At MCLC, we provide a wide range of services to developers, contractors and builders. Our attorneys regularly represent these clients in municipal zoning and planning matters, including comprehensive plan processes, land use and variance applications, SEQRA counsel on large-scale development,…
At Monaco Cooper Lamme and Carr, we understand the importance of frequent and effective communication with our clients. Client focus is a cornerstone of our values. We also recognize that it is not always possible, productive, or cost-effective to communicate…
Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks, including the ability to understand and make decisions. Millions of people are affected by dementia, and many of…
There are situations when going to court is your best option. Sometimes it’s your only option. But other times, an alternative to suing is the best decision you can make. There are several alternatives to suing. Settlement is a means…
When a lawsuit is filed, the plaintiff and defendant and often non-party witnesses, are required to appear for depositions as part of the discovery process. Essentially, a deposition is a series of legally binding questions and answers. The main purpose…
Legal Lean Sigma® is a system which teaches process improvement and project management methodologies, such as Lean and Six Sigma, but is designed specifically for the legal profession. Legal Lean Sigma® is designed to build and advance people skills and…
You often hear that age-old business adage: bigger is better. However, at MCLC, we know that isn’t always true. We know it, because we used to be the “big” firm. When my partners and I left “big” law, we knew…
Should you call Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr if you’ve been hurt in an accident? Absolutely yes, and we’ll tell you why. At MCLC, we are all experienced trial attorneys with exceptional results in and out of the courtroom.…
After a person dies, their assets and property are called an Estate. If a person dies with a Will, an Executor is named in the Will. The Executor is the person charged with overseeing the final wishes of the…
Probate is the legal procedure your estate goes through after you pass away. When a person dies in New York and they have a Will, the Will must be proven valid before the estate assets (property) is distributed to the…
A good rule of thumb is to review your important legal documents every three years or so. It is important to revisit your will, and even consider revising it if: You marry or divorce You welcome a baby to the…
If we learned anything over the past few years, there are no certainties in life, and we should make the best plan to protect the people we love. A will can do this for you whether you are young, old,…
At MCLC, we provide a wide range of services to developers, contractors and builders. Our attorneys regularly represent these clients in municipal zoning and planning matters, including comprehensive plan processes, land use and variance applications, SEQRA counsel on large-scale development,…
An LLC is short for limited liability company and it is a business structure that has many benefits. An LLC is a business organization of one or more persons who want limited liability for the contractual obligations and liabilities of…
Every January after tax bills are issues, clients call us requesting help with their high tax bills. Can we help? We can. There are real property tax laws that govern tax assessment challenges in New York State. In short, it’s…
A restrictive covenant is an agreement that works to prohibit current and former employees from certain activities during their employment and after it comes to an end. Restrict covenants can be written in stand-alone agreements or as clauses in employment…
Technically, there is no dress code for a deposition. However, your deposition outfit can make an impact, so it’s important to abide by some basic guidelines while also appearing like the natural you. Your clothes should be clean and fitted.…
A personal injury is any physical or mental injury to a person that results from another person or entity’s negligence. If you have sustained a personal injury, it is sued in civil court (not criminal court). A personal injury lawsuit…
This is often misunderstood but can be easily explained. The American legal system is broken down into two different types of cases – civil and criminal. Criminal law is the law of crime and punishment. It involves offenses against a…
Most civil lawsuits are filed in State court. However, some are sued in Federal court if they involve issues related to the United States Constitution and laws passed by Congress. For the most part, federal court hears cases involving: the…
In civil court, a plaintiff is a person or entity that files a lawsuit. A defendant is the person or entity that is being sued by the plaintiff. If you have questions for one of our lawyers at MCLC, just…
At Monaco Cooper Lamme and Carr, we take a team approach to each case. You, the client, are a member of the team, as well as a partner, the associate attorney, and paralegal. This type of collaboration ensures comprehensive, cost-effective…
Monaco Cooper Lamme and Carr is small but mighty. Our offerings are substantial and diverse. To start, we are all litigators, representing clients in court. We are honored that our defense clients choose us as litigation counsel. We are personal…
The most common types of legal fees are hourly fees, flat fees, and contingency fees. Hourly fees are just that – we work for a pre-determined hourly rate on your matter and send you a bill at the end of…