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About Us The Law Offices of Alan J. Schwartz is a small, full service law firm, engaging in the general practice of law, serving a wide range of clients from individuals to small and medium-sized corporations and businesses, as well as lenders, for whom the Firm serves as closing attorneys. Geographically, although the bulk of the Firm's practice is in Nassau and Suffolk counties, we frequent the entire metropolitan area and certain parts of upstate New York as well. The Firm currently maintains offices conveniently located in the heart of Garden City, to meet the growing and diverse needs of our clients. The Law Offices of Alan J. Schwartz prides itself in its specific commitment to service, excellence, producing results and the establishment of a special and personal relationship with each of its clients. The underlying philosophy at the Law Offices of Alan J. Schwartz, the small law firm that “thinks outside the box”, is that it's the people that matter, a philosophy which is the guiding principle in every endeavor in which the Firm engages. Criminal Defense Defense of all violations, misdemeanors and felonies, from the least to the most serious, including but not limited to homicide, assault, drug and marihuana offenses, forgery, fraud, larceny, offenses involving computers, sex offenses and driving while intoxicated, in county, state and federal jurisdictions . When individuals face criminal charges, perhaps the most important decision they make is by whom they will be represented as their criminal defense lawyer. Alan J Schwartz is an experienced, aggressive criminal defense attorney, ready to defend your case in all tribunals. Real Estate All phases of residential and commercial real estate, including preparation and negotiation of contracts and leases and closings for borrowers, sellers and lenders, with commercial clients like Waterfield Financial Corporation, Union Federal Savings Bank, Fremont Investment & Loan, BLS/Premium Capital Funding, Fleet Bank and Bank of America. Vehicle and Traffic Violations Defense of all traffic matters, personal or commercial, with a particular emphasis on trucking violations involving things like operating overweight commercial vehicles and permit violations. Personal Injury and Negligence Litigation, Medical and Dental Malpractice Automobile accidents and no-fault benefits, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, premises liability, lead paint cases, construction accidents and labor law litigation, medical malpractice claims, dental malpractice claims. Matrimonial and Family Law Actions for divorces, separations and annulments, preparation of separation agreements, litigation involving pre-nuptial agreements, support proceedings, custody proceedings and other family law matters. General Civil and Commercial Litigation Business and individual commercial litigation, corporate litigation, litigation involving shareholder disputes, arbitration proceedings, real estate litigation, real property litigation, franchisor-franchisee litigation and dispute resolution. Business and Corporate Law Formation of partnerships, corporations and a variety of other forms of business entities, such as LLC’s [Limited Liability Companies] and LLP’s [Limited Liability Partnerships], preparation of partnership agreements, shareholder agreements and board of directors resolutions, and handling all aspects of the acquisition and sale of businesses. Trusts and Estate Preparation of wills, trusts, durable power of attorneys, living wills and health care proxies, as well as basic estate planning. Labor & Employment Collective bargaining negotiations, picketing and strike matters, personnel handbooks, employment policies, discrimination claims and defense, wage and overtime claims, professional misconduct proceedings, defense of unemployment claims, employment litigation, alternate dispute resolution, severance matters. Construction Law Prevailing wage investigations, construction contracts and claims, construction litigation and arbitration, mechanic's liens on private and public improvements. Collection and Credit Matters Litigation to recover unpaid debts and obligations and/or defense of same; resolution of credit disputes. Client Rights and Responsibilities Client Rights and Responsibilities - English Client Rights and Responsibilities - Spanish If you or a loved one is arrested. - Call us immediately for a free consultation; - Try to stay calm; - Do not panic; - Do not believe everything the police are telling you; - Do not speak to police unless your lawyer is present; - Do not answer any questions; - Do not make any admissions or tell any stories. EMERGENCY PAGING is available - 24 hours/day - 7days/week - 365 days/year Biographical Sketches In the areas in which the Firm does not actively practice, the Law Offices of Alan J. Schwartz maintains an active network of other attorneys whose practices specialize in those areas, with whom the staff works regularly. Links - Time - Weather "Juz The Fax" blog by Randy L. 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