Babylon New York Legal HelpAt Glass & Glass, we handle cases in a wide variety of legal areas of practice, including the areas listed below. Please see the information below or contact a lawyer at our firm today to learn more about our practice. FOUR REASONS TO CONSIDER GLASS & GLASS FOR YOUR
REAL ESTATE CLOSING EXPERIENCE: It makes a difference. GLASS & GLASS is not inexperienced when it comes to real estate transactions. Over the last 20 years, we have handled thousands of commercial and residential transactions. Glass & Glass acts as counsel to buyers, sellers, lenders, and some of the largest real estate companies on Long Island. SERVICE: Each transaction is handled individually. Our attorneys and support staff are available to answer each and every one of your questions. Most matters can be in contract in a week or less. We return phone calls. That's why hundreds of people, including many local real estate professionals, call Glass & Glass first when they are buying or selling real estate. KNOWLEDGE: Glass & Glass has been serving as general and special counsel to a number of local municipal boards and agencies for more than 20 years, including local municipal building departments. We know how to avoid problems with certificates of occupancy and zoning. Title issues are resolved quickly and professionally. COST: We're competitively priced. Our closing services are generally provided on a flat rate basis, quoted in writing. We don't require a deposit prior to closing and don't give fees to referral sources. If you're being overcharged, we'll tell you. Our allegiance is to our client - where it belongs. For additional information and advice on moving, please review our moving checklist. Back to Top MATRIMONIAL AND FAMILY LAW The following is a list of the important issues you must consider when considering a divorce or legal separation: - Grounds for divorce
- Separation
- Contested or uncontested
- Equitable distribution of property
- Spousal support or maintenance
- Child custody
- Child support
COST: The Glass and Glass matrimonial retainer is based on an hourly rate plus costs and disbursements. The client will receive an itemized bill every 45-60 days. EXPERIENCE: Maureen A. Glass, Esq. has been representing divorce clients and Family Court litigants for more than 20 years. Mrs. Glass has conducted numerous trials in custody cases, financial disputes and neglect hearings. She has also assisted hundreds of clients in resolving their divorce custody and financial disputes by negotiated agreement. During this most fragile time you need a divorce attorney who is experienced, competent, hardworking, and attentive. Clients are always called back and can also communicate by daily e-mail. Back to Top CIVIL LITIGATION We have had extensive experience in the handling of many civil litigation matters. We approach each client and each case on a personal basis, since no two cases are the same. Each client is given the attention they deserve. If settlement is possible, we pursue it. There is no point in wasting time and money on unnecessary, protracted litigation. We believe in alternate dispute resolution in some circumstances. The costs can be far less and the result much quicker. Back to Top LAND USE AND ZONING The area of land use and zoning is home base for us at Glass & Glass. We have represented many municipalities as general and special counsel to Boards of Trustees' planning and zoning boards, and in defense of actions brought under the Federal Civil Rights laws for more than 16 years. On behalf of private and municipal clients we have prosecuted and defended all sorts of zoning and land use matters. These include: - Applications for zoning changes, special permits, zoning variances, site plan approvals
- Non-conforming uses
- Federal and state constitutional constraints on land use regulations
- SEQRA
- Article 78 proceedings involving actions of local governments and zoning boards
- Eminent domain proceedings
- Title issues
- Easements and rights of way
If you have a zoning or land use question, trust only a practitioner who regularly handles this type of specialized work. Back to Top
To discuss your legal matter and learn how our firm can help you secure positive resolution, call (631) 321-1400 or contact a personal injury and litigation attorney at Glass & Glass today to schedule your initial consultation.
Glass & Glass, Attorneys at Law | 72 East Main Street, Suite 3 | Babylon, NY 11702
Phone (631) 321-1400 | Fax (631) 321-1491 | E-mail
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