Nassau County Divorce & Family Law Attorney

Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C.

1325 Franklin Ave.,
Ste. 210
Garden City, New York 11530-1631
USA

(516) 877-2525

(516) 877-7760

www.wkc-law.com

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Law Firm Overview

At the Law Firm of Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C., we have provided premium family law and business law services to clients throughout New York City metropolitan area for almost three decades. Our team of partners and associates bring diverse legel skills to the firm. Our ability to build synergies within our practice areas allows us to provide comprehensive representation that extends from one practice area to the next.

Our attorneys have provided effective representation in complex legal matters. Our lawyers are most proud of the trust and respect we earn from our clients, many of whom we have represented for more than 20 years. We have successfully argued before the New York Court of Appeals and are admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court.

We not only have the experience, but a deep understanding that many divorce, family law, and busines law, matters become intertwined. We are able to adapt ourselves, so our clients can have comprehensive representation that extends from one practice area to the next. Our ability to draw on this experience gives us the insight to tailor our representation to the unique needs of each client and has earned us an AV rating, the highest rating available under Martindale Hubbell's peer review rating system.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Property Division, Post-Divorce Modifications, Visitation And Relocation, Contract Disputes, Employment Contract Disputes, Business Transactions Collections, Beverage Industry Representation, Trust Litigation, Creditor Caims

Practice Areas Description

-Divorce

For nearly thirty years, Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C. has been handling divorce and family law matters for clients throughout the New York metropolitan area, including the five boroughs of New York, and Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland counties. Our attorneys have experience handling all aspects of family law, from child custody and support issues to property division and post-divorce modifications. In addition, by incorporating the experience of our business attorneys, we are able to effectively handle divorce issues involving family owned and closely held businesses.

-Child Custody

Child custody is one of the most heartwrenching and difficult decisions involved in any divorce. Issues involving where a child will reside, who will make decisions for the child, and access to the child, tend to be some of the most intractable in any divorce. At Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C., in Garden City, New York, we are committed to helping parents make child custody decisions that are in the best interest of their children.

-Child Support and Spousal Maintenance

Child support and spousal maintenance are contested issues in a divorce. Both are used to ensure the welfare and financial standing of individuals impacted by a divorce. At Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C., in Garden City, New York, we are committed to protecting the interests of clients dealing with child support and maintenance issues.

-Property Division

The division of marital property is one of the most contentious issues in any divorce. New York is an equitable distribution state, which means that property is not divided equally, but equitably. Determining what is part of the marital estate, the value of the marital assets, and what constitutes an equitable division of the marital estate can be complex.

-Post-Divorce Modifications

Marriage creates relationships that do not necessarily end once a divorce is final. There are often unforeseen circumstances that create a need for a post-divorce modification of a divorce agreement. At Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C., in Garden City, New York, we are committed to building relationships with our clients that enable us to effectively handle any necessary post-judgment modification issues.

-Child Visitation

Visitation and relocation are sensitive matters. All parents want to spend time with their children and have an influence on the decisions that impact their growth and development. At Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C., in Garden City, New York, we have the skill and insight to help parents establish reasonable parenting time schedules and deal with relocation matters.

-Prenuptial Agreements

As people postpone marriage until later in life or get remarried, it is increasingly common for them to bring significant assets or business interests into the marriage. Securing those assets prior to the wedding can give people peace of mind as they enter into marriage. At Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C., in Garden City, New York, we have the experience to draft, review, and negotiate prenuptial agreements calculated to protect the most complex business and property holdings.

-Business Law

Representing the legal interests of businesses and business owners is one of the pillars of Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C., in Garden City, New York. Formed in 1979, our partners have more than thirty years of experience representing the interests of established and entrepreneurial businesses throughout the New York metropolitan area.

-Contract Disputes

Contracts are the lifeblood of businesses, protecting business interests and establishing relationships with clients, employees and business partners. At Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C., in Garden City, New York, we have extensive experience handling contract disputes as well as drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of business contracts.

-Employment Contract Disputes

Employers and employees are both protected by employment contracts. In employment arrangements involving top executives or key employees, an employment agreement is almost always a necessity. However, when the employer-employee relationship ends, the conditions of the employment contract should be upheld — by both parties, not just the employee.

-Business Litigation

Litigation is an unfortunate reality for almost any business. At Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C., in Garden City, New York, our objective is to help businesses minimize the impact litigation has on their business operations. Our firm is AV rated, the highest rating through Martindale Hubbell's peer review rating system. We are committed providing our business clients with effective, efficient, and ethical legal representation.

-Collections

From the inception of the firm, we have handled collection matters for small businesses, corporations, and professional practices. We recognize that debt collection can be a financial drain on businesses. It can also have an uncertain outcome. At Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C., in Garden City, New York, we can effectively manage the collections process, while abiding by New York law and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

-Business Formation

The legal structure of a business has a significant impact on liability, tax, and reporting issues. At Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C., in Garden City, New York, our attorneys have significant experience working with entrepreneurs, professionals, and existing businesses in selecting business structures that are appropriate to their situation.

-Business Transactions

Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C., in Garden City, New York, handles a wide range of business transactions, from the acquisition and sale of businesses to the purchase, sale, and repossession of goods. We recognize that transactional matters are complex and require extensive preparation and legal insight. Our firm is AV rated, the highest rating available under Martindale Hubbell's peer review rating system. We have thirty years of experience handling complex business transactions.

-Beverage Industry Representation

The attorneys of Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C. are respected among business professionals and colleagues throughout the New York City metropolitan area. Our business lawyers have provided diligent legal advice and counsel to soft drink distributors and other professionals in the beverage industry for years, focusing on litigation and transactional work. Discuss your legal needs with an experienced and respected attorney at our firm.

-FLSA

When your company must defend claims of wage and hour violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the New York Minimum Wage and Hours Act (NYSMWHA), it is essential to have experienced counsel prepared to provide the powerful defense that these cases demand. At the Garden City law firm of Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C., we recognize that defending wage and hour litigation can cause extreme hardship to your business. Without proper defense representation, employers face potential liability that includes treble damages and even may require you to reimburse the plaintiff for his or her attorneys' fees. These costs become economically devastating, particularly if the action commenced is a class action.

-Estate Litigation

At the law office of Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C., our attorneys guide personal representatives/executors and heirs in probate and estate administration. Our legal services include representing family members in pursuing claims alleging duress or fraud. Our focus is on preserving the assets and interests of the estate. In effect, we are also preserving the interests of beneficiaries due inheritance at the final closing of the estate. We strive to provide effective representation in simple terms.

-Will Disputes

When a loved one dies, the family usually wants nothing more to resolve all legal matters, close the estate, and move on with their lives - with pleasant memories and legacies left with them. Unfortunately, this transition is not always as simple as one would hope. Some families are burdened by disgruntled family members who feel they were cut out of the will. Other families are burdened by the knowledge that the will may not have been truthfully created. Yet other families must assert their concerns regarding marital inheritance rights - or lack of rights.