Hiring a large law firm with hundreds of attorneys and paralegals is not necessarily the key to success in your case(s). A few reasons why you should think twice before retaining a large firm: Localized Knowledge– hiring a small firm situated near you or near the adversary may be the

New York common law recognizes the “emergency doctrine,” which, in the context of an automobile accident, means a driver is not considered negligent if he or she responds to a “sudden and unexpected circumstance” in a “reasonable and prudent” manner. Of course, the emergency doctrine only applies if the person

Getting into a car accident is one of the most stressful and abrupt events one can experience in a lifetime. Whether jolted when rear-ended or shaken side to side by a side-swipe, a car accident can be a life-altering event. A few things to immediately consider when getting into the unfortunate event:

On July 1 of this year, New York’s highest court ordered a new trial in a negligence case against automaker Volvo. The case arose from an unusual accident, where the plaintiff alleged Volvo’s defective design contributed to his horrific injuries. While a Manhattan jury ruled for the plaintiff and awarded damages, the

Nisar & Mason, P.C. has two locations in New York. One of our business law offices has been relocated to a new address in Hicksville. Our attorney is excited to offer the top-quality legal guidance and representation we are known for to the new community. Our business litigation attorney can

What To Consider When Buying a Business Purchasing a business for the first time is an event that requires a lot more preparation than writing a check to a seller. It requires patience, preparation, due diligence, and most importantly a solid team of attorneys and certified public accountants. No matter how small

The Supreme Court of Kings County (Brooklyn) recently heard the case of Chan v. Mui. This case took the form of a motion to dismiss a breach of contract claim, as well as related claims for fraud. The transaction at issue is a purported agreement between the parties involving the sale of

What To Consider When Buying a Business The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, third department recently heard an appeal in the case of Accent Commercial Furniture v. P. Schneider & Associates. This case, involving the delivery and installation of decorative wall panels underlines some of the pettiness of

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of NY, first department recently heard an appeal in the case of Warburg v. GeoResources. The case involved what effect a contract’s “notwithstanding” clause would have if it operated to eliminate (or in the court’s words ‘render inoperative’) a detailed formula in a clause of the

The Supreme Court of New York County recently heard a motion in the case of Danna v. Smyser. The case boiled down to a relatively simple and common factual situation. The buyer and seller of a home entered into a purchase agreement, with a deposit paid. The buyer, unable to obtain financing