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If you’ve followed my newsletter for some time, you know that I love to travel. From Iceland to St. Maarten to Ireland and beyond, I’ve visited many incredible locations and

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I remember as a kid when I liked a song on the radio and I had to wait for it to come on if I didn’t own the record or

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10 Years of Excellent Service It is hard to believe but Sugarman Law, P.C. celebrated its 19th anniversary this year and my right-hand lady, Rhonda Oltchick, has been our Office

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If your child with developmental or intellectual disabilities is approaching 18, consider applying to the court to be appointed as an Article 17-A guardian. Once they turn 18, an incompetent

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It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me. Work, life, family – it can all get to be overwhelming at times and even though writing newsletters has been an

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Major milestones in your life happen either by plan, or when you least expect it, and your attorney is one person you can turn to when those moments occur for

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There are two new items I wanted to share with you this month, in regards to foreclosures. Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act On December 30, 2022, New York State Governor Hochul

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As we close out 2022, it’s a good time to reflect. It’s been a great year and a record year for real estate closings here at Sugarman Law. Prices are

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We want to introduce you to a new practice area that we at Sugarman Law have been developing – Consumer Protection Law. Any time an individual has a contract with

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I hope you have found the past two months’ newsletters helpful. We complete our series on some common real estate terminology, either as a buyer or a seller. We kick

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Last month, we began our series on some common real estate terminology I hope you find helpful to know, either as a buyer or a seller. This month we continue

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It’s back to school time, so I thought we would get in on the fun and do an ABCs of real estate series! Stay tuned over the next few months,

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I took a nice week off for a staycation earlier this month and it really got me thinking. As I was deep cleaning parts of my house, I was reminded

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My son turned 18 a few weeks ago and graduated from high school this month. You may feel my pain – your child is no longer a child. Their 18th

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A few years ago, I sent out a newsletter about your options when you are experiencing difficulties paying your mortgage. Because of the pandemic this past year, and recent changes

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This month, I thought I would share some of the common misconceptions or fears that people might have about hiring an attorney. Attorneys are expensive. It depends on why you

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That food truck you started with your best friend, the online T-shirt shop you run with your sister-in-law, the design business you started with friends from the coffee shop –

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We are just a few weeks shy of the end of 2021. I can’t believe it. A year ago at this time, I had Covid, and here we are, a

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Last month, we looked at some common issues that delay a closing on the side of the purchaser. Now, we focus on the seller side of the transaction. Overpricing your

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This month, we are going to focus on some of the common issues I see pop up that could delay a closing on the purchaser’s side in a real estate

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This month, I wanted to discuss something we haven’t explored before. When working with an attorney, every client has certain rights and responsibilities. It is important to understand these rights

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As we continue our legal summer reading series, this month we delve into documents important to have for your personal life. 1. Power of attorney What is it? This document

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Summer feels so close. School is ending, vacations (much more than last year) are being planned. What are you doing this summer? Whether it’s relaxing on the beach, selling your

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A sentence I didn’t think I would be typing… I had COVID-19 recently. Thankfully, I am now fine. It wasn’t an easy road though, it was tough. This virus is

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We’ve been chatting the past few months about real estate and this month we focus on the initial home inspection and the final walk-through, which is really the last chance

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As we continue our conversation this month on some things to look out for when selling or purchasing a home, I am going to discuss old mortgages that show up

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I hear this phrase a lot so I wanted to discuss some important items to review before you list your home for sale. This month, and next, I am covering

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My cat, Felix, loves to sit by our pool, but he is afraid to jump into the water. If you are Felix right now, sitting on the edge, wondering if

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Many people aren’t considering vacationing anywhere but in their own hometown these days. But, as travel becomes more of an option over the Summer, remember having your will and advanced

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You were scanning Craigslist or talking to a business broker and found a business you want to buy. It might be a strip mall, a salon or even a franchise

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As part of the year’s end, we are finishing up our series on estate planning and this month we are giving you a basic overview of the different types of

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Estate planning is just as it says – it’s a plan to ensure that your wishes are implemented – how you want your estate to be divided, who should be

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My business coach talks about how everyone should know their ‘why’ – their reason for doing what they do. In fact, we had one of our yearly retreats in June

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When you get the newsletter this month, I will have just seen Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band at Jones Beach. One of my favorite songs is Night Moves.

