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07 Jun, 2023 by James deragon
Over the course of one weekend, I suddenly found both of my elderly parents in the hospital. One of them would need to move into a nursing home almost immediately as the other recovered. Only, I had no clue how to even begin this process. An event like this is emotionally draining, and now, needing to quickly find a nursing home on top of this, was overwhelming. The nursing homes are ready to take patients, eager for them. Bring them on, private pay! Only going to cost you thousands of dollars a month. Easy. When I called Spencer Ghazey-Bates, this is where I was, completely lost and overwhelmed, prepared for my parents to lose a lifetime of gathered assets within the year. After getting off the phone, this all changed. I had a plan of action. I had reassurances from an expert that has done this time and time again for other families. An overall plan was made, steps were given, one at a time, so as not to be overwhelming. I finally could feel like I knew what to do and could start sorting our lives out again while the paperwork was being taken care of by professionals. The nursing home's billing departments are experts at working for themselves. Without professional legal representation, I felt defenseless from their statements and bills. With Spencer, you have an export that works FOR YOU. Over the months of this process, we gracefully landed with my parent in a good nursing home and my parent’s assets intact. Every call, email, and text to Spencer and his team was answered quickly and professionally, and at times, I almost could forget about the furious amounts of paperwork going back and forth in the background. I was able to focus instead on my family. I cannot more highly recommend Spencer-Ghazey-Bates and his team for any elder planning you could need than I already have. If your family is having a crisis, or even just planning for a crisis, this is the team you want in your corner.
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30 Apr, 2023 by Ana caban
Spencer Ghazey-Barts and team were so helpful in analyzing my parent's situation and proposing the course of action. I cannot thank them enough for their generosity and guidance. It will not be forgotten.
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19 Jun, 2021 by Jasper t
Spencer has been kind and patient, also very responsive and professional. Would be my first choice again in the future. Thank you.
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30 Sep, 2022 by P t
Really appreciated Atty Canata and Atty Low's counsel regarding a Long Term Disability claim and appeal process. Very patient, professional, attentive, and helpful. Highly recommend.
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17 Feb, 2021 by Nikki murdoch
You 100% WILL NOT find a more dedicated Attorney than Anthony Canata! His unbelievable hard work, dedication, patience and fight to win my case truly did change my life. I have an extremely rare disease, and he not only fought for me, but studied it for his own knowledge, to be in my shoes. To KNOW what he was fighting for! He won my case and has continued to be supportive fighting the battles that come with serious diseases, stress, and others' ignorance with invisible illness. I'm so grateful to have found Attorney Canata and Attorney Low. Thank you will simply never be enough! You WILL NOT be disappointed putting your trust in their hands. I promise you that.
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08 Jul, 2018 by J nardello
You wont find a better team of lawyers! Not only did they take care for my situation and concerns, but they showed tremendous empathy for my circumstance and took immediate action. They thoroughly read through every document I had, as extensive as it was, which made a tremendous impact on me and my case. They always stayed in direct and continuous communication with me in a prompt, understandable and compassionate manner. My complicated case was 3 years old when they took me on and they won it in 6 months. In my experience with lawyers, these gentlemen are the best of the best!
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07 Jun, 2023 by James deragon
Over the course of one weekend, I suddenly found both of my elderly parents in the hospital. One of them would need to move into a nursing home almost immediately as the other recovered. Only, I had no clue how to even begin this process. An event like this is emotionally draining, and now, needing to quickly find a nursing home on top of this, was overwhelming. The nursing homes are ready to take patients, eager for them. Bring them on, private pay! Only going to cost you thousands of dollars a month. Easy. When I called Spencer Ghazey-Bates, this is where I was, completely lost and overwhelmed, prepared for my parents to lose a lifetime of gathered assets within the year. After getting off the phone, this all changed. I had a plan of action. I had reassurances from an expert that has done this time and time again for other families. An overall plan was made, steps were given, one at a time, so as not to be overwhelming. I finally could feel like I knew what to do and could start sorting our lives out again while the paperwork was being taken care of by professionals. The nursing home's billing departments are experts at working for themselves. Without professional legal representation, I felt defenseless from their statements and bills. With Spencer, you have an export that works FOR YOU. Over the months of this process, we gracefully landed with my parent in a good nursing home and my parent’s assets intact. Every call, email, and text to Spencer and his team was answered quickly and professionally, and at times, I almost could forget about the furious amounts of paperwork going back and forth in the background. I was able to focus instead on my family. I cannot more highly recommend Spencer-Ghazey-Bates and his team for any elder planning you could need than I already have. If your family is having a crisis, or even just planning for a crisis, this is the team you want in your corner.
