The importance for Counsel to be mindful of ethical obligations when taking a case against a former client is highlighted in a recent win for SGW&M’s litigation team Steven E. Waldinger and Heather R. Gushue. Relying on Rule 1.9(a) of the Rules of Professional...
In an action to foreclosure on a lien for unpaid common charges brought by our HOA client, we successfully defended a unit owner’s challenge to service of process. Thereafter, the Court issued a money judgment and judgment of foreclosure and sale. Three days before...
One of the primary reasons why people write wills is to create order while preventing conflicts from potential heirs. Done right, a will can give you peace of mind knowing that your assets will pass down to their rightful heirs after your death. However, there are...
Our litigation team’s aggressive defense strategy in filing a pre-answer motion to dismiss proved successful when the Court dismissed the action brought against their clients in a dispute involving members of Condo and HOA Board Members. This case is a reminder that...
When you started working with a friend on a new business, you were excited to see where it would go. You put in seemingly endless hours of labor getting it up and running, and your friend was meant to handle marketing and accounting on the business side. After...
Being President of the HOA is a challenging and sometimes thankless job. The whole point of the organization is to keep your neighborhood friendly and looking great. Everyone who moves in receives a copy of the HOA bylaws, which are the HOA’s way of trying to maintain...
You know that it's smart to make an estate plan as a new business owner. Perhaps you're also a parent or you have significant financial assets. You need some plan to pass these on to your heirs. What you decide to do is simply to write a will. This way, you can leave...
Homeowners associations (HOAs) in New York help ensure the right of owners to the quiet enjoyment of their properties. They also help to preserve home values and provide shared amenities that make living in the community more pleasant, like a gym or a community pool....
You like your business partner a lot, and it’s been a productive partnership, but you never particularly considered putting your business partner in your will or involving them in your estate plans. Maybe you should. In fact, you should probably be in theirs. At the...
For many people, having an estate plan isn’t just about leaving money and other assets to their family. It’s about having a say in their own legacy – what they will be remembered for after they’re gone. Certainly, that can include leaving donations to non-profit...
