Maryland, DC, and New York Cases (Remote Handling)
Effective May 1, 2017 and for the foreseeable future, with the exception of family law and employment (disputes, termination packages, and discrimination claims) in Maryland, the attorney will not be taking new cases in Maryland, New York, or DC that have to be litigated in court.
I will still accept other non-litigation cases in those states if the matters can be handled remotely from my Georgia offices.
If you are looking for a landlord-tenant attorney in Maryland, DC, or New York, I recommend you go to the several websites such as attorneys.com, lawyers.com, and avvo.com and interview several attorneys about their background and experience before hiring one.
Cases in Georgia
Cases in Georgia will still be handled and litigated as normal. Go to demandingjustice.com to learn more about the The McGill Law Firm, LLC. The attorney will still represent clients who happen to live out of state, but have cases in Georgia. Approximately 30% of the Firm's small landlord clients live out of state.
This decrease in travel will allow the attorney more time to handle Georgia landlord-tenant, family law, employment, and contract litigation matters.
Showing posts with label New York. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New York. Show all posts
Friday, April 21, 2017
Monday, December 15, 2014
2014 REVIEW
By the time the year closes, this solo firm would have received over 1,000 calls and e-mails from people asking questions or seeking legal representation. Many of those calls were handled through simple 15 minute free legal consultations or e-mail responses. Other potential clients met with me in my many meeting locations in Georgia and were assisted at those meetings or retained me for their cases.
I expect the inquiries to increase in 2015 as I increase my landlord-tenant and family law practices.
If you live in Georgia, Washington, DC, Maryland, or New York and have legal questions or cases in the firm's practice areas please contact me by phone or e-mail.
NEW FEES FOR 2015 ARE AVAILABLE BY E-MAIL UPON REQUEST.
I expect the inquiries to increase in 2015 as I increase my landlord-tenant and family law practices.
If you live in Georgia, Washington, DC, Maryland, or New York and have legal questions or cases in the firm's practice areas please contact me by phone or e-mail.
NEW FEES FOR 2015 ARE AVAILABLE BY E-MAIL UPON REQUEST.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
New York Family Law Cases Involving Georgia Residents-Niche Market
Georgia is a magnet for New York transplants. Oftentimes, these new Georgia residents have open child support matters in New York. Additionally, frequently New York transplants cannot take the southern culture shock and make a U-turn to return to the North. While these reverse transplants may return to their home state, but their children may return to Georgia.
Once these splits occur, the parents have to deal with New York and Georgia courts. It is much easier to have one attorney for both jurisdictions. This is especially so when the proceeding is in New York. Indeed, New York recognizes that parents cannot simply pick up and drive or fly for hours just to appear for a 10 to 15 minute interaction with the court. In fact, the money used to fly or drive could best be used on the children. As a result, New York allows parents who are at least two counties away from the court to appear by phone. For those Georgia residents who hire me, we can sit in my office and appear and participate in trials and hearings that are occurring 900+ miles away. An additional benefit to hiring local Georgia/New York counsel is a client can discuss the matter with me face to face in one of my offices. For initial consultations and trial prep, this type of interaction is invaluable.
At the other end of the drive, I have office access in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County. I am available to meet with a New York client in person to discuss his case that is before a Georgia court. Unfortunately, Georgia law doesn't guarantee appearance by phone. However, it is still invaluable to have counsel who is licensed in both places. This is especially true when there are young children involved and the parent can expect to be before the court many times before the children reach majority. Starting a relationship with counsel at the beginning of the journey should save time and money over the years.
Once these splits occur, the parents have to deal with New York and Georgia courts. It is much easier to have one attorney for both jurisdictions. This is especially so when the proceeding is in New York. Indeed, New York recognizes that parents cannot simply pick up and drive or fly for hours just to appear for a 10 to 15 minute interaction with the court. In fact, the money used to fly or drive could best be used on the children. As a result, New York allows parents who are at least two counties away from the court to appear by phone. For those Georgia residents who hire me, we can sit in my office and appear and participate in trials and hearings that are occurring 900+ miles away. An additional benefit to hiring local Georgia/New York counsel is a client can discuss the matter with me face to face in one of my offices. For initial consultations and trial prep, this type of interaction is invaluable.
