- DivorceHSSR has been practicing divorce law since its conception in 1985. Our experience will guide you through support matters or custody and visitation issues.
- Child SupportChild Support can be one of the most troubling issues individual deal with when it comes to children and Family Court.
- Child Custody and VisitationWith great respect for your privacy and well being, we will provide legal assistance regarding all matters ranging from visitation rights, maintenance, and adoption to domestic violence, orders of protection, and juvenile delinquency.
- Adoption
- Spousal SupportThe lawyers at HSSR keep current of the constant changes in the law and ensure client’s rights are protected at every stage. Whether you are entitled to child support, spousal support, need assistance paying for a child’s college or need a modification from an existing order of support, the HSSR lawyers can help.
- Criminal DefenseCriminal defense law is different from other forms of law in that rather than involving two private entities, the role of the defendant is usually a person or business and the prosecutor is the federal government. In these types of suits, the prosecutor initiates the case after the defendant commits an act or omission of an act in violation of a public law, also known as a “crime.”
- Business DisputesNew York Business law is crucial to know because it is a branch of law that examines topics that impact the operation of any business in this state.
- Business TransactionsHe specializes in real estate (having represented buyers, sellers, and lenders in more than 3,000 residential and commercial transactions) and Family Court practice (including significant litigation on contested matters involving custody/visitation, grandparent’s rights, foster parent’s rights, adoptions and the like). Richard has obtained an AV rating amongst his peers for his skill in practice.
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Discrimination
- Severance AgreementFrom the formation of your partnership or limited liability corporation to a severance package and non-compete contract, HSSR has the experience and capability to help assist your company in any business climate. So whether a sale of a subsidiary or resolution of a shareholder dispute, our firm is here to help you accomplish your business goals.
- Real Estate LitigationHSSR attorneys specialize in transactional real estate representing buyers, sellers and lenders regarding commercial or residential properties.
- Property DamageCommercial Litigators are often needed to resolve disputes resulting from construction, commercial property damage and other disagreements pertaining to commercial properties. HSSR has the experience to help you resolve these or any of your commercial legal issues.
- Personal InjuryHe has a Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Binghamton and a J.D. from Pace University School of Law. He practices primarily in the areas of Bankruptcy, Family Law, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury and Appeals. He is an experienced trial attorney admitted to the Courts of New York State as well as the Federal District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
- Medical Malpractice
- Estate PlanningLeonard practiced in the field of Wills, Trusts and Estates for more than 35 years. Early in his career, his practice was conducted, to a great degree in French, servicing French clients in New York City. He has been involved in various litigations during his career, with extensive involvement in matters involving Estates, Bankruptcy, Construction, Taxes, and Divorce/ family law. His daughter, Jill Spielberg, Esq. joined the firm in 2008, after four years of litigation practice with one of the largest law firms in the United States.
- Wills
- TrustsElizabeth focuses her practice on Wills, Trusts and Estates, Labor Relations and Employment Law. She provides comprehensive legal services to private clients regarding Will, Trust and Estate Planning and Administration.
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- Tax LawHSSR attorneys represent clients in matters relating to state and federal taxes, including, tax litigation and penalty assessments brought by the Internal Revenue Service or the New York State Department of Taxation.