From time to time most people are going to need the services of attorney. Whether its for drafting a will, the sale of a home, a landlord/tenant dispute, a personal injury case, or debt defense and collection. However, too many people put off contacting an attorney either because they don't want to take the time out of their day to sit in a lawyer's waiting room for a meeting. Lefkowicz & Gottfried can eliminate these problems for you with our electronic law office. Many legal matters can be handled almost entirely over the Internet at your convenience.

Lefkowicz & Gottfried, LLP attorneys have years of experience with most every legal matter that can face a person. Let us help you effectively and affordably handle every legal issue from the most common to the most complex.

• Accidents/Personal Injury 
• Bankruptcy
• Civil Rights Cases
• Contract Matters
• Criminal Defense
• Debt Defense/Collection
• Landlord/Tenant Matters
• Matrimonial/Family Law
• Medical Malpractice
• Real Estate Purchases
• Wills/Estate Planning

Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a federal court process that can be used to eliminate or repay the debts of an individual under the protection of the Bankruptcy Court. If it is determined that filing for protection under the Bankruptcy laws is the best choice for you, Lefkowicz & Gottfried can help. We can also help you avoid Bankruptcy with debt defense or collections.

Civil Rights Cases
Lefkowicz & Gottfried attorneys can help you if you've been discriminated against for a variety of reasons. We handle both New York City and New York State Civil Rights actions.

New York State Civil Rights actions are for discrimination based upon your race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and/or marital status in the terms, conditions, rental, lease and/or occupation. This type of discrimination may be a violation of New York's Executive Law Article 15 HUMAN RIGHTS LAW Sec 296 et seq.

New York City Human Rights Violations are for discrimination based upon your actual or perceived sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status and/or familial status. This type of discrimination may be a violation of New York City's Administrative Code Section 8-101 et seq.

Let us help you determine if you have a cause of action for unfair discrimination.
  

Contract Matters
Before you hire someone to build an addition to your home, paint your apartment, a home-improvement contractor or even sign an employment agreement at work, speak with a Lefkowicz & Gottfried, LLP attorney. We can handle any type of contracting drafting or review. Whether it's a contract for sale of goods, an employment contract between you and a prospective employer, an independent contractor agreement, or any other legal agreement. Lefkowicz & Gottfried attorneys can help you negotiate the best terms for your contract and show you how to avoid potential problems down the road.
 

Criminal Defense
Lefkowicz & Gottfried works closely with some of the most experienced criminal defense attorneys in New York. From misdemeanors to felonies, we will put you in touch with an experienced attorney that knows the best way to help you.
 

Debt Defense/Collection
Whether you have a problem with non-payment of a debt or are owed money from another individual, Lefkowicz & Gottfried can provide you with an attorney that can help you protect your rights. Don't be victimized by creditors. Let us show you the best way to get your financial affairs back in order.
  

Landlord/Tenant Matters
Whether you own property and are having tenant problems or are not being treated fairly by your landlord Lefkowicz & Gottfried can guide you through what can be a frustrating process, explain your rights to you and show you how to best proceed.
 

Matrimonial/Family Law
If you are faced with a dissolving marriage, want to protect your assets with a pre-nuptial agreement, need advice regarding child custody and visitation, or even want to adopt a child let us help you with compassionate and experienced attorneys that will see you through what can be a trying time.
 

Medical Malpractice
If you feel that you have received inadequate or improper medical treatment, Lefkowicz & Gottfried can answer all of your questions. We work with experts in oncology, toxicology, orthopedics, neurology, and many other medical specialties. We even work with physician/attorneys to provide you with the best legal representation and case evaluation possible. Please keep in mind that there is a much shorter time in which an injured person may bring a claim for medical malpractice. So if you have a question about a medical malpractice claim contact us as soon as you are able.  
 

Real Estate Purchases/Sales
Buying a home can be one of the most exciting and frightening times of your life. A home purchase is usually the largest purchase you will ever make. The lawyers at Lefkowicz & Gottfried can show you how to avoid common mistakes and get the best deal possible on your new home.

The sale of your home can also be a trying experience. If you don't have the proper legal counsel you can make mistakes that can cause a lost sale or make you responsible for unforeseen problems. Let us guide you through the entire process and help make your sale as painless as possible.
 

Wills/Estate Planning/Living Wills/Powers of Attorney
A properly drafted will is the best way to ensure that your lifetime of hard work is not lost when you pass on. Very often using a "do-it-yourself" will package from an office supply store will get you precisely the poorly drafted will that you paid for. Lefkowicz & Gottfried offers compassionate, patient and understanding attorneys that can explain the intricacies of the law and ensure that your wishes are carried out.

We can also explain the law behind living wills, health care proxies and trusts. Contact us and we would be happy to arrange an appointment to discuss all of your options.

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