At the other end of the drive, I have office access in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County. I am available to meet with a New York client in person to discuss his case that is before a Georgia court. Unfortunately, Georgia law doesn't guarantee appearance by phone. However, it is still invaluable to have counsel who is licensed in both places. This is especially true when there are young children involved and the parent can expect to be before the court many times before the children reach majority. Starting a relationship with counsel at the beginning of the journey should save time and money over the years.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Multi-Jurisdictional Family Law - One Attorney Licensed in Both States May Be the Best Option
In this mobile society, oftentimes, former spouses or never married parents leave the originating state to start a new life. In the absence of children, alimony, or a pending property division settlement, the exes may never see each other again.
However, when parents move, two states may have jurisdiction on pending matters. For example, a New York court may have jurisdiction for child enforcement matters, but a Georgia court may have jurisdiction for changes in custody/visitation.
In those cases, it may be better to find an attorney who is licensed and practices in both states. Indeed, in my practice, I often receive calls from mothers and fathers who live in Georgia, but have open or prospective cases in Maryland or New York or vice versa. In those cases, I can easily educate them on their rights and represent them in the state of their choice.
However, when parents move, two states may have jurisdiction on pending matters. For example, a New York court may have jurisdiction for child enforcement matters, but a Georgia court may have jurisdiction for changes in custody/visitation.
In those cases, it may be better to find an attorney who is licensed and practices in both states. Indeed, in my practice, I often receive calls from mothers and fathers who live in Georgia, but have open or prospective cases in Maryland or New York or vice versa. In those cases, I can easily educate them on their rights and represent them in the state of their choice.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
my children are in college am i still entitled to get child support for them - Child Support - Avvo.com
my children are in college am i still entitled to get child support for them
Hempstead, NY Viewed 4 times. Posted 1 day ago in Child Support
ANSWER
Look at the child support order. Some negotiate child support through college. If you had an attorney and you requested continued child support through college, it should be in the order.
Also, please note the following statutory sections
(1) "Child support" shall mean a sum to be paid pursuant to court order or decree by either or both parents or pursuant to a valid agreement between the parties for care, maintenance and education of any unemancipated child under the age of twenty-one years.
As a result, the order should still apply to your two youngest children.
In addition, note the following section:
CPLR 240 (1-b)(c)(7) states: where the court determines, having regard for the circumstances of the case and of the respective parties and in the best interests of the child, and as justice requires, that the present or future provision of post-secondary, private, special, or enriched education for the child is appropriate, the court may award educational expenses. The non-custodial parent shall pay educational expenses, as awarded, in a manner determined by the court, including direct payment to the educational provider.
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In other words, the court can order child support to 21 and payment of education expenses.
If you need additional information, please contact me on my Long Island number.
Hempstead, NY Viewed 4 times. Posted 1 day ago in Child Support
ANSWER
Look at the child support order. Some negotiate child support through college. If you had an attorney and you requested continued child support through college, it should be in the order.
Also, please note the following statutory sections
(1) "Child support" shall mean a sum to be paid pursuant to court order or decree by either or both parents or pursuant to a valid agreement between the parties for care, maintenance and education of any unemancipated child under the age of twenty-one years.
As a result, the order should still apply to your two youngest children.
In addition, note the following section:
CPLR 240 (1-b)(c)(7) states: where the court determines, having regard for the circumstances of the case and of the respective parties and in the best interests of the child, and as justice requires, that the present or future provision of post-secondary, private, special, or enriched education for the child is appropriate, the court may award educational expenses. The non-custodial parent shall pay educational expenses, as awarded, in a manner determined by the court, including direct payment to the educational provider.
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In other words, the court can order child support to 21 and payment of education expenses.
If you need additional information, please contact me on my Long Island number.
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