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30 Apr, 2023 by Ana caban
Spencer Ghazey-Barts and team were so helpful in analyzing my parent's situation and proposing the course of action. I cannot thank them enough for their generosity and guidance. It will not be forgotten.
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19 Jun, 2021 by Jasper t
Spencer has been kind and patient, also very responsive and professional. Would be my first choice again in the future. Thank you.
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07 Jun, 2023 by James deragon
Over the course of one weekend, I suddenly found both of my elderly parents in the hospital. One of them would need to move into a nursing home almost immediately as the other recovered. Only, I had no clue how to even begin this process. An event like this is emotionally draining, and now, needing to quickly find a nursing home on top of this, was overwhelming. The nursing homes are ready to take patients, eager for them. Bring them on, private pay! Only going to cost you thousands of dollars a month. Easy. When I called Spencer Ghazey-Bates, this is where I was, completely lost and overwhelmed, prepared for my parents to lose a lifetime of gathered assets within the year. After getting off the phone, this all changed. I had a plan of action. I had reassurances from an expert that has done this time and time again for other families. An overall plan was made, steps were given, one at a time, so as not to be overwhelming. I finally could feel like I knew what to do and could start sorting our lives out again while the paperwork was being taken care of by professionals. The nursing home's billing departments are experts at working for themselves. Without professional legal representation, I felt defenseless from their statements and bills. With Spencer, you have an export that works FOR YOU. Over the months of this process, we gracefully landed with my parent in a good nursing home and my parent’s assets intact. Every call, email, and text to Spencer and his team was answered quickly and professionally, and at times, I almost could forget about the furious amounts of paperwork going back and forth in the background. I was able to focus instead on my family. I cannot more highly recommend Spencer-Ghazey-Bates and his team for any elder planning you could need than I already have. If your family is having a crisis, or even just planning for a crisis, this is the team you want in your corner.
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30 Apr, 2023 by Ana caban
Spencer Ghazey-Barts and team were so helpful in analyzing my parent's situation and proposing the course of action. I cannot thank them enough for their generosity and guidance. It will not be forgotten.
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19 Jun, 2021 by Jasper t
Spencer has been kind and patient, also very responsive and professional. Would be my first choice again in the future. Thank you.
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07 Jun, 2023 by James deragon
Over the course of one weekend, I suddenly found both of my elderly parents in the hospital. One of them would need to move into a nursing home almost immediately as the other recovered. Only, I had no clue how to even begin this process. An event like this is emotionally draining, and now, needing to quickly find a nursing home on top of this, was overwhelming. The nursing homes are ready to take patients, eager for them. Bring them on, private pay! Only going to cost you thousands of dollars a month. Easy. When I called Spencer Ghazey-Bates, this is where I was, completely lost and overwhelmed, prepared for my parents to lose a lifetime of gathered assets within the year. After getting off the phone, this all changed. I had a plan of action. I had reassurances from an expert that has done this time and time again for other families. An overall plan was made, steps were given, one at a time, so as not to be overwhelming. I finally could feel like I knew what to do and could start sorting our lives out again while the paperwork was being taken care of by professionals. The nursing home's billing departments are experts at working for themselves. Without professional legal representation, I felt defenseless from their statements and bills. With Spencer, you have an export that works FOR YOU. Over the months of this process, we gracefully landed with my parent in a good nursing home and my parent’s assets intact. Every call, email, and text to Spencer and his team was answered quickly and professionally, and at times, I almost could forget about the furious amounts of paperwork going back and forth in the background. I was able to focus instead on my family. I cannot more highly recommend Spencer-Ghazey-Bates and his team for any elder planning you could need than I already have. If your family is having a crisis, or even just planning for a crisis, this is the team you want in your corner.
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30 Apr, 2023 by Ana caban
Spencer Ghazey-Barts and team were so helpful in analyzing my parent's situation and proposing the course of action. I cannot thank them enough for their generosity and guidance. It will not be forgotten.
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19 Jun, 2021 by Jasper t
Spencer has been kind and patient, also very responsive and professional. Would be my first choice again in the future. Thank you.
