Bankruptcy Cases Chapters 7, 13 and 11

The Law Offices specialize in representing businesses in bankruptcy proceedings in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.  James E. Hurley Jr Esq. the principal of the firm is a former attorney in the Office of the United States Trustee in the Southern District of New York and is well versed in the intricacies of complexed bankruptcy cases involving insolvency and reorganization of restaurants and small businesses under Chapters 7 and 11 of the U S Bankruptcy Code.

The Law Offices is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and specializes in individual consumer bankruptcy cases under Chapters 7 and 13 of the U S Bankruptcy Code.

Probate, Wills, Trusts and Estates

The Law Offices are well versed in matters and proceedings in the Surrogates Court, probate matters, drafting and executing wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts and estates planning, under the provisions of the NYS EPTL and NYS SCA. The Law Offices are laser focused on the strict and precise rules and regulations New York States requires for drafting, witnessing, and filing of probate and estate documents to ensure enforceability and avoidance of internecine or inheritance disputes in future.

Personal Injury, Civil and Commercial Litigation

Litigation is expensive and time consuming but when alternative dispute resolutions fail, and amicable settlements cannot be reached parties become entrenched and have no choice but to seek remedies through judgments or orders issued by a trial judge in Courts of competent jurisdiction. James E Hurley Jr Esq. has more than thirty years of experience litigating cases in the U S District Courts under the FRCP, and New York State Courts under the NYS CPLR, Administrative and Executive Law(s). The firm has recovered significant sums of money due to aggrieved parties in litigated disputes involving personal injuries, debtor/creditor disputes, insurance claims and commercial transactions.

Real Property Transactions and Conveyances

James E Hurley Jr Esq. is a member of the real property committee in the New York State Bar Association and has represented buyers and sellers in complexed residential and commercial real property transactions during his more than 30 years in general practice. The firm is experienced in advising contractors, investors, and landlords in real property management and acquisitions.

Churches, Not-for- Profits and Charitable Corporations

James E Hurley Jr began representing churches early in his career and assisted efforts to acquire real estate, incorporate religious organizations, daycare centers, charitable foundations, mergers and consolidations and practice before the New York State Attorney General’s Office under NYS Not- For Profit Law (N-PCL) Article 9 and Religious Corporation Law(s).

Cannabis Licensing, Compliance and Advocacy (New York State Office of Cannabis Management)

James E Hurley Jr is a member of the Cannabis Committee in the New York State Bar Association and focuses on newly promulgated licensing procedures, compliance issues and permit opportunities regulated by the NYS Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). NYS cannabis Law(s) are rapidly changing. The firm monitors these new rules and regulations daily to provide clients with the most current and reliable advice possible.