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Being able to come up with solutions with clients who are at their desperate moments or just in need of help.
I love working with difficult cases and complicated matters because the reward of finding solutions, even if just damage control, is that much more enhanced.
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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Initial meeting by phone or in person. Then retainer phase, then address case.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
TINI LAW, P.C., Copiague, NY
January, 2015-Present
Re-established private practice. Currently servicing clients in criminal, matrimonial, real estate and personal injury matters.
Principal Law Clerk to Hon. Stephen M. Behar, ( Retired A.J.S.C.), Central Islip, NY
February 2012-December 2014
Serve as personal and confidential Law Clerk to the Hon. Stephen M. Behar, A.J.S.C. Conference cases, research issues of law, propose motion and trial decisions in matrimonial and foreclosure actions.
Tini & Associates, P.C.: Solo Practitioner, West Babylon, NY
September 2006 - February 2012
Practiced in all aspects of matrimonial and family law issues; Practiced in criminal law before New York District Courts and County Courts; Practiced in Real estate matters (including real estate closings, Zoning and Land Use issues); Practiced in the areas of Wills; Familiar with wills and trust law; Represented clients in Art. 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law proceedings; Represented clients in civil matters, including but not limited to intentional torts, negligence actions, and legal malpractice claims. Serviced clients in general litigation with emphasis in commercial litigation. Serviced affluent clients in transactional matters such as King Bear (franchise); Laro Maintenance Corp.; Amy Fisher (contract and transactional law); Mike De Lucia ( star of the discovery show “car fellas”)
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
My fee, which is comparable in the industry and location is $400-450/hr; initial retainers are $7500-10,000;
However we have associates who may charge less and we evaluate every case based on the difficulty of the case and area of law which may demand much less or much more in hourly rate or retainer.
How did you get started in this business?
I have been in business since 2006 out of law school. I also was in the restaurant industry since 1998, which gives me a different propsective when helping client in business matters and litigation.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Matrimonial clients; Large businesses; individual and multi holdings landlords;
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
We have won several appellate matters in the Second Department where the trial court's decision against our clients have been reversed and decisions in favor of clients have been affirmed
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
do not look for cheaper rates or the attorney who tells you what you want to hear. I would only hire an attorney who tells me what my worse day in court is going to look like.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
How can you help me? and what is the worst case scenario?