Long Island Lawyer

Contracts and agreements are a part of everyday business but unfortunately a poorly formed contract may mean the loss of assets or equity or incur undue liability.  Read about a conversion fraud case that was successfully prosecuted and won on behalf of a client.  If you are going to engage in business with other parties in a partnership or a limited liability company, corporation or other relationship or if you have questions about improving the legal framework of your existing relationships or agreements, then feel free to call to discuss your situation and to identify potential issues as well as provide you with new contracts or plans to lessen your risk or improve your business.

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When it comes to family matters, contemplating divorce or have already separated, competent legal counsel is essential. Lawyer Anthony T. Ballato has the expertise and ability to quickly analyze each unique situation and to develop a solution. You owe it to yourself to rely on an experienced and knowledgeable counselor. He uses compassion and expertise to deal with issues that can also become highly emotional.

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Whether or not you plan on litigating, a litigation attorney is able to help determine the best approach for your case and advise you on the next steps to take. Even if you decide to settle out of court, the Law Office of Anthony T. Ballato may help you get the settlement you deserve or otherwise assure that your legal rights are being protected and to plan against future liability, claims or losses.

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A serious injury or unexpected death can have devastating consequences on you and your family. Before accepting any offer from an insurance company, consider consulting an experienced attorney. Anthony T. Ballato can review your personal injury, abuse or neglect claim to determine if the offer is fair and provides the compensation you deserve. Most often it is not and warrants prompt legal action and further measures.

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In addition to vast experience with exotic collectable and family vehicles and a history of lemon law auto cases, Anthony T. Ballato strongly believes in social responsibly. This is the foundation of his drive to protect consumer rights from cons, scams and deceptive trade practices. The use of arbitration, mediation and when appropriate, litigation and lawsuits is employed to protect the clients’ (buyer or lessee) interests.

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It’s an area of our lives that is often avoided but in order to provide for your loved ones as well as to protect your wealth, the creation of wills and trusts is extremely important.  How your estate is structured along with the design of your will may avoid legal problems and confusion in the future.  For an example of how the creation of a living trust went wrong and what was accomplished for the client, click here.  The staff is equipped to handle all facets of wills, trusts and estates, so call for a free initial consultation.

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Are you considering the sale, lease or purchase of a condominium, house or apartment?  Instead of possibly exposing yourself to potential problems down the road, minimize your risk and protect your sale or purchase by relying on our real estate law experience.

As a landlord or a tenant you have rights and understanding those rights is paramount to protecting your interests.  Every state has different laws in place that address the landlord-tenant relationship and New York is no exception.  You are welcome to contact us about leasing or eviction proceedings to help ensure that you are protected.

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Employment law is very complex and requires a strong legal background to address everything from the implementation of office policies, termination and severance situations as well as discrimination and harassment cases.  Whether you are an employee or an employer, it is very important to ensure that your actions and that your interests are safeguarded and appropriate.

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Sometimes people are attacked without reason by a vicious animal.  Even when the law permits owners to keep otherwise dangerous animals, you may still protect yourself against these threats or recover from animal attacks. Read about a successful case that was litigated involving an attack by a pit bull here.  The law firm has successfully handled cases involving dangerous animals and dog bites for victims and owners in civil litigation and dangerous dog proceedings.

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