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When I got out of law school in 1997, some classmates were talking about opening up their own offices. I thought, no way, that isn’t for me! I want to

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If you know me, you know my family takes an annual trip to St. Maarten! We have been going there since the early ’90s at least once a year, sometimes

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We sign contracts all the time. In fact, every time you visit a website that uses cookies and you hit ‘accept’ when it pops up or you download an app

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Anything can happen at any time and suddenly, you can’t pay your mortgage. It’s a scary thought. And it can happen to just about anyone. Most recently with the government

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If you were headed into the forest to walk a new trail – would you rather go alone or with an experienced guide? Every day, business is a lot like

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If it’s time to sell your home, you may be confused as to where to start first. (And if you aren’t selling personally, but know someone who is, kindly forward

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One of my all-time favorite Saturday Night Live skits is More Cowbell with Will Ferrell and Jimmy Fallon. The actors are portraying Blue Oyster Cult recording their hit song, (Don’t

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Welcome to the Sugarman Blog! Each month, we’ll be posting articles to provide answers, tips and advice to our clients and friends. Some of the subjects we’ll be covering include:

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The world feels very different right now. You watch the news, you talk to your sources and you are doing the best you can to prepare, as we all are

If you aren’t familiar with this term, you aren’t alone. You’ve most likely heard of a Last Will and Testament, which is a legal document designating your beneficiaries and fiduciaries

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If you’ve followed my newsletter for some time, you know that I love to travel. From Iceland to St. Maarten to Ireland and beyond, I’ve visited many incredible locations and

business-people-meeting

I remember as a kid when I liked a song on the radio and I had to wait for it to come on if I didn’t own the record or

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10 Years of Excellent Service It is hard to believe but Sugarman Law, P.C. celebrated its 19th anniversary this year and my right-hand lady, Rhonda Oltchick, has been our Office

Suffolk and Nassau Tenant Lawyer Representation

If your child with developmental or intellectual disabilities is approaching 18, consider applying to the court to be appointed as an Article 17-A guardian. Once they turn 18, an incompetent

estate-planning-img2

New York State has recently enacted legislation that now allows the usage of a “transfer on death” (“TOD”) deed. Joining 20+ states that have a similar deed in place, this

Mortgage Modifications And Short Sales…What Are They?

Summer is here. Remember when? I know for me as a child it was endless days of running around outside with my friends and coming back home only for meals

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Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. You are grieving, planning for family members and friends to come into town, making decisions regarding funeral services and memorials, and maybe facing

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It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me. Work, life, family – it can all get to be overwhelming at times and even though writing newsletters has been an

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Major milestones in your life happen either by plan, or when you least expect it, and your attorney is one person you can turn to when those moments occur for

expertise

We are a couple of months into the new year and it’s a great time to examine 5 very important P’s in your life. Personal Property Policies Planning Partnerships What

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There are two new items I wanted to share with you this month, in regards to foreclosures. Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act On December 30, 2022, New York State Governor Hochul

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As we close out 2022, it’s a good time to reflect. It’s been a great year and a record year for real estate closings here at Sugarman Law. Prices are

images

We want to introduce you to a new practice area that we at Sugarman Law have been developing – Consumer Protection Law. Any time an individual has a contract with

unsplash_VBRdglgONKQ

I hope you have found the past two months’ newsletters helpful. We complete our series on some common real estate terminology, either as a buyer or a seller. We kick

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Last month, we began our series on some common real estate terminology I hope you find helpful to know, either as a buyer or a seller. This month we continue

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It’s back to school time, so I thought we would get in on the fun and do an ABCs of real estate series! Stay tuned over the next few months,

Base

I took a nice week off for a staycation earlier this month and it really got me thinking. As I was deep cleaning parts of my house, I was reminded

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My son turned 18 a few weeks ago and graduated from high school this month. You may feel my pain – your child is no longer a child. Their 18th

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A few years ago, I sent out a newsletter about your options when you are experiencing difficulties paying your mortgage. Because of the pandemic this past year, and recent changes

Real Estate Law

We are already over the two year mark of when Covid became a household name in our lives and a lot has changed. I thought it would be interesting to