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24 Feb, 2021 by Jennifer
Having never worked with an attorney before, we had no idea what to really look for in selecting someone. But Hun Ohm came very highly recommended and from our very first meeting, we could tell we were in good hands. Now three years later, after working very closely with him on several detailed Intellectual Property agreements, I count my lucky stars every day that we chose Ohm for this work. He is everything you would want in an attorney. He works quickly. He catches every detail. He ensures that he is protecting your interests every step of the way. He was patient when we had many questions. He was also a joy to work with, as we very much appreciated his calm, grounded demeanor. I recommend him enthusiastically.
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15 Feb, 2021 by Justin
Hun has done a wonderful job helping me navigate tricky legal situations over the past few years in the realm of entertainment and intellectual property. He's highly responsive and professional over all forms of communication, and has always been quick to find straightforward solutions to my problems. When working on business contracts together, he clearly enumerates every outcome and works closely with me to ensure the final agreements are comprehensive and fair.
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09 Jan, 2021 by Anonymous
Working with Fierst Bloomberg Ohm LLP has been excellent. I've been their client for several years and I have never been left wanting for more responsive or thorough support. In cases where a question lies outside of their areas of focus they have referred me to others who can better answer my questions. I recommend their practice to anyone. Specifically, Hun has worked with me on our IP licensing contracts. He has a wealth of knowledge about what is common practice and is ethical and fair in his recommendations. It helps us to maintain a moral business while still protecting our financial future. He had great advice, therefore, on how/when to calculate recoupment of publisher costs. And he has had many creative solutions to write safety net protections for both developer and publisher so we can navigate negotiations.
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13 Nov, 2014 by Phill
Attorney Miranda represented our neighborhood group (of over 40 people) in a recent disagreement with our Town Planning Board. Attorney Miranda was very supportive. Although many personalities involved, Attorney Miranda was able to work through the issues, resulting in a positive conclusion. Attorney Miranda's approach to business is calm, detailed, and always positive-- A pleasure to work with A great advocate to have "on your side" !
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01 Apr, 2024 by Sarah christiansen
Peter and Beth were incredibly helpful handling the closing of our home after we had moved out of state. Highly recommend!
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12 Dec, 2023 by Caroline costello
Incredible practice! Peter and team were so helpful with explaining the real estate closing process and walked us through all of the steps with kindness and support. Thank you all!
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21 Nov, 2023 by Eve jenkins
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21 Jun, 2022 by Laura robak
I was very hesitant to seek out an attorney after being in a car accident as I was just too busy dealing with medical appointments and taking care of my young family. I am very happy I chose Attorney DiBartolo as he made the process pain free and very flexible. We were able to communicate thru text and email for our busy schedules as well as Zoom once the pandemic hit. His is a very compassionate lawyer that handled my case with trust, dignity and perseverance. I would highly recommend Attorney DiBartolo if the need ever comes up in the future.
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31 May, 2021 by Ellen harter wall
After I was in a car accident, John and his team stepped in to help manage all of the paperwork and communications with insurance companies and medical offices, allowing me to focus on healing. John is both professional and compassionate.
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30 Aug, 2024 by Sarah ginsberg
Lisa Lippiello was a great choice for my high conflict custody case. She both protected my interests without hesitation AND knew when to compromise. She also explained my options at each juncture and explained why she thought one was best, but always made it clear she worked for me and would defer to my choice and work just as hard to make it happen. Also importantly, she was conscientious and upfront about the cost of her work, which I appreciated. I would recommend Lisa for any mother who is in a high conflict court situation, especially because she has the ability to be an effective shield- not allowing the other party or their lawyer to use disparaging or abusive language towards or around me.
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29 Aug, 2024 by Siobhan christy
Lisa is a stellar family law attorney. Retiring from the New York City police department before choosing to serve as a family law attorney. She knows how to navigate the legal systems with integrity , prowess and mindfulness. She is going to give you everything and more.
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29 Jun, 2024 by Jessica
Nate was great to work with! He helped me navigate my situation and helped with reaching an agreement. He was kind and informative throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend working with him.
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What a Business Lawyer Can Do for You

