Accidents
If you have been involved in an accident which was at least partly the fault of someone else you may be entitled to compensation. There are many things to consider when an accident like this happens. For instance,
- Your vehicle may vary from being a total loss or maybe just in need of repair.
- You may need a rental car while your vehicle is being repaired or replaced.
- You may be injured, perhaps not able to work.
- You may want a referral to an effective, local health care provider who would be willing to be paid after you settle your claim.
- You may have questions about insurance, the DMV, or a police report.
- You may desire fair compensation for your injuries and losses.
If you choose the Law Offices of Gertz and Laurie we will support you every step of the way. For these matters our fees are contingent on you being paid.
Broker Malpractice
If your insurance agent’s or broker’s promises that you have adequate insurance turn out to be false, and you do not have enough insurance to cover your losses, you may be entitled to compensation. It is highly unlikely that they will voluntarily admit culpability or compensate you for their mistakes without you having to retain an experienced attorney to vigorously represent your interests.
If you choose the Law Offices of Gertz and Laurie we will fight for you. We have the experience, ability, and finesse to handle these complicated claims. Our fees are contingent on you being paid.
Bullying/Cyberbullying
One of the worst experiences in a child’s life is being bullied, intimidated or “picked on” in front of their peers at school or on the internet. While bullying occurs in many places, it is most prevalent in school. Surveys indicate that as many as half of all school children are bullied at some time during their school years, and at least 10% are bullied on a regular basis. Bullying behavior can be physical, emotional or verbal, by physical assault, intimidation, threats, name-calling, demeaning statements or other harassing behavior. Cyberbullying is when a person is bullied by someone else via e-mail, cellphone or through the use of social media. Bullying and cyberbullying can result in grave physical and emotional injuries. Bullies and cyberbullies may be held responsible for their actions. In some cases, parents, teachers, coaches or other school personnel may be held responsible for failing to prevent foreseeable consequences of bullying.
We will stand with you and fight to find a solution fit for your particular situation and circumstances.
Business Law
Whether you’re a start-up, an established company, a sole proprietor, a family business, a partner, a corporation, or even a non-profit, you may require the services of an affordable attorney willing to fight for your needs. We can create or review the necessary papers to form, maintain, or expand your business. Selling your interests, entering into contracts, and comply with regulations are just some complicated things we can help you with. We are also very experienced in representing you in litigation in and out of the courtroom.
Contracts
A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties. Generally speaking both oral and written contracts can be enforceable. Whether you need a contract written, enforced, or if you are trying to get out of a contract, we can help explain your options and if necessary recover damages for you. If you choose the Law Offices of Gertz and Laurie we will fight for your legal needs and your best interests with or without litigation.
Collections
Now more than ever, legal intervention is necessary to collect money you are owed. If you are owed money we have the experience and passion required to collect your money in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Criminal Law
If you are charged with a crime, you need an aggressive criminal lawyer who will work to get the charges dismissed, reduced, or provide a vigorous defense. In some cases action can be taken before a case is even filed in order to protect your rights. If you choose the Law Offices of Gertz and Laurie we will defend you every step of the way.
Entertainment
Whether you’re a start-up or an established company, our office has experience representing music production companies in all forms. From inception to negotiation of music rights deals, we can help explain your options both in terms of traditional negotiations as well as in the emerging world of AI. In working with your rights, it is important in this day and age to be fully protected and maximize the value of the music libraries that you own represent.
We will stand with you and fight to find a solution fit for your particular situation and circumstances.
Family Law
Going through a divorce is hard on everyone involved. If you choose the Law Offices of Gertz and Laurie we will help you deal with any legal issues you find yourself in during these difficult times. Child custody and support, visitation, moving out of town, alleged breaches of custody agreements or support orders or any other legal issues, spousal support issues, property issues, and restraining orders are just some of the issues that may affect you and we are here to help. We can get you through this difficult time the least disruptive manner while still staying cost effective.
Real Estate
When you have a problem involving real estate you need attorneys who are knowledgeable and willing to fight for you. Your dispute may be over a sale of property, your real estate broker, your homeowners association, a boundary line or other neighbor conflicts, ownership, or rental issues. At the Law Offices of Gertz and Laurie we understand that your home is one of the largest and most important investments you have and will make. We will stand with you, helping protect your families investment and rights.
School Law / IEP / 504
Schools have an obligation to educate our children, keep them safe, treat them fairly and to communicate with us, their parents. Whether due to learning disabilities, developmental disabilities or emotional and behavior problems, your child has rights. Some children have special needs, which must be fairly addressed. We may seek to address your child’s needs in the form of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), a 504, or through other forms of accommodations. Children and parents have rights, and may need someone to advocate for them, in many cases you must act quickly or you may lose your rights.
If you choose the Law Offices of Gertz and Laurie we will fight diligently for these rights and to assure that your child gets a free appropriate public education otherwise known as FAPE.
Slip and Fall Accidents
A slip-and-fall/trip-and-fall accident can happen to anyone, anywhere at any time. If such an accident occurs because of unsafe conditions of the property on which it happened, you may be entitled to compensation. After such an accident you may feel overwhelmed and not know what to do. There are many things to consider such as,
- You may be unable to work.
- You may want a referral to an effective local health care provider.
- You may want one who would be willing to be paid after you settle your claim.
- You may be confused about insurance.
- You may desire fair compensation for your injuries and losses.
If you choose the Law Offices of Gertz and Laurie we can help you with these matters and fight for you. Our fees are contingent on your being paid.
Traffic Tickets
Traffic tickets can carry fines that can reach thousands of dollars, cause your insurance rates to go up, or even result in losing your driver’s license if you have had multiple violations. Having a quality legal team can make all the difference between winning and losing a case. Choosing the Law Offices of Gertz and Laurie gives you access to our experience and reputation of honesty, integrity, and aggressive representation to resolve your traffic ticket. In many cases we handle you may not need to appear in court to fight the ticket.