Long Island Estate Planning Attorney

This month, I thought I would share some of the common misconceptions or fears that people might have about hiring an attorney. Attorneys are expensive. It depends on why you

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That food truck you started with your best friend, the online T-shirt shop you run with your sister-in-law, the design business you started with friends from the coffee shop –

b55bc9e9-487c-4125-a8cd-638d97f0a326

We are just a few weeks shy of the end of 2021. I can’t believe it. A year ago at this time, I had Covid, and here we are, a

Estate Planning

Last month, we looked at some common issues that delay a closing on the side of the purchaser. Now, we focus on the seller side of the transaction. Overpricing your

Long Island Consumer Protection Lawyer

This month, we are going to focus on some of the common issues I see pop up that could delay a closing on the purchaser’s side in a real estate

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This month, I wanted to discuss something we haven’t explored before. When working with an attorney, every client has certain rights and responsibilities. It is important to understand these rights

Long Island Estate Planning Attorney

As we continue our legal summer reading series, this month we delve into documents important to have for your personal life. 1. Power of attorney What is it? This document

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As we continue our legal summer reading series, this month we delve into documents important for your business. Corporate Formation Documents What is it? The corporate entity formation documents include

Long Island Estate Planning Attorney

Summer feels so close. School is ending, vacations (much more than last year) are being planned. What are you doing this summer? Whether it’s relaxing on the beach, selling your

estate-planning-img1

It’s overwhelming when your child, now a legal adult, moves away to college. You are filling out a lot of paperwork – for financial aid, potentially apartment or dorm, or

Realty Law Houses

A sentence I didn’t think I would be typing… I had COVID-19 recently. Thankfully, I am now fine. It wasn’t an easy road though, it was tough. This virus is

DeWatermark.ai_1740778915268

We’ve been chatting the past few months about real estate and this month we focus on the initial home inspection and the final walk-through, which is really the last chance

pexels-kindelmedia-7578977

As we continue our conversation this month on some things to look out for when selling or purchasing a home, I am going to discuss old mortgages that show up

Screenshot 2025-03-21 at 9.32.23 AM

I hear this phrase a lot so I wanted to discuss some important items to review before you list your home for sale. This month, and next, I am covering

Realty Law Houses

My cat, Felix, loves to sit by our pool, but he is afraid to jump into the water. If you are Felix right now, sitting on the edge, wondering if

unsplash_VBRdglgONKQ

Many people aren’t considering vacationing anywhere but in their own hometown these days. But, as travel becomes more of an option over the Summer, remember having your will and advanced

Long Island Estate Planning Attorney

You were scanning Craigslist or talking to a business broker and found a business you want to buy. It might be a strip mall, a salon or even a franchise

Rectangle 27641

As part of the year’s end, we are finishing up our series on estate planning and this month we are giving you a basic overview of the different types of

foreclusure-img

Estate planning is just as it says – it’s a plan to ensure that your wishes are implemented – how you want your estate to be divided, who should be

areas-of-practice-video

You found the house of your dreams! You have put in an offer and it was accepted. Now it’s time for the home inspection. You ask, “Why do I need

Base

My business coach talks about how everyone should know their ‘why’ – their reason for doing what they do. In fact, we had one of our yearly retreats in June

Suffolk and Nassau Tenant Lawyer Representation

When you get the newsletter this month, I will have just seen Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band at Jones Beach. One of my favorite songs is Night Moves.

Real Estate Law

When I got out of law school in 1997, some classmates were talking about opening up their own offices. I thought, no way, that isn’t for me! I want to

areas-of-practice-bg

If you know me, you know my family takes an annual trip to St. Maarten! We have been going there since the early ’90s at least once a year, sometimes

Rectangle 73

We sign contracts all the time. In fact, every time you visit a website that uses cookies and you hit ‘accept’ when it pops up or you download an app

areas-of-practice-video

Anything can happen at any time and suddenly, you can’t pay your mortgage. It’s a scary thought. And it can happen to just about anyone. Most recently with the government

expertise

If you were headed into the forest to walk a new trail – would you rather go alone or with an experienced guide? Every day, business is a lot like

