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Get StartedInjury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From accidents on the Long Island Expressway and I-87 to slip-and-falls in Manhattan and construction site injuries across the five boroughs, New York sees a high volume of personal injury cases.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at NewYork-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai, NYU Langone, or any New York facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects New York families of all sizes.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, New York business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in New York involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and New York business needs.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
New York's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in New York — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and New York state regulations.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in New York, you need an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and New York state protections.
Domestic Violence
New York law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
New York veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Attorneys Throughout New York
Serving New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Schenectady, Utica, and communities across New York.
New York Legal Aid & Pro Bono
Free and low-cost legal services available to New York residents.
Oldest and largest legal aid organization in the nation — free criminal, civil, and juvenile representation across all five NYC boroughs since 1876.
Legal Services NYCNation's largest civil legal services provider — free legal help for low-income residents in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)Free civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers — immigration, family, housing, public benefits, consumer, and special populations since 1990.
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY)Free civil legal aid for low-income upstate New Yorkers in 16 counties across the Capital Region and North Country.
LawHelpNYStatewide legal information portal listing 600+ free legal service projects with contact info, intake details, and 4,000+ self-help resources.
Legal Assistance of Western New York (LawNY)Free civil legal aid for low-income residents in 14 counties across western New York — housing, benefits, family, and consumer issues.
New York Court System
Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for New York.
Courts
Official portal for all New York state courts — Supreme, County, Family, Surrogate's, Civil, Criminal, and the appellate courts.
Court LocatorFind any court in New York State by county and court type — addresses, phone numbers, and hours for all 62 counties.
New York Court of AppealsHighest court in New York — the Chief Judge and six associate judges with final authority on state constitutional and legal questions.
Appellate Divisions of the Supreme CourtFour intermediate appellate courts resolving appeals from Supreme Court, County Court, and other trial courts across the state's judicial departments.
New York Supreme Court (Trial Court)Trial court of general jurisdiction — handles civil cases exceeding lower court limits and all felony criminal matters in New York City.
NYC Courts DirectoryDirectory of New York City Civil Court locations across all five boroughs with addresses and contact information.
Verify a New York Attorney
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Attorney Grievance CommitteesEight regional committees appointed by the Appellate Division investigating and prosecuting attorney misconduct complaints statewide.
New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)Oldest and largest voluntary state bar in the nation — founded 1876 — CLE, practice resources, and the Lawyer Referral Service.
New York State Board of Law ExaminersAdministers the New York bar exam (February and July) and oversees attorney admission under the authority of the Court of Appeals.
NYSBA Lawyer Referral ServiceConnects the public with prescreened private attorneys statewide — free referral with a $35 half-hour consultation (waived for PI, med mal, and more).