- DivorceWhen the termination of a marriage is at hand, our family lawyers can provide both cost effective processing of uncontested divorces as well as competent, aggressive representation in contested matters. Our family lawyers have years of combined experience in representing individuals in all family court proceedings; including, petitions for support, enforcement of support obligations, increases and reductions of support obligations, adoptions, prosecution and defense of orders of
- Child Support
- Child Custody and VisitationSpecial education compliance, student discipline policies, matters, hearings, test security, child welfare agencies, child custody matters. These are examples of areas in which we commonly support schools.
- Adoption
- Premarital AgreementOur NYC family law attorneys provide guidance, counseling, and representation in the negotiation of all marital agreements, including the creation of prenuptial agreements for individuals of all ages and financial status to establish financial rights in the event of divorce of the death of a spouse.
- GuardianshipIn addition to student discipline, we are routinely called on to advise on student-related matters such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, testing security, child custody/guardianship considerations, special education (see more below), reporting to and proceedings before the Administration for Children and Family Services (ACS), immunization exemption requests and more.
- Legal Separation
- Internet CrimesLooking for outside general counsel services, representation in connection with, real estate, employment, dispute resolution and litigation, intellectual property, internet law/privacy and data security matters, the purchase and sale of businesses or assets, leasing, purchasing or financing of commercial real estate and other general business matters.
- Corporate LawSchools and education-related business and organizations can operate in several forms. Whether not-for-profit or for-profit, our education lawyers work with clients on building their legal and corporate governance foundation, starting with selecting and forming a legal entity such as a corporation, not-for-profit corporation, limited liability company or education corporation.
- Business DisputesAs a firm, Cohen Schneider Law has distinguished itself in New York City as influential business lawyers. Our practice focused on business law in NYC, including clients big and small. We represent entrepreneurs, startups, emerging companies, small businesses, established companies, business owners, and not-for-profit organizations in a variety of industries including e-commerce, internet ventures, social media networks, education, retail, advertising, media, real estate, professional services, and food and beverage and we leverage our extensive experience in areas of corporate, real estate, employment, intellectual property, internet, litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and general business law to serve our clients that operate in a variety of industries.
- Business TransactionsMICHAEL M. COHEN practiced law in New York for over forty (40) years and is retired. During his career, Michael represented clients in their personal and business transactions and advocated on their behalf before courts throughout the New York City metropolitan area.
- Construction Contracts
- Intellectual Property
- Employment ContractOur team of NYC education lawyers counsels our clients through the employment process, from assisting with the onboarding process (e.g. offer letters and employment contracts) to drafting employee handbooks, providing anti-harassment training and other professional development and providing advice on employee discipline and termination. We also conduct internal investigations and work with various agencies (e.g. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) when complaints by employees are filed.
- Employment Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Construction LitigationPrimarily with clients who are completing tenant improvements or developing small projects, we review and negotiate contracts with general contractors, architects and other design professionals and the trades. Having worked with clients on projects big and small, we have insight into the needs of both owners/tenants and the construction professionals to help structure terms that provide each party with the clarity they and the project require.
- Real Estate TransactionsA charter school facility is one of its most important assets and in New York City, not always so easy to come by. For over 15 years, our professionals have worked on real estate transactions both large and small, simple and complex, short-term and long-term. Whether a school or organization needs to license incubation space, enter into a short-term lease, develop (or work with a developer) to build (through lease, sublease, acquisition or other arrangement) its 60,000-square foot home for the next 20 years or obtain financing to build or renovate its facility through a variety of financial instruments, our NYC charter school attorney team is ready and able to help.
- Estate PlanningOur NYC probate lawyers have counseled and advised hundreds of local families and persons of all ages concerning the planning of their estates. They provide basic, affordable services to manage and preserve the assets of middle income families, as well as more extensive estate planning to persons of greater wealth utilizing multiple strategies to transfer assets with minimal financial impact.
- WillsIn addition to wills and estate planning instruments, our experience has shown that the utilization of basic documents such as living wills, health care proxies and powers of probate attorney can minimize the difficulties many families face.
- Trusts
- Power of AttorneyIn addition to the NYC schools, businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs we represent, we help meet the needs of individuals in connection with their life-cycle events. Whether negotiating a pre-nuptial agreement, buying a first or second house or apartment, drafting a will, living will, health care proxy or power of attorney, representing a client in connection with a separation, divorce, or family court matter, or working through the probate or estate administration process after a death, the Firm’s attorneys are available to provide the representation that families and individuals need. Our NYC lawyers, professionals, and support staff provide also provide ongoing counsel and support to high net worth individuals, families, and their professional advisors, representatives, and staff members on a range of matters related to their investment, acquisition, operation, management, and disposition of businesses and real estate.
- ProbateOur probate law attorneys routinely handle both simple and complex estate matters, contested and without opposition, in the Surrogates Courts of the five counties of New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland.
- Tax Law