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If it’s time to sell your home, you may be confused as to where to start first. (And if you aren’t selling personally, but know someone who is, kindly forward

unsplash_pWZsKeguGyw

One of my all-time favorite Saturday Night Live skits is More Cowbell with Will Ferrell and Jimmy Fallon. The actors are portraying Blue Oyster Cult recording their hit song, (Don’t

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Welcome to the Sugarman Blog! Each month, we’ll be posting articles to provide answers, tips and advice to our clients and friends. Some of the subjects we’ll be covering include:

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Reliable Per Diem Attorney Services in Suffolk & Nassau Counties

The world feels very different right now. You watch the news, you talk to your sources and you are doing the best you can to prepare, as we all are

If you aren’t familiar with this term, you aren’t alone. You’ve most likely heard of a Last Will and Testament, which is a legal document designating your beneficiaries and fiduciaries

slider-item-1

If you’ve followed my newsletter for some time, you know that I love to travel. From Iceland to St. Maarten to Ireland and beyond, I’ve visited many incredible locations and

business-people-meeting

I remember as a kid when I liked a song on the radio and I had to wait for it to come on if I didn’t own the record or

DeWatermark.ai_1740778915268

10 Years of Excellent Service It is hard to believe but Sugarman Law, P.C. celebrated its 19th anniversary this year and my right-hand lady, Rhonda Oltchick, has been our Office

Suffolk and Nassau Tenant Lawyer Representation

If your child with developmental or intellectual disabilities is approaching 18, consider applying to the court to be appointed as an Article 17-A guardian. Once they turn 18, an incompetent

estate-planning-img2

New York State has recently enacted legislation that now allows the usage of a “transfer on death” (“TOD”) deed. Joining 20+ states that have a similar deed in place, this

Mortgage Modifications And Short Sales…What Are They?

Summer is here. Remember when? I know for me as a child it was endless days of running around outside with my friends and coming back home only for meals

Rectangle 27641

Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. You are grieving, planning for family members and friends to come into town, making decisions regarding funeral services and memorials, and maybe facing

image 1

It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me. Work, life, family – it can all get to be overwhelming at times and even though writing newsletters has been an

areas-of-practice-bg

Major milestones in your life happen either by plan, or when you least expect it, and your attorney is one person you can turn to when those moments occur for

expertise

We are a couple of months into the new year and it’s a great time to examine 5 very important P’s in your life. Personal Property Policies Planning Partnerships What

Image

There are two new items I wanted to share with you this month, in regards to foreclosures. Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act On December 30, 2022, New York State Governor Hochul

Mask group

As we close out 2022, it’s a good time to reflect. It’s been a great year and a record year for real estate closings here at Sugarman Law. Prices are

images

We want to introduce you to a new practice area that we at Sugarman Law have been developing – Consumer Protection Law. Any time an individual has a contract with

unsplash_VBRdglgONKQ

I hope you have found the past two months’ newsletters helpful. We complete our series on some common real estate terminology, either as a buyer or a seller. We kick

wmremove-transformed

Last month, we began our series on some common real estate terminology I hope you find helpful to know, either as a buyer or a seller. This month we continue

unsplash_Gi0PtHGC5Pc

It’s back to school time, so I thought we would get in on the fun and do an ABCs of real estate series! Stay tuned over the next few months,

Base

I took a nice week off for a staycation earlier this month and it really got me thinking. As I was deep cleaning parts of my house, I was reminded

Rectangle 1

My son turned 18 a few weeks ago and graduated from high school this month. You may feel my pain – your child is no longer a child. Their 18th

Base

A few years ago, I sent out a newsletter about your options when you are experiencing difficulties paying your mortgage. Because of the pandemic this past year, and recent changes

Real Estate Law

We are already over the two year mark of when Covid became a household name in our lives and a lot has changed. I thought it would be interesting to

Long Island Estate Planning Attorney

This month, I thought I would share some of the common misconceptions or fears that people might have about hiring an attorney. Attorneys are expensive. It depends on why you

estate-planning-img1

That food truck you started with your best friend, the online T-shirt shop you run with your sister-in-law, the design business you started with friends from the coffee shop –

b55bc9e9-487c-4125-a8cd-638d97f0a326

We are just a few weeks shy of the end of 2021. I can’t believe it. A year ago at this time, I had Covid, and here we are, a

