Practice Areas
BAKER GREENSPAN & BERNSTEIN, ESQS. has been faithfully serving our clients since 1931. Our firm was founded upon the principle of providing quality legal services in a cost-effective manner. We are proud to continue that tradition in today’s complex business and legal environment.
We Are Experts In:
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Insurance Litigation
Our clients include insurance carriers, third party administrators, cooperative corporations, construction companies, construction managers, contractors of every sort, property managers, large and small property owners, product manufacturers, self-insured entities of various backgrounds, and numerous other entities and individuals.
We regularly litigate in all five boroughs of the city of New York as well as Long Island. Although most of our files involve potentially high exposure New York Labor Law and construction accidents, we also regularly defend premises liability matters.
Our unique ability to provide quality legal services in a cost-effective way allows our clients to reduce their defense costs and minimize their risk. At the same time, our clients are secure in the knowledge that the full breadth of our resources are at their disposal. We maintain an extensive collection of research materials, appellate briefs, legal memoranda and expert resources to assist in the defense of our clients.
On every file, we work with the client to formulate an effective, cost-efficient defense strategy. When a trial is necessary, our trial attorneys have the necessary skill and temperament to effectively take a matter to verdict.
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Wills
A Will is important to make sure your hard-earned assets are distributed the way you want after death. When you are ready to draft a Will, we will help you prepare a proper Will that carries out your wishes. We have prepared thousands of Wills for our clients over the years. We can help you as well.
Many people decide they also need a Power of Attorney, Living Will and Health Care Proxy. These documents can help you and your loved ones prepare for your financial and medical future.
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Trusts
A Trust can also help you prepare for future financial contingencies, protects certain assets and potentially avoid taxes.
Although Trusts are not right for everyone, we can help you decide if a Trust is right for you.
Call us for a free consultation.
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Probate
When it is time to Probate a Will, we will help you with every step of the process to guide you through this difficult time. If you believe you are the beneficiary of a Will, but do not know what your rights are, call us and we can help you get the information you need.
If you have a loved one who passed away but did not leave a Will, this requires a separate Court proceeding known as an Administration. We will help you protect your rights.
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Cooperative Corporations and Condominiums
Our lawyers have a long tradition of bringing practical and creative solutions to the Boards of Cooperative and Condominium entities. We offer all manner of representation to Boards of Directors ranging from election procedures to property law. We provide counseling in dealing with contractors, architects, engineers, accountants and other professionals.
We have represented our cooperative and condominium clients with over $1 billion in loans, re-finances and other financial transactions.
We also have a large presence in the New York Mitchell-Lama program. This special form of cooperative development requires a unique knowledge of not only corporate and real estate law, but also a command of the Federal, State and/or local statutes and rules that govern these entities. Our ability to provide effective representation to Mitchell-Lama cooperatives stems, in part, from our close, personal knowledge of the issues facing these developments. In fact, fact some of our attorneys have actually lived in and served on the Board of Directors of Mitchell-Lama cooperatives.
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Commercial Real Estate
Baker Greenspan & Bernstein, Esqs. has been involved in all areas of complex real estate matters for decades. We have represented clients in any number of transactions ranging from multi-million dollar refinancing to building purchases, from large cooperative associations to single property landowners.
Whether your needs involve financing, the purchase and/or sale of real estate or leases, we will counsel you through the entire transaction.
Call us for a free consultation.
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Corporate Use
Our clients include every size company from Fortune 500 companies down to the local deli. Our Corporate Attorneys can provide important legal and strategic advice to help you operate your business and navigate through difficulties.
We can help you negotiate contracts; draft employment and severance agreements with your employees; merge, sell and/or purchase other businesses and assets; and if necessary, handle all manner of litigation.
Whether you need to form a corporation, create a shareholder or partnership agreement or negotiate a lease, call us for a free consultation.
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Labor and Employment Law
At Baker Greenspan Bernstein, Esqs., we represent both employees and employers in a broad range of employment law matters. Our attorneys handle claims involving unpaid wages and overtime, misclassification, discrimination, retaliation, workplace harassment, and violations of federal, New York State, and local labor and employment laws. We understand that workplace disputes can have significant financial and personal consequences, and we work closely with our clients to develop practical, effective strategies tailored to their specific circumstances. Whether pursuing claims on behalf of employees or defending businesses against employment-related allegations, we provide experienced, results-oriented representation at every stage of litigation and negotiation.
In addition to litigation and dispute resolution, Baker Greenspan Bernstein, Esqs. advises employers on proactive compliance measures designed to reduce risk and promote lawful workplace practices. We assist businesses with employee handbooks, workplace policies, wage and hour compliance, internal investigations, and hiring and termination practices. By representing both sides of employment matters, our firm brings a comprehensive understanding of workplace dynamics and legal exposure, allowing us to provide informed counsel that is both strategic and practical.
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Contractors and Architects
At Baker Greenspan Bernstein, Esqs., we serve as trusted outside general counsel to contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other construction industry professionals throughout all phases of a project. Our firm provides practical, business-oriented legal guidance on a wide range of issues, including contract drafting and negotiation, payment disputes, change orders, delay claims, lien rights, risk management, compliance matters, and day-to-day operational concerns. We understand the realities of the construction industry and work closely with our clients to help them avoid disputes before they arise while protecting their financial and legal interests at every stage of a project.
When disputes cannot be avoided, Baker Greenspan Bernstein, Esqs. aggressively advocates for its clients in mediations, arbitrations, and litigation involving construction and design-related matters. We regularly represent contractors and design professionals in breach of contract claims, payment and collection actions, defective work allegations, professional liability disputes, and other complex construction conflicts. Our goal is always to provide responsive, strategic counsel that allows our clients to stay focused on running their businesses while we handle the legal challenges that come with the industry.