It is generally known among law students and young lawyers that a New York trusts and estates (T&E) attorney is an attorney who assists their clients in putting together an estate plan for the disposition of their assets to their loved ones and intended beneficiaries upon their death. In larger sized estates, T&E attorneys may … Continued

I am happy to share the latest NYSBA Young Lawyers newsletter with you. In this issue, Janelle M. Lewis provides various strategies for lawyers to transform their legal services and create value for their business organizations, Nicholas N. Khayumov discusses potential issues surrounding admission agreements for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, Cheryl L. Katz-Erato … Continued

I am honored to serve as the Chair of the Young Lawyers Section (YLS). The YLS provides great opportunities to network with other young lawyers. However, the key is to not just join but to get involved and be an active participant in the association. In order to get the most out of your membership, … Continued

I. Introduction Here are two factors that lawyers should consider when examining the future of law in the context of the value of their legal services for business organizations: (1) “[A] reactive model for legal support is no longer sustainable . . . [a]s businesses navigate globalization, increased levels of regulators and digitalization, challenges involving … Continued

“How did you build your practice? How do you get clients?” Those are questions I have often been asked by young lawyers. There is no “one size fits all” answer. But, there are certain general observations I can make after many decades of practice in a variety of settings, including a two-lawyer appellate practice boutique … Continued

Introduction Is someone you know helping a loved one transition into a skilled nursing or assisted living facility? Beware of some hidden traps for the unwary. Imagine coming home to find a letter from a facility or their legal team addressed to you demanding payment for tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars for … Continued