Estate Planning

Last month, we looked at some common issues that delay a closing on the side of the purchaser. Now, we focus on the seller side of the transaction. Overpricing your

Long Island Consumer Protection Lawyer

This month, we are going to focus on some of the common issues I see pop up that could delay a closing on the purchaser’s side in a real estate

corporate-bg

This month, I wanted to discuss something we haven’t explored before. When working with an attorney, every client has certain rights and responsibilities. It is important to understand these rights

Long Island Estate Planning Attorney

As we continue our legal summer reading series, this month we delve into documents important to have for your personal life. 1. Power of attorney What is it? This document

Rectangle 27641

As we continue our legal summer reading series, this month we delve into documents important for your business. Corporate Formation Documents What is it? The corporate entity formation documents include

Long Island Estate Planning Attorney

Summer feels so close. School is ending, vacations (much more than last year) are being planned. What are you doing this summer? Whether it’s relaxing on the beach, selling your

estate-planning-img1

It’s overwhelming when your child, now a legal adult, moves away to college. You are filling out a lot of paperwork – for financial aid, potentially apartment or dorm, or

Realty Law Houses

A sentence I didn’t think I would be typing… I had COVID-19 recently. Thankfully, I am now fine. It wasn’t an easy road though, it was tough. This virus is

DeWatermark.ai_1740778915268

We’ve been chatting the past few months about real estate and this month we focus on the initial home inspection and the final walk-through, which is really the last chance

pexels-kindelmedia-7578977

As we continue our conversation this month on some things to look out for when selling or purchasing a home, I am going to discuss old mortgages that show up

Screenshot 2025-03-21 at 9.32.23 AM

I hear this phrase a lot so I wanted to discuss some important items to review before you list your home for sale. This month, and next, I am covering

Realty Law Houses

My cat, Felix, loves to sit by our pool, but he is afraid to jump into the water. If you are Felix right now, sitting on the edge, wondering if

unsplash_VBRdglgONKQ

Many people aren’t considering vacationing anywhere but in their own hometown these days. But, as travel becomes more of an option over the Summer, remember having your will and advanced

Long Island Estate Planning Attorney

You were scanning Craigslist or talking to a business broker and found a business you want to buy. It might be a strip mall, a salon or even a franchise

Rectangle 27641

As part of the year’s end, we are finishing up our series on estate planning and this month we are giving you a basic overview of the different types of

foreclusure-img

Estate planning is just as it says – it’s a plan to ensure that your wishes are implemented – how you want your estate to be divided, who should be

areas-of-practice-video

You found the house of your dreams! You have put in an offer and it was accepted. Now it’s time for the home inspection. You ask, “Why do I need

Base

My business coach talks about how everyone should know their ‘why’ – their reason for doing what they do. In fact, we had one of our yearly retreats in June

Suffolk and Nassau Tenant Lawyer Representation

When you get the newsletter this month, I will have just seen Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band at Jones Beach. One of my favorite songs is Night Moves.

Real Estate Law

When I got out of law school in 1997, some classmates were talking about opening up their own offices. I thought, no way, that isn’t for me! I want to

areas-of-practice-bg

If you know me, you know my family takes an annual trip to St. Maarten! We have been going there since the early ’90s at least once a year, sometimes

Rectangle 73

We sign contracts all the time. In fact, every time you visit a website that uses cookies and you hit ‘accept’ when it pops up or you download an app

areas-of-practice-video

Anything can happen at any time and suddenly, you can’t pay your mortgage. It’s a scary thought. And it can happen to just about anyone. Most recently with the government

expertise

If you were headed into the forest to walk a new trail – would you rather go alone or with an experienced guide? Every day, business is a lot like

estate-planning-bg

If it’s time to sell your home, you may be confused as to where to start first. (And if you aren’t selling personally, but know someone who is, kindly forward

unsplash_pWZsKeguGyw

One of my all-time favorite Saturday Night Live skits is More Cowbell with Will Ferrell and Jimmy Fallon. The actors are portraying Blue Oyster Cult recording their hit song, (Don’t

areas-of-practice-bg

Welcome to the Sugarman Blog! Each month, we’ll be posting articles to provide answers, tips and advice to our clients and friends. Some of the subjects we’ll be covering include:

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