What happens at a Real Estate closing? Real estate closings take anywhere from one to two hours. Real estate closings can create a lot of anxiety since most people only experience them a few times in their lifetime. Before you get there, a lot of preliminary work is done. As…
When you’re buying property, how do you really know what you’re buying? We commonly refer to property, whether it’s commercial or residential, by a street address, but from a legal standpoint that doesn’t tell us enough. It doesn’t tell you if you are getting what you thought you were buying….
Business and law look different during the pandemic, and Lenoick law continues to work tirelessly on its clients’ cases, adapting as the world changes using new technologies and following new rules. If you or someone you know has new found legal needs, don’t hesitate to contact Leonick Law, we are…
Often commercials for personal injury attorneys feature testimonials from people who claim that a particular law firm got them many times over the amount offered by the insurance company. It’s important to keep in mind that every law firm can make the same claim because insurance companies low-ball accident victims….
One of the things that has come up consistently throughout my career as an attorney is the universal fear of legal fees. Everyone who needs legal services, for one reason or another, and regardless of the topic area, is always concerned about how much representation is going to cost…
When buying property, whether it be a home or an investment, it’s always a good idea to have your lawyer review all documents before you put pen to paper, starting with documents from a real estate agent. Buying real estate requires knowledge of the field, but it also requires doing…
Many people who are first-time buyers don’t know the particulars of what occurs in a real estate transaction from the beginning to the closing. For those who have bought or sold before, this will be a refresher. All real estate transactions begin with a Contract of Sale. Under New York’s…
At the start of every new year, there’s a mad rush for anything having to do with new beginnings and organizing your life, but it’s important to organize your legal and financial matters as well. This is something that most people should consider yearly. In the areas of practice that…
There are a handful of common misconceptions regarding real estate. Unfortunately, the result of these misconceptions is hardly ever benign — it is important to have the facts in order to avoid problems. Real Estate Same-Day Sale & Purchase People are often under the impression that the sale and purchase…
During a typical real estate transaction, a real estate attorney guides their clients from negotiating the contract to securing a mortgage, arranging inspections and then going through closing, perhaps even supporting them through any post-closing issues. This process generally takes several months. For this reason, it’s important to have a…
At the start of every new year, there’s a mad rush for anything having to do with new beginnings and organizing your life, but it’s important to organize your legal and financial matters as well. This is something that most people should consider yearly. In the areas of practice that…
Title insurance is a policy of insurance, just like a car insurance or homeowners insurance policy, that ensures against clouds on title. Judgments, liens, and prior issues that could severely undermine title to a property. Here at Leonick Law, we’re often asked, Why do I have to pay for title…
Purchasing any type of residence — a single family home, co-op, condo, or a townhome within a homeowner’s association — requires knowledge and expertise. From a legal standpoint, the person or entity responsible for the maintenance and repairs is dependent on the type of the property. Recently, I addressed the Metropolitan…
