senior Partner Steve Latham Hosts The Retreat’s Annual LPGA Pro-Am to Eradicate Domestic Violence
“The Retreat’s LPGA Pro-Am held each fall is the only tournament on Long Island that includes LPGA Pros, NFL Players, and amateurs on one field,” explains Golf Chair & Retreat Board Member Steve Latham. “The generosity of these sports figures and willingness to take a stand against violence is admirable. Over the past few years […]
Supreme Court, Suffolk County Unveils New ADR Part For Civil Cases
The Supreme Court, State of New York has adopted new Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) Rules for civil cases, forming a new ADR Part with the express goals of fostering negotiation to help settle disputes, narrowing the issues to be adjudicated, and/or assisting the parties to understand each other’s positions and interests. The new ADR Part […]
Construction Law: Are “Pay if Paid” and “Pay when Paid” Provisions Enforceable in New York?
General contractors often provide their subcontractors with a standard form contract providing little opportunity for the subcontractor to negotiate a change of any of the terms. Sometimes, the standard form agreement includes a “pay if paid” or “pay when paid” provision. Even though subcontractors may be accustomed to seeing these provisions, it might not be […]
Landlords Suffer Major Blow From New State Law Affecting Seasonal Rentals
Possible Solution To State Restrictions On Seasonal Rentals
Appellate Division Overturns First Conviction under New York’s SAFE Act
A man from Silver Creek, New York had his conviction under the SAFE Act overturned by the Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department. The Appellate Court unanimously ruled that the indictment against Benjamin Wassell is dismissed and the judgement against him reversed. Mr. Wassell had been convicted in Chautauqua County Court in May 2014 of third-degree […]
The Partition Action in New York – How do the courts divide a house?
It is not uncommon for one or more unmarried individuals to acquire real property together. Sometimes, the property is acquired through inheritance, or perhaps the parties purchased the property for investment purposes. Either way, what happens when the co-owners can no longer agree on how the property should be kept, maintained or managed? What rights do […]
Craig Handler Appointed to Faculty of Half Hollow Hills School District Continuing Education Program
Craig is the first attorney to join the faculty of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District Continuing Education Program offering general education to district residents in civil and commercial legal issues. Beginning this Fall session, Craig’s first course will focus on the basics of home renovation contracts for owners. The Half Hollow Hills School […]
NY’s Highest Court Rules Private Posts on Facebook are Fair Game in Discovery
Long before the digital age and proliferation of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, Marshall McLuhan mused, “publication is a self-invasion of privacy.” Clearly, Professor McLuhan foresaw the pitfalls that can be associated with sharing too much information. Now, the New York Court of Appeals, the highest court in the state, has unanimously ruled […]
Defining the Important Role of Local Counsel
Earlier this week, the New York City Bar Association issued an opinion that defines the professional obligations of attorneys who act as “local counsel.” Lawyers very often use the term “local counsel” to describe an attorney who provides assistance on a matter within their jurisdiction, while the attorney primarily responsible for the matter, or “lead […]
The High Cost of Failing to Comply With a Contractual Notice of Claim Provision
A decision earlier this year from Justice Elizabeth H. Emerson of the New York State Supreme Court, Suffolk County Commercial Division, illustrates the harsh consequences that can result from failing to comply with a contractual notice of claim provision, even when the alleged breaching party has actual notice of the apparent claim.