A business lawyer provides critical legal guidance and support to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses. Whether you are forming a new company, drafting contracts, or navigating complex regulations, a business attorney ensures you are legally protected and operating within the law. They can also help prevent legal disputes or represent you in negotiations, transactions, or lawsuits that arise during the course of business operations.

Business lawyers have expertise in areas such as business formation, contract law, intellectual property, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. They ensure that your business is compliant with relevant laws and help mitigate risks that could threaten your company's success.

When Should I Hire a Business Lawyer?

Hiring a business lawyer is essential at various stages of business development, including:

  • Forming a business: When deciding on the best structure for your company (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.), a lawyer can guide you through the registration and compliance process.
  • Drafting contracts: If you need contracts for employees, partners, suppliers, or clients, a lawyer ensures these documents are legally sound and in your best interest.
  • Mergers, acquisitions, or dissolutions: If you are buying, selling, or dissolving a company, legal counsel is critical to avoid costly mistakes.
  • Compliance and regulatory issues: A lawyer can help navigate complex regulations, particularly in industries like healthcare, finance, or tech.
  • Resolving disputes: Whether it's contract disagreements, intellectual property infringement, or employment issues, a business lawyer helps mediate, negotiate, or litigate on your behalf.

What Does a Business Lawyer Do?

Business lawyers provide a wide range of services that cater to different legal needs of a business. They can:

  • Help you choose the best legal structure for your business.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with employees, suppliers, customers, or business partners.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
  • Advise on tax strategies to minimize your business's tax burden.
  • Assist with intellectual property protection, such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
  • Handle mergers, acquisitions, and business sales, ensuring all legal paperwork is in order.
  • Resolve disputes through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation.

How Are Business Lawyers Paid?

Business lawyers typically charge either by the hour or on a flat-fee basis, depending on the complexity of the work. Common payment structures include:

  • Hourly rates: The lawyer charges based on the time spent working on your case. Rates vary depending on the lawyer's experience and location.
  • Flat fees: For certain tasks, such as incorporating a business or drafting a standard contract, a lawyer may offer a flat fee.
  • Retainer: Some businesses may hire a lawyer on retainer, paying a fixed amount each month to have ongoing access to legal services.

The payment structure is often discussed during an initial consultation so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs and budget.

How Much Does a Business Lawyer Cost?

The cost of hiring a business lawyer depends on factors such as:

  • The complexity of the legal issue: More complex matters, like mergers or intellectual property disputes, typically cost more than routine tasks like contract drafting.
  • The lawyer's experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in larger cities often charge higher fees.
  • The nature of the billing arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $150 to $1,000 or more, depending on the lawyer's expertise. Flat fees are usually available for simpler matters like forming an LLC or drafting a standard contract.

It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.

Top Questions to Ask a Business Lawyer

Before hiring a business lawyer, ask the following questions during your consultation:

  1. What is your experience with businesses like mine?
    Find out if the lawyer has handled legal issues for companies in your industry.
  2. What services do you offer?
    Ensure the lawyer can meet all your business's legal needs, from contract drafting to dispute resolution.
  3. What are your fees, and how do you bill?
    Get clarity on how you'll be charged - whether by the hour, flat fee, or retainer.
  4. How do you handle conflicts of interest?
    Ask how the lawyer ensures there is no conflict in representing your business.
  5. Can you provide references from other business clients?
    Speaking with past clients will give you an idea of the lawyer's expertise and professionalism.
  6. Do you have experience in my specific industry?
    Industry-specific knowledge can be crucial, especially in highly regulated fields like healthcare or finance.

How to Check the Credibility of a Business Lawyer

To ensure you're hiring a reputable business lawyer:

  • Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is in good standing and has no disciplinary actions against them.
  • Look for client reviews or testimonials: Online reviews, testimonials, or word of mouth from other business owners can provide insight into the lawyer's reliability and effectiveness.
  • Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have satisfied clients who can vouch for their services.
  • Check professional memberships: Membership in respected legal organizations (such as the American Bar Association or a local business lawyer association) can signal credibility.
  • Review their website and professional profile: A well-established lawyer typically has a professional website showcasing their areas of expertise, credentials, and case success.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To make the most out of your first consultation with a business lawyer, prepare the following:

  • A description of your business and its structure: This will help the lawyer understand your legal needs.
  • Any current contracts or agreements: If you're seeking contract advice, bring copies of existing contracts.
  • A list of legal issues or concerns: Be ready to discuss any potential legal challenges, such as regulatory compliance, disputes, or transactions.
  • Financial documents: If applicable, bring financial records related to the legal matter you're seeking help with.
  • Questions about fees and billing: Ensure you understand the lawyer’s payment structure and fees upfront.

By preparing these materials, you can ensure that your first meeting with a business lawyer is productive